Archive for October, 2009

30 October

Casino Pirate

Casino Pirate

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29 October

What is the best online poker site for beginners?

I’ve heard of a lot of online poker sites, but I don’t know which would be the best for me, a beginner. I’m not looking to bet any real money at the moment, but possibly in the future (if I get good enough :P ). Any suggestions?

Full Tilt and Pokerstars are fine options you can always play on their fake money tables. However there are coaching sites out there that will teach you how to play and also give you $50 to get you started http://www.pokerstrategy.com/uIVQI3 is one such site.

26 October

Gambling- The People Who Started It All

Gambling is a sought-after activity these days. It attracts all age groups and keeps them interested. Gambling is a very enticing offer if one decides to do money. Eventually, they get hooked to it. They should keep in mind that it is just a game which works purely on luck.

Gambling is any game where your money or any tangible item of value is at stake. It entirely depends on the skill of a person to manipulate the game.

There is no doubt that gambling can be a money-spinning option. It is precisely why it’s been mighty successful and sill ruling the world.

People still do not have an idea about how or who started gambling. Blackjack, slot machines and poker are the most popular ways of gambling nowadays.

A list of people who had a contribution to this game of gambling is given below:

1. Liberty Bell was the very first slot machine invented by Charles Fey back in 1985. The idea of a slot machine struck him in 1985, when he was a mere car mechanic in San Francisco.

The first slot machine created by him was fabricated out of three spinning wheels in three shapes: diamonds, hearts and spades and a “cracked” Liberty Bell drawn at each reel.

In 1907, another maker wanted to reproduce machines similar to Charles Fey’s. Henry Stephen Mills was successful and came out with the slot machine named Operator Bell.

Since then slot machines have been evolving and very popular even today.

2. Nobody either knows how a game of Blackjack started nor do they who started it. None of them that time thought it is going to be famous and so didn’t bother to know the history of it.

However, blackjack was mastered in few years and people even had strategies to combat it.

In 1958, McDermott, Cantey, Baldwin and Maisel devised a strategy for the game of blackjack. The strategy caused so much commotion with the gamblers and the statisticians.

These four geniuses had a mere hand calculator to devise this strategy or the game of blackjack. They later went on to write a book called “winning blackjack”. It is still the most preferred book all over the world.

All this paved way to the modern gambling world, we live in, in the name “card counting techniques”.
These people have immensely contributed to gambling. Gambling, being a negative aspect in the society today, is still ruling the world thanks to these people. They have made gambling a truly great phenomenon.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/online-gambling-articles/gambling-the-people-who-started-it-all-702706.html

25 October

World Poker Tour Xbox

World Poker Tour Xbox
For its entry into the crowded 2005 poker video game market, 2K Sports offers a roleplaying approach to the contemporarily fashionable pastime. Based on the international tournament and Travel Channel television series of the same name, World Poker Tour has players developing custom characters who begin at the lowante tables and must win their way up to the bigmoney games. As they gain status, player avatars can flaunt their newfound wealth with the purchase of accessories that help them to stand out from the crowd.

Winning won’t always be easy, however, as players must compete against AI opponents based on reallife champs like Antonio “the Magician” Esfandiari, Michael “the Grinder” Mizrachi, and Phil “Unabomber” Laak. Billabong, Double Flop Hold ‘Em, Omaha, Pineapple, Super Hold ‘Em, Shanghai, Tahoe, Texas Hold ‘Em, and other standard rules sets are available. Games are played in recreations of World Poker Tour venues, such as Commerce Casino, The Bicycle Casino, and Aviation Club de France. Commentary is provided by virtual versions of television hosts Vince Van Patten and Mike Sexton. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

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24 October

What is the best online poker website to play?

Also I live in Utah, is it illegal to play online poker for money?
Thanks.

I have played on Full Tilt, Poker Stars, Absolute Poker, Cake Poker, and Pokerroom (when they allowed US players). My favorite site by far is Full Tilt. I have never had problems cashing out either and I have done it several times (you do have to verify your identity the first time though). The most common way that people put money on is with pre paid Visa cards. My roommate was able to put money on with his debit card, but I was unable to. Full Tilt also offers a 100% sign up bonus (up to $600), just use the referral code SIGNUPMONEY send me an email if you have any more questions

24 October

Bicycle Casino 2005 Xbox

Bicycle Casino 2005 Xbox
A veritable staple of mainstream PC gaming, the Bicycle brand comes to the Xbox console with this suite of gambling simulations. In the role of their own custom character, players enter a virtual casino and choose from a wide variety of available card and table games. The collection boasts 500 different game variations in all. Prominently featured is the Texas Hold ‘Em style of poker, which enjoyed an explosion of popularity near the time of the game’s release, being featured in numerous televised professional and celebrity poker tournaments. ~ All Game Guide

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22 October

Offline Gambling – Reduce The Risks

There has been no fool proof method that has been devised to win in gambling. Gambling always involves risks and also makes you benefit many a times. On the other hand, many people have also lost all that they have had in gambling and losing the little that they had left with them.

