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Play in Private Lounges and Enjoy Webcam Tournaments at 888poker

Play in Private Lounges and Enjoy Webcam Tournaments at 888poker

Summer may be receding in the northern hemisphere, but the action is plenty hot at 888poker. That’s right poker fans; you’ve got plenty of opportunity to enjoy the crème de la crème of poker action at the click of a button, from the comforts of home. With 888poker you’re always in the pound seats because the gaming is tailored to your needs. It’s social poker like never before. Get ready to roll with the big dogs at 888poker!
Mad Month Freerolls at 888poker

Mad Month Freerolls at 888poker

Get ready to roll big time, during the Mad Month right here at 888poker!
Game Over for Full Tilt Poker

Game Over for Full Tilt Poker

Full Tilt Poker (FTP) has played its last card, at least for a while, as the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) announces the suspension of its gambling license. This breaking news was announced on the 29th June 2011.
Santiago Cañizares Teams up with 888poker

Santiago Cañizares Teams up with 888poker

Legendary footballer Santiago Cañizares returns for an encore, this time at 888poker!
Darren Woods Goes for Gold at the 2011 WSOP

Darren Woods Goes for Gold at the 2011 WSOP

It’s go-time for Darren Woods and Team 888poker as he powered his way into the poker big time at Event #19: $2,500 Limit Hold’em/Six Handed Championship.
A Champion is Crowned from Team 888poker at the WSOP 2011

A Champion is Crowned from Team 888poker at the WSOP 2011

With the WSOP 2011 already in full swing, Team 888poker has a lot to be chuffed about. Just ask Tyler Bonkowski - he’s the latest mega-pot winner!
888poker Piles on the Prizes this October

888poker Piles on the Prizes this October

888poker has launched The Big Deal promotion this October and lots of great prizes are up for grabs, such as Apple products, freerolls and cash aplenty.
How can online poker bonuses help build my bankroll?

How can online poker bonuses help build my bankroll?

By taking advantage of online poker bonuses, you can get an immediate boost, play at higher poker stakes, and get periodical reload bonuses – all helping you reach your online poker goals faster!
Get Ready To Play In the WSOP Main Event

Get Ready To Play In the WSOP Main Event

The WSOP requires an immense level of focus and training. Start practicing now so when you make it there, you will be ready to play well and win.
Poker Stars and Full-Tilt exit the US online poker industry

Poker Stars and Full-Tilt exit the US online poker industry

Whether they were expecting this or not, Full-Tilt, Poker Stars and Absolute Poker took a hit and finally exit the US market.
888poker Goes Social and You’re Invited to get $8 FREE

888poker Goes Social and You’re Invited to get $8 FREE

If you’re keen to enjoy face-to-face poker gaming action, then 888poker is your premier platform. Enjoy world-class Teams Poker and Real-Live poker action, whenever you so desire.
The Journey Of Shane Warne – From Cricket To Poker Riches

The Journey Of Shane Warne – From Cricket To Poker Riches

Shane Warne is a multitalented athlete who lives life to the fullest. Along with being the captain of Team 888poker, he is a car collector, a philanthropist, and an all round great guy.
PokerCam Video Tables at 888poker

PokerCam Video Tables at 888poker

Its time to put your poker face on and enjoy real live face-to-face poker games with the new PokerCam feature brought to you exclusively by 888poker!
Australian Poker

Australian Poker

Online poker is booming across the island nations of the UK and Australia. With so much frenetic gaming activity on the go, players are building chip stacks and enjoying healthy poker rivalry. It’s 888poker time and sizzling-hot tourneys are a freeroll away.
888poker & Canadian Poker Tour

888poker & Canadian Poker Tour

The sunlit shores of the beautiful Caribbean will showcase 888poker’s Canadian Poker Tour Super Cruise from 3rd April thru 10th April. This 7-day cruise vacation starting in Florida will unleash a sensational Texas Hold’em poker adventure.
Dazzling Darts Action with the Premier League Darts

Dazzling Darts Action with the Premier League Darts

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) recently announced that 888.com will be sponsoring the Premier League Darts. In addition to top darts players and throngs of revelling crowds, will be global television coverage.
Different kinds of poker chips – what are your options?

Different kinds of poker chips – what are your options?

