The History and Origin of Poker
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While the exact origin of Poker is difficult to know for sure, many historians and researchers have gathered that poker has been played in varying forms for over 1,000 years.
All games that historically represent poker share the common principles of “bluffing” (convincing other players your hand will beat theirs in order to win the hand) and a ranking system of either cards or dominos, what we now know as the full house, flush, straight flush, etc.
Some of the games that poker is believed to have come from are Domino Cards, a Chinese game played by an emperor and his wife in 995 A.D, the French game of “Poque”, the German game of “Pochen” and the Spanish game of “Primero”.
Fraudulent Online Casinos and How to Avoid Them
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Playing casinos online can be entertaining and lots of fun, but many people have been burned playing online, some of the main reasons for being cheated is because they have not done their homework or no one has guided them in what to look out for.
There are several things you can do to avoid being ripped off by an online casino by practicing some common sense. Many may think that a casino that has been around for a long time just automatically qualifies as being trustworthy, this is often not the case, many casinos will change rules or policies in their contracts or even change their software reducing their payout percentage without notifying the player.
Are Online Casinos a Good Option?
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Casinos have always been popular entertainment for many, over the years people have enjoyed going to land based casinos to look for excitement, socializing and even winning some extra money.
Thanks to technology, online casinos have become very popular, one because you can play from anywhere as long as you have an Internet connection and a computer, plus there are many advantages of playing online including better bonus options a wide variety of games and you don’t have costly travel expenses getting to a place where gambling is legal.
Texas Hold Em: Playing the Turn
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If you have been following our series on strategies to increase your odds or improve your game when it comes to Texas Hold ‘Em, then you are probably looking forward to this article on tips for playing the turn.
If you have not already, check out the others in our series, which cover playing the flop, playing the river and how to adjust your strategy based on your starting hand. If you use any or all of these suggestions together, you can bet your game to be improved, though we would not suggest counting on a win each time.
