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Good news for Online Poker in the U.S.A. ?
2007-12-11 14:06:00 Well this is news that surely doesn't hurt . The British Government has really gotten involved with the U.S over the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act since the WTO ruled against the U.S.A. The British Government says that it does favor U.S. regulation of internet gambling as opposed to prohibition , and that doing so could resolve the possible $100 billion dispute . This would bring the U.S. into compliance with international trade agreements and create a level playing field for operators . I'm hoping now that our biggest Allies has stepped up to the plate and speaking it's mind that this may get our Government to look more closely at the laws...Read more here .In closing , I want to remind everyone that the last chance to tell Washington how you feel about the UIGEA is this month on 12/12 . Learn how to make your voice heard by clicking here . More About: News , Poker , Good News , Online , Good
Weekend News at the House of Poker - 12/10
2007-12-10 13:55:00 Was a slow weekend for the House of Poker . I personally only played one game all weekend, and that was the League Game over at 5th Street . The game is held weekly at Nordica Poker and though small in players it's the one game that I really enjoy playing on a Saturday morning. The game this week was no-limit Holdem and we had four very good players make the table . An hour into the game we still had three players on the felt ! Soon after the first break ,Yellow Rose was busted out of the game and that left the cunning Killa Shandra and myself heads up.....we battled back and forth for the chip lead for an half hour or so till I was dealt big slick on the bb . She raised me and I decided to push all-in (I had done the same earlier with just Q-10 os and then had shown her the hand after she folded)....Killa made the call with K-J os and the board paired our kings up for me to knock her out . It was a very good game and if any of you would like to join just come over to 5th Str... More About: News , Weekend , The House
Mayweather beats Hatton at Las Vegas, Nevada
2007-12-09 15:23:00 I know this is not poker related , but most players like a good fight in the ring as well . This was supposed to be a huge fight between two undefeated fighters , and huge it was . Mayweather improved to 39-0 when he knocked Hatton down with a damaging left to the chin as the British fighter was swinging a punch of his own. Hatton rose and Mayweather followed with a hammering left hook and a dazed Hatton fell moments later , referee Joe Cortez stopped the bout at 1:35 of the 10th round . The one thing that riled me though was after Hatton supporters sang along with "God Save the Queen" before the bout, they then booed throughout the singing of the US anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". Totally imature as hell if you want to know how I feel and this on the very day in history that the U.S. joined in on the fight of WW II . It riles me whenever fans act in such a behavior regardless of where they are from , personally I think it does no good at all for world ... More About: Nevada , Las Vegas , Beats , Vegas
How to win in Stud Poker
2007-12-07 10:19:00 ; &nbs p; &nb sp; &n bsp; & nbsp; ; &nbs p; The sound principle of good play in poker should not be discarded simply because some of the cards will be dealt face-up instead of face-down.You will still have to a sound first bet and you will have to fold (drop) if you fail to improve. A clinch is an unbeatable hand.Here are some general rules Dont play unless you are good enough, that is, only as long as you show promise to win the pot. Most stud players hang on grimly once they have entered-and waste chips that way. If you think you are best then bet the limit,make them pay to see you holds good for stud. The notable exception is when you show the best ha... More About: Poker , Stud Poker
How to win in Stud Poker
2007-12-07 10:19:00 ; &nbs p; &nb sp; &n bsp; & nbsp; ; &nbs p; The sound principle of good play in poker should not be discarded simply because some of the cards will be dealt face-up instead of face-down.You will still have to a sound first bet and you will have to fold (drop) if you fail to improve. A clinch is an unbeatable hand.Here are some general rules Dont play unless you are good enough, that is, only as long as you show promise to win the pot. Most stud players hang on grimly once they have entered-and waste chips that way. If you think you are best then bet the limit,make them pay to see you holds good for stud. The notable exception is when you show the best ha... More About: Poker , Stud Poker
So long Chip......March 28, 1951 ? December 4, 2007
