Jun

23

Small-Ball, Long-Ball, and Push-or-Fold - Which Strategy is Best For a Sit ‘n’ Go Poker Tournament

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You will find in many of today’s poker books that there are discussions and mentions of three strategic styles of tournament play - small-ball, long-ball, and push-or-fold. In case you are having trouble visualizing these strategies, and fitting their pieces together, here is an article that might help in answering the question - which strategy is best?

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Jun

23

History of Slot Machines

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Today slot machines are one of the cornerstones of the gambling industry and are one of the most profitable revenue streams for land based casinos. The history of slot machines and the history of gambling in the United States are intertwined and can be traced back to 1895, when the first ever slot machine was built.

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Jun

23

Spotting Crucial Online Poker Tells

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One of the best things about playing online poker is that you can play anytime, anywhere in total secret. Unless players recognise your username they will not be able to pinpoint how you play and whether or not you are a good or bad player. Unfortunately the same applies to you analysing other players, you also will not be able to do a lot of profiling other than actually taking notes as you face opponents during real hands. So what is there to look out for when playing online players that can help you make better decisions more quickly?

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