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The 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) broke records when the 45 events generated 32,341 participants from all over the world, and more than $106 million in gross money. Australian Joseph Hachem won the Championship Event and pocketed an unprecedented $7.5 million.

Satellites and live action for the 2006 WSOP Tournaments will begin on June 25, 2006 while the $10,000 No Limit Texas Hold'em World Championship event will commence Juky 28, 2006. It will have 44 events and will be held for the second year in a row at Harrah's Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

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Poker Lesson TV from Team Full Tilt

Team Full Tilt takes another leap into the poker stratosphere when it debuts the team's new collaboration with FSN. FullTiltPoker.Net: Learn From the Pros is set to take its audience straight from the poker table to the classroom with educational programming designed to reach players at all skill levels.

The show will be hosted by Team Full Tilt leader Howard Lederer and by Best Damn Sport Show Period's Chris Rose and will feature insights and tactics from a host of poker all-stars like Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, Erik Seidel, John Juanda, Jennifer Harman, Daniel Negreanu, Annie Duke, and Gus Hansen.

"The time is right for an entertaining show about poker that is also truly educational. I am excited to be working with FSN to make this first-of-its-kind poker show," Lederer said in a recent press release.

The pros will participate in round-table discussions on various poker topics, giving them a rare opportunity to share some of the skills that have made them the best at what they do. In addition, the show also offers an interactive component that gives viewers a chance to email their questions about how to play a hand or what tactics should be used when faced with particular situations, with the pros answering in detail.

The 26-week, half-hour show, premiers on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 8:30 PM local, with new episodes airing Sunday afternoons at 4:30 and will repeat Tuesday evenings at 8:30 local time.

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4 Poker Stategies Pros Really Use

Tons of poker tips and strategies abound on how you can win in major tournaments and soon become a poker star. But the truth is, those poker pros aren't using any special strategies to win.

Before they even become stars, thanks to pokers popularity boom in recent years, the pros have been employing basic rules and styles in playing. You too can significantly improve your poker game by following these four easy tips:

Observe your opponents. Study how your opponents play, his betting behavior, his poker tells. The mor eyou know about them, the easier it will be for you to take advantage of their weaknesses. Some players can bet extremely high when they have a good hand, some raise consistently after the flop. But some players will only try to bluff. Taking note of their betting patterns will help you adjust and be comfortable with your own game.

Bet wisely. Betting aggressively could easily wipe out your bankroll. Every poker player should set a limit whether playing online or in casinos. Being money conscious can ensure that you're betting wisely. Some players bet moderately then increase their bets slightly when they have a good hand.

Take your time. If the pros seem to think very fast, it's because they're pros. They know the game by heart and can make decisions faster than an average player. As for you, you don't have to make decisions too rashly. Take time to analyze your hand and if you stand a chance of winning the pot. Take time to survey your opponents and surmise what hand they might have (see tip no.1).

Know when to fold...and when to stay in. A good poker player always knows when to fold and when to stay in the game. Many players don't understand the formula for this. The best players understand their chances andonly stay in when they have at least one type of hand. Having 2 high pocket cards may be a good reason to stay in but 2 low cards are not.

Knowing when to take the risk will take a lot of practice. So the best way to improve your game is to keep on playing and try to master these four easy strategies.


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Tipping Dealers is Proper Poker Room Etiquette

Poker dealers are a much-maligned group. Charged with maintaining order over a typically unruly gaggle of combatants, they can't win. They have to work fast, enforce the rules, manage the bank and maintain a cordial demeanor while sitting at a table with nine bosses.

Often reviled by players for events over which they have no control, they have cards (and slurs) thrown at them regularly. Under eagle eyes and cameras in the sky, they have to push the money of reluctant losers to gloating winners. Their backs ache, their fingers stiffen and they have chiropractor bills. For this they get minimum wage.

Like other workers providing a service, the poker dealer's income is derived mainly from gratuities. It's a rare Scrooge who will not tip a waiter if they've done their job satisfactorily, but many players will stiff a dealer. Some people don't know that it's the way dealers make their living, and some don't care.

