A self-exclusion program in Singapore that makes it possible for gamblers to ban themselves from gambling avenues is not doing as well as planned. The scheme started in May 2014 and till December, less than 700 people had applied to participate in the program. The scheme was first introduced so that gamblers could stop themselves…
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Common Misconceptions about Reading Hands at Poker
There are two mistakes that every player makes when they are starting off with reading hands. The first mistake is that players think that the opposition will make random decisions based on the type of card they are given. This is a misconception. Most poker players, even intermediates, will have a strategy in mind before…
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Major 2014 Developments for Ontario Lottery’s Online Poker
Canadians who reside in Ontario will soon be able to legally play online poker courtesy of their provincial gaming and lottery authority, and they will have certain advantages over the traditional online poker sites. In 2010, Ontario’s Provincial Government gave its Lottery and Gaming Corporation a mandate to go beyond its customary lottery function and…
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Advice from Best Poker Players
Recently two world-class poker players were inducted to the Hall of Fame of Poker. Title winners Daniel Negreanu and established player Jack McClelland were recognized for their individual accomplishments and world of impact they have had on the poker across the globe. The ceremony saw the likes of iconic poker players in Jack Binion, Doyle…
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Voting Begins for British Poker Awards
The British Poker Awards are an annual ceremony celebrating the best of the U.K. poker scene. Voting has just opened up for British voters to weigh in on the best players in a number of categories. Last year, Alex Kanu7 Millar of Team PokerStars Online received the player of the year award. The event took…
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Mid-States Poker Tour: Running Aces Tournament
The Mid-States Poker Tour has been in full swing over the past few months. They have made plenty of stops throughout the United States, with some great poker being played at those venues. The last stop was at the Potawatomi Hotel, which ended up turning into the largest event in MSPT history. Their next…
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Celebrities Who Love to Gamble
Celebrities enjoying a few bets is nothing unusual. With more money than they can handle, it is not uncommon for celebrities to lose huge sums of money at a casino. Here are five celebrities who have struggled to control their gambling over the years. Tiger Woods Ever since he befriended Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley,…
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WSOP’s November Nine Announced
The prestigious World Series of Poker has been an exciting one this year, as it has been in the past few years. After vigorous competition in Vegas, the list of final nine players who will be at the Final table of the WSOP has been announced by the WSOP committee. These 9 have come a…