Gambling is an addiction. There has been no risk free solution to it. There are however ways to gamble and not get addicted to it.

Gambling at a high risk does not mean that you put in a lot of money. Gambling is a way of entertainment. You do end up spending a lot sometimes and nothing otherwise on being entertained this way. You will need to participate actively in it. Low risk gambling helps you in keeping off the mindset that you are losing.

Low risk gambling can be seen as a way to keep your mind cool and it is no way a shrink or a drug. You can let gambling risks go off when you start thinking as a gambler who takes low risks.

Low risk gamblers do know that many people will go on losing as time goes on. The only person who wins in this game will be the company that runs this casino. Do not have a fixed mindset with the stuck up thought of being able to get back al that you have put in. this will make you lose more.

Low risk gamblers should be aware that they are playing only for the sake of entertainment and recreation and nothing else and most importantly not to make money. by doing this these gamblers will not think of the losses as losses but as expenditures for their entertainment. Money that is lost does not need to be got back. If this is on your mind you are sure to have fun.

Social gambling is also low risk gambling. Friends loved ones and family can join in with this type of gambling. This lets you focus on entertainment and not winning. Gambling by oneself will make you feel like you are very serious and not getting entertained.

Gambling on a low risk should also have its own limitations on duration as well as frequency. If you are making a move at lowering your offline risk of gambling, you will need to put up a time table. Never tolerate compulsive gambling. This may be the first sign of addiction.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/online-gambling-articles/offline-gambling-reduce-the-risks-702708.html

21 October

Gambling System That Never Loses – Forget High Stakes Poker…

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This is better than any insane poker bluff, or getting the best hand in poker ever.

While some people show how to win playing slot machines, this system can work for any roulette wheel.

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21 October

Gambling- The People Who Started It All

Gambling is a sought-after activity these days. It attracts all age groups and keeps them interested. Gambling is a very enticing offer if one decides to do money. Eventually, they get hooked to it. They should keep in mind that it is just a game which works purely on luck.

Gambling is any game where your money or any tangible item of value is at stake. It entirely depends on the skill of a person to manipulate the game.

There is no doubt that gambling can be a money-spinning option. It is precisely why it’s been mighty successful and sill ruling the world.

People still do not have an idea about how or who started gambling. Blackjack, slot machines and poker are the most popular ways of gambling nowadays.

A list of people who had a contribution to this game of gambling is given below:

1. Liberty Bell was the very first slot machine invented by Charles Fey back in 1985. The idea of a slot machine struck him in 1985, when he was a mere car mechanic in San Francisco.

The first slot machine created by him was fabricated out of three spinning wheels in three shapes: diamonds, hearts and spades and a “cracked” Liberty Bell drawn at each reel.

In 1907, another maker wanted to reproduce machines similar to Charles Fey’s. Henry Stephen Mills was successful and came out with the slot machine named Operator Bell.

Since then slot machines have been evolving and very popular even today.

2. Nobody either knows how a game of Blackjack started nor do they who started it. None of them that time thought it is going to be famous and so didn’t bother to know the history of it.

However, blackjack was mastered in few years and people even had strategies to combat it.

In 1958, McDermott, Cantey, Baldwin and Maisel devised a strategy for the game of blackjack. The strategy caused so much commotion with the gamblers and the statisticians.

These four geniuses had a mere hand calculator to devise this strategy or the game of blackjack. They later went on to write a book called “winning blackjack”. It is still the most preferred book all over the world.

All this paved way to the modern gambling world, we live in, in the name “card counting techniques”.
These people have immensely contributed to gambling. Gambling, being a negative aspect in the society today, is still ruling the world thanks to these people. They have made gambling a truly great phenomenon.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/online-gambling-articles/gambling-the-people-who-started-it-all-702706.html

18 October

Casino Scam – Learn how to play Casino Game for FREE

Learn how to play Casino Games FREE http://freecasino.shopping-wiki.com/

There you can learn how to play casino games and all for free. You only need to enter your mail adress, nothing else!

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