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	<title>PPPPoker &#187; Online Poker</title>
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		<title>Poker Phone Apps: What Are They?</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/11/poker-phone-apps-what-are-they/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:41:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Online Poker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poker]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[poker iphone apps]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to playing poker, I can honestly say that there are tons of different ways that you can do it.  Nowadays, they even have phone apps that you can purchase and play poker right on your phone.  Mainly, this means that if you have an iPhone, you will be able to get your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/iPhonePoker300x300.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-218" title="iPhonePoker300x300" src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/iPhonePoker300x300.jpg" alt="iPhonePoker300x300" width="300" height="300" /></a>When it comes to playing poker, I can honestly say that there are tons of different ways that you can do it.  Nowadays, they even have phone apps that you can purchase and play poker right on your phone.  Mainly, this means that if you have an iPhone, you will be able to get your poker fix wherever you can connect to the internet.</p>
<p>This is both good and bad – for poker can become an addiction and certainly video poker like this will definitely keep you addicted to the game.  The good news is that it will give you more chances to win.</p>
<p>These poker applications are actually really easy to use too, so that is something that you might want to check out!</p>
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		<title>Winning At Micro Stakes Poker</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/09/winning-at-micro-stakes-poker/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:35:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PPPPoker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Online Poker]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When many players are looking for a consistent way to begin making a reliable income through playing online poker, it is common to at least consider spending some time at learning how to crack the micro stakes poker games that are so popular. This is particularly popular for people making the transition from free poker [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When many players are looking for a consistent way to begin making a reliable income through playing <a href="https://poker.bwin.com">online poker</a>, it is common to at least consider spending some time at learning how to crack the micro stakes poker games that are so popular. This is particularly popular for people making the transition from free poker games with play money to player for actual cash as the style of play at a micro stakes poker is often very similar to the play money tables. However, learning how to with at micro stakes poker takes both time and patience, and the super tight, aggressive style of play leaves many players who have yet to <a href="https://poker.bwin.com/poker.aspx?view=pokerschool">learn poker</a> properly leaving the tables in frustration before they discover how to crack the micro stakes game.</p>
<p>In order for most poker players to make much of an income off of the micro stakes poker over time, it is necessary to master the particularly disciplined approach to poker playing known as grinding. Professional grinders treat playing low limit poker tables in much the same way that they would treat any other full time job. With the knowledge that a very tight but aggressive poker style will always win in the long run for ring games, they do their best to play their hands with as much discipline as possible and wait to make their profits when they are almost certain that the odds are in their favor.</p>
<p>While professional grinders often find a great deal of satisfaction in successfully making a reliable profit at the tables, it is very difficult for a beginning or intermediate player to master their desire to dive in and do some gambling. Because most of the players at micro stakes poker are not particularly gifted poker players, it can be very difficult to make a substantial income from playing with more loose, fun loving style, as the style of play of your inexperienced opponents will be often impossible to predict. Still, micro stakes poker tables offer a great kiddie pool for players who are relatively new to playing for cash with online poker to get used to the idea of having real money in the pot.</p>
<p>For more advanced users who feel that they have a discipline to give grinding out micro stakes poker a shot, they will often find advice that flies in the face of traditional poker theory in that the vast majority of professional online micro stakes grinders play many different tables at the same time. Because they are playing such a tight, aggressive game, they have learned that they are better off in the long run by generally waiting for great odds at multiple tables than they are playing the more sophisticated style of poker at higher limits or a brick and mortar table. It is important to note that this style is only suitable for ring games and is not appropriate for <a href="https://poker.bwin.com/poker.aspx?view=tournaments">poker tournaments</a>. While <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poker">poker</a> purists denounce grinding it out at the micro stakes tables as barely even playing true poker, many professionals have found this to be a reliable form of income and a great way to slowly but sure build up a sizable bank roll.</p>
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		<title>Online Poker Vs. Traditional Poker!</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/09/online-poker-vs-traditional-poker/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Online Poker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[playing poker]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ppppoker.com/?p=189</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Now that you have made the decision to switch from traditional poker to online poker … there are a few things that you need to know.  Poker is something that can be played the same way online or face-to-face that is the first thing that you need to remember.  The rules are exactly the same; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/poker.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-190" title="poker" src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/poker.jpg" alt="poker" width="159" height="160" /></a>Now that you have made the decision to switch from traditional poker to online poker … there are a few things that you need to know.  Poker is something that can be played the same way online or face-to-face that is the first thing that you need to remember.  The rules are exactly the same; however the form that you play is different.</p>
