Poker Full House
The Growth of Playing Poker Online
2011-02-08
Poker is one of the most popular online games so much so that everyday thousand of people just keep getting added to the already filled pool of poker players. Poker has always managed to entice people with its opportunities to earn big whether in cards or number games. It; popularity is so much that the games has now gone mainstream in many countries especially in America with its numerous casinos.
But with the advent of technology, what really has hit off is online poker. Like real poker, players have extraordinary chances of winning big; of sums over $10,000 in one stretch. This is a big amount even for a game of luck. But poker can even be played for the sheer fun involved in it. Either way, all poker needs is enormous amounts of time or patience especially in the initial stages when one is a beginner.
If one is a beginner then he needs to understand the basics of the game before venturing into the virtual poker world. But if you are one of those who has a good idea about what poker is then the virtual poker world would not give you much trouble with adjusting. But for that one first needs to differentiate between the type(s) of poker played in a casino versus the type of poker played in the virtual world. Listed are a few ways of differentiating.
It is impossible to cheat over the virtual world. Cheating can never be done because poker is set on a virtual poker table. This makes tricks like reading your opponent’s face or reading into his actions and emotions become very difficult because it is hidden behind a personal computer. But the best bit about these forms of poker is their ability to want to vanish into thin air but yet make it on time given their option of playing wherever and whenever one wishes to. All one needs to have is desktop computer with a good broadband connection.
Another difference between a real and virtual poker is the presence of the cashier. In virtual poker you make a deposit to a software cashier to join the room of your choice while in real poker a real cashier handles all of this.
Apart from the mentioned dissimilarities, almost everything remains the same in case of poker. Only a small thing like remembering that online poker issues a set of poker guidelines that need to be followed.
Another thing that concerns online poker is that it takes a while to settle one in online poker games. The games are slightly different from real poker and hence need a bit more tweaking. Online playing is more about free moves therefore you will be surrounded with more players who may or may not share the same poker interests.
Establishing one’s reputation is one other that is concerned with virtual poker. There are many professional players who may win exorbitant amounts of money in real poker but might not do well in virtual poker. This might be because of their lack of technical skills regarding poker or might be because of the bonuses that virtual poker provides which are different from real poker.
Online poker includes a variety of games, some of which are listed below. Virtual poker games include games like Texas Holdem, Seven Card stud, Omaha, Five-card draw, and Caribbean stud poker. Since these are virtual poker games there are many bonuses lined up with these games apart from the earnings you might get on winning these virtual games.
So, if you want to win big in this virtual poker league, you need to have enormous amounts of patience backing you up apart from experience to ground your foot into this virtual game. Poker cannot be played without gathering enough experience. So keep on learning and practicing poker to become a master player and earn your winnings.
When looking to play poker online head over to www.playersonly.com the fastest growing poker room for USA players online today.
GTECHG2 TO PROVIDE GAMES TO PKR
2010-12-04
20 instant-play mini and side games in package
The UK-based 3D online poker site PKR.com has contracted software provider GTechG2 to provide it with 20 instant-play mini and side games, joining over 40 tier one operators now offering this software.
PKR’s new portfolio of 20 games will include three of the most popular instant win offerings in G2’s portfolio - Triple Chance Hi-Lo, Aces High, and Casino Dice – as well as three Bar-X games, several versions of Keno, and a selection of slots.
Malcolm Graham, CEO of PKR says: “We’ve found that many poker players enjoy side games as a great way to pass the time when they’re between hands or waiting for a tournament table to fill up. We’re sure that providing top quality instant play, instant win and mini games will increase our customers’ playing time and increase player value.”
“Side games provide a significant revenue stream for both our commercial i-gaming clients and lottery operators that offer games alongside their primary product,” said William Scott, VP Commercial, GTech G2. “We’ve made a significant investment in developing a catalogue of games and back end systems to integrate them with other igaming products.”
GTechG2 subsidiary Dynamite Idea in the UK played a key role in developing the games, continually adding to GTechG2's extensive library of over 300 instant games.
PLAYTECH LAUNCHES FRENCH iPOKER NETWORK
2010-07-20
Online and land clients sign on for dedicated French network
Online gambling software developer Playtech plc has launched a new, dedicated French online poker network in partnership with Chilipoker, JOA, Tranchant and Casino du Golfe.
The formation of the exclusive French iPoker network follows the recent liberalisation of the French online gaming industry and the authorisation of online poker and initial operator licenses.
A statement fromPlaytech reveals that the first client on the network is Chilipoker, and that this established online poker operation will be followed by additional licensees in the coming months.
These include leading French land-based casino groups, JOA, Groupe Tranchant and Casino du Golfe.
JOA and Casino du Golfe have already submitted applications for approval to the French regulator, ARJEL.
Chiligaming was founded in 2004 and has been a licensee of Playtech since May 2009. It offers a wide range of gaming products under a number of 'Chili' brands, including Chilipoker, which has a strong European following. Chiligaming also has a partnership with the French group Iliad, which operates 'Free,' the second largest French ISP, providing access to a database of over 12 million users.
