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Danish Player Peter Jespen Targeted
Todd | September 24, 2008
Well-known Danish professional poker player Peter Jespen was recently the target of sophisticated fraud. The problem began when Jespen was contacted via email by a supposed representative of a well-known Swedish media company. The perpetrator disguised themselves as a representative of Sweden’s OTW Media, which produces the popular poker show “The Game.” The perpetrator tried […]
Making the Move to Omaha from Hold’em
George | September 22, 2008
If you’ve been playing Texas Hold’em for a while and want a new challenge, try Omaha. This variant of Hold’em is similar in terms of betting rounds and also has a flop, turn, and river. The biggest difference is that instead of two hole cards, you’re dealt four cards and must play two of them […]
Bluffs and Online Poker
George | September 19, 2008
Reading opponents in online poker can be tricky due to the lack of physical interaction. However, you can still read your opponents and develop your own table image effectively. Let’s explore what table image means and how to capitalize on it. Understanding Table Image Your table image is how other players perceive you based on […]
Online Poker Still a Hot Topic in American Legislature
Todd | September 18, 2008
Barney Frank, the reigning congressional hero for online poker in America, is once again tackling the issues caused by the poorly worded UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act). His goal is to make the American business environment more accepting and viable for online poker and online gaming. The bill aims to clearly define which types […]
Satellite Qualifier Strategy
George | September 10, 2008
Poker satellites are a great way to gain entry to larger online poker events without risking large portions of your bankroll. For example, if you want to play in a $500 tournament but don’t want to spend your entire $1,000 bankroll, satellites are ideal. Sites like Full Tilt Poker offer cash buy-in satellite tournaments that […]
Playing Above Your Limit
George | June 5, 2008
One of the most common mistakes inexperienced online poker players make is playing above their limit. Additionally, many players fail to implement any kind of bankroll management, jeopardizing their entire bankroll. Because of this, many players end up re-depositing, while it’s much better to step down if you’re serious about improving. Speaking from experience, I […]
Making the Most out of Your Poker Bonus
George | December 13, 2007
No deposit bonuses or first deposit bonuses are plentiful, but they aren’t worth much if you don’t know how to maximize them. On this site, Online Poker Sites US, we see many players choosing free online poker money and instant poker bonuses. Let me tell you a bit about them and how to get the […]
Playing Poker On Saint Martin
George | August 19, 2007
Holiday I have just returned home from a two week vacation to the Caribbean island Saint Martin with my family. It was a whole lot of fun, especially seeing my almost 2 year old son enjoying the ocean and the pool at our hotel. Besides that, my girlfriend and I went out eating and drinking […]