<p>When you are first starting out online, you need to make sure that you do your research.  To be perfectly honest, researching the website as well as how to play online poker itself is very critical to how well you are going to do in the game.</p>
<p>Poker is poker and while I love traditional poker, I think that online poker is fun and you can win at it!</p>
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		<title>Poker Jargon &#8230; Terms You Should Watch Out For!</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/08/poker-jargon-terms-you-should-watch-out-for/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Online Poker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poker chips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[poker jargon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poker Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Poker is a hard game to learn – well, it is a hard game to truly get to know and completely appreciate.  If you are just starting out in the poker field, there are a few terms that you should know – otherwise, you will be very confused once you get really into the game.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/poker_chips.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-172" title="poker_chips" src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/poker_chips-300x200.jpg" alt="poker_chips" width="300" height="200" /></a>Poker is a hard game to learn – well, it is a hard game to truly get to know and completely appreciate.  If you are just starting out in the poker field, there are a few terms that you should know – otherwise, you will be very confused once you get really into the game.  That is exactly what we are going to explore below, so watch out, it’s all about poker jargon in this blog right now!</p>
<p>One of the first terms that you need to learn is ‘board cards’, now these are not cards that are bored, they are the cards in the middle of the table that are shared by everyone.  Another term that you should be familiar with is ‘blinds’, this is the forced bets that take the place of an ante.  The person to the left of the dealer is the one that must pay the small blind and the person after him must pay the big blind.</p>
<p>A longhand in the game of poker is a game with seven or more people and in the next blog,</p>
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		<title>The Benefits of Online Casinos</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/07/the-benefits-of-online-casinos/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Online Poker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online casinos]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online casinos versus bricks and mortar casinos, out in Las Vegas or Atlantic City or countless other cities all across the world.  This is a battle that rages just as fiercely as Pepsi versus Coke and Harry Potter versus the Lord of the Rings trilogy &#8212; if you will.  Which one is better?  Where should [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/online-casino.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-160" title="e00004616" src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/online-casino-300x199.jpg" alt="e00004616" width="246" height="164" /></a>Online casinos versus bricks and mortar casinos, out in Las Vegas or Atlantic City or countless other cities all across the world.  This is a battle that rages just as fiercely as Pepsi versus Coke and Harry Potter versus the Lord of the Rings trilogy &#8212; if you will.  Which one is better?  Where should you play?</p>
<p>By all accounts and opinions, there are some definite advantages to playing poker in an online casino.  For one thing, it is incredibly convenient to play poker on the internet.  It is easier to play, to pay, to find the time &#8212; and you can sit back with a beer from your own fridge rather than paying ridiculous amounts.</p>
<p>It is also easier to bluff on the internet &#8212; who&#8217;s going to know?  You still have to be careful of betraying tells, but it can be much easier.  However, it is also easier to cheat on the internet, so you always have to be wary of your opponents.</p>
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		<title>The Advantages of Online Poker!</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/06/the-advantages-of-online-poker/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Online Poker]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online poker has become increasingly popular in recent years and for all of you traditional players out there, you might not be aware of some of the fantastic benefits of online poker – and that is what we are going to touch base on right now!  Online poker is something that has spread like wildfire [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/for_poker_promo.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-150" title="for_poker_promo" src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/for_poker_promo-300x171.jpg" alt="for_poker_promo" width="300" height="171" /></a>Online poker has become increasingly popular in recent years and for all of you traditional players out there, you might not be aware of some of the fantastic benefits of online poker – and that is what we are going to touch base on right now!  Online poker is something that has spread like wildfire as soon as it started out and there is a reason for that: money. </p>
<p>Playing online poker is honestly one of the most lucrative businesses in the world, with people winning millions upon millions of money.  The best advantage of online poker is that whenever you win money, it is going to be free money.  Really, the only requirement needed to log into these types of poker websites is to sign up and sign up is usually free.</p>
<p>Another advantage of online poker is going to be the fact that you can shop around a bit.  There are many different sign-up bonuses that you can take advantage</p>
