Strip Poker was a television game show that aired on the USA network in 2000. It was hosted by Graham Elwood and Jennifer Cole was the card dealer. The game show pitted a pair of guys versus a pair of girls.

A variant of 5 card poker was played using a deck of 24 cards, ranging from 9 to Ace. Prior to each question, a pair of cards came down a chute. The guys were then asked a question associated with feminine things. If they answered correctly, they'd earn $50 and had the choice of which card they wanted as part of their 5 card hand. The opposing team would receive the spare card and would also have to take off an article of clothing. Likewise, the girls would be posed a question associated with the male gender. This would alternate for the first two rounds. The team with the better hand after 5 cards won a bonus of $250. In round two, the money was doubled to $100 and the winning hand was still worth $250.

Round 3 was known as the "Lightning Round". One player from each team would step up to the microphone to answer the question. A correct answer earned you $100 and made your opponent take off an article of clothing while an incorrect one gave your opponent $100 and a loss of a piece of clothing.

Posted: March 29th, 2009 under Rants & Reviews.
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The San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino in Highland, California has been drawing large crowds since a recent makeover of its premises. Visitors are spoilt for choice, with an assortment of entertainment options available within its large, airy and elegantly decorated grounds, not least of which are top-class concerts, dining, shopping and gaming.

The casino features a 2,600-seat bingo hall offering high-stakes games with special buy-ins and jackpots. Awaiting poker players at the casino are 60 poker tables in a non-smoking, gaming room that was recently renovated. On offer round-the-clock are a variety of ring games to keep players entertained.

Large game information display screens are installed around the room, easily visible from each table. The gaming area is strategically located next to the sports-themed bar and restaurant, with tableside food service available should players require any.

Posted: February 25th, 2009 under Rants & Reviews.
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There exists an enormous amount of gambling news and information out on the internet today. Even internet savvy gamblers could easily feel buried in this pile of irrelevant bits, so what alternatives are there?

Whether they are looking for prime casino locations for a Las Vegas holiday or online casino forums and bonus codes, the web-based casino search engines make short work of it.

Casino search engine tools help punters make more intelligent gambling decisions by compiling the very best offers from the best online casinos, doing all the hard work of scouring the mass of internet websites on your behalf.

Users can fill in any or all of the sections for their online casino search, and limit the criteria used or even rank the results based on relevance, date or size to suit their liking. Those looking to stay abreast of industry developments can find tournament results for all major poker casinos and poker tournaments.

Posted: January 22nd, 2009 under Rants & Reviews.
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Poker is such a fun game that many play online poker, because it allows them to socialize. When you play at a large online poker room, the community of players in the many free internet poker games is so large, that you will seldom play with the same person twice. In smaller poker room, there are fewer games going on, with fewer players online playing at the same time as you are. You'll eventually begin to get to know your poker-playing buddies fairly quickly, because you'll run into them again and again at the poker tables. If you play poker for social reasons and want to make some friends online, then a smaller poker room is definitely the way to go.

Poker is such a unique game because it creates a virtually unlimited number of possible outcomes, forcing you to hone your online poker strategy constantly to stay sharp. Literally anyone could play free casino games from their own living rooms; they don't have to get dressed to be in a grand virtual casino. They don't have to do anything except log into one of the many online poker rooms available on the internet.

Posted: December 29th, 2008 under Rants & Reviews.
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Governor of Poker is a computer poker game with a nice feel to it, and feels more realistic than other casual poker games. The quality of its graphics and animation are good, and the property trading aspect adds new twists to the game.

Starting out in the small town of San Saba, Texas, use what little money you have left in your pocket and your raw ambition to make a name of yourself. The game directs you to a poker tournament starting at the local saloon casino. As you win more games, you gain the ability to buy property and improve your reputation. The higher your reputation, the more poker games you get invited to, and so on, until you own the whole town. You even make headlines in the newspaper! And best of all, if you're not in the mood to download, give the free online flash poker demo a try and see what you think.