Poker chips come in many colors, sizes and materials. Learn what options you have for different kinds of poker chips to use when you play poker!
Go Head-to-Head in The Austrian Spring Challenge

Go Head-to-Head in The Austrian Spring Challenge

888poker introduces the all-exciting Austrian Spring Challenge. From the 25th thru 27th March 2011, the Poker Royale Card Casino will play host to a €20,000 poker contest. Lots of exciting gaming action awaits European poker players.
Stop Complaining About Bad Beats in Online Poker

Stop Complaining About Bad Beats in Online Poker

Before you complain about a bad beat, read the following. More often than not, you will understand that it is not worth complaining about and your time and effort would be better spent playing more poker online.
$8 for Free at 888poker

$8 for Free at 888poker

888poker is starting 2011 with a bang. The world’s most innovative online poker room – replete with dazzling 3D poker software – is giving it all back to players. With hundreds of thousands of dollars in generous prize money up for grabs, poker fundis are going to be smiling all the way to the bank.
The Aussie Millions – You Don’t Want To Miss This Poker Event

The Aussie Millions – You Don’t Want To Miss This Poker Event

There are some poker tournaments that you should pass up if you get the chance to play in. The Aussie Millions is one of those. Learn about why you need to play in this world class poker tournament!
Playing at 888poker this Christmas is rewarding special bonuses

Playing at 888poker this Christmas is rewarding special bonuses

Play poker on 888poker and find something extra in your stocking this Christmas.
When to Check-Call in Online Poker

When to Check-Call in Online Poker

It is good to have a plan for the hand as a whole, thinking more than one step ahead. Some situations are good for a check-call plan, whereas others definitely are not.
Responsible Poker Play Tips

Responsible Poker Play Tips

By following just a few responsible poker play tips, you will be a more profitable poker player who experiences fewer losses and makes better poker decisions!
Online Poker Players Nicknames

Online Poker Players Nicknames

Nickname which an individual chooses when joining an online poker site is a kind of personal identification. Learn what nicknames can hide and tell about players.
Basics of Poker: Playing Heads-up

Basics of Poker: Playing Heads-up

Poker is a game of skill and strategy. Players going into the gaming arena will need to capitalize on their strengths as quickly as possible. Luckily, there are some valuable tips and tricks on the cards - let's take a look.
Poker Bet Sizing

Poker Bet Sizing

If you've played a game of Texas Hold'em Hi/Lo then you're well aware of how important your chip stack is. But how much do you wager on every hand? Find out how to manage your bet sizes right here on 777.com
Get $8 free to play online poker at 888poker

Get $8 free to play online poker at 888poker

Once again 888poker is ready to set the standards in online poker with an October leap forward that features 3D software and incredible prizes that will benefit you and your friends, too. Check out these incredible offers to see how to win.
Basics of Poker: Implied Odds

Basics of Poker: Implied Odds

The art of poker rests in the statistical probabilities of certain outcomes occurring. Learn to calculate the implied odds and improve your winning chances.
How to Win a Poker Prize Package

How to Win a Poker Prize Package

Imagine being able to compete in the world's most prestigious poker tournaments without having to risk going away empty-handed and out-of-pocket? It's possible with prize packages. Click to read more.
Gambling news: The merger of Bwin and PartyGaming

Gambling news: The merger of Bwin and PartyGaming

There were rumors about this merger for several months. Now Bwin and PartyGaming – both giants in the gambling industry – announced this merger in a press release.
Poker Calculators Guide

Poker Calculators Guide

Savvy poker players are among the smartest gamblers in the world. Thanks to a fantastic new innovation, anyone can wise-up and cash in at 777.com
American Poker 2

American Poker 2

In gambling halls there is a great variety of slot games. When mentioning the word slot game many persons think of one-armed bandits or colorful spinning reels. American Poker 2 is totally different!
Poker Pro Leo Margets

Poker Pro Leo Margets

Women still sometimes are greeted with smiles in the world of poker and often they are underestimated as well. For a long time there were not many ladies participating in the great poker tournaments. Fortunately, this has changed in the meantime.
Poker Variants: Pineapple Poker

Poker Variants: Pineapple Poker

Poker can be played for a long time without getting boring. The excitement and the thrill of the game add to the popularity of the game. But every poker fan needs some variety now and then.
Texas Hold’em Poker No. 1 at Facebook

Texas Hold’em Poker No. 1 at Facebook

Is there any doubt that poker has been successful all around the world during the last two decades? The boom that online poker triggered for all card games is still not over yet.
Wild 2010 WSOP Prop Bets

Wild 2010 WSOP Prop Bets

The Wild WSOP 2010 is chock-a-block full with outlandish poker bets. What does Ted Forrest's $150K wager on his weight have to do with Howard Lederer's $10K cheeseburger? Find out all the details right here...
The World Poker Tour - Competition for the WSOP?

