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		<title>How You Can Stay on a Budget &amp; Play Poker!</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2010/02/how-you-can-stay-on-a-budget-play-poker/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things that you will notice about poker is the fact that it can get very, very expensive very, very fast.&#160; Not only do you have to deal with putting money up for bidding, but you have to make sure that you have enough money to stay in the game.&#160; That can get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/poker_chips_cards.jpg" mce_href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/poker_chips_cards.jpg"><img src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/poker_chips_cards.jpg" mce_src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/poker_chips_cards.jpg" alt="poker_chips_cards" title="poker_chips_cards" class="alignright size-full wp-image-230" width="300" height="297"></a>One of the things that you will notice about poker is the fact that it can get very, