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Tom Dwan and Patrik Antonius Online Poker Challenge Update

November 16th, 2009 at 7:31 pm » Comments (1)

Here is another update on the “durrrr Challenge” where Tom “durrrr” Dwan is playing heads-up in Pot-Limit Omaha against Patrik Antonius. If you’re not familiar with the challenge, check out the “durrrr” online Poker Challenge that I posted previously that explains many of the rules and details of the challenge. As of today, there have [...]

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High Stakes Poker: $800,000+ in One Hand

September 12th, 2009 at 12:59 am » Comments (2)

Here is one of the many notable poker hands from the television show, High Stakes Poker: It begins with Guy Laliberte limping in with the ace five of hearts. Jamie Gold then calls with the jack of diamonds and seven of spades. Doyle Brunson follows by raising to $11,200 with ace ten of diamonds. Sam [...]

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Cool Hand Poker Online Poker Site Review

July 18th, 2009 at 12:22 pm » Comments (0)

Cool Hand Poker caters to all players, especially the new or beginner player. They state, “We’re not into high stakes games or pushing players to become pros.” They want you to become a better poker player, by taking your time and growing your skills by using their online poker school. But, they add, “If you’re [...]

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BetFred Poker Online Poker Site Review

June 18th, 2009 at 10:57 am » Comments (2)

Be sure to read below to find out more about BetFred Poker’s big money tournaments offered everyday! BetFred.com offers a $250,000 Freezeout tournament every Sunday with a buy-in of $300 + $20 and a $50,000 guaranteed tournament every Saturday with a buy-in of $100 + $9. Every Friday brings a $150,000 guaranteed tournament with the [...]

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Update on the Dwan/Antonius Online Poker Challenge Match

April 29th, 2009 at 4:23 pm » Comments (1)

Here is an update on the “durrrr Challenge” where Tom “durrrr” Dwan is playing heads-up in Pot-Limit Omaha against Patrik Antonius. If you’re not familiar with the challenge, check out the “durrrr” online Poker Challenge that I posted previously that explains many of the rules and details of the challenge. As of today, there have [...]

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Tom Dwan’s Unprecedented Online Poker Challenge

April 16th, 2009 at 10:39 am » Comments (1)

Tom “durrrr” Dwan is a high-stakes player and online poker sensation who has challenged the poker world with his 50,000 hand “durrrr” Challenge. Tom has offered to put up $1.5 million to any opponent’s $500K, playing heads-up at four tables simultaneously for 50,000 hands. Whichever player is ahead at the conclusion of the 50,000th hand [...]

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bwin Poker Online Poker Site Review

February 25th, 2009 at 11:55 am » Comments (0)

Be sure to read below to find out more about bwin Poker’s unique “Flight” poker tournament concept. If you’re looking for a new place to play poker, check out bwin Poker. They have a very active site with over 26,000 players online even early on a Monday morning. You can play by downloading their software [...]

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Littlewoods Poker Online Poker Site Review

February 11th, 2009 at 6:12 pm » Comments (0)

Be sure to read below to find out how to play for $100,000 each week at Littlewoods Poker with just Frequent Player Points! Littlewoods Poker is another great place to play free online poker or for real money. They also offer a lot of help to the new or novice player with an online poker [...]

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Pacific Poker Online Poker Site Review

January 8th, 2009 at 1:16 pm » Comments (2)

Be sure to read below to find out about Pacific Poker’s $20,000 Guaranteed poker tournament that runs six days a week. Pacific Poker is another great place to play free online poker or for real money. If you’re trying to improve your poker game, Pacific Poker offers a lot of help. They have a complete [...]

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The Five P’s Of Poker

November 21st, 2008 at 2:33 pm » Comments (3)

Whether we’re talking about online poker play or live play at a casino, if you want to improve your poker game, it’s important to keep the five P’s of poker in mind.   Patience The game of poker requires patience. It’s important to wait for good hands to play. One of the mistakes that many [...]

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