The World Poker Tour - Competition for the WSOP?

The World Poker Tour – WPT – is one of the most important poker tournaments of the world. However, this is not exactly true: the WPT is no single tournament, but it is a series of tournaments, taking place at various places.
WSOP - Men Conquer the Ladies Event

WSOP - Men Conquer the Ladies Event

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is always full of surprises. With regard to this, the poker tournament is no disappointment this year. It takes place in Las Vegas right now. The most recent reason for all the headlines and the smiles is: male poker players enter the ladies event.

Calculating Poker Deposit Bonuses

Calculating Poker Deposit Bonuses

Just because they say you're getting a poker bonus doesn't mean you don't need to read the fine print. 777.com uncovers the mystique around poker bonuses.
Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu

Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu

The Canadian poker player Daniel Negreanu is one the greatest players in the game of poker. He is a passionate player since his childhood and is one of the most successful players at the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
The Best Poker Movies

The Best Poker Movies

A really excited poker player even loves thinking about his favorite game, if he is not actually sitting at a poker table.
Playing Big Pocket Pairs

Playing Big Pocket Pairs

Poker players understand the importance of hitting valuable pocket pairs before the flop. Whether you're holding an A-A, K-K, Q-Q, J-J or A-K - you're in with a winning chance.
WSOP Tournament of Champions: The Favorites

WSOP Tournament of Champions: The Favorites

This year there is a novelty at the WSOP: 27 of the best poker players will compete against each other and fight for the first prize of $500.000.
FootbALL-In Mania is now running at 888poker!

FootbALL-In Mania is now running at 888poker!

In celebration of the 2010 World Cup that is taking place during the months of June and July, 888poker is running a new, special football inspired promotion for new players.
Poker Variants: Chinese Poker

Poker Variants: Chinese Poker

If you are able to master the basics of poker and if you have already become an experienced poker player, many a poker player could wish to have some variety.
Poker Tricks: The Correct Place at the Table

Poker Tricks: The Correct Place at the Table

Basically, poker is not complicated at all. The basic rules of the game are easily learned.
The 10 Worst Online Poker Myths

The 10 Worst Online Poker Myths

Knowing the truth about poker gaming will certainly add a whole new dimension to your poker-playing prowess and there's a ton of prize money in the offing. But break the bad habits, before they dominate your playing style.
Badugi Poker: Poker with an Asiatic Touch

Badugi Poker: Poker with an Asiatic Touch

Badugi poker (also known as Paduki or Padooki) is a relatively unknown variant of draw poker. It became popular in Asia and it became also known in Europe and America in the meantime.

Poker Mistakes - Classic Rookie Mistakes when playing Poker

Poker Mistakes - Classic Rookie Mistakes when playing Poker

The popularity of poker has risen like an atomic cloud in recent years. This leads to meeting many new and inexperienced players at many of the online poker rooms and the tables in the casinos.
The Poker Hand determines the Winner when playing Poker

The Poker Hand determines the Winner when playing Poker

The basic poker rules are not very complicated. At first, you only have to memorize the card combinations determining the game.
Basics of Poker: the Bets

Basics of Poker: the Bets

Poker is not like poker: there are the most popular poker variants Texas Hold’em and Omaha and there are also numerous other variants with more or less big differences.

Basics of Poker: Pot Odds

Basics of Poker: Pot Odds

You don’t have to study math to become a successful poker player. However, you should have a good feeling for numbers and a fast grasp for mathematical rules.

A Poker Dream: The First Time at the World Series of Poker

A Poker Dream: The First Time at the World Series of Poker

The dream of every ambitious poker player should be the World Series of Poker (WSOP) – to participate in the most important tournament in the world of poker is the greatest dream of poker pros and amateurs alike.
New at the WSOP: All-Star Tournament of Champions

New at the WSOP: All-Star Tournament of Champions

Even though the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is undoubtedly the most important and most popular poker tournament in the world, many promoters come up with something new all the time.

Complete Guide to Multi-Tabling in Poker

Complete Guide to Multi-Tabling in Poker

Multi-tabling is the hottest trend in online poker gaming and it's really easy to do - once you know how.
WSOP generates Millionaires and good Viewing Rates

WSOP generates Millionaires and good Viewing Rates

Poker tournaments and the broadcasts in TV rose in the following years. The popularity of these events was recognized everywhere and soon they were part of the internet.