JOA was founded in 1948 and is a high profile French casino group with 20 land casinos and other leisure activities. Its online gaming subsidiary, JOAOnline was created in 2009 in anticipation of the opening of the French market and has been operating on Playtech's poker platform on a play-for-fun basis for the past 12 months.
Groupe Tranchant was founded in 1987 and currently operates 21 land casinos of which 16 are located across France, generating in excess of Euro 300 million in gross gaming revenues. It will submit its application for a license shortly to operate under the Tranchantpoker.fr brand.
Casino du Golfe operates the Casino de Cavalaire, located near Saint Tropez. The casino has a notable reputation for poker, including running multiple poker tournaments, and enjoys a strong relationship with many local poker clubs.
Playtech chief executive, Mor Weizer, said: "We are delighted to announce the launch of the French iPoker network. I am confident that it will develop to become one of the leading liquid networks in France. As the market expands in its regulated form, France has the potential to become a very substantial local market.
"We are focused on attracting a mix of licensees to the network, targeting a combination of existing licensees and well established local operators entering the market. Chili, JOA, Tranchant and Casino du Golfe each have strong brands and longstanding gaming experience. Such licensees bring scale, experience and diversity of player base to the network.
"We expect to expand the number of participants in the network in the coming months as we are in active discussions with several potential licensees that would like to join our French network."
ANNETTE OBRESTAD SIGNS WITH FULL TILT POKER
2010-05-03
Youthful WSOP Europe winner has already earned millions
The one-time teenaged online and tournament poker prodigy Annette Obrestad – now 21 years old – has signed up with Full Tilt Poker, the firm has announced.
Best known by her online poker handle "Annette_15", this youthful player is described as “a living legend of online poker” by the internet poker company. Starting from scratch, she has built a huge bankroll and won millions of dollars by dominating her games with a fiercely aggressive style of play.
Born and raised in Stavanger, Norway, Obrestad was originally a student of bowling. While watching a bowling tournament on TV, an ad for an online poker site appeared above one of the lanes, prompting her to sign up.
Starting with zero money in her account, Obrestad played Freeroll tournaments in hope of building a bankroll. Eventually she won a Freeroll for $9, from there playing her way up the levels, starting with $1 Sit & Go tournaments and eventually moving on to larger Multi-Table Tournaments.
With five and six figure tournament scores becoming the rule rather than the exception, Obrestad quickly became one of the most prolific and successful players in online poker history.
Despite her numerous big scores, Obrestad is probably most famous for her play in a $4, 180-player Sit & Go tournament. Wanting to truly test her skills at the table, she challenged herself by playing blind. With the exception of one hand where she was all in, she did not look at her hole cards for the entire tournament – and she won.
In just her fourth live event, she took down the inaugural World Series of Poker Europe Main Event in September 2007. Unfazed by the glitz and glamour of her first major tournament, she stormed through a field of more than 360 world-class players to make history in two ways: she became the youngest bracelet winner, along with claiming the 1st place prize of more than $2 million – the largest score ever by a female player.
Obrestad has also been very successful on the European Poker Tour, finishing 2nd at the 2007 EPT Dublin stop for more than $425 000 and 13th at the 2009 EPT Grand Final in Monte Carlo for better than $100 000. More recently, she was seen tearing up the felt Downunder at the 2010 Aussie Millions, winning the AU$1 000 Pot Limit Omaha event and making the final table of the Main Event, and taking home a combined total of over $200 000.
She filmed an episode of the hit poker TV show Poker After Dark, and will be in Vegas this summer for the 2010 World Series of Poker, looking to dominate the action at her first WSOP on American soil.
She has been to Las Vegas twice since her 21st birthday; to participate in Poker After Dark, and on a second visit to play in the NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship at the beginning of March. True to form, Obrestad made a deep run in the heads-up event, cashing and coming once match short of the quarter finals.
ALABAMA ENFORCEMENT IN POKER RAID
2010-02-11
The pressure stays on in the South
The Alabama state government's drive to suppress illegal gambling continued last weekend with a raid on a Pelham home conducted by a joint task force of Hoover and Pelham enforcement officials armed with a search warrant.
The task force found 72 players in action and thousands of dollars on the tables which led to some name-taking and confiscation of equipment, although no arrests were made.
Lt. Scott Tucker, spokesman for the authorities, said that small home games held among neighbours was unlikely to attract the attention of criminal enforcement, but that the current situation where a large number of gamblers had travelled from elsewhere in the state was clearly a different issue.
BIG CHANGES AT SKY POKER
2009-12-18
New Omaha games and additional functionality added to website
The UK's dual Internet/interactive TV platform poker site, Sky Poker.com, has added Omaha tables as a part of a redesign of its website. As well as adding new Omaha games, the new website boasts improved functionality, intuitive navigation and a crisp, clean new layout.
“We anticipate Omaha on Sky Poker will be very popular as our players are now looking to try a new variation and continue to improve their game” said Des Duffy, Head of Poker at Sky Betting & Gaming.