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		<title>Doing great in Online Poker!</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/01/doing-great-in-online-poker/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PPPPoker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Online Poker]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been running good online for the last couple months, but the whole online gig has always been up &#38; down for me. I don&#8217;t know why, but I have a hunch it might have something to do with the fact that all types of limits are available just one click away. When you have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been running good online for the last couple months, but the whole online gig has always been up &amp; down for me. I don&#8217;t know why, but I have a hunch it might have something to do with the fact that all types of limits are available just one click away. When you have a bankroll that can buy you into any kind of game, you sometimes feel like giving a game a try you might be underrolled for. I&#8217;ve done that a couple times, and it&#8217;s resulted in me losing  whatever profits I was making in the lower stakes games&#8230;</p>
<p>Anyway, decided to set a maximum buy-in for me at Stars, and I was extremely happy they helped me do so. It&#8217;s working &#8212; and now I&#8217;m up about 60 buy-ins for the week!</p>
<p>Fingers crossed I can keep it up!</p>
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		<title>The Dealt Rake Method</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2008/11/the-dealt-rake-method/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PPPPoker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of things you want to look at when considering a rakeback program for your online texas holdem play. One is the amount of rakeback offered. Some rakeback programs may offer less than 20 percent of your rake returned each month. Others may offer more than 30 percent. Another factor you will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a number of things you want to look at when considering a rakeback program for your <a href="http://www.learn-texas-holdem.com/best-pokerrooms.htm">online texas holdem</a> play. One is the amount of rakeback offered. Some rakeback programs may offer less than 20 percent of your rake returned each month. Others may offer more than 30 percent.</p>
<p>Another factor you will want to look at is which online poker sites you can sign up with to receive <a href="http://www.learn-texas-holdem.com/about-rakeback.htm">rakeback</a>.</p>
<p>Remember that rakeback is a promotion designed to increase traffic to online poker sites. You probably won’t find the most popular sites here, but you’ll want to look for ones that seem reputable and fun to play on. Finally, you’ll want to know the method for calculating rakeback.</p>
<p><strong>Methods for Calculating Rakeback: The Dealt Rake Method</strong><br />
If you are the kind of player who employs a tight aggressive style, waiting for premium hands and playing them aggressively, you will probably be a fan of the dealt rake method. If you are dealt into a hand, you earn an equal amount of rake credit as everyone else dealt into the hand.</p>
<p>If there are ten players and the rake is $2, you contributed 20 cents of rake. It does not matter how deep into the hand you got. It doesn’t matter who wins the pot. If you got cards, you paid rake.</p>
<p><strong>Objection to the Dealt Rake Method</strong><br />
Some players object to the dealt rake method because they feel that someone who folded before the flop should not get as much rake credit. However, in the long term, the rake penalizes everybody. Everyone should expect to win a few pots eventually.</p>
<p><strong>Benefit to the Dealt Rake Method</strong><br />
The benefit of the dealt rake method is that it does not penalize solid players. Those who know their best chance is to wait for a good opportunity and try to win a big pot for a minimal investment, will do so, rather than attack every single pot and hope for the best.</p>
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		<title>Why the online Casino and Poker market has grown</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2008/11/why-the-online-casino-and-poker-market-has-grown/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PPPPoker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casino]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Poker]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The last 10 years the online market for poker and casino games has grown enormously. Of course there is a reason why this has happened. First of all the Internet has grown and grown for the last 10 years. The online poker industry and online casino industry has also grown with the same success. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The last 10 years the online market for poker and casino games has grown enormously. Of course there is a reason why this has happened.</p>
<p>First of all the Internet has grown and grown for the last 10 years. The online poker industry and online casino industry has also grown with the same success. The ease of playing at home and feeling very comfortable when playing poker online or <a href="http://www.betterwin.net/">casino online</a> is priceless for most people.</p>
<p>Also the merchandising for and from the casino rooms and poker rooms did increase a lot over the last few years. The most online poker rooms get a lot of poker pro’s and let them play in their rooms. These pro’s will attract a lot of players that want to play in the same room, because their online poker pro plays there. The <a href="http://www.bet-office.com/de/kasino-online/on-line-casino.php">online kasino</a> on the other hand spend all their promotion budget on commercials and online casino bonus. So if your playing for a casino en ligne bonus then you should go for the casino bonus because they are huge. if you are playing for the thrill of the game i would go to a online poker room and play there.</p>
<p>Online casino sites and <a href="http://www.bet-office.com/de/online-poker/">online poker</a> sites will grow much more for years to come. So if you wanna get in the action, you have to do it now.</p>
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		<title>Online Poker is Rigged</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2008/09/online-poker-is-rigged/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PPPPoker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh wait… it isn’t… Sorry for wasting your time. :p]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Oh wait… it isn’t…</p>
<p>Sorry for wasting your time. :p</p>
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