2005 November 11 Poker News, Events and Happenings
Revival Grill co-owner Mark Cole’s drive led him to become a successful businessman. But it was his dying daughter that lit the fire for his latest passion the drive to become a world-class poker player.
If you are a fan of online casino games then you should pick up a few tips in order to improve your odds of winning. Online poker is becoming more and more like the real thing thanks to advancements in technology.
Today let’s discuss everyone’s favorite subject, Bad Beats. I make that statement with my tongue planted firmly in my cheek. As you read the title of this column you may well have concluded that Leonard has truly lost it! I can almost hear the groans…”Embracing Bad Beats”…and you’re thinking, “How can I embrace something I despise?” Well, hear me out as to why you should really be embracing bad beats and welcoming them to your game.
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I’m hosting a home tournament tonight. Ten of us will compete for a total of $1,000 — $700 for first and $300 for second. I’m cooking a spicy chili and loading up the frige with high alcohol content beer for the game. Hey, since I’m hosting I might as well try and get everyone else drunk so I’ll have some kind of an advantage, no?
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The 2005 World Series of Poker broadcast on ESPN is airing the final two days of the main event played at the downtown Las Vegas Binion’s Horseshoe Casino, now named Binion’s. I thought it a good idea to review the poker room so readers will have some advance background in the properties poker rich history. If you’re coming to Vegas and plan to play some cash game or tournament poker then stop downtown and test your skill and luck where it all started.
According to my mentor, Mike Caro, tells and psychology combine to account for most of your profit at the poker table. It’s necessary to understand poker basics before concentrating on tells. When you first begin, you’re too busy keeping up with the game and understanding everything going on. You may find it difficult at first to carefully scrutinize your opponents for tells. When you’re ready to try, watch only one player at a time.
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Daniel Negreanu, the 2004 Player of the Year and one of poker’s most affable stars, has cut ties with the Wynn Las Vegas after serving as the …
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