2007-12-06 14:53:00 It was a sad week for the poker world this week when David "Chip " Reese was found dead by his son early Tuesday at his Las Vegas home after suffering from symptoms of pneumonia . I really don't think that a lot of the younger online players knew who he was till his death , but from what I saw and read this man was a true gentleman on and off the felt . "I knew him for 35 years, I never saw him get mad or raise his voice," Doyle Brunson said. "He had the most even disposition of anyone I've ever met. He's certainly the best poker player that ever lived." Brunson and Reese had became business partners, investing in everything from oil wells and mining to TV stations and racehorses and becoming sports betting consultants. None of the ventures was successful, Brunson said. One of the great Stud players , and despite winning three World Series champion's bracelets , including a $1.8 million HORSE event in 2006 which combines five different poker games, R... More About: March , Long , December
So long Chip......March 28, 1951 ? December 4, 2007
2007-12-06 14:53:00 It was a sad week for the poker world this week when David "Chip " Reese was found dead by his son early Tuesday at his Las Vegas home after suffering from symptoms of pneumonia . I really don't think that a lot of the younger online players knew who he was till his death , but from what I saw and read this man was a true gentleman on and off the felt . "I knew him for 35 years, I never saw him get mad or raise his voice," Doyle Brunson said. "He had the most even disposition of anyone I've ever met. He's certainly the best poker player that ever lived." Brunson and Reese had became business partners, investing in everything from oil wells and mining to TV stations and racehorses and becoming sports betting consultants. None of the ventures was successful, Brunson said. One of the great Stud players , and despite winning three World Series champion's bracelets , including a $1.8 million HORSE event in 2006 which combines five different poker games, R... More About: March , Long , December
Drew Carey Speaks up for Poker
2007-12-04 13:15:00 Funny man and the Price is Right host Drew Carey is an avid poker player and says what's on his mind . When Dallas Texas police raided a poker game at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post , he wasted no time at all on stepping up to the plate and letting the world know what he thinks . Yep you read right , according to the Dallas News police raided not only one but two Veteran organizations' posts for alleged illegal gambling last weekend . Police busted a poker operation at the AmVets Post No. 106, in the 2300 block of Oates Drive, on Friday night, Dallas police Lt. Christina Smith said. The following night, police said, they broke up poker games at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1837, in the 2300 block of Lakeland Drive. All this because the Veteran organizations' keep roughly 10 percent of the pot for the house at each location, police said. Now I'm a vet , and used to even play the guitar and sing at a couple of the local post in my area , and I can... More About: Poker , Drew Carey
Bart Simpson Hosts Charity Poker Event
2007-12-01 13:33:00 I've never been one to watch the Simpson s myself , but it's my son in laws favorite TV show . I always sort of perferred King of the Hill ...lolNancy Cartwright, the voice of one of the most recognizable animated characters of all time, Bart Simpson , opened up her home for her second annual "Monte Carlo Night" in late September . She welcomed celebrities, professional poker players, and even the general public into her San Fernando Valley home to benefit the Devonshire PALS (Police Activities League Supporters) Youth Center for at-risk children and a charity poker tournament was just one of the activities designed to raise fund to help .Numerous professional poker players showed up for the night's festivities, including such notable players as Todd Brunson, Men "The Master" Nguyen, Jamie Gold, and Sammy Farha . "I'm so stoked about this," said Nancy before the event took place. "Last year over 300 people showed up. This year we're exp... More About: Poker , Event , Charity
New IRS Regulations for Poker Tournaments
2007-11-30 10:15:00 Starting in march of next year (2008) the IRS will be implementing new regulations for tournaments and their sponsors to report all tournament winnings to the IRS.From what i understand this mandate will make sponsors comply or face a penalty of 25% on winnings over the specified amount not reported.For more on this story Click here England's First Poke r Room Opens History was made in the United Kingdom with the opening of the first poker only card room.This is great news for poker players and will hopefully grow in numbers and attract big players and tournaments to our country in the near future. For more on this story please click here New brought to you coutesy of Launch Poker More About: Regulations , Tournaments , Amen
Cards for the Troops