Poker- The four types of players

Poker- The four types of players

To judge the opponent in the right way is very important when playing poker. Observe your opponents and learn to get to know the peculiarities of the various types of play, learn to interpret them properly and learn to deal with them.
WSOP on TV

WSOP on TV

In 1979 the WSOP had its great breakthrough. The TV station CBS regularly broadcasted reports about the main event, the number of participants grew to more than 50, and therefore even the price pool grew immensely to an amount of more than half a million USD for the winning player.
WSOP - Genesis of the World Series of Poker

WSOP - Genesis of the World Series of Poker

In 1969 the best poker players of this decade met in Reno, Las Vegas to participate in a poker tournament of the Texas Gamblers Convention. However, it was no tournament in the sense of Freezouts, but it was about Cash Games of all various variants.

Poker tips – you can’t have enough of them

Poker tips – you can’t have enough of them

There are many different variants of poker. If you follow these tips, it can save you a lot of trouble. There is a golden rule for newcomers: familiarize yourself with the game!
Bolster Your Poker Bankroll

Bolster Your Poker Bankroll

Online poker is the most exciting casino game of skill and strategy and there are many ways to break your poker bankroll - here's how to avoid them.
10 Legendary Poker Stories

10 Legendary Poker Stories

Poker is a game of skill and strategy and there is no doubt that it is steeped in legend, here are 10 stories that will dazzle the mind.
Tips for Choosing an Online Poker Table

Tips for Choosing an Online Poker Table

Poker is a game of skill and strategy and to this end it's important to realize how to maximize your strengths and play to your advantage. Selecting an ideal online poker table is a great way to start.
The Poker Fashion Show

The Poker Fashion Show

Learning how to dress for success is one of the tricks that poker players quickly learn, but it's not only the looks that make the player - find out what your poker-fashion sense says about you.
Top 5 Tips for Managing an Online Poker Bankroll

Top 5 Tips for Managing an Online Poker Bankroll

Learning how to manage your online poker bankroll starts with never exceeding your betting limits.
The Effectiveness of Calling

The Effectiveness of Calling

Online poker is a game of skill - replete with wily characters and sublime powers of concentration.
Poker Tournament Profits

Poker Tournament Profits

Online Poker tournament profits are not as difficult to determine as you might think. It's a simple matter of figuring out how cash you are making from each tournament.
Top 5 Health Tips for Poker Players

Top 5 Health Tips for Poker Players

Here are 5 things every poker player should do to maintain good health and stay in shape.
The New Era of Poker Grinding

The New Era of Poker Grinding

The new generation of online poker players are taking the game by storm.
How to pick the Right Poker Tournament

How to pick the Right Poker Tournament

Here are some of the most important things you need to think about before entering a poker tournament.
Top 10 Tips for Professional Online Poker Players

Top 10 Tips for Professional Online Poker Players

Here is a list of 10 ways to meet the challenges professional online players commonly encounter.
Guide to Entering the WSOP

Guide to Entering the WSOP

Whether you plan on just entering a $1,000 side tournament or playing in the $10,000 Main Event, here are some things you need to know.
Using Emotions to Your Benefit in Poker

Using Emotions to Your Benefit in Poker

The better a player is at being able to mask their emotions from opponents, the better their poker face is.
Poker Staking: A Huge Business

Poker Staking: A Huge Business

Some people are forced to find alternative means of cashing in on poker. And one of the big ways that people are making money with poker is by staking players in tournaments and cash games.
Top 10 ways to quit playing poker

Top 10 ways to quit playing poker

Spending too much time playing poker? Is your relationship with your wife or girlfriend on the rocks because of Texas Holdem?
Online Poker’s Rise to Respectability

Online Poker’s Rise to Respectability

In its short existence, online poker has caught up to the popularity of live poker. However, things weren’t always this way since online poker was once looked at as the lesser of the two worlds.
Handling a Poker Player Lifestyle

Handling a Poker Player Lifestyle

Despite what some think, there are many people who can make a living by playing poker. Talented poker players live all over the globe and make tons of money by playing the game.
Catching Bluffers

Catching Bluffers

Many poker players fear not catching a bluff and losing a hand they should have won. But being overly vary of bluffs also can also lead players to call too early. In order to successfully catch bluffers, here are some tips on what behaviors and patterns to pay attention to.
The Wild West of Poker

