Archive for January 12th, 2016

Big Stakes Poker on the Net

If you have good poker abilities and a competitive spirit you might just like to attempt your hand at betting on high stakes poker on the net. At top rated poker sites on the net, you can compete in high stakes poker sessions anytime you want while not having to go through the time and cost of traveling to a distant brick and mortar casino. You will notice that all of your favored games are playable from holdem to omaha eight-or-better. It is free to sign up and there are a number of enticements and bonuses presented to players. You can rest assured that your account is safe and your privacy is protected.

Additionally you can pick the format you prefer for playing high risk poker on the web. If you simply wish to join a regular table for a few hands you can do so. That aside, if you prefer tournament action you can select from an array of single table and multi-table tournaments. The signup fees to participate in these tournaments are acceptable, and some of the jackpots are very big. You can also compete in high stakes poker tournaments in which you can come away with a seat to even larger tournaments.

When you compete in high stakes poker on the internet you have an opportunity to pit your abilities against other skilled players and get better and better at the games of your choice. You will find the games just as captivating and compelling as in a brick and mortar casino. In fact, most of the poker big-shots you see winning tournaments on tv got their start gambling on the net. Why not start and try online poker today?

 

NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the planet by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the detrimental comments from others annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.

Phil started competing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated many of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.