2007-11-29 18:07:00 I was going to post today on a way to support the troops this Holiday Season . A retired Airforce friend of mine brought me over an address to Walter Reed Army Medical Center and suggested I post how folk could send Christmas cards and letters to the wounded Soldiers.......I thought it sounded like a great idea till I went to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center website and read that they do NOT accept these letters and cards . This is from the site : "Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A Recovering American Soldier' that Walter Reed cannot accept these packages in support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Transportation Policy in 2001. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff at medical centers throughout the Department of Defense.&quo... More About: World News , Troops , Cards
Fighting for Our Rights
2007-11-28 15:03:00 Any of you that have ever been to any of the other sites that I'm at know that I am a member of the PPA. I've written letters to my state Congressmen and plug the PPA every so often as a reminder to folk to keep up the fight for our rights . With a member base of over 800,000 and still growing , The Poker Players Alliance is a force to be reckoned with . PPA's chairman has said that he expects online poker to be fully legalised in the USA very soon..... I have to admit that I been really slack over at their forum though , but they now have a new Manager of Membership Relations there and participation has really picked up , so I'd like to invite everyone to come join the PPA's forum and let us hear from you . As poker Players , we are the first line of defense, and the PPA forum is where your call for action will be heard. More About: Rights , Fighting
Poker for the Kids
2007-11-27 13:28:00 The first Saturday of the month is this weekend and we need all the help we can get for "the Make a Wish Foundation" . I am more proud of this game than I am of any other . Please help us make this game grow in numbers folk . We hold the monthly game to help the "the Make a Wish Foundation", and it's called "The 5th Street Charity Ball". The game is every month on the first Saturday and it's just a 4.40 entry fee , with half the proceeds going to the children . Here's the details on the tourney :5th Street Charity BallSite: Carbon Poke r Description: The 5th Street Forum Special Charity Tournament - $2 ofentry-fee going to Make-A-Wish Foundation.Tab Location: Tournament > Private > ScheduledLimit Type: No LimitGame Type: Texas HoldemMoney Type: Real MoneyStarting Chips: 1,555 chipsBuyin: $2.00Entry Fee: $2.40Schedule Type: Monthly tournamentStart Time: 1st Saturday of the month at 2:00pmAnnounce Period: ImmediatelyIf you don't have t... More About: Kids , The Kids
History of the Poker Chip
2007-11-24 17:20:00 You ever wonder how the poker chip came in use for the game of poker ? Well back in the 1800's , coins , gold nuggets and gold dust could be a might bothersome to keep up with.....not to mention that carrying it around and flashing it might be a good way to get knocked upside your head or even shot . So soon chips replaced them , as they were easier to manage. Chip s were made from ivory, bone, wood, paper and a composition made from clay and shellac. As with anything new though , cheats would try anything . The shady characters would sneak their own chips into the game. Often, the establishment would end the game with many more chips than they began. It was then that the bars and saloons started having the manufacturers include a design to differentiate them from others places . The design could be engraved, embossed, inlaid or a paste-on sticker. Ivory chips were hand scrimshawed with numerals, initials, flowers, animals and just about any type of design.In the 1880's ... More About: Poker , History , Poke
The Game of the Wild West
2007-11-22 18:24:00 A brief description on poker and how it all began A product of American genius, poker is the most advanced and globally successful member of an ancient family of games including brag and primero. It originated around New Orleans during the 1820s, probably from a group of related games then chiefly represented by the french game of poque. Further evolution during the course of the nineteenth century turned it into the highly sophisticated game that it is today . Contrary to the popular opinion of those who do not play it, Poker is a game of skill. It also happens to be a gambling game, but only to the technical sense of the word-that is in the sense that it cannot be played for score points, like bridge or rummy, but only for hard cash, or at least tokens representing cash (chips). It also differs from bridge and other intellectual games in the fundamental sense that the latter are played with cards whereas poker is played with m... More About: Wild , West , Game , The Game
Figuring Your Odds
