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Apr 04 2008

10 Reasons to Choose Online Poker

Published by Simon M Skinner under Poker

by Simon M Skinner

Playing poker is a beloved pastime for many of people. It’s also a way that many people earn money, sometimes their only income. Poker isn’t a new game, but there are variations that are more recent than others. With modern technology, you can now play poker online. Here are some reasons why you should play poker online.

1. The fun aspect. OK, that was hardly something new, but it is a fact! It’s as much fun as playing face to face but it’s easier to bluff online!

2. It is easy. With a lot of sites you only need to click once and you are accessing a game you don’t need to spend hours trying to find a poker game.

3. The poker websites are technologically advanced. The poker playing software is visually impressive, you get to see the table and the other players’ faces. It is just like being there! These sites are fun to play and will not become dull!

4. Variations on a theme. There is a wide variety of poker games to play online. From Texas Hold Em to 5 Card Stud to Omaha as well as many other flavors of the game, there is a wide variety of poker games to suit your playing style. When you start playing online you do not have to stay with one particular type of poker, you can switch between different styles of games.

5. Play for free. Most online poker sites allow you to play for free versions, this allows inexperienced players the opportunity to learn the rules of the game and to develop their skills before they play for real money. Free poker is also a great way to pass the time.

6. You can win real money. When you’ve played all the free poker you can handle and you think you’re ready to play for money, you can do so with the right poker site.

7. Poker tournaments. Many poker websites have large tournaments with a small buy-in but with large jackpots, just like WSOP and WPT! Online Poker tournaments are a great way to experience what the pro poker players experience..

8. To learn. If you know how to play poker, then you know the benefits of playing. For those that don’t know, playing online is a way for them to learn without feeling embarrassment or anything.

9. Anytime, any place, anywhere. Play where you want when you want, in the comfort of your own home or elsewhere, you don’t have to drive to a real casino in order to find a great poker game..

10. The social side. You can chat and make new friends when you play online. After all you have something on common with all of the other players - a love of poker!

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Apr 04 2008

Barack Obama on Video Gaming and What it Means for Online Gambling

Published by webmaster under Online Gambling

The reasons for banning online gambling has always been “think of the kids” so with Obama making the parents and not corporations worry about it, perhaps adults will be able to play. Furthermore, in his campaign materials he states

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Apr 04 2008

“I’m floored - this online gambling network news is shocking but

Published by webmaster under Online Gambling

Most importantly, it’s considered rare to get a glimpse into online gambling network industry operations, especially for reporters. “I have worked numerous leads for online gambling network stories for years now, ” said Oetting

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Apr 04 2008

Valencia to liberalise online gambling?

Published by webmaster under Online Gambling

The proposed changes in Valencia’s current regime began last September when the opposition Popular Party proposed the regulation of online gambling. The proposed new legislation now goes to the next stage in the Spanish Congress.

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Apr 04 2008

Dutch Parliament Flush Online Gambling Bill

Published by webmaster under Online Gambling

The Dutch parliament voted down a bill that would have allowed casino operator Holland Casino open a gambling Web site on a trails basis. The bill was defeated in a close 35-37 vote on Tuesday. The bill passed the lower house of

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Apr 04 2008

Poker and blackjack tournaments at Golden Nugget

Published by webmaster under Online Gambling

If you have $500 and a weekend in April to spare, Golden Nugget will enter you into their What’s the Deal? poker and blackjack tournaments with a combined prize pool of $80000 and a grand prize of $20000 in each.

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Apr 04 2008

Knight Rider in Las Vegas

Published by webmaster under Online Gambling

We may not have seen the last of the Montecito. Fans of the recently cancelled “Las Vegas” television series may have noticed the casino set of the fictitious being used in the NBC movie-of-the-week (if they still had

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Apr 04 2008

Best Online Casino List

Published by webmaster under Online Gambling

Most people are into online gambling for some reasons, a friend told me that he tested his luck on an online casino just for fun. He was quite anxious at first especially on the money depositing procedure where he has to use his credit

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Apr 04 2008

Cryptologic unfazed by Dutch vote - Online Bingo News - bingostreet.com

Published by webmaster under Online Gambling News

Cryptologic unfazed by Dutch vote - Online Bingo News
bingostreet.com, UK -23 hours ago
Had the bill been passed it would have given Cryptologic-powered Holland Casino exclusive online gambling rights in the Netherlands,
CRYPTO SAYS DUTCH VOTE WILL HAVE NO MATERIAL IMPACT (Update)Online-Casinos.com
CryptoLogic not 'affected materially' by Dutch vote against onlineThe Canadian Press
CryptoLogic bets US$2.5 million on Asian game provider Mahjong TimeCBC.ca
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Apr 04 2008

Online Poker Industry Fearful of Proposed 60 Minutes Expose - Gambling911.com

Published by webmaster under Online Gambling News


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Online Poker Industry Fearful of Proposed 60 Minutes Expose
Gambling911.com, FL -4 hours ago
Kahnawake is the licensing arm of Absolute Poker and many other online gambling establishments, including Bodog Life. Although allegations had been made

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