Friday, August 31, 2007
The G-Spot: Lessons from the Ladies
The Situation
A player I coach was recently involved in an instructional hand at the $1,000 buy-in ladies’ event at the The Bicycle Casino’s 2007 Legends of Poker. Her table had seven or eight players. UTG, an aggressive chip leader, raised to 4 big blinds. Action folded to my player, who held JJ in late position. When talking about this hand, my player mentioned to me that the raise to 4 big blinds was odd...whenever UTG raised, it was always to 5 big blinds. I won’t dismiss the possibility that UTG bet 4 big blinds accidentally; however, players who consistently raise to the same amount preflop tend to be very ritualistic. Something significant is happening when such a player raises to a different amount in his poker hands.
A fundamental law of reading players is the following: people tend to do things differently when they have big hands (to extract value) or when they are stone-cold bluffing (to minimize risk). UTG had a history of raising with a wide range of hands, meaning that she probably didn’t care about minimizing risk. Additionally, even generally aggressive players tend to raise with narrower distributions in early position.....to read rest of article, visit the Poker Betting Column at the Betting Directory.Labels: betting, casinos, gambling, playing poker, poker
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NFL Preseason: Friday Football Games Betting Previews
Baltimore Ravens (1-2) at Atlanta Falcons (2-1), 7:30 p.m. ET: If you read my article on Monday and bet on the Falcons to cover at home against the Bengals you were a winner, as Atlanta won the game 24-19. QB Joey Harrington was quite solid vs. Cincinnati, going 13-for-24 for 164 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. However, that was against a not-so-good Bengals defense.
The Ravens, meanwhile, looked great in their preseason opener, a 29-3 rout of the Philadelphia Eagles, but have dropped their past two games and haven't scored more than 12 points in either. Baltimore did get some good news this week when Jonathan Ogden was activated off the PUP list and practiced on Tuesday. ...to read rest of article visit NFL news at the Betting Directory
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
111 FREE spins at King Cashalot
All you need to do is to make a deposit of 50 credits and you will receive 111 free spins (200 credits free) on this progressive Jackpot.
King Cashalot is a progressive which is chock full of entertaining and amusing features....and rewards.
King Cashalot is a 5 reel, 9 line, multiple coin, progressive video slot game with a wild multiplier and scatter symbol and a fun, three chances, player choice bonus feature. The theme is, as the name suggests Medieval and the brightly colored artwork abounds with golden dragons and beautiful damsels, sumptuous feasts and a host of colorful characters, all backed with stunning sound effects.
Adding to the excitement are Wild Multiplier and Scatter symbols coupled with a humorous theme that ensures you will be thoroughly entertained. The Jester is the scatter symbol, through which wins calculated on the total number of credits staked are added to payline wins.
King Cashalot is the symbol to watch for however, because being a Wild Multiplier he will double your money, when completing a valid winning combination. He substitutes for all symbols except Scatters and the Treasure Bonus symbol.
The bonus feature is particularly rewarding, and is triggered by the King's pet Golden Dragon. Scattered on reels 2, 3 and 4, when hit this mythical creature opens the royal vault, where generous King Cashalot himself offers the player 3 chances to keep or pick again from 8 bulging Treasure Chests.
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NFL Preseason: Young QB's in Week 4 Spotlight
The final week of NFL preseason action gets underway on Thursday as football teams are making their final cuts. Brady Quinn, Rex Grossman, Matt Leinart and Jay Cutler will all be in the spotlight as the regular season looms. Here's a look at a pair of key Thursday matchups.
Cleveland at Chicago (-4)
This will be the final test for Brady Quinn as the Cleveland Browns head to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears, who have one of the best defenses in the league. The Browns' brass has been saying that the rookie quarterback is not going to open the season as a starter, but Quinn has made the decision more difficult with two sparkling performances against the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos.
The Bears have been attempting to correct their own woes at the quarterback position, and Rex Grossman has looked like he has improved over last season. But the young quarterback is still having troubles with taking the snap cleanly from the center, which is something that must drive head coach Lovie Smith nuts......to read rest of article visit NFL News at the Betting DirectoryLabels: betting, football, NFL, sports betting, sportsbooks
Sunday, August 26, 2007
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The G-Spot: Odds Breakdown
Two types of odds are important in poker: card odds and payout odds. And payout odds can be broken down into three categories: pot odds, implied odds, and reverse implied odds. Understanding all these types of odds will help you make sound decisions at the tables.
