We all play poker tournaments to win huge prize pool. Let us estimate how much money is won every year by playing poker. In the year 2001, 45 million Americans played the game poker regularly as per the statistic given by New York Times. So, can you guess the total money won by these players every year? Well, you may not have paid your towards it. It’s staggering $10 billion every year. So, this issue is very sensitive and every one must think about it. People, don’t get me wrong. We all play poker to win. Is there any limit to it? In one word no! Sky is the limit if you are playing poker and winning money. But have you ever thought about others and their living condition. Even today many poor people are homeless with no food. So, its your responsibility to actively participate in charity poker tournaments and contribute at least 1/10th part of the money won every year.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Charity Poker Tournament
This article is not something about how much a particular player has won in a poker tournament? The topic that we are about to discuss is more rewarding and better than anything else. I request the readers of this post to think seriously about the issue I am about to discuss. Poker game has become increasing popular from the past four decades. And it has become world famous after online poker came into existence.
We all play poker tournaments to win huge prize pool. Let us estimate how much money is won every year by playing poker. In the year 2001, 45 million Americans played the game poker regularly as per the statistic given by New York Times. So, can you guess the total money won by these players every year? Well, you may not have paid your towards it. It’s staggering $10 billion every year. So, this issue is very sensitive and every one must think about it. People, don’t get me wrong. We all play poker to win. Is there any limit to it? In one word no! Sky is the limit if you are playing poker and winning money. But have you ever thought about others and their living condition. Even today many poor people are homeless with no food. So, its your responsibility to actively participate in charity poker tournaments and contribute at least 1/10th part of the money won every year.
We all play poker tournaments to win huge prize pool. Let us estimate how much money is won every year by playing poker. In the year 2001, 45 million Americans played the game poker regularly as per the statistic given by New York Times. So, can you guess the total money won by these players every year? Well, you may not have paid your towards it. It’s staggering $10 billion every year. So, this issue is very sensitive and every one must think about it. People, don’t get me wrong. We all play poker to win. Is there any limit to it? In one word no! Sky is the limit if you are playing poker and winning money. But have you ever thought about others and their living condition. Even today many poor people are homeless with no food. So, its your responsibility to actively participate in charity poker tournaments and contribute at least 1/10th part of the money won every year.
World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament: Your Next Stop
Poker Tournaments like World Series of Poker (WSOP) are the world’s largest tournaments in terms of prize pool. The first world series of poker was held in the year 1970. A handful of players were invited by Benny Binion to compete in the event. Again in 1972, he speculated that this game has the potential to become the world famous event. Slowly the game has gained a lot of popularity and the most staggering point is the figure of number of players participating in the event. Over 6000 players participated this year with a huge prize pool ever and many other services on board.
People come here with bigger dreams and some may fulfill and some others may not. We all know poker is not just the mind game even the luck has to favor. Thanks to its action and excitement without which the game of poker would not have become so popular. Playing WSOP poker tournament gives you the ultimate experience that any other poker tournament could ever give. So, if you are a professional poker player but did not participate in WSOP then you must be playing a blind-freddy.
People come here with bigger dreams and some may fulfill and some others may not. We all know poker is not just the mind game even the luck has to favor. Thanks to its action and excitement without which the game of poker would not have become so popular. Playing WSOP poker tournament gives you the ultimate experience that any other poker tournament could ever give. So, if you are a professional poker player but did not participate in WSOP then you must be playing a blind-freddy.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Book Review – Poker Tournament Tips from the Pros
Beginners who faced several defeats in poker tournaments should realize at least now and decide to learn the secrets to winning a poker tournament. This is written by the living legend Smith whose first edition was out of print. He could find one hardly for himself. Now, smith has digged into things a bit deeper to make the beginners familiar with all the basic strategies to win a poker tournament.
Smith has added 20 pages of fresh new content with attractive cover instead of using the regular spiral bound. In his new version smith added a new chapter by name “The anatomy of tournaments” which focuses completely on novice players who never played a poker tournament. Many other interesting tips on how to manage poker chips, your position on the table and also other strategies on poker tells like knowing your opponents game are discussed here. The best part of the book being, the top 21 tips that include reading your opponents and several advices on rebuying etc.
Smith has added 20 pages of fresh new content with attractive cover instead of using the regular spiral bound. In his new version smith added a new chapter by name “The anatomy of tournaments” which focuses completely on novice players who never played a poker tournament. Many other interesting tips on how to manage poker chips, your position on the table and also other strategies on poker tells like knowing your opponents game are discussed here. The best part of the book being, the top 21 tips that include reading your opponents and several advices on rebuying etc.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Poker tournament – World Series of Poker Europe 2009
One of the worlds best poker tournaments that is played in Europe is WSOPE. This event of poker tournament was held at Empire Casino in London. More than 330 players participated in the event. This poker tournament was scheduled for four days and the champion would be decided on final day of the event.
