Lawmakers should ignore the industry squabbling and focus on protecting consumers State lawmakers are debating again whether to allow licensed gambling operations in California to launch online poker sites. And as usual, the bills’ sponsors are having trouble getting those in the gambling business to agree on who, if anyone, should be allowed to run…
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You might think that you shouldn’t need any skill to beat a beginner at the online poker tables, particularly if you have a number of months or years under your belt. Unfortunately, just as in any game, luck can play an important role, even if you’re the most seasoned player in the world. That guy…
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Scientific study indicates online gambling may have lower rate of problem gambling. In a new paper, Dr. Sally Gainsbury explores the relationship between online gambling and the newly defined medical condition of “disordered gambling.” She concludes that “internet gambling does not cause gambling problems in, and of, itself,” debunking the arguments presented by the Coalition…
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Whether it’s at a free online poker site or face to face with your pals, poker remains one of the most popular past times for millions of people around the U.S. The availability of online poker has made it one of the most widely sought games, and due the increasing interest seen over the last…
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Committee vote marks historic milestone in California history. In the seven years since California has been considering online poker legislation, a vote has never been taken on an online poker bill. On Monday, that streak was broken as the California Assembly Governmental Organization Committee cast 19 affirmative votes to pass Chairman Adam Gray’s AB 431.…
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The transition from free poker to real money poker can be hard for novice players, but perhaps the best tip I can give to a newbie is to avoid passiveness and gain control of every situation, move or hand that can help ‘em to increase their bankroll. If you think about it, you’re already in…
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Will 2015 really be the year online poker is legalized in California? The state of California currently has four online poker bills that have been introduced during this legislative session, but this is nothing new. Lawmakers in the state of California have been introducing bills to legalize and regulate online poker since at least 2008,…
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If you have ever driven a car with a stick shift transmission, you know that the terrain of the road, speed and torque dictates the gear that you need to operate. You can’t stay in one gear for your whole trip; otherwise the car will struggle mightily and you will take the risk of damaging…
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Chin’s victory points to an under-emphasized source of growth for online poker. Michelle Chin’s victory in the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Council Bluffs Main Event provided her with a first prize of $88,126 and the first ever female win in a WSOP Circuit Main Event. “It means a lot to me ,” said Chin after her…
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When you’re playing online poker and you get caught in the throes of a tricky flop, it’s easy to panic. However, the way you react to these situations dictates whether you end up winning the pot or having to shake your head yet again and hope for better luck the next time. Here are some…
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