The Wild West of Poker

During the Wild West days in American history, gambling and poker played an important role in the mining towns of the West. In the evenings, settlers, cowboys, and all kinds of tough men out for their luck would sit in the saloons and play poker. Many of the tales of legendary players, bets, and gunfights are still being told today.
Creating a Table Image

Creating a Table Image

If you are serious about playing poker, you need to start thinking about your table image. Understanding what type of player you are will help you analyzing your own play, improving it and finding the most suitable way to exploit your opponents.
Managing Your Poker Money like a Pro

Managing Your Poker Money like a Pro

Poker has turned more than one professional player into a millionaire. But aside from strategy and patience, poker players need another skill to be successful: the knowledge how to manage their money. Here is a look at what to remember.
Best Poker Prop Bets in History

Best Poker Prop Bets in History

Professional poker players are known for their nerves of steel and their love for gambling. Turns out that this becomes evident not only at the poker table. As a matter of fact, there is a whole list of poker prop bets in which famous players entered into daring gambles that involved all kinds of feats unrelated to poker. Here is a list of the best ones in history.
Mastering Online Sit & Go’s

Mastering Online Sit & Go’s

Sit & Go’s are short poker tournaments that do not start at a certain time, making them very convenient for players short on time. Here are some tips for mastering No-Limit Texas Hold’em Sit & Go’s to make sure you will do well the next time you participate in one of these.
Early Stages of a Poker Tournament

Early Stages of a Poker Tournament

Unless the poker tournament is for charity or played with fake money, people will be doing anything to cash out in the end. But herein lies the problem with many tournament players – they spend too much time thinking about the end!
No Limit Short Stack Play

No Limit Short Stack Play

Playing in poker tournaments you are going to be short-stacked more often than not. That doesn’t mean you have no chance to win the poker tournament but it does mean you need to be very deliberate in how and when you do decide to play.
No Limit Short Handed Play

No Limit Short Handed Play

Playing poker at a short handed table is somewhat of an art form. Some players do well and others don’t. Either way there is always room to improve your play when the table is short. Here’s Curtis Mayfield III's take on playing at a short handed table.
Changing Gears

Changing Gears

For a poker player to be effective he cannot become predictable. Whether in a cash game or online tournament you must be capable of changing gears. Changing gears is a necessary tool in your repertoire of poker tactics.
Measuring Your Bets

Measuring Your Bets

They say No Limit poker is an art form and great poker players know how to tell a story at the tables. If, in fact, that is the true then betting is how these great players bring there stories to life.
Understanding the Squeeze Play

Understanding the Squeeze Play

Most of us are familiar with the play Dan Harrington made at the Final Table of the WSOP with his 62os to win a big pot. An un-skilled player would look at this play and call it reckless while the skilled player gleans with admiration.
H.O.R.S.E. of a Different Color

H.O.R.S.E. of a Different Color

Do you think outside the box when playing poker? Have you challenged yourself to explore your poker mind's deepest thoughts? If the answer is no then perhaps you should consider expanding your poker game to include this animal.
Poker Tells

Poker Tells

There are a number of ways to tell when someone is bluffing when you are playing poker face to face. Find out how these 'tells' can help your game.
Online Poker Tells

Online Poker Tells

When you are playing poker with a group of people face to face, you have lots of ways to identify how players feel about the hand they are holding. Playing poker online can be much more difficult. Here are A few rules of thumb.
Adapting Your Game

Adapting Your Game

One of the recurring themes, that is often left unexpanded in poker strategy articles, is the difference between playing a cash game and playing in a tournament.
The History of the WSOP

The History of the WSOP

The World Series of Poker is the biggest and most respected poker event in the world. Even the WSOP's creator, Benny Binion, did not foresee the status his tournament achieved.
Top 10 Poker Etiquette Rules

Top 10 Poker Etiquette Rules

You don't have to act like a lord at some London private gambling club, or like the king of England, but a good poker player must act like a professional poker player.
The History of Poker

The History of Poker

Where did the most famous and popular card game come from? Poker has come a long way, From the Wild West to televised poker and online poker in modern times.
Top 5 Must Read Poker Books

Top 5 Must Read Poker Books

Compiling a list of the top five books to read on poker is more than an arduous task. With the boom of online poker, it seems every man and his dog is releasing books which tell you how to win big. But what is the definitive top five?
Poker Legends

Poker Legends

They are a role model and living (or dead) legends. They make millions of dollars and win countless games and tournaments but above all - they are the greatest poker players the world has known.