2007-11-21 15:47:00 I have a lot of folk ask me what is an easy way to figure your odds during a game of poker . Well , I don't use no fancy gadgets or some sort of calculator on the net myself . The way I look at it is a person don't always have the time when playing online to be doing all that . So what I recommend is the old four - two method and this explains it about as simple as they come ......Using the rule of four-two is an easy way to figure out poker odds for most situations where you know your outs. This method is not 100% accurate but it will supply you with an idea of your chances for making a decent poker hand. Here is how it works: With two cards to come after the flop you multiply your number of outs by four. With one card to come after the turn, you multiply your number of outs by two. This will give you a quick figure to work with. If you have a four-card flush after the flop you have nine outs. With two cards to come, you multiply the nine by four and you get... More About: Odds
Chris Ferguson Wins Lake Tahoe Event
2007-11-19 23:49:00 Anyone that knows me , knows that two of my favorite pro players are Doyle Brunson and Chris Ferguson . Doyle is still a very good player and has proved that even an old timer can still beat the young bloods that are out there .Chris Ferguson has shown that he's still got game as well , tho there never really was no doubts about that , seeing as how he has an unmatched record in tournament poker over the past decade .Chris "Jesus" Ferguson has won the $5000 buy in championship tournament of the Lake Tahoe WSOP circuit event. He took home $203,649 for first place after taking the chip lead into the final table along with collecting his third WSOP gold ring in four years, and an embossed certificate entitling him to an official entry into the 2008 World Series of Poker main event. You can play, chat and learn with Chris Ferguson , amoung other top pros at Full Tilt Poker !For more you can read here . More About: Event
Looking For Poker Related Links
2007-11-19 13:57:00 Here at the new site we are looking for link exchanges with quality websites that will be helpful to the House of Poke r Blue's readers . We do have a few things we're looking for : House of Poker Blues does not link to, or want links from spam sites or sites dominated by ads and affiliates banners .Your site must have quality content that people of all ages can read . No foul launguage .Your site must be mostly about poker . If you have an appropriate site and want to do an exchange, contact us at skinski@houseofpokerblues.com More About: Links , Related
My picks for poker forums
2007-11-18 02:01:00 I know most folk are members of several forums . Here is a list of forums I recommend . They may not be the biggest ones out there , but I trust whatever the admin. tells me and they are all very friendly . You won't have to put up with a lot of BS , and all three try to run a clean site .Make sure ya tell'em that ol'skinski sent ya .....Poke r .Com Forum - This forum is run by Kris Robinson and I'm looking for it to really become one of the top sites to be at . You can expect to see all types of contest and such....Done won one myself and it weren't a bad prize at all . As the site says . it's the "Home of Online Poker."Online Players Union - This site is run by Damien Dunlap . The site tries to help protect the online player . If you have a dispute with a site they will jump right in and go to bat for you . With a member base of over 3000 , they are taken very seriously with the online gambling sites. They also have some sweet games goin... More About: Forums
Chatting with Mr.Poker.com
2007-11-16 23:03:00 Today we have with us Kris Robinson from Poke r .com and OnlineGambling.com . Poker.com is the internet's #1 poker resource, with complete poker rules, as well as the latest poker news & poker room reviews. I highly recommend reading the blog there as well as joining the forum . OnlineGambling.com provides online gambling news and information, focusing on casino, poker and sports betting.1. How and when did you get your start in the poker business ?I put myself through college by dealing casino games through the late 1990s at the local casino on the night shift - blackjack, poker games, roulette sicbo etc. So I got my start in the live casino industry, which has always been a big help with my online work. Then I worked for an Internet company that ran large online adverting campaigns and managed a domain registrar. They also controlled the Poker.com domain. I was eventually put in charge of everything to do with online gaming and from 2002-2005 I ran campaigns for the big sites o... More About: Chatting
The latest on Afghanistan
2007-11-16 22:53:00 Been a while since I posted anything on Afghanistan . I'm still hoping for the day when we all can read that Bin Laden has been captured and has to pay for his crimes against humanity . Here's something I read not to long ago and it says it all ...War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feelings which think nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing which he is willing to fight, nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by exertions of better men than himself. Bear that in mind and be grateful to all who have served ,and are now keeping us free, and give them thanks.Think what you want , but the son has served over at Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne and has seen the good that we and our allies have done . I for one am in full support of us being there , and will always show my support for the troo... More About: World News