Card Odds
Card odds have to do with hitting poker hands. Suppose you have a flush draw on the turn. Not accounting for reads you may have on your opponents, there are 46 unknown cards in the deck, 9 of which give you a flush. The odds against you hitting your flush are 37:9 (4.11:1).
To draw profitably, your payout odds need to exceed your card odds. In this example, your payout odds need to be at least $4.11:$1.
Pot Odds
Your pot odds are the ratio of the amount of money in the pot to the amount of money you need to call. Let’s take the flush draw example from above......to read rest of this article visit the Poker Betting Column at the Betting DirectoryLabels: betting, casinos, gambling, playing poker, poker
Thursday, August 23, 2007
2007 NFL Preseason: NFC North vs. AFC
Heading into Week 3 of NFL football preseason action, the NFC North has three teams at 2-0 while the AFC heavy hitters are getting off to a slow start.
NFC North
The Bears, Lions and Packers are all 2-0 before their third preseason game, and the Bears gained a small bit of Super Bowl revenge with their 27-24 win at Indianapolis on Monday. However, the inconsistency of Rex Grossman reared its ugly head as the young quarterback threw an interception and fumbled three times, including twice from snaps. Grossman was accurate with his short passing, but he cannot afford to turn the ball over.
The Lions' offense has looked very potent so far this preseason, following a 548-yard performance with another 310 yards in a 23-20 at Cleveland. Jon Kitna was brilliant at Cleveland by going 12-for-16 for 137 yards and a touchdown, but allowing 20 fourth-quarter points to the Browns could be a cause for concern. Of course, those were third and fourth-string players out there at that point......to read rest of story, visit NFL News at the Betting Directory
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
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2007 NFL Preseason Game: Saints at Chiefs
After struggling to find the end zone in their first two preseason football contests, the New Orleans Saints got their high-powered offense rolling again last Saturday against Cincinnati Bengals. The Saints defeated Cincinnati 27-19 as 3.5-point underdogs after scoring on their first three possessions. The Saints will try to keep their offense moving on Thursday when they head to Kansas City to battle the Chiefs.
In last week's contest Drew Brees had his best football game of the preseason despite throwing to a depleted collection of receivers. Both Marques Colston and Devery Henderson sat out Saturday, Colston to rest some sore legs and Henderson to give an injured hamstring some time to heal. Without his two biggest targets Brees completed 6-of-6 passes for 55 yards in his only series.
Deuce McAllister ended the first drive of the game with a six-yard touchdown run and finished the night with three carries for 15 yards. Reggie Bush also got in on the action with a second-quarter touchdown run, as he ended his night early as well with four carries for 13 yards. Third-string rookie running back Antonio Pittman ran in for a one-yard TD in the fourth quarter as the Saints scored more points against Cincinnati than they had in their first two preseason games combined......to read rest of article visit NFL News at the Betting Directory.
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Monday, August 20, 2007
Cash in on Celebrity Couples - WagerWeb.com Posts Betting Odds on Celebrity Divorce
Known for offering some of the best sports odds and diverse prop bets found online, WagerWeb.com upped the ante again this week by delivering new celebrity divorce props.
The WagerWeb.com oddsmakers must think Katie Holmes will soon come to her senses and make Tom Cruise a three-time divorcee after setting TomKat as their divorce favorite at +150. The big money would be paid out if Eva Longoria and Tony Parker's marriage ended before their first-year anniversary. Sports bettors should be familiar with betting on Parker and the Spurs, and they'll be getting +900 odds if they try betting on Parker and his Desperate Housewives star wife.
Next Celebrity Divorce will be
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| Ben Affleck - Jennifer Gardner | 2:1 | +$200 | *Risk $100 to win $200 |
| Marc Anthony - Jennifer Lopez | 3:1 | +$300 | *Risk $100 to win $300 |
| Ashton Kutcher - Demi Moore | 4:1 | +$400 | *Risk $100 to win $400 |
| Jordan Bratman - Christina Aguilera | 5:1 | +$500 | *Risk $100 to win $500 |
| David Beckham - Victoria Beckham | 6:1 | +$600 | *Risk $100 to win $600 |
| Jerry O'Connell - Rebecca Romjn | 8:1 | +$800 | *Risk $100 to win $800 |
| Eva Longoria - Tony Parker | 9:1 | +$900 | *Risk $100 to win $900 |
About WagerWeb
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Friday, August 17, 2007
NFL countdown: 20 days to go means 20% bonus!
