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Blurring the Line between Casino and Resort

Monday, March 8th, 2010

It’s no secret that gambling is quickly becoming a major part f the world’s economy. Due to the recent media attention to poker online in particular, everyone is embracing the trend. Now that people can access the thrills of gambling and playing online poker from their home computer, brick and mortar online poker casinos have to think of new and creative ways to draw in players. One of the most popular approaches is to blur the lines between casinos and resorts. Modern casinos still offer all the traditional table games to their customers (and a few new varieties) but they do so in an aura of luxury. When not hitting the tables, players can relax in pools and spas associated with the hotel, dine in world class luxury, or relax in calming hotel rooms. The goal of modern casinos, especially those in Las Vegas, is to make gambling an experience not to miss. When the actual games can be replicated by a computer, the only thing that makes a brick and mortar casino stand out is a high level of customer service. So be warned, if you go to a physical casino anytime soon, that you should expect a dramatically different experience than you get playing poker at home in your pajamas. You will be

Dealing with Pocket Jacks

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

In Texas Hold ‘Em poker online, pocket Jacks rank as the fifth best hand. But people often moan about getting Jacks, complaining that they always get beat. Yet they’re hard to fold too because it is highly ranked starter hand.

So do you raise or just limp into the pot? Obviously, every action you take in online poker has to be tailored to the situation and people at the table. When you’re in early position with pocket Jacks at a loose table, limping in may be fine since there are four hands that can beat you. A raise from early position might get others to fold, except for those holding higher pair, a strong Ace or other face. At a loose table, a raise may bring a re-raise too, which puts pressure on the Jacks.

If the players are tight, a raise could narrow the field, but you’ll most likely be up against strong hands. If the flop brings higher faces or Aces, you may have to just toss the Jacks behind a big bet. But if the highest card is a 10, then make an aggressive bet with your Jacks. The turn and river might be betray you, but it’s worth trying to win the pot when a raggy flop comes out. Remember this at the casino online.

Exercise Pot Control with Min Bet

Friday, October 16th, 2009

I had a large chip stack and was in the BB with 4/6 off suit. It was a multiway limped pot and I checked my option. The flop came out: 2-5-6 with 2 spades.

With a gut-shot and top pair I decided to lead out and see where the table was at. I figured I didn’t need to bet too much to get information, so I just min bet for 40. A guy then reraised me to 140, everyone else folded, and I flat-called to get heads up. This was something like an out-of-position float. It was designed to slow down my poker opponent.

The turn came a 3-flush card, I think the Js. I again led for a min bet, but this time he flat called. This is interesting. I now know he is scared of the flush and a bit uneasy about his hand. I can probably win this hand at the river with a decent bet.

The river is magical. It’s the 4s. Not only does it put 4 spades on the board, but it gives me two-pair. I’m pretty sure I have the best hand now, and I’m positive my online poker opponent does not like all the spades. I lead for I think 220, like 1/3 of the pot, and he mucks.

He could have had nothing and was just posturing on the flop, and then I made such a small bet on the turn he felt like seeing the river for the heck of it. But if he did have a hand, I feel like I used the min-bet as a great indicator of the strength of his hand.

Firstly, I got him to re-raise me on the flop. If I check call his bet, which might have been smaller, I don’t put any suspicion into his mind that I have a hand. The min bet is very suspect. Then when I call his raise and lead again with the min-bet, I absolutely confuse him. When he fails to raise me on the turn, I know he is uncomfortable and I have taken control of the pot, in both size and power.

Sometimes, with the right board texture, all you need to do is create a situation where you’re opponent gets lost in the action, and the min bet can be a cheap way to accomplish this in a casino.

Fake Player Make Big Bucks

Friday, July 17th, 2009

One of the strongest security measures that poker casinos use is to employ fake poker online players. These payers play on the casino’s dime while watching for any suspicious activity. For the lucky few who get these positions, it really is the marriage of two great things. They get to play poker as long as they want, and they do so without the fear of financial repercussions.

Most of the brick and mortar casinos out there have all of their spots filled because they have been in existence for so long. However, you should not despair because the rise in online gambling means that there are tons of spots out there for people who want to play for pay.

The best way to find these jobs is to keep your eye on poker themed forums. Some casinos will advertise discreetly for open positions, but many will rely on word of mouth connections. Another options for the bolder job seeker is to contact the hiring board of the casino. You should be willing to show that you have the poker expertise and overall integrity to make you a perfect fit for the job. Two different approaches, but either could land you the perfect poker job. Isn’t it worthwhile to try?

Learn Self Control: Play Poker

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

The “poker face” has entered common language as a stony face that does not reveal expression no matter the circumstances. As a concept, though, the online poker face reveals some of the most basic tenets of good poker online playing. It is all about control and discipline. Poker players know that a game can have surprises and setbacks, but they are prepared to meet them head on. They have enviable levels of self-control and discipline that carry them through long games and grueling all night poker sessions. Self control makes sure that they don’t inadvertadely reveal the value of their hand to the other players by careless online expressions. It makes sure that they win.

This kind of discipline can easily transfer to other areas of your life. The discipline that you have that enables you to hold a poker face throughout a long game can also keep your focused at your day job. It can help you through unpleasant circumstances, unexpected surprises, and unfortunate instances. Just like how you need to look ahead in a poker game, you need to look ahead in life. Keeping a steady poker face will help you enhance your personal level of discipline and self-control. You will be able to profit immensely if you can successfully transfer the self-control of your poker game into other areas of your life.

Video Poker Basics

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Playing video poker is a slightly different game than playing traditional table poker. Instead of trying to make a hand that will beat your fellow players, the whole point of video poker is to get a hand that will make money. Most video poker games operate on a jacks or better concept, so these basics will apply to the majority of games.

First of all, never, ever, draw all five cards if you have a jack or higher in your hand. You should keep one high card in your hand, because that is what will qualify you to collect. If you don’t have a high card, you can’t win. It’s that simple. So keep your high cards, and throw back the rest.

Video poker is very much a game of pairs. Pairs are your ticket to winning, because they are the easiest hand to achieve. And when you are playing against a computer, you don’t have to worry about another player getting a higher hand. So stick to your pairs. A word of advice about pairs in video poker- you don’t need a kicker. It will never come down to a showdown between you and the computer where you will need a kicker to decide your fate. So let go of the kicker, it will help you out in the long run.

Pre-Flop Reads

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Poker would be a lot easier if the other players would just tell you what they have. Well, they won’t tell you, but they sure will show you.

There are lots of situations in poker where your cards are the last thing that you need to be thinking about. Before the flop is one of those times when you need to pay more attention to what everyone else is doing. Watch the betting around the table and by the time the betting rolls around to you, you’ll have a much better idea about what you want to do about your hole cards.

Look to see who just calls the blind-these guys most likely have marginal poker hands. At best, I’d place them at a low pocket or a face with a decent kicker.

Watch whoever raises. Is this usual for them? If it’s an aggressive bettor, this might not mean that they have a great hand, think marginal to good, but it the raise is made by a timid player, then I’d stop and think hard. I’d imagine some face cards or a high pocket pair in that case.

I know some guys who won’t even look at their poker hands until it’s time for them to bet. It’s not a bad idea, since your co-players can tell you a lot more about your cards than you might think.

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Friday, September 19th, 2008

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