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WPT

WPT Southern Championship Results

by Elizabeth Fairview | January 19th, 2009 | Add a comment
Casino organizers needed a magic number of 288 to reach the $1 million first-place prize, but fell short by six players. The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino cut into their own profits by adding an extra $24,219 to the prize … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Bodog Poker

Playing Cash Poker Games

by Elizabeth Fairview | January 2nd, 2009 | Add a comment
This setting provides both advantages and difficulties at the same time. Cash poker games give the player the ability to leave the game whenever they wish. You’re not forced to wait out the results like you would be in a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Peter Eastgate

Top 5 Poker Tournaments of 2008

by Elizabeth Fairview | December 31st, 2008 | Add a comment
1. WSOP Main Event is still the premier tournament of the year. It was the biggest prize pool of the year, and second biggest of all time. The final eight players all became millionaires, with a first-place prize of $9 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Bodog online poker

Online Poker Debate: Should You Change Your Screen Name?

by Elizabeth Fairview | December 29th, 2008 | Add a comment
They can get information about your profit margins and which style of play you employ. Many think that it’s a good idea to change your username so opponents can’t gain this edge on you. I don’t think this information gives anyone … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Poker Chips

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for Online Poker Players

by Elizabeth Fairview | December 8th, 2008 | 1 Comment
1. I will not play in cash games or tournaments that are too big for my bankroll. 2. I will not play if my mood is poor or I’m upset with something in my life. 3. I won’t get into arguments with … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
motivation

Poker: What’s Your Motivation to Win?

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | September 18th, 2008 | Add a comment
  Why you play poker is different for everyone. Many play for the obvious reason, to win money, but there are lots of other reasons people play poker. Some play to compete, to outsmart an opponent and display more skill. Some … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Phil Helmuth

Defining Good Poker Sportsmanship

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | September 16th, 2008 | Add a comment
Good poker sportsmanship consists of never talking when you’re not in a hand, and never giving an opinion on someone’s play out loud for other players to hear. If you get a tell on someone you should keep it to … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Vegas

Fall Conferences Promise Great Vegas Deals

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | September 15th, 2008 | Add a comment
Any time is a good time to travel to Vegas. But the fall can be an especially beneficial time of year. This is the time when many of the conferences are held in Vegas, and the city prepares for the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Daniel Negreanu

Best Casinos for Catching Poker Pros in Action

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | September 15th, 2008 | Add a comment
At one time there were only two poker rooms in Vegas where you would go to find pro poker players. But now poker is so popular, every casino is catering to the pros in an attempt to bring them in. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
WSOP Final Table

Why You Should Watch the WSOP Final Table

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | September 12th, 2008 | 2 Comments
The 2008 World Series of Poker may have ended months ago, but final table action isn’t set to take place until November 9-10th. You don’t want to miss it. Here’s why: 1. ESPN has had months to prepare the best WSOP … Read More Read More