Football fans across the USA are eagerly awaiting the return of their grid-iron heroes. The new NFL season may not kick off until September 6th, but Intertops.com helps shorten the wait with an amazing pre-season 20% deposit bonus!
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The G-Spot: Calling for Value
When thinking about how to extract maximal value from our good hands, our minds usually turn towards aggressive play. We think about the bet amount that will yield the highest possible profits. Against passive opponents, this instinct to bet is usually correct. Against aggressive opponent, it can cost you money.
Don’t Deter Aggressive Opponents
Some opponents pounce on any signs of weakness. Check the turn to them after betting the flop, and they will bet into you. Some of them will call you with absolutely nothing on the flop with the intention of bluffing on the turn or the river–especially when scare cards hit. However, if you continually show aggression, these opponents will fold.
Your aggressive opponents will bet with a much larger range of hands than they will call with. When you have monster hands, trap these opponents for lots of chips by raising the bets you induce from them. When you have good (but vulnerable) hands like top-pair-top-kicker, simply call these opponents down.
Think of Value Betting in Position on the River
To consider why check-calling with good (but vulnerable) hands can sometimes be optimal, let’s think about when to bet in position on the river. When you’re last to act on the river and a single opponent has checked to you, a good value bet is one which will be called by a worse hand more than half of the time. Your opponents’ calling distribution determines the efficacy of a value bet... to read rest of this article visit the Poker Betting Column at the Betting Directory.
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Bad Beat jackpot winnings top $1.2 million
If you thought winning at Texas Hold'em was rewarding, wait until you hear how lucrative losing can be. Absolute Poker today announced that $1,297,394.94 in jackpot money has been won since the popular online poker site launched Bad Beat Jackpot on June 22nd.
"In less than seven weeks, our players have won an unfathomable amount of cash at our Bad Beat Jackpot tables," stated David Clainer, senior vice president for Absolute Poker. "The numbers we released today amount to an average of $185,000 being paid out every week for losing hands."
The latest jackpot was claimed on August 7th by DAMETGARM who lost four nines to a straight flush and instantly won over $50,000 for his loss.
If a player loses a hand holding four 8s or anything better at a Bad Beat Jackpot table, they'll win a piece of the Bad Beat Jackpot. A percentage of the jackpot is shared amongst the players where the bad beat occurred and a fraction of the jackpot is placed back into the pot for the next jackpot.
The nearly $1.3 million figure includes money won by all players every time the jackpot has been hit. It does not take into account pots won through regular Texas Hold'em play at the Bad Beat Jackpot tables.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007
The G-Spot: Adjust Reads From Tight To Loose
1. Put your opponents on hand distributions
2. Evaluate your own hand (or put yourself on a hand distribution if you’re playing a game like Blind Man’s Bluff)
3. Predict how your opponents will respond to every possible action you can make
4. Pick the most profitable line of play based on #1-#3
Today, we’ll focus on putting your opponents on hand distributions when you first sit at a table.
Default Distributions
Putting your opponents on hand distributions is all about reading your opponents’ betting patterns and picking off their physical tells. You don’t really have the ability to put your opponents on hand distributions until you’ve carefully observed them play for a few orbits. Does this mean that you should fold the first forty or fifty hands you’re dealt?
Hell no…especially if you’re playing at a shorthanded table or in a tournament. The good news is that you actually have information about players you’ve never seen in your life. Before you even play a single hand, you have all your past poker playing experience to draw upon, meaning that you can assign a default playing profile to each opponent before you see the table play a single hand. This default profile will be the average of all the players you typically face.....to read rest of this article, visit the Poker Betting Column at the Betting Directory.
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Monday, August 13, 2007
Pensioner Wins £1m Online Bingo Jackpot
Life will never be the same again for 62 year old Pauline Clarke, from Bristol, who has just won KerChingo, the first ever million pound bingo game in history, from Gala Bingo.
To help celebrate, Gala has whisked Pauline and friends away to enjoy their first taste of a millionaire’s lifestyle. Collected in a chauffer driven limo, they have been treated to a champagne breakfast at the luxurious Hotel Du Vin as they begin to re-adjust.