It's proper poker etiquette for the winner of each hand to give the dealer a tip out of the pot. Since it's only the winner who's expected to tip, a dollar or two tossed to the dealer shouldn't be too painful. In a small-to-midsize tournament, if you place in the money, a 5 to 10 percent cut of your winnings is the rule of thumb. Consider it a modest business expense for keeping the action moving and (in the case of the best dealers) for making the overall experience pleasant for everyone.

In Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," the Queen of Hearts is famous for saying "Off with their heads!" The Queen of Hearts writing this column has the same message for you non-tippers out there. Loosen up. Show some appreciation for a job well done. By George, it'll come back to you in spades. (Poker Gazette)


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Most Common Poker Mistakes

What makes a bad poker player is making the same mistakes over and over again, instead of learning from them. And good poker players exploit the predictability of your game.

Poker pro and celebrity, Phil Gordon, shows us the most common poker mistakes amateur player makes and how good players like him would play around these mistakes:

A player doesn't bluff enough. When these players bet or raise, I usually give them credit for a good hand. When they check, I will usually bet to try and take the pot.

A player overvalues top pair. The "average" winning hand in Hold 'em is two pair. Yet many players are willing to take tremendous risks with top pair. When I have a hand that can beat a player who overvalues his top pair, I will over-bet the pot and put them into a position to make a big mistake. I go out of my way to play small pocket pairs against these players because I know that if I flop a set, I'm likely to get paid off in a huge way.

A player under-bets the pot. It is incredibly important, especially in No Limit Hold 'em, to make bets large enough to punish opponents for their draws. When a player under-bets the pot and I have a draw, I take advantage of their mistake by just calling the small bet. When I think I have him beat, I'll make a raise.

A player calls too much. I will very rarely bluff against a "calling station." I will, however, make value bets throughout the hand.

A player tightens up under pressure. Most bad players "squeeze" too much in the middle stages of a tournament, or when they're on the bubble. They tighten up and wait for a huge hand. Against these players, I will play a lot looser, looking to steal a larger share of the blinds and antes.

A player telegraphs the strength of his hand with "tells." I am always observing these players, whether I am in the hand or not.

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Playing Multiple Tables

One thing good about playing online poker is you can play on multiple table tournaments. It's fun and exciting, plus if you're really good you get to win multiple pots as well.

Erick Lindgren, one of poker world's top players, encourages us to play multiple online tables. And here are some tips from Lindgren himself:

1. Increase your monitor resolution. If possible, use the 1,600 x 1,200 setting to get up to four games on one screen without overlap.

2. Use advance actions. Be on the lookout for hands you can fold automatically. Using advance actions will help you pay more attention to the game you have a real hand in.

3. Play the same game at every table. It will help you avoid mistakes in reading and playing your hand, and you'll find it easier to get into a good rhythm.

4. Track who raised the pot. Make sure you make a mental note of this since it is the key to how you will play your hand later. It sounds simple, but it is easy to get in a pot and not recall who raised when you're playing more than one game.

5. Make sure you take some breaks. Take a few breaks. Select the Sit-Out option so you can easily get back to the game.

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Tip From a Poker Pro: Don't Limit Your Poker Abilities

As poker invade your TV viewing schedule, grows your fervent wish to play in one of those tournaments and win big prizes. No-Limit Texas Hold'em is the usual poker game you see on TV, and while it is arguably the most popular form of poker right now, you shouldn't limit yourself to learning this variation alone.

Howard "The Professor" Lederer, a poker star and member of Team Full Tilt Poker, tells us that there is danger in specializing on No Limit Hold'em alone.

"First, you run the risk of getting bored, and boredom will lead to a stunting of your poker development. Enthusiasm is a critical ingredient for a successful poker career. When I spend time around the best poker players in the world, the one thing that they all share is a genuine love and passion for the game.

"Next, you might be missing your true poker calling. As it happens, my best game isn't No-Limit Hold 'em - it's Limit Hold 'em. Had I not tried playing limit, I would never have found the game I am best at."

Lederer encourages poker players to try their hands at the different poker games like 7 Card Stud and Omaha.

"Playing the other games will develop skills that will simply make you a better poker player. Skills that have subtle value in No-Limit Hold 'em are very important in the other games. Acquiring these skills will have profound effects on your No-Limit game, even though you might not even be aware of their importance now."

Read more and learn more from The Professor, Howard Lederer at Full Tilt's Tips from The Pros.

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