The champion of WSOPE 2009 poker tournament was Barry Shulman who won with pocket tens beating the poclet four’s against Daniel Negreanu. Shulman won the prize money of £801,603 and Daniel finished second taking home £ 495,589.
Here is the list of final standings for WSOPE poker tournament 2009.
1st place – Barry Shulman - £801,603
2nd place – Daniel Negreanu - £495,589
3rd place – Praz Bansi - £360,887
4th place – Jason Mercier - £267,267
5th place – Markus Ristola - £200,267
7th place – Antonie Saout - £114,228
8th place – Matt Hawrilenko - £87,074
9th place – James Akenhead - £66,533
The champion of WSOPE 2009 poker tournament was Barry Shulman who won with pocket tens beating the poclet four’s against Daniel Negreanu. Shulman won the prize money of £801,603 and Daniel finished second taking home £ 495,589.
Here is the list of final standings for WSOPE poker tournament 2009.
1st place – Barry Shulman - £801,603
2nd place – Daniel Negreanu - £495,589
3rd place – Praz Bansi - £360,887
4th place – Jason Mercier - £267,267
5th place – Markus Ristola - £200,267
7th place – Antonie Saout - £114,228
8th place – Matt Hawrilenko - £87,074
9th place – James Akenhead - £66,533
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Strategies for Heads-Up Poker Tournament
A heads-up poker tournament is one variant that is gaining popularity by leaps and bounds. The format of the poker tournament will put you under ultimate action and excitement. Players who can master this game will have huge bankrolls. Let us discuss few strategies to succeed in heads up poker tournaments.
1. There are different levels in this format of poker tournaments where in for level you have to evaluate your chip position. This is not required while playing online.
2. Try evaluating you opponents and understand their style of play. This is a fundamental concept but must be given high priority while playing heads p poker tournaments.
3. See if your opponent is aggressive. In case you have a strong hand and your opponents is aggressive then try to increase the amount in pot to the maximum limit and then drop a hammer on their strategies.
4. Choose your tables properly. Choose the tables where the players are hyper aggressive. To play well against these players you must be aware of all the basic tells of poker.
1. There are different levels in this format of poker tournaments where in for level you have to evaluate your chip position. This is not required while playing online.
2. Try evaluating you opponents and understand their style of play. This is a fundamental concept but must be given high priority while playing heads p poker tournaments.
3. See if your opponent is aggressive. In case you have a strong hand and your opponents is aggressive then try to increase the amount in pot to the maximum limit and then drop a hammer on their strategies.
4. Choose your tables properly. Choose the tables where the players are hyper aggressive. To play well against these players you must be aware of all the basic tells of poker.
Online Poker Tournament Strategies
Poker tournament strategies are not going to be the same while playing online. You will need to implement other strategies while playing online poker tournaments. There are two poker tournament kinds that are played online. They are: single table and multitable poker tournaments. Single table poker tournaments are also called Sit N Go poker tournaments which are the most popular variants of poker tournament played online. Also the multitable poker tournament gives you the opportunity to win huge amounts.
Single table poker tournaments strategy
Chris Moneymaker is well known for his strategies while playing Sit N Go poker tournaments. Let us discuss few points that are inspired from Sit N Go strategy by Chris.
1. Don’t gamble in the early stages of the game. Try and analyze the players who are involved in gambling. So, you can understand them better before actually start bluffing.
2. It is always good to be the better or raiser than being a caller. For this to happen you must be having strong hand so you can call all-in.
Single table poker tournaments strategy
Chris Moneymaker is well known for his strategies while playing Sit N Go poker tournaments. Let us discuss few points that are inspired from Sit N Go strategy by Chris.
1. Don’t gamble in the early stages of the game. Try and analyze the players who are involved in gambling. So, you can understand them better before actually start bluffing.
2. It is always good to be the better or raiser than being a caller. For this to happen you must be having strong hand so you can call all-in.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Texas Hold em Poker Tournament strategies
Poker Tournament strategies are among the most discussed topics both online and offline. To play poker tournaments one has to know all the strategies and tricks of it so he can easily win the game. Texas Hold em poker tournaments are the most popular poker tournaments that are played both online and in live casinos. We are here to discuss few strategies of winning such a popular game.
This game appears appears a bit harsh to the beginners because of its complexity. So, I suggest beginners to practice by playing free poker tournaments that are held in almost all the poker rooms online. Position means a lot in a game like texas Hold em. Always try to occupy the late position where you will get ample time to think and analyze the moves of your opponent. Left and middle positions are proved not so fruitful in comparison with Late position.
This game appears appears a bit harsh to the beginners because of its complexity. So, I suggest beginners to practice by playing free poker tournaments that are held in almost all the poker rooms online. Position means a lot in a game like texas Hold em. Always try to occupy the late position where you will get ample time to think and analyze the moves of your opponent. Left and middle positions are proved not so fruitful in comparison with Late position.
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