Born on August 10th, 1933 in Longworth Texas, Doyle Brunson was an outstanding athlete as a teenager. He was competitive in basketball, baseball, and track and field events, and his success afforded him a scholarship from Hardon-Simmons. Young Doyle appeared to have a future in the National Basketball Association, until a work accident left him…
Regardless of how many books you read, probability charts you memorize, and online poker strategy websites you visit, there will always be a percentage of correct decisions that you make that will end up losing. Why do such injustices occur around the poker table? Depending upon where you are sitting, it can be your best…
Singapore police have raided the Senegalese consulate over allegations it was being used as an illegal gambling den, a newspaper said on Saturday. Officers swooped on the consulate building after undercover reporters for the Straits Times found it housed a makeshift casino, the newspaper reported. A police spokesman said 14 men and 17 women were…
Chad “Li’lholdem” Batista is 25, slightly built and looks like he’s barely 16. He dresses street-fashion with turned-around caps and oversized clothes, he’s had “not much” education, his work experience consists of one week as a telemarketer, and at the poker table he chatters away, plays unpredictably and seems in a state of perpetual excitement….
Born in Concord, New Hampshire, she began playing poker at age 22 and left the University of Pennsylvania to play poker. She learned the game from her brother Howard Lederer – who she considers one of her most respected players along with Ted Forrest, Jennifer Harman, and Eric Seidel. She plays in a many of…
Born in 1967, and residing in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Mark Seif started playing poker when he was 7 years old in his parents home. His favorite game is no-limit holdem. His most respected poker players are Tony Ma, Isaac Chen, Carl McKelvey, and Bobby Hoff. If he could change anything in the poker world, it…
Ever played craps? If you have, you fall into one of two categories. You either love it; or you hate it. Â The reason behind the varying sentiments is simple. You can either monumentally increase your bankroll, or watch it dwindle before your very eyes in the matter of just a few rolls of the dice….
These tips are meant as a supplement to basic sports betting strategies. Follow these betting tips for some general sports betting guidelines and a bit of advice from experienced sports bettors. 1. Sports betting is more about information than good luck. Don’t just count on having good luck. 2. Be sure to stay informed about…
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, said the United States was making as big a mistake in its recent action against online gambling companies as it had with alcohol prohibition in the 1920s. Her feisty stance may have horrified addiction campaigners but it gave a welcome shot in the arm to internet gaming…
Many of us fly to Vegas or Atlantic City when we get the urge to gamble. Some times we win, most times we lose. Ever wonder why? Yes, everyone knows that the house has slightly better percentages than the players but that is not the main reason why they come out ahead. Here are the…