Tag Archives: Poker
Gambling 101: Leave Your Emotions at the Door
Casino Gamer’s Guide: Emotions and gambling make a dangerous cocktail. Responsibility is the biggest and often hardest lesson to be learned by casino goers, especially as a fledgling gambler. The first time you walk into a casino can be an afflating experience. So many emotions flow through you at once. … Continue reading
US DOJ Aims to Reverse Online Gambling Laws, Again
US DOJ files appeal to include all internet gambling activities in Wire Act. To the surprise of no one with any knowledge of the situation, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is still donning their summer flip-flops. Following a sorted history that goes back more than a decade, the federal … Continue reading
3 Craziest Roulette Winners of All Time
The craziest winning roulette bets you probably shouldn’t mimic. I’ve seen some pretty wild wagers in my days. I might have even made a few, But none of them compare to the stories I’m going to share with you now. These are the tales of three very different men who … Continue reading
Canadian Poker Pro Jonathan Duhamel Tough as Nails
Nothing can stop Canadian pro and WSOP crusher Jonathan Duhamel. We’ve all heard stories of strong people who’ve overcome ridiculous odds. It happens in the poker world all the time. Every WSOP Championship bracelet ever awarded took guts, skill, and a survivalist instinct. But I don’t think any Main Event … Continue reading
Daniel Neagreanu falls 2nd to Justin Bonomo in Super High Roller Bowl
Daniel Negreanu still the best poker player of all time after losing heads up to Justin Bonomo. This week, a very prestigious crowd of 48 elite poker players gathered at the PokerGO studio within Aria Las Vegas. Each paid $300,000—an amount most of us would cringe at—to participate in the … Continue reading
Do Online Video Poker Games use Perfect Strategy in Auto-Hold?
Is the suggested hold function the best strategy for video poker? So many things are automated these days. We have automated teller machines (ATMs) and deposits/bills that automatically issue to/from our bank. Automatic doors open and shut for our convenience. Automated customer support reps ‘attempt‘ to solve issues for us. … Continue reading
Why you don’t need Beatable Casino Games to Win
Gambling Logistics: 5 easy ways to beat the casino without actually beating the casino. Having a good day at the casino is all about perspective. It’s about getting the most bang for your buck. No, I’m not reiterating the old cliché of ‘so long as you had fun, it’s worth … Continue reading
Profile: Canada Female Poker Player Kristen Bicknell
Kristen Bicknell Bio – 2017 Female Poker Player of the Year, Canada’s sweetheart. There have only been a handful of professional poker players who’ve captured our hearts over the years. Daniel Negreanu, Liv Boeree, and Vanessa Russo come to mind. Their inherent charm and affable personalities, combined with immense skill … Continue reading
Canada’s Favorite Poker Pro, Daniel Negreanu
Canadian professional poker player Daniel Negreanu, $35m and counting. Who is the best poker player in the world? That’s a very tough question. How do you judge such a category? Do you go by accolades? Recent success? Lifetime earnings? If championship titles reign supreme, American pro Phil Hellmuth is the … Continue reading
The “Great Canadian Gambler” John Turmel
The name John Turmel may or may not be familiar, depending on your age, or social and political circle. If not, perhaps his multitude of nicknames – “Great Canadian Gambler”, “TajProfessor”, “The Engineer”, or “The Banking System Engineer” – will ring a bell. John Turmel has quite an elaborate history, … Continue reading
