2005 World Series of Poker - Final Tournament Report
Now that the 2005 World Series of Poker has finished, we can tell you what took place in Events #23 through #45. But most importantly we can announce what happened in the Main Event and who won the $7,500,000 top prize and became the 2005 champion. Event #23 "Seven Card Stud" had a happy Jan Sorensen from Denmark ready to take home $293,275 and a bracelet for winning this tournament....
Article by Tom Howze from Thursday, January 19, 2006

How to profit at Online Poker over the long run...
I have been playing poker professionally for nearly 5 years now. I have found a system that consistently profits. To find out more visit my website www.pokerliving.net. Once you reach this level it can be difficult to remain profitable over the long run. Online poker can have great streaks. The first and most important step is to take notes. Use a spreadsheet. Write down everything. Write down your time, bankroll and end result for each table played at. Why you won, or why you lost....
Article by Kerry mann from Thursday, January 19, 2006

Maximizing Your Blackjack Earnings Without Counting Cards
Blackjack has some of the best odds in the casino. The house’s advantage is about ½ of 1%. BUT, the casinos still make a killing. The house has these odds against a player using basic strategy. Most players don’t use basic strategy, and this is one reason why the casinos reap huge profits. Basic strategy is a simple set of rules for playing your dealt cards against the dealers up card. Most casino gift shops will sell “basic strategy” tip cards....
Article by Kerry Mann from Thursday, January 19, 2006

Holdem Starting Hands
Top starting hands should be raised and played aggressively. AA, KK, QQ, AK, JJ, AQ, these hands are most likely to be the best before the flop. By raising and eliminating other players early you reduce the risk of getting outdrawn. These hands will hold up the majority of the time against 2 or 3 opponents. So it is important to reduce the number of opponents you face early by betting strong. Other factors when deciding on how much to bet is your position....
Article by Kerry Mann from Thursday, January 19, 2006

The Rise of Poker: Railbirds and Raisers
If you are not playing poker, you may soon be in the minority. The game has come a long way from the dangerous days of the road gamblers and prohibited backroom games. It is true that those two things still exist in some places, but the game itself has been propelled into limelight and into legitimate status, due in large part to shows such as the World Poker Tour (Travel Channel) and the World Series of Poker (ESPN). According to America's Poker Face, an article by Betsy Streisand (USNews....
Article by Trent Gresh from Thursday, January 19, 2006