Horrible Luck…
So after last night I’ve decided not to play for the remainder of April and hopefully return to some better cards in May. I went by the casino to play cash games last night again and was doing ok for the most part. Then the dreaded Hold’em hand came. I was sitting in small blind and got dealt KdQd so threw in a small raise since no-one else raise before me. Got called by two people and flop came out Ad10d8d. Having flopped the nut flush and a royal flush draw I felt I was in great position to take this pot down so decided to slow play it a bit, I checked and got the action which I wanted. Player after me bet a hefty amount and the player behind him went all-in. I knew that I was up against a set of some sort and maybe a straight in the other mans hand. I obviously called and so did the other player. when cards were flipped one had a set of Queen’s and the other player went all-in with 3d5d…
I was feeling great and hooping that the board wont pair and ill take down the pot then the turn and river came out 2d and 4d!!! Are you kidding me like??? I was like a 95% favorite to take that pot down after the turn and I loose to a runner runner low straight flush. Obviously I was a bit upset so I decided to take of the rest of April, get my composure back and return with a vengeance. It’s not that I have been playing bad that is why I’m not really stressing too much about it, just the other players have been getting way too lucky against me these past 2 weeks. So hopefully this nonsense blows over and May will be a good month. Instead of a complete rest I decided to test the water in another field: sports betting. I found a very reliable interactive gaming site for the best sports betting on the net. It became a good month after all.
Posted by Jared on 24. 04. 2009 in Cash Game Poker, Casino, Key Poker Skills, Poker Advice. And No Comments .
Finding the Best Odds in the Casino
Odds are a very important term to every casino player. Why?
What are odds in the first place? Odds, in mathematical terms, refer to a probability percentage of an outcome, that can also be expressed as a ratio or fraction. A roulette wheel has 37 or 38 slots, a playing deck has 54 cards and a die has only six sides - All of these items are able to express probabilities of an occurrence, and that’s what makes odds so influential in gambling.
So, how does finding the best odds in the casino influence a player? Since playing online casino is all about winning, it involves taking risks. That is why with the best odds, a casino player has the best chance of winning. However, if he gets the worst odds, then he knows he has less chance of winning. A high probability of winning, expressed in odds, would make one more confident in betting higher. But, a low probability of winning would make one either back out of betting or, at least, lower the bet.
Finding the best odds in a casino, is a trick every professional casino player uses. An amateur would not necessarily know about this, that’s why they just bet and bet without thinking of the probability of winning or losing.
Knowing one’s advantage in a bet is just one of the tricks that a casino player must be acquainted with in betting. There are ways of finding the best odds in every casino game, and it is up to the casino player to learn and study every game. Odds are not the only way to ensure one’s victory. Every game has its own techniques which the players must use. Winning in a casino takes brilliance and wisdom, as every game entails strategy, good decisions and quick thinking. Only the smart players win in casino games.
While more and more are enjoying the games just for the sake of fun, others resort to gambling to try and earn money. It cannot be denied that casino bets offer millions of dollars, offering an incentive to all gamblers. This is the reason why checking one’s probability of winning is important for every player. One cannot afford to lose and give away large amounts of money!
Posted by Jared on 23. 04. 2009 in Casino. And No Comments .
touch Luck in Cash Game’s
Had a rough 2 days at the cash tables last week. Got caught for a bad beat both nights. I was playin the $5/$10 limits, dealers choice. first night it was a hand of omaha hi where I had Q,Q,J,A and J,Q were suited…Raised pot before the flop and got called by 3 other players…Flop came Q,4,4 so I was feeling real good…raised pot, two players folded while the last one re-raised me. I obviously called and the turn came out a blank so I raised pot again with him re-raising me all in. At this point I knew the guy either had a set of 4’s or a flush draw which was on the table after the turn. If he has quad’s he would’ve played them differently. So I called with the pot being almost $5000…What do you know a 4 comes out on the river and the guy caught Quad 4’s on me so that was the end of my night.