Slow playing your cards
2007-11-16 22:50:00 I expect you have heard lots of reasons about why to avoid slow playing: It's not advisable, because when you slow play, your opponent has a chance to make a bigger hand without too much expense. There's another reason to play your big hands quickly. Slow play can give your opposition a chance to fold a hand more easily than they would have if you would have bet big from the beginning. Lets say your in a late position and you were dealt10h 10d in a nlhe ring game.A player raises in early position. The flop is Kh 10c 8h . You've hit your set and, with the king on the board, chances are your opponent has something good could be A-K, maybe pocket Kings or jacks.So he bets the flop and you start rubbing your hands togetherMost players will just call,but a raise is usually the best option. If you just call, you risk seeing a heart on the turn. I don't think you need to be worried about the flush beating your set. Your set could easily be beaten even if you raise,but you do need to th... More About: Cards
5Th Street
2007-09-20 14:46:00 Ok folk , as some of you know I had to cut expenses down so I moved 5th Street to a new host site that is free . I actually like the new look and hope that others do as well . There's a lot to learn with the set up of the site , but with my partners' help it's coming right along. I want to apologize for any problems this may cause the members that we had , but I'm hoping that they'll all come
Happy Birthday B.B. King !
2007-09-16 19:18:00 Today the blues legend turns 82 and I know that all the blues fans wish him a very happy birthday . At 82 years of age the man can still play the blues like no other . May he and his guitar "Lucille" continue to make great sounds together for many more years to come. Riley "B. B." King , the undisputed and still reigning King of the Blues was born September 16, 1925 in tiny Itta Bena, MS, just More About: Happy , Birthday , Happy Birthday
Bonus up to $500 !
2007-09-14 13:16:00 With the Summer Champs done over at Carbon Poker , their next huge promotion, the $50,000 Super Seat Freeroll, is just around the corner! This massive freeroll will see five players walk away with their very own player pack and main event buy-in! Freeroll Prizes: * 1st - $15,000 Aussie Millions pack * 2nd - $7,500 Asia Pacific Poker Tour pack * 3rd - $7,500 Asia More About: Bonus
Where Were You ?
2007-09-11 15:30:00 I'm sure that we all can remember where we were that fateful day six years ago. I had just left a job site to go to Lowes Lumber Yard to pick up a set of cabinets for a kitchen I was remodeling . I was driving along listening to the radio when they broke in that the World Trade Center was under attack . At first I thought that surely this was some sort of sick joke on the morning radio show, More About: Were
The Store Has Opened !
2007-09-09 13:25:00 Yep....I've now got a little store up and running for some cool gear . For the moment I'm keeping it pretty simple with just House of Poker Blues T-Shirts and Don't be a Donkey merchandise . Visit the store and you will find adult , Jr sizes & baby clothes , housewares , hats & bags , stickers, buttons & magnets along with postcards and even a Don't be a Donk wall clock ! I do know that the More About: Store , Opened , Pene
Wanna Play ?
2007-09-06 16:50:00 Ya like casino games ? The Golden Palace Online Casino may be the place you are looking for . I notice they have a place for U.S. players to download as well , so that's a big plus in my books . Golden Palace Online Casino is loaded with all your favorite games . I can't say as I've seen another site with this many games . Just take a look at this ! CARD & TABLE GAMES Blackjack Baccarat Casino More About: Play
Old Time Friends
2007-09-05 13:29:00 Got to see an old friend from the child hood days over the weekend . Was a real pleasure to see him after 30+ years . Bryan and I were the best of friends in high school and had known each other since the 5th grade . He moved off sometime during high school to never be heard from again till I had got a myspace page last year. He left me message and I was like , well I'll be damned ! He and his More About: Friends , Time
Hawaii Anyone ?
More articles from this author:2007-09-03 16:42:00 I've been a lot of places , but have never been to Hawaii . I've always thought that with all the islands there , Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island that it would be just breath taking to say the least . At Hawaii Travel Information you can find all the info you need to have the perfect trip be it honeymoon, anniversary or just a family vacation . They can also set up your golf or business 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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