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Proper Poker BehaviorWant to be wanted in your local poker room? Manners and proper poker etiquette are appreciated by all...especially your fellow poker players. Leave you temper at the door and learn proper poker behavior!General Poker RulesWant to jumpstart your poker playing career? A good place to begin is to learn the general poker rules...including the Buy-in, Dead Hands, Irregularities, Betting and Raising, the Showdown, and Ties. Buttons and BlindsWhat's a blind in poker? Feeling clueless when you here the term 'button'? This article will teach you what poker 'buttons and blinds' are.Rules of Hold'em Poker, Including IrregularitiesHold'em rules are pretty simple and widely known. What happens when the unexpected happens, however, is where learning hold'em poker irregularities could help save a friendship...Rules of Omaha PokerWhat's Omaha Poker? Think Texas Hold'em with a twist. Learn to play the exciting game of Omaha Poker!Rules of Omaha High-Low SplitThe rules of Omaha High-Low Split are basically the same as Omaha. The difference is a nice perk for the holder of the low cards...Rules of Seven-Card StudSeven-Card Stud Poker has been a popular poker variant for quite some time. Spending a few minutes learning the rules could give you a lifetime of enjoyment!Rules of RazzThe Rules of Razz, aka Seven Card Stud Low...think low to win the pot!Rules of Seven-Card Stud High-LowSeven-Card Stud High-Low is a variant of seven-card stud high-low split. Learn the rules...Rules of LowballIf you take the rules of draw poker high and flip them you have an approximation for the game of lowball. But that is a simplification of a great game. The rules for lowball and lowball variations are explained in this article.Draw High Poker Rules5 Card Draw is the game most people first learn when playing poker. If you find yourself getting into arguments about this basic game, consult the rules for draw poker here.Kill PotsKill pots are explained along with full kill, half kill, and kill button in this article.No-Limit and Pot-Limit BettingSo you're feeling lucky are you? The sky's the limit in a no-limit poker game. Learn the rules and differences of no-limit and pot-limit poker. Poker TournamentsIf you are looking for the proper way to set up a poker tournament, check out this section of Robert's Rules of Poker. All of the procedures are laid out in a clear format.
Related Poker Links
World Series of Poker Official SiteThe World Series of Poker has been the premier poker tournament in the world ever since it was launched by Benny Binion at the Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas in 1970. Harrah's bought the rights to the tournament in 2004 and has moved the action to the Rio. The official site shows the circuit schedule leading up to the big event held in the summer. There is also a registration section and a WSOP store.Poker StarsEndorsed by professionals like Chris Moneymaker and Daniel Negreanu, Poker Stars is the most popular poker room in the world. The site also provide poker strategy and continues to support US players.World Poker Tour Official SiteThe World Poker Tour website has poker professional bios, tournament schedules and results, television schedules, a poker store, and a link to their online poker room. Fans and players can also register to be part of the WPT community.TopTexasHold'emTopTexasHold'em provides you with the best information about Texas Hold'em.

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Featured Poker Authors

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David Apostolico

is the author of 'Machiavellian Poker Strategy', and 'Tournament Poker and The Art of War,' and his latest title 'Poker Strategies for a Winning Edge in Business.'
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Bob Ciaffone

is one of America’s best-known poker players, writers, and teachers. He has numerous poker tournament wins and placings, the most prominent being third place in the 1987 World Championship. He has been a poker teacher since 1995, with his students having earned well over a million dollars in tournament play.
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Michael Wiesenberg

made his living playing poker for 10 years before turning to a career as a writer. His books include 'Free Money: How to Win in the Cardrooms of California'; 'The Dictonary of Poker', and 'The Ultimate Casino Guide.  Check out his writings on everything online draw poker!

Latest Poker Strategy and Rules

Strategy for Playing Aggressive Poker
by Bob Ciaffone
Let us be clear that one can play tight in terms of initial involvement and still be an aggressive poker player. It is not how many pots you enter, but how you play once you are in, that determines if you are playing the kind of aggressive poker that is necessary.
The Loose Aggressive Strategy to Texas Hold'em Poker
by Alex McCay
People approach no-limit Texas hold’em with different strategies, and the best players often combine a mix of styles and strategies to win. For years, the tight aggressive approach was touted as the best strategy, but in the Internet age, a loose aggressive style has gained in popularity.
Choosing an Online Poker Room
by J. Phillip Vogel
Only a handful of years ago, choosing an online poker room was a fairly easy process -- there were simply barely enough of them around to make it a challenge. Oh, how things have changed. The past few years have spawned a multitude of online poker rooms, all boasting some combination of tournaments, satellites, ring games, and more.
A Beginner's Guide to Choosing a Texas Hold'em Table
by Michael Greenberg
If you want to succeed at Texas Hold'em, your first few games at any table should be spent assessing the different players. You can get a feel for the table by watching a few games play out, or playing tight the first few games.

Poker Book Reviews

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Matusow's Poker Bio an Honest, Revealing Read
by Howard Schwartz
Few ex-priests, rabbis or academic geniuses have made it big in cut-throat poker tournaments and cash games over an extended period of time. Some might have risen to the top but the nature of the game doesn't fit that mode. Mike (The Mouth) Matusow bio clearly shows what this world is made of.
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Eat Pro Poker Players Alive with These Two Books!
by Howard Schwartz
Like a breath of fresh air, a new work on the game, Eat Professional Poker Players Alive! by Frank Wiese has reached the shelves of Gamblers Book Shop. Covering Hold'em, Razz, Stud, 2-7 Triple Draw Low Ball and H.O.R.S.E., tournament play and online poker, it's an excellent tutorial for both beginners and experienced players.

Poker News

Second-class to spotlight: 40 years of World Series of Poker
Thursday, July 02, 2009
With 40 years of tournaments under the World Series of Poker's belt, Doyle Brunson recalls evolution of poker players from "second class" citizens to spotlight celebrities.
Titan Poker offers new online VIP promotion
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Benefits and rewards for online poker players have increased significantly with the launch of the new and improved VIP Program of TitanPoker.com, the largest online poker room in Europe.
PokerStars Announces Two New Additions to Team PokerStars Pro
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
PokerStars, the world's largest online poker site, has announced two new additions to Team PokerStars Pro after signing Marcel 'The Flying Dutchman' Luske and Jason "treysfull21" Mercier.
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