The next night was even worse if you ask me. It was the same blind limits and a hand of Crazy Pineapple…I was sitting in small blind and had J,J,10…The whole table called and I raised pot. Three players called and flop came out J,6,6. Again I raised pot because I didn’t want the same thing which happened to me the night before to happen again. One player called me and the turn came out a 10 which I threw out after the flop…I raised pot and got re-raised all-in once again with the pot being over 8k. I called and we flipped our cards over. All my opponent had was K,6 of the same suit and ironically of course another 6 came out on the river. These two are definitely pretty unprobable bad beats in my book. I took a few days off after and thinking of either making my return to the tables tonight or tomo so wish me luck 
Posted by Jared on 22. 04. 2009 in Cash Game Poker, Casino. And 2 Comments.
Online Slots
Did you know that slot machines were first introduced in saloons where the prizes were usually free drinks and cigarettes? Slot machines have changed a lot since then, the basic form has remained, the one-arm box type machine that swallows your coins and hopefully dispenses them as well (if you are lucky). Today you dont even have to go down to the casino to play slots, you can play online slots.
Online slots are just as popular as the original game, but now there are more add-ons and bonuses involved. It used to be that we got all dressed up and drove to casinos to play our favorite slots. Today, all you need to do is plug-in, log-in and play. You need a computer with a decent memory to store the software that you download, a fast and reliable Internet connection for uninterrupted gaming and a credit card or any online paying (and receiving) method.
It does help if you have a nice spot at home to increase your gaming experience, this lets you concentrate on the game. A little research about the best online slots casino is a plus. And make sure that you are not a minor; check the legal age for gambling in your country.
All slots tips will tell you to find casinos that have hefty bonus slots and the best terms or conditions of playing. There are two types of slot ‘machines’ available – straight slots and progressive online slots. Straight slots is better for those that want to know how much they are playing for, this means that the players know how much they will win with each winning combination. Progressive online slots have a slightly different rule. The winnings depend on the per cent of the jackpot and the maximum bet. Thus, at any given time of winning, there are different prize amounts. The prize (or jackpot) increases as the risk becomes higher and the combinations much tougher.
Playing slots does not really require much, it sure will entertain you and hopefully make you richer. But can also make you poorer, depends how much you are willing to lose. Following the responsible gambling guidelines will help you minimise your losses.
Cash Game Poker…
Played the $10/$20 cash game last night at the casino and it went uqite well Started of slow and actually went down $3000 at first. Bought in for another 3k and started playing a bit better as well as catching the cards I needed to help me. I made one foolish call in an omaha hi hand when I flopped a set of 9’s but the flop was a rainbow 9, 8, Q…Bet pot and got called by two people and turn came out a 7. I checked and the next to players bet pot and then re-raise pot so for me to call if was a bit over 3k…Sometimes I guess you just have to go with your gut feeling and I had one so I made the call and river came out a 9
After picking up that pot it was all smooth sailing from there. Had a huge hand in 7 card stud. I got dealt a set of deuce’s and just kept betting pot with my opponent calling. I had no intention of slow playing the set because that’s how bad things happen in stud hehe…By the 6th card I got a full house and the other player went all-in himself with me obviously making the call. My last card gave me a higher full, Jack’s over deuces and I took down a pot of about $9500…After that hand I had a bit over 17k and figured it was time for me to go home. Bought in for a total of 6k so profit of $11,000. Not a bad night at all if you ask me
Posted by Jared on 02. 04. 2009 in Cash Game Poker, Casino. And No Comments .
That damn river card!!!
Decided to play a bit of online poker yesterday. After losing to that low straight flush of hearts I was so mad!! Just needed to walk away and stay away until I calmed down. I mean how many times is that gonna happen to you??? I figure the worst thing you can do is go back into the casino on tilt, to try and win your money back!
I usually only play poker online at the best online casinos and poker rooms, don’t trust any old place. Had mixed luck online, but at least I wasn’t losing as bad as I have been in the cash games – and that damn river card didn’t give anyone a straight flush! Enjoyed the pace of playing poker online again, at least it moves along quick and you dont have to listen to all the stuff the other players have to say. Not having much luck on the flop… just the way it goes sometimes!!
Posted by Jared on 20. 03. 2009 in Casino. And No Comments .