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Are you new to online poker and need some tips on the game? Here we offer some pointers on what not to do while playing poker online.

Play too many hands

Unless you have serious cash to throw away, do not play too many hands in online poker. Learn how to determine the good hands from the bad ones, and fold when necessary.

Play too quickly

Online poker is fast, but do not play so fast that you do not think about your move or strategise properly. If you need time to think, take it. You will have more than enough time to make an informed decision.

Get distracted

When you play online poker, the action is on screen. If you find yourself getting bored and distracted – like by checking your email – just grin and bear it. Some of your competitors may take long to make their next move, but try not to get distracted by the things around you. If you lose track of the game, you may lose your turn, and even money in the process.

Forget to record what is happening

You need to keep those notes to help you learn and the remember that tricks of the game. You need to keep track of what the other players are doing.

Pay too much attention on your own cards and not enough attention to what other players are doing

In online poker it’s easy to forget that there are other things to focus on, not just the hand in front of you. But when it comes to poker, both online and off, you need to be aware of what the other players are doing and how they are playing. The only way you can do this in online poker is to read and know how to deal with other players.

Stay at the same table when you are losing

If you are on a losing streak at a particular table it may not be your fault – maybe the other players at the table are just too advanced for you. In online poker there are always many tables available, so don’t stick to one particular table if you have been losing too much. Move to another one and your luck may improve.

Play too high or too low of a limit

If the limit is too high, you may be playing out of your league. If the limit’s too low, you might start playing carelessly. When you play poker online your limit choices are endless. Try your hand at different limits, record your observations and then find a middle ground.

Play no-limit games the same as limit games

These games are not the same, so you shouldn’t play it the same. There’s a whole different dynamic between no-limit and limit games. If you not used to one, take your time and ease into the game, or simply stay away until you got it right.

Play the same online as offline

Online poker is different from your regular ‘real world’ poker. In online poker it is harder to stay focussed, and you have to play faster and concentrate more. All of these can be difficult in the beginning, but it will get easier over time.

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This article was written by Piggs Peak Poker and offers tips on how to play online poker.

Poker chips, also known as checks or cheques, are generally found in casinos. They are casino tokens that players use in lieu of actual money or currency. Players also use poker chips to represent play money when they take part in casual games.

Poker chips originated as pure clay chips but these original chips were not of a high quality: they broke easily. These chips were the forerunners to the chips we know today – chips that are mostly composed of synthetic materials, though some companies still manufacture chips from pure clay.

Casino chips

These chips are some of the best quality that players will find anywhere: they generally consist of synthetic material and the composition makes it difficult to counterfeit the chips. Casino chips imitate the look and feel of all clay chips but with far better security features, which are very attractive to poker players and casinos.

Composite metal core chips

This type of chip is heavy but durable and can also handle extra security features. These chips are heavier than all other poker chips – it’s the metal core that’s responsible for the extra weight. The chips do last a long time but try to find chips from Taiwan instead of the ones from China. Occasional players may enjoy using these chips; however, they are not casino grade chips.

All clay chips

Poker players who know enough about poker generally prefer clay chips – these chips can last a lifetime in the hands of someone who knows how to take good care of them. Their sound is distinct and they’re also much easier to handle: they’re rougher and generally feel nicer to hold in one’s hand. The only disadvantage to these chips is that they do break down after prolonged use.

Plastic chips

Plastic chips tend not to show up in reputable casinos; their natural habitat is in a player’s home, far away from the glitz of casinos. It is for a reason: plastic chips are not as high in quality as other chips. The one advantage to these chips, however, is that they are cheap and easy to find in nearly all parts of the world.

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All Africa Poker wrote this article about the big variety there exists in poker chips.

Poker seems to be taking the world by storm, and not just us regular folk. Poker has even gotten hold of Hollywood superstars. Famous celebrities and personalities have been enjoying varied success at the poker table. But unlike the rest of us, they not only have the money to gamble, they also get their fair share of special treatment. These famous poker celebrities enjoy private rooms so they do not lose concentration from eager fans trying to get a sneak peak at their favourite celebrities. [Read more…] about Get famous like these poker celebrities

While it is true that there are plenty of internet gambling sites that have ethics, there are still many sites and individuals that are responsible for giving the industry a bad name. It is important to stay away from any site that looks as though it might be trying to scam players out of money. It matters not what type of poker they offer, the internet is a fertile breeding place and hunting ground for people who are out to dupe poker players. [Read more…] about Don’t let online gambling scams target you

Poker is an entertaining game that is as much fun to watch as it is to play. Enjoy some of the poker action on TV with these 10 awesome poker TV shows:

1. GSN’s High Stake Poker

This show premiered in 2006 and offered a completely new format from other poker TV shows. Instead of the traditional tournament format, you get to sit in with the best poker pros in the world like Daniel Negreanu, Barry Greenstein and Jen Harman. The best part of the show is that these players have to gamble with their own money, and a lot of it as the buy-in is $100,000. The action is very different with variations and deals you won’t see at other poker tables.

2. The World Series of Poker

The biggest live poker event is also the biggest event on poker TV. Nowhere else will you be able to witness such a variety of games played at the highest level. But surely the main draw card is the Main Event and the intrigue and suspense of finding out who will take home the multi-million dollar first prize.

3. The World Poker Tour

This show aired for the first time in 2006 and didn’t take long before becoming the highest rated programme on the Travel Channel. This show follows the WPT tournament events at casinos around the country, and is exciting and entertaining from beginning to end.

4. Celebrity Poker Showdown

This show really boosted the celebrity aspect of poker. It drew a whole new audience who were interested in the lives of their favourite celebs and how they hold up at the poker table. It does not offer the best poker on TV, but thanks to its celebrities and the humourous commentaries by popular hosts Dave Foley and Phil Gordon, its the most poker fun you can have.

5. Poker Royale

This show is great in that it brings two opposing groups to duke it out at the poker table. This can range from anything between Boys vs. Girls and even Celebrities vs. Professionals. The game consists of three players from each ‘camp’ sitting down to a game of no limit Hold’em. This is a great opportunity to see you fave celebs including Jennifer Tilly and Lance Bass at their finest.

6. Poker Stars

This is a fast paced invitations series of tournaments pitting the best professional players in the world against each other. This show is fast paced and exciting, with many viewers comparing it to online poker.

7. Ultimate Poker Challenge

This show on poker TV hosts a series of no-Limit Texas Hold’em tournaments in Las Vegas. The show features 26 weeks of non-stop poker action.

8. Mansionpoker.net Poker Dome Challenge

This unique show was shot in downtown Las Vegas at the ‘Poker Dome’. This game is different in that it pits players in a speed poker tournament where they only have 15 seconds to decide how to play then their turn rolls around. Another fun concept is that all players wear heart monitors so when things heat up, viewers can see if the players keep their cool.

9. Tilt

The only fictional show of the bunch, this drama revolves around Don ‘The Matador’ Everest (played by Michael Madsen), a poker player known for drawing suckers in. Tune in for a great escape.

10. E! Hollywood Hold’em

This is your exclusive invite to an insider Hollywood poker game. This is where celebrities and their friends are pitted against each other at the poker table. Phil Laack presented the show and acted as dealer, but the show only lasted one season.

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This article was written for All Africa Poker and lists the best poker TV shows.