New Jersey and Nevada may have some popular cities that tourists frequent, but the states are still considered rather small when looking at the online poker world. Both states have decided to come together in a collaborative effort in order to play as a united front. Officials are excited about the pairing, because this is the first time that a partnership like this has been made in the online betting…

Missouri State Representative Peter Merideth has asked an excellent question with no real answer: why are states rushing to legalize online sports betting in order to capture this source of revenue while neglecting the potential of legalized, regulated online casino games? Legalizing online casino gambling provides the same potential to institutionalize consumer protections and crack down on the black market and shady proprietors that has prompted states to explore legalize…

For those who are looking to play online poker in US satellites and tournaments, their dreams are appearing to be one step closer to a reality. Although online poker and gaming has been legally curtailed in the country for a number of years, legislation is slowly warming to this idea. New Jersey is the first state to legalize online gambling and many analysts feel that it will not be the…

Ultimate Poker, the first ever legally regulated in the United States online poker room launched yesterday. This marks a big moment in the online gaming industry as regulation has proven near impossible at the federal level in the United States, which has left it up individual states to determine how best to regulate online gaming for their citizens. Don’t go rushing out to signup on Ultimate Poker however, unless you…

Kara Scott, an up-and-coming poker player, has signed on to be a member of Team Party at Party Poker. She will join other members of the team in representing Party Poker at poker-related events and tournaments throughout the world. Other members of the team are Felipe Ramos, Ian Frazier, Remy Biechel, Bodo Sbrzensy, Steward Scott and Mike Sexton. Sexton is a 2009 Poker Hall of Fame inductee. Scott is considered…

A regular player of Texas Hold’em would know that some days are just not your days. One bad beat follows another and it can get quite disappointing when all your moves just don’t seem to pay off. Whether it is protecting your stack, trying to beat aggressive opponents or just getting a good hand – nothing seems to be working for you. So, how do you manage this situation before…

It can be difficult to manage your bankroll playing online poker or in the casino card rooms. It is even difficult for the most amazing poker players in the world. When playing no-limit Hold’em, especially with cash, managing your bankroll properly is most likely more important to your long-term success than any other part of the game. This is why it is important to exercise strategies for bankroll management when…

The information gained from tells can be invaluable while playing No-limit Texas Hold’em at online poker sites, but only if used properly. When used improperly, it can cause your game to become overrun with confusion, and cause you to start second guessing your own strategy. You should always be observing your opponents, even when you are not in a hand, in the hopes of picking up on patterns in their…

It doesn’t matter if you play off line or online poker. Everyone wants to build a large stack during a tournament. Some of those people don’t know what to do with those chips though. You have to use them effectively to control the table. The big stack should be the bully while trying to build their stack bigger and eliminate players. If you can control the table and dictate the…