Everyone looks forward to having a little nest egg for their retirement. In most cases for the average individual, this is approached by way of tucking a little money away each week and investing in those secure retirement funds. Then there are those that are a little more aggressive and will invest in stock portfolios or property investment.
How about investing some of your good hard earned money into Poker staking? If you are conservative, first thought in your mind is “no possible way”. Perhaps after what we have to tell you might change your thinking a little. Who knows maybe by doing so you could have that nest egg a little faster and a little fatter than you think.
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Before playing online poker it is highly recommended to understand the poker slang. The following is a list of the terms from I to L.
I
Implied Odds: It similar as pot odds, but there is still no money into the pot. It has to do with the pot expectation and used in advanced poker calculations. The implied odds calculate the money you expect to win if you hit a possible hand.
Iron Duke: A hand which is and will be unbeatable whatever cards show up on the table or your opponents are holding. By holding an Iron Duke you are sure you won’t lose. It is the best moment to slow play as the pot is already yours.
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Jackpot: Special prizes awarded [...] Continue Reading…
To play online poker and understand the terms used by players you need to know the meaning of the most used expressions. The following is a list of the terms from F to H.
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Family pot: A pot in which all or most part of the players in the table call the bet or a pot with a lot of players involved into it.
Fast game: Fast games are games with a special lower than usual time to act. They are also called turbo games in most sites.
Fish: A player with poor skills at poker. It is considered an insult and you must not use the word against another player if you want to keep a good etiquette profile in the [...] Continue Reading…
What a weird and almost derogatory question to ask especially if you are a poker player. Putting aside hurt feelings though it’s a valid question. Individuals that are playing poker on a consistent basis can run the risk of hurting their overall general health. Just like any other activity that one participates in there are guidelines that should be taken into consideration. I also might mention that although the title is somewhat of a cliché, each one of these points has some value. Let me explain….
Can poker playing make you short?
Well, according to research whenever anyone is sitting for long periods of time their posture is greatly affected. Without getting into a medical debate as to whether it actually [...] Continue Reading…
