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Poker Ocean operates on the prominent iPoker network and shares its player base with other very popular Internet card rooms, such as Titan Poker. Run by the well-established Casino Partners Group, Poker Ocean uses software developed by the gaming industry second largest poker software provider PlayTech.
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Pacific Poker is operated by Gibraltar-based Cassava Enterprises and is part of the prominent 888 Holdings group. The poker room uses a proprietary gaming platform that has recently been upgraded. It is now fully functional as well as highly user-friendly. The software is translated to a selection of different languages, including German, Dutch, Swedish, French, Portuguese and Italian. The 3D graphical design is simply outstanding.Read review
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Titan Poker
Titan Poker was first launched in 2005. It is licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. Translated to a wide range of European languages, such as French, Italian, German, Turkish and Polish, Titan Poker operates on the prominent iPoker Network. This gaming website is powered by Playtech. Customer support response time is excellent.
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- Mortensen, Esfandiari and Violette to Feature on Mobile Phones
Three new prominent poker pros recently signed a contract with mobile sports and entertainment provider Sports-Stuff.com to have their voices featured in wireless phone ringtones, voicemail greetings and ringbacks. Carlos Mortensen, Antonio Esfandiari and Cyndy Violette are joining their fellow poker masters, such as Evelyn Ng and David Williams.
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Smart One-on-One PlayFor all our poker amateur readers out there we shall explain that 'heads-up' play refers to the 'one-on-one' game format. Simply put, it is just you against one single opponent. Although it may initially sound pretty simple, because you may think 'hey, I have only one other player to beat,' mastering this gaming format is actually not so easy. 'Heads-up' play involves its own unique strategic moves and tactics. And, if you typically participate in different poker tournaments, whether online or offline (live), 'heads up' play becomes simply inevitable. So, how do you play 'heads-up' and what efficient winning strategies you should apply?
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Claim to prohibit online gambling in Minnesota has been recalled10 Jun 2009
Nevada is setting up a separate court system to handle gambling addicts04 Jun 2009
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Internet poker players in the U.S. and online gambling companies around the world are recovering from the news that Barney Frank's anti-UIGEA bill has been delayed. Two positive but unrelated opinions on the legalization of online gambling in the United States were given this week, adding credibility to a growing optimism that this year will see the United States joining other progressive Western nations in permitting controlled and regulated betting over the Internet.
According to a new study, which was publish recently in the ‘Archives of Internal Medicine‘ journal, playing the popular card game bingo and having an active social life in old age can help stave off disability and even death. Their findings showed that staying active reduced the risk of developing a disability by a whopping 65% and death by 40%.
The creators of "Ocean's Thirteen" have come up with another gambling-related movie, which is set to star Leonardo DiCaprio.
State officials have abandoned their attempt, at least for now, to prevent Minnesotans from gambling online.
The state of Nevada constantly has to deal with problem gambling stories. They are the casino gambling capital of the US, and along with all of the glamour and the big lights of the casinos, comes the potential for gambling related crimes. So Nevada is setting up a separate court system to handle gambling addicts, similar to drug courts found in other states.
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Poker RulesPoker rules, the very basics
Some would say that poker rules are easy to master, while others would oppose claiming that such a statement is completely false. In our opinion, both sides are 100% right. It all depends on what you mean when you say 'mastering.' Learning card ranks and memorizing the structure of betting rounds is indeed a simple task. Perfecting intricate poker strategies, however, has nothing in common with the term 'easy.' Real poker sharks are well aware of the fact that poker is a game of skill.
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To Slowplay or Not? That is the Question!There are many traditional and online poker strategies that help poker players win the games they play. Some of them are more effective, while others are less. Many seasoned poker players consider slowplaying one of the most uncomplicated and almost zero skill requiring strategies that help players overcome obstacles on their path to victory. When used wisely, slowplay is very likely to provide a player with a tangible advantage over his opponents. But, first and foremost, what is 'slowplay' about?
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Poker BluffsWhat is bluffing?
The term 'bluffing' refers to a situation in which a player is engaged in an attempt to mislead his opponents regarding the real value of his hand. In general, bluffing, being a legal and highly common practice, is sometimes a very efficient winning strategy.