“I’m absolutely shocked. My heart is still racing. I’ve played bingo for years; in fact I won £6,000 in the National Game 12 years ago. However, I’ve only been playing online for two months. Two weeks ago I played online, putting £5 on my account, and with my last 60 pence I played the KerChingo Qualifying Game. To my surprise I won the full house which meant I won £50 and a KerChingo Final Game ticket.
“I had always thought that I would win big and I do remember that a clairvoyant once said to me I’d never be stuck for cash, but when I needed to retire from work two years ago due to stress, I wondered what she could have meant!”
Damian Cope, Managing Director, Gala Coral E-Commerce, added: “Galabingo.co.uk has created the world's first ever bingo millionaire, taking bingo to a whole new level. Gala is the market leader in Bingo, but the fact that KerChingo has made one lucky player a millionaire, is just another example of why thousands of people play bingo with Gala every week - in club, online and on Gala TV.”
KerChingo has made bingo history by being the first bingo game with a guaranteed million-pound prize. In order to take part Pauline and the other 14,999 finalists had to win a KerChingo final ticket by playing special KerChingo qualifying games online and on Gala TV (sky digital channel 841). The final game was then streamed online, and broadcast live on Gala TV on Sunday night.
Visit Gala Bingo.
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Sunday, August 12, 2007
Ladbrokes Poker Cruise 111
The Ladbrokes Poker Cruise is filling up! There are under 100 cabins remaining on this Caribbean poker holiday, which sets sail in January! Book your time off work now for a dream trip for two, as qualification for the much-coveted ‘Cruise Ticket’ is hotting-up as the end of the year nears. Remember - qualification ends when all cabins are full!
On the 25th January 2008, the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise III sets sail from the Cape Liberty Cruise Port located on the New York Harbour in Bayonne, New Jersey (seven miles from New York City and three miles from Newark Liberty International Airport) for a 10 day Caribbean Poker Cruise. This time the poker will be played aboard the deluxe cruise liner ‘Explorer of the Seas’, with every cabin having it’s own balcony and Wi-Fi internet connectivity.
On it's journey, the ship will be visiting the following, exotic destinations:
The ship returns to Cape Liberty Cruise Port early in the morning on Sunday 3rd February. Disembarkation will start at around 08:00 and all guests should be off the ship by 10:00.
Qualification for a ‘Cruise Ticket’ is still available, including daily Cruise Freerolls! Many of the Ladbrokes poker playing community are already on-board, so why not meet them for real in this tropical paradise? There will be tournament and cash players for all levels, and Team Ladbrokes contenders from the World Series of Poker and Poker Million. And look out for the celebrities joining the ship – details to be announced shortly.
The ‘Cruise Ticket’
The ‘Cruise Ticket’ is worth $5,500 and includes:
How to Qualify for your ‘Cruise Ticket’
To join us on the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise III you need to obtain a $5,500 ‘Cruise Ticket’, which can be won in the $550 + $50 Cruise Weekly Final that is held each Sunday evening.
You can either buy directly into this freeze-out tournament or qualify via the $60 + $6 Cruise Daily Finals, for which there is a daily programme of satellites including the Cruise Freeroll which is held each evening (excepting Saturdays).
During the ‘Cruise Ticket’ qualification period, Ladbrokes will be offering you free opportunities to win Cruise Tickets and seats in Cruise Daily & Weekly Finals. Make sure you check our Promotions section to make sure you do not miss out on your free chances to join the biggest European Poker Event.
Alternatively, if you want to qualify for a Cruise Package that includes entry into the $2,500 Main Event and an additional $1,000 expenses, you can do this by winning a $9,000 LEOTOP package in the LEOTOP Weekly Final that is held every Wednesday evening and redeeming it for a LEOTOP Cruise Package.
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Saturday, August 11, 2007
Poker - Push it to The Limit
Until the end of September 2007 you can get a chunk of $510,000 in cash in Paddy Power's Push it to the Limit Promo!!
If you play limit hold'em at levels of $2/$4 and above, there could be a huge cash treat coming your way.
Players who play the most hands * at each level above will be given free money. It's as simple as that. Climb the leaderboard throughout out counting periods below and you could win up to $8000! Click on your limit above, check your position on the leaderboards and push it, push it real good!.