Once your wealth balloons, you can bet the worth of the houses you own. With thirteen towns and cities to conquer with your poker strategy, keep going until Texas is fully under your control!

For newbies to Texas Holdem Poker, the game lets them learn to play poker. With charts showing what hand beats what at poker tables, and onscreen tips available, players pick up basic rules of poker and learn plenty of poker lingo along the way.

Posted: December 22nd, 2008 under Rants & Reviews.
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The popularity of poker made many companies to create online gaming rooms. They would spend money just to offer the best services for potential customers. Thus, they would often ask several members to give them a poker review. There are several factors that they consider to top a poker review. Ease of use is important to get a good rating in a poker review. The sites would ask their members to give them feedbacks to make their services better. The poker review would also check on the unique features of the site. Having similar bonus features with other sites would have a normal rating on a poker review. Some customers base their membership on the poker review. They would rather go to sites with good recommendations than those that have a bad reputation. Thus, online poker sites will always look for special ways to make them top a poker review.

Posted: October 26th, 2008 under Rants & Reviews.
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There are many people who follow the events in the World Series of Poker. This is an event where the top poker players gather to battle for the top prize. To get WSOP news, some people would wait for news reports that aired over the TV. There are also some that login to the Internet to read about WSOP news. True fans, however, do not need any news since they keep watching live telecasts of the matches. These people root for their favorite players and try to emulate their style of play. Amateurs will tend to benefit from watching these pros play since they may get ideas on how to win in poker. Like most card games, luck has a factor in winning matches. However, poker also utilizes strategy since a player can win a round even when only two cards are available. The best players can make opponents concede just by bluffing.

Posted: October 16th, 2008 under Rants & Reviews, Resident Poker Pro.
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I have a friend who calls himself a "jackpot hunter." He got this nickname because of the way he capitalizes on the different kinds of online poker incentives. He enjoys receiving those entrance bonuses and refer a friend schemes the way a child enjoys choosing toys at a giant children's store. I know that playing poker is only secondary for him; earning cash through the non-play incentives is what makes his day. The refer a friend schemes are among the oldest kind of enticements. An active player (real money) would recruit somebody to register with the room, both of them getting something in return. Also, the online site's patron base goes up. This is clearly a win-win situation. Take note though that the referred player has to first make some hands before the bonus is made available. The specific details differ from one site to another, so it is best to read the terms of the site prior to committing.

Posted: October 6th, 2008 under Rants & Reviews, Resident Poker Pro.
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The game of poker is not just a man’s game. There are many women poker players around the world. It is no surprise that some couples are both avid poker players and end up getting married. To show their passion for the game, they even select a poker wedding cake for the celebration. These cakes have various designs which the couple can choose from. It can also have various flavors such as vanilla, strawberry or chocolate. The cakes are not hard to create as the bakers simply use an existing item and add decorations that show card play. The basic card suits are included. Toppings can also be added. Its design is usually a Royal Flush which is composed of the 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace of the same suit. Some couples also choose a Four of a Kind wherein four numbers are all the same. It is usually the Aces selected although some would want a special number such as an Eight or Seven.

Posted: September 2nd, 2008 under Rants & Reviews.
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Besides the initial signup bonus, Party Poker occasionally offers bonuses for money reloads. The bonuses are meant to maintain existing players, particularly those with money accounts. Unlike the signup bonus, the Party Poker reload bonus is available on PartyPoker.com, not on its affiliate sites. To get the bonus, you need to obtain the bonus code either from the Party Poker site or its accredited informational sites. As with other promotions, the bonus is "cleared" (approved and credited to your account) after you have played raked hands equal to 7 times the amount of the bonus (e.g. 70 hands for a $10 bonus). Note that you have to complete this in just a few days, so you have to be an active player. New players can sign up first and obtain the signup bonus code, then reload to avail of the reload bonus. Note that you can only obtain one bonus per signup and per reload transaction. Stay up to date on Party Poker promotions to get dibs on the best offers.

Posted: July 16th, 2008 under Rants & Reviews.
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