So you’re thinking of taking your poker game to the next level? In the realm of poker kings and queens, few positions hold more esteem than that of a poker dealer. The best part of dealing from live-dealer casinos or traditional Vegas-style casinos is that you never have to place a bet. That means you’re [...]

Poker fans have long been enjoying the on-screen magnetism of NBCs Poker After Dark. This glorious series of insights into poker gaming has captivated the crowds on stage and audiences at home – across the world. Fans of Texas Hold’em poker gaming are particularly impressed with this show’s offerings.  The first season was broadcast on [...]

Scant attention has been paid to poker players’ diets in the widespread literature on the game. While many of us may well take this for granted, there are some important lessons to be learned from the dietary intake of players at both online and traditional poker games. Poker players are likely to indulge in all [...]

There are myriad options when it comes to reading and selecting the most appropriate Texas Hold’em poker books.  A virtual treasure trove of titles – a veritable library – is readily available for players to enjoy. And in this vein, it’s imperative to select wisely. While many of the books are certainly affordable, it’s the [...]

Depending on what cards you’re holding, there’s always going to be a nickname for your hand. Let’s start off with arguably the worst 2 pocket cards in the game – a 2 -7 combination. Think of it: there’s precious little you can do with these low value cards. If you hit a 3,4,5,6, and 8 [...]