There are three main variations of poker; mainly grouped by the procedure of card-dealing and betting. There namely are Straight, Stud, Draw and Community.

A straight is the oldest poker variation and is currently played in the game, Three-card brag. It is when a complete hand is dealt to each player and players bet in one round, with raising and re-raising allowed.

A Stud is when the cards are dealt in a prearranged combination of face-down and face-up rounds with a round of betting followed. The stud emerged at a variant when poker progressed from three to five cards. The most popular form is Seven-card stud.

A Draw is when a complete hand is dealt to each player, face-down, and after betting, players are permitted to try to change their hand by discarding unwanted cards and being dealt new ones. Five-card draw is a good example of this variant.

A Community is a variation of Stud, players are dealt an incomplete hand of face-down cards, and then a number of face-up "community" cards are dealt to the center of the table, each of which can be used by one or more of the players to make a 5-card hand. Texas hold'em and Omaha are two examples.

Other poker variations include strip poker, video poker and Red Dog poker.

Posted: March 8th, 2009 under Resident Poker Pro.
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Owned by the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, the River Rock Casino Resort boasts attractive amenities. It features a luxurious 202 room suite hotel; seven tempting restaurants, lounges and bars; a 950-seat State of the Art show theatre; multi-purpose meeting and conference space; a spa to indulge in and a rejuvenating health and fitness centre.

The casino is also known for its poker room; which is the largest on the Western Canadian front. It houses some 900 slot machines and 100 gaming tables and holds regular tournaments. It runs bad beat jackpots and poker and slot tournaments. Its 'Mountains of Money Slot Tournament' has a record of enticing many.

River Rock Casino Resort also features a race book and two player's clubs; namely the BC Gold Members Club and the Premium Members Club.

Posted: February 5th, 2009 under Resident Poker Pro.
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Essentially, a casino junket is an inexpensive or free trip to a casino that includes airfare and lodging. Visitors are also likely to receive two complimentary meals per day for the duration of your stay. This provides recreational gambler with one of the best deals available.

The deals are offered to gamblers in exchange for their promise to gamble for a specific period of time or wager a specific amount of money. Often, a 'play-first-pay-later' service is offered to players by extending to them credit accounts from the casinos.

Additionally, casinos will provide lavish treatment to those regarded as big spenders, offering perks like casino private jets and chauffeured limousines, and stay in five-star hotel suites. Sometimes even giving the best of everything for free - first class return air tickets, presidential suites, high-class entertainment, among other things.

Such trips are a great way to meet other like-minded gamblers from your home town, as well as to indulge in some casino action, playing poker games or whatever suits your tastes.

Posted: January 15th, 2009 under Resident Poker Pro.
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Poker is a type of card game that involves betting. You have to place a bet on the value of the hand you hold. The person who holds the hand ranked as having the highest value or one to remain when all the other players have folded wins the game. There are many variations of poker, with Texas hold'em being one of the most popular and easiest to play. If you haven't played poker before, then you should definitely try learning more about the game. These days, you can even play poker without having to invite your friends over or go to a casino. Many websites now offer free poker software that you can use if you want to just play a game of poker without losing money. Another good reason to play for free is to be able to hone your skills while trying out different strategies. You can also play for real money if you want to win cash prizes.

Posted: October 21st, 2008 under Resident Poker Pro.
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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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When looking for free deuces wild video poker games online, there are many gaming sites to choose from. But before you start playing, it's important to know the basics of deuces wild video poker. In this game, the deuces or four two's can be used as substitutes to any card in any suit or rank. Because you can use deuce cards as wild cards for any other card, an online video poker game becomes more exciting. As a basic rule in this type of poker game, you never discard a deuce. If you lack the fifth card to form a straight flush in hearts, a spade, heart, diamond, or club deuce can be used as the fifth card. Take note that this basic rule applies to standard deuces wild video poker games. Aside from this basic rule, many online gaming sites add special rules, conditions, or betting limitations. So before you play a game, familiarize yourself first with the specific rules and conditions a specific gaming site may include.

Posted: September 26th, 2008 under Resident Poker Pro.
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Poker enthusiasts are now having fun playing poker games on the Internet. You no longer have to invite friends over or take the time to get your poker set out and set it up. Nowadays, you can just turn on your computer and access your personal account at a poker site. If you haven't played poker online, Full Tilt Poker is a good site where you can play and interact with other players. First time players of online poker usually try the free games first, and you might want to do this too. When you play for free, you don't risk losing your money. Aside from that, doing this can help you hone your poker skills and devise new poker strategies. You can also play for real money so you can earn some cash just by playing. In case you're playing for real money and the system suddenly shuts down, Full Poker Tilt will still award you with your payout as well as the buy-in you paid. In order to get more information about this problem as well as what happens when the system is down, you can contact the 24/7 customer support of Full Tilt Poker.

Posted: September 21st, 2008 under Rakeback Reviews, Resident Poker Pro.
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When you play poker, you will be dealt some cards which then becomes your poker hand. These are dealt either face up, face down, or a combination of the two according to the variant of game played. It's important for you to know the rank of your hand. If you're not familiar with poker and you would like to play poker online, it would be good for you to read the rules and regulations first so that you will have an idea of how to play the game as well as how you're going to devise strategies. The number of cards dealt to you is dependent upon the type of poker game you are playing. Keep in mind that it's important for you to know when to fold and when to continue the game. If you get a bad hand, it's advisable that you fold. If, however, you have a powerful hand, then you're most likely going to win if you are able to strategize well.

Posted: September 16th, 2008 under Resident Poker Pro.
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The days of boredom can easily be cured by visiting the various game sites around the Internet. A quick search over the Web will reveal many poker sites and other card game businesses. An example of this is the Absolute Poker website wherein poker fanatics can play their hearts out against other worthy foes. There is a section in the site where new players can input the Absolute Poker referral code to make their game play more exciting. These poker sites are true to the nature of the game. They have variations to the game which are also familiar to the players. Those who wish to learn more about the game can also visit the site for basic information. However, those who want to learn the strategy should first watch the professionals play since they can get ideas from them. The best way to learn poker is by playing it with other poker players within the Internet gaming sites.

Posted: September 11th, 2008 under Rakeback Reviews, Resident Poker Pro.
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