Counting periods are:- August 1st - August 31st - Total cash giveaway : $170,000
- September 1st - September 30th - Total cash giveaway : $225,000
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International Casino at The Betting Directory
The Betting Directory have added International casino, Roxy Palace Casino to their directory of online casinos.
Roxy Palace Casino - as the winner of Best Slot Site in 2005 and 2006, as voted by readers of Gambling Online Magazine, Roxy Palace has rapidly become the web’s favourite casino with excellent customer service and is available in 5 different languages.
The casino also offers fast payouts and features over 200 games, with new releases every month. These include their 6 Progressive Slots and 7 Progressive Video Slots, Progressive Blackjack, Progressive Cyberstud, Progressive Roulette, 2 Progressive Video Pokers plus over 70 Additional Slots featuring both 3-reels and 5-reels with multiple paylines, as well as their Bonus Feature Slots.
Their Video Poker provides an additional 27 games including 5 Power Poker games where you can play 4 video poker hands simultaneously, 6 Power Poker games where you can play 10 video poker hands simultaneously and 4 Power Poker games where you can play 50 video poker hands simultaneously!
All your favourite table games are also available including Blackjack, Multi-Hand Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat, Cyberstud Poker, Keno, Sic Bo and Poker Pursuit.
Their casino games provide a virtual reality sensation, with audio and image technology that offers the look and feel of a real live casino. Customers can play with either UK £ (GBP), € (Euros), US $ or Canadian $.
Click to visit Royal Palace Casino.
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Wednesday, August 08, 2007
New Slots Game - Triple Treasure
Features
- Top prize: £15,000
- Bet from only 1p to £10
- 5 reels
- 25 lines
- Contains a free game feature where all prizes are Tripled
Arrr! It be a Pirate Game
Haul in the gangplank me hearties and launch your voyage from only 1p per spin to £10 per spin. Avoid the plank and Davey Jones's locker as you pillage and plunder in your quest to find the 5 Pirate ships and the staggering Top Prize of £15,000!.
Plunder more than 3 treasure chests in a spin and you'll reveal the free game feature allowing you to select 3 of the 6 treasure chests to see how many free games you will be awarded.
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Bingo.com now at The Betting Directory
One of the UK's largest online Bingo halls is now available to visitors at the Betting Directory in their bingo section.
Bingo.com is one of the largest online bingo halls in the UK, boasting a community of over 1,700,000 members!
You have the opportunity to have fun, meet friends and chat with bingo players from the U.K. and around the world - 24 hours a day!
Not to mention the huge JACKPOT bingo games every day!
So make sure you are getting a piece of this action! In addition to a wide range of slots games, Bingo.com offers players the choice of both the North American style 75 ball bingo game as well as the European style 90 ball bingo game.
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Monday, August 06, 2007
Play Rummy on line
Rummy Royal gives players a comfortable feeling in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, where you can play for free as long as you want or play for real money. There are plenty of practice tables in addition to real money ones.
New to the game? The interactive tutorials will guide you in plain language so you'll understand in a jiffy. It took me just one round of Rummy to get the hang of it.
Longtime Rummy players will find their favorites here: Gin, Oklahoma and Kaluki tables are waiting for and your friends.
Want to play Rummy for real money? Simply click on the Real Money tab in the lobby and start playing. I've seen online gaming lobbies before, and I have to admit that it is one of the best-designed ones I have seen: no unnecessary convolution - just the information to get players started.
At Rummy Royal you can chat while at the table and the lobby!
And when you've decided to play for real, Rummy Royal will give you a 100% sign-up match bonus up to $200! In addition, invite up to 15 friends to play for real and you'll get a special $20 bonus for each player. Rummy Royal adheres to the 3 S's - service, security and support. Rummy Royal takes its players and their privacy very seriously and provides a secure playing environment while keeping player details completely confidential.
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Friday, August 03, 2007
BINGO PLAYERS FLOCK TO RIVER BELLE FOR NEW ONLINE CHAT GAMES
Gibraltar - 1 August 2008 - The introduction of bespoke Bingo Chat Games to leading online gaming destination, River Belle's (www.riverbellebingo.com) already popular bingo offering, has seen players flocking to its online bingo halls in search of hours of fun and entertainment in a highly social environment.
