Even though online poker is played over the internet and you haven’t got to show your face to other players, it is good to know how to behave at the tables. Some of the rules are actually written in the terms and conditions of some online poker sites and you can get banned or silenced if you break them.
The first and the most common, and not only when it comes to online poker, is not to use offensive words against other players. I know it is difficult not to say something after a bad beat, but being a jerk is not going to bring your money back and besides being a loser you will look as an asshole to [...] Continue Reading…
You may find it interesting to read (What Gambling Was All About Way Back When) before delving into this one. That way you will be able to follow the story of gambling.
Here we continue with the ups and downs of the gambling industry. This time we are moving into the second era.
Middle of the 1800’s to the beginning of the 1900’s
Moving on from the English and the Puritans the time capsule brings us to the western frontier. This was the time of risk. With all the gold mines popping up and the dreams of striking it rich running rampant. It was not long before this risk-taking atmosphere resurrected the gambling scene once again. This time it was to [...] Continue Reading…
So where did this wicked sordid habit of gambling all begin? Almost every country has its own form of gambling. Of course, the United States has a great history when it comes to different forms of gambling, both legal and illegal.
It almost seems like the gambling laws are based on the cries of the public. Every once in a while a group of anti gamblers will become vocal and the government will at least turn one ear to them. Then there is a flurry of tightening up of the gambling laws once again.
History tells us that there have been three highpoints in gambling. Here is an overview of one of those gambling significant eras.
1600- middle of 1800’s
Here we have [...] Continue Reading…
Poker is played by millions of people all around the world. For most it can be an intense and very serious game. Online poker nowadays has become all the rage because you have so many poker sites to play on without ever leaving the comfort of your own home. There are many advantages to playing online compared to playing in a poker parlor or casino that many people take for granted. With all the seriousness surrounding this ever popular game there are many very funny stories that have arisen during this game of cards.
One such story comes from Tunica, MS from one of the Casino’s there, one Thursday night last year. Players, dealers and managers all agree what they [...] Continue Reading…
