But seriously, my point is actually about not being intimidated at the poker table.  There are many well known poker players out there that have risen to the top through their aggressive poker play.  These sharks cruise the poker rooms and bully their way to bigger bankrolls. Aggressive play can totally freak players out, that they just freeze – which is just what I would do if I bumped into Shaq by mistake… I would watch my whole life play out in a matter of seconds, stammer an apology and run for it!

Don’t get pushed around on the poker table.  If you know you have a good hand with a chance of winning, stand up and fight! – don’t run for the nearest exit.

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Protecting your bankroll is probably one of the most important poker lessons to learn.  Internet texas holdem has some really good poker guidelines for all levels of player.

Heh Antonio take a look and learn something!

Maybe its because of the growth of online poker players or people learning loose play with play money in freerolls.. I dunno but there has definetly been an increase in aggressive play.  Speak to any of the old poker pros who have been around for a while or listen to Doyle Brunson muttering away on High Stakes poker and you will realize just how much more aggressive the play is now.

If you follow the poker play in online casinos and it doesn’t matter whether its texas holdem or omaha, then you will often see players betting on off suited cards.  Waiting to get lucky on the flop, turn or river is one way to play but it is risky.  Then again if you want to stick to something easier like slots online, then don’t play big games with the big boys.

1. Online casinos are fun because you get to play whenever, wherever ( as long as the Internet can reach you) and whatever you look like.  You can play during your break at work, or studies.  You can even play in your birthday suit, if you are into that sort of thing…
2. They are fun because you are able to play with people from around the world, people who you might not have known or met in your life.  You might be playing with Hollywood stars for all you know.
3. You are able to play with anonymity.  Some sites only require usernames.  However, this does not mean you can mess around and destroy your online reputation.  Remember that during sign ups you are required to give your real identity.
4. Online casinos are fun because they can give you more options.  If you are going to find and compare several land-based casinos, you might end up spending the night (or day) just looking around.  But with a touch of a button or a click of a mouse, you can choose the best online casinos.
5. Online casinos also have bonuses.  These bonuses can be cash gifts that are given to customers at any time.  Some types of bonuses include welcome bonus, reload bonus, loyalty bonus and high roller bonus (usually for VIPs).
6. Online casinos are also fun because you can easily play in a whole new different way.  You would look at gaming at a completely new perspective, especially with the fun graphics that imitate how the ‘real’ casinos work.
7. Another fun thing about online casinos is that these casinos also have online customer service that would be able to guide you, should problems arise.  Large sites even have live chat lines that you can consult during the sign up process or if you have questions.
8. Couch potato gamers would also not have to get out of their favorite seats to play.

Remember that online casinos are fun, but it also calls for responsible gaming.  Responsible gaming must practice proper room etiquette as well as responsible money handling.  So just keep these in mind and then go have some fun at online casinos.

Its back to poker and casino games!  Oh well allow me a little indulgence in digressing to bingo.  For those of you looking for a good bingo site, have you taken a look at 1776 bingo online?  200% deposit bonus should keep you crossing out numbers for quite a while… and they accept US players… bingo!!!

No, no foxybingo games are the best cries aunt Hilda… they cover topics like horoscopes, dieting and even soaps… appealing to the feminine side…

aghhhh… now my reputation is really skewered!!!  Thanks family members…

He says to me, “Heh Johnny you got a nice poker bot?”

I says back to him, “Heh steady on kid, watch yourself…”

“No, no… a bot, a robot… a poker android.. you know what I mean?” he blurts out.

“What you been smoking dude?  Can I have some of that good stuff?”

Jimmy is a computer programmer and I have learnt to expect anything from him.  He is crazy about poker and loves every single gadget that there is to do with poker and poker strategy.  Being a programmer he knows all the good software there is out there, the tricks to online poker and how to win at poker.

So I had a look at it, because he said it was good.  All you have to do is download the software and it will tell you what to do.  It takes the fun away for me, I personally would prefer to make the decision myself – but if you are into this sort of thing, then by all means use it.  Just remember you are still not guaranteed to win.

As a new free rummy player, get to know all the different types of Rummy games.  Gin Rummy, Traditional Rummy, Kalooki games and Oklahoma Rummy are available for you to play in many languages.

Learn the Gin Rummy rules on the Rummy software and get tips and don’t forget that you can get information from the players on your table.  Use the chat option to ask questions and get help online.

Use the online support during registration, during the game itself and after leaving the tables.   Get used to using their help, you could become an even better Rummy player.  Remember that they are the rummy specialists, so you may as well use them to improve your skills.

I recommend all new Rummy players and professional players as well, to get to know the support people and to use them from time to time.  Support is there in order to support and to help you with your problems!

Rummy Royal – the Rummy games and kalooki provider, makes the depositing process simple, the first and subsequent deposits can be made safely, easily and quickly.

You can use all the known methods and the delivery time of the money is the same.  Using PayPal, Neteller and MoneyBookers for the deposits is very common.  Many online casino players like to use Visa cards, Mastercard or American Express, actually any other credit card and debit card will do as well.  The same methods go for withdrawing your money.

So you manage to deposit, you then play rummy and have won loads of money… you simply use almost the same method as depositing to withdraw your funds.  Simple!  All you need is a little patience!

When it comes to traveling in Europe, I have been to most of the big cities, seen the sights.  What I enjoy now are the smaller out of the way places, like the smaller Greek islands.  I enjoy the Mediterranean culture and approach to life, they just seem so laid back and chilled compared to the rest of Europe.  Mediterranean food is great too!

Now here is one question to test your geography and general knowledge – where is Malta?

You can play poker in Malta – What a fantastic place for a holiday, kick back relax, take in some of the local culture and play a little poker… cant think of anything better!

And this is what happened to me on saturday.  I had a really good afternoon playing poker and had grown my chip stack nicely, then I suffered a few loses in a row… didn’t take it too well… thought right you suckers, I’m a gonna get you now…

and instead they got me… you got to be careful of raising too much, when you don’t really have the cards and you’re just coming on aggressive because you are pissed off from losing chips!!!

I went home early and watched some tv to calm down.  Watched a bit of sport, the qualification for the Australian Grand Prix was on.  Poker has got quite big in Australia.  Wonder if they have the same texas holdem rules downunder??  Instead of versions like strip poker, you could have ‘catch-a-crocodile’ poker… ok maybe I’ve been watchin too much tv!!  Time to get some sleep…