Said Tim Johnson, Chairman of Carmen Media, which owns River Belle: " Although River Belle Bingo has offered online bingo chat games, supplied by software supplier Virtue Fusion, since its launch in November last year, the new River Belle Bingo Chat Games introduced a few months ago, were designed exclusively for River Belle Bingo players."
And it is these new chat games that have taken the River Belle online bingo halls by storm, creating a fast growing River Belle Bingo community. Whilst players can access the online bingo halls at any time, the River Belle Bingo Chat Games are available daily between 12 noon and 2pm and again between 6pm and 8pm. Games start every five minutes. As the online halls are teaming at these times, it is clear that the introduction of the variety of new games such as TV quizzes, horror movie trivia, Bingo Blitzes and best one-liners, all overseen by a Chat Moderator, is a winning recipe.
Reminiscent of traditional bingo rooms, players can play slot games between scheduled bingo games and socialize with friends in the chat rooms. The introduction of realistic bingo sounds and icons all contribute to a visually interesting, interactive and authentic bingo experience. To add to the excitement, new visitors to River Belle Bingo receive a 100% welcome bonus on their first deposit up to 50 pounds sterling. With no software downloads required and a simple Chat Alias and account registration process, it is little wonder that River Belle's online bingo halls have become the social spot of choice for thousands of bingo enthusiasts.
With product innovation and diversity being some of the major criteria used by influential EGaming Review for the compilation of its annual Power 50 list, it comes as no surprise that Carmen Media ranks 17th and that www.riverbelle.com has been voted one of the top 50 gaming sites in the world.
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The Great British Poker Tour
As The Great British Poker Tour continues, the search for the best poker player in the country is heating up.
However, Coral Poker are offering online players a superb opportunity to qualify directly into the GBPT Grand Final – and you can be playing for free!
Running at the superb Gala Harbourside Casino, Bristol, the GBPT Grand Final will see the best players in Europe, including all five GBPT Festival winners, battle it out for an estimated £165,000 first prize, and the title of Great British Poker Champion – and you could be joining them!
Each GBPT Grand Final Package Comprises
- Buy-in to the GBPT Grand Final £2,500 NLHE Main Event at the Gala Harbourside Casino Bristol, England – starting Thursday 1st November
- Flights and hotel accommodation for the duration of the events (to the value of £450)
Here’s how to get there:
We’re running seven online finals into the GBPT Grand Final and, as usual, we have a variety of ways to qualify, including:
- A Freeroll each Wednesday at 16:00 BST
- Satellites starting at just $11 – with 1 seat to the next stage guaranteed in each!
- Direct buy-in to the GBPT GF Online Final for $330
All qualifying tournaments will be found in the ‘Tournaments’ lobby of the poker room, each having ‘GBPT GF’ in the name of the tournament. So visit Coral Poker now and get yourself in the final of the Great British Poker Tour.
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The G-Spot: Check Your Ego at the Door
Poker hand analysis and poker playing can be an ego-driven enterprise, as will any setting involving competition, money, glitz, glamour, and the chance to eviscerate and crush one’s foes. Our egos swell when we bluff successfully, and they shrink when our opponents bluff successfully. We feel like kings of the world when opponents make losing calls against us, and we feel like donkeys when we make losing calls. Ego pitfalls are everywhere.
Example of Ego Running the Show
Suppose you’re in a shorthanded game and just crushing it: raise, continuation bet, everyone folds. Next case! Suddenly, a new player arrives, and he starts preempting all your bully behavior and bluff runs. At this point, it’s natural to feel thwarted. Frustration blooms, and you find yourself thinking, “Who the hell does this dickweed think he is? This is my game, not his. I’m gonna show this bitch what’s up!” Next thing you know, you’re making decisions that are purely ego-based. All strategic thought processes have halted and then, well, you’re doomed. Especially since you’re playing shorthanded, where the pace of play amplifies small errors and turns tiny leaks into flash floods.
Avoid Value Judgments
A big part of ego in poker is assigning labels to players. Player A is a donkey. Player B is a fish. Player C is horrible. These labels do nothing to help you while you’re playing. Identifying a player as good or bad doesn’t tell you how to play against that person........to read remainder of article visit the Poker Betting Column at the Betting Directory.Labels: betting, casinos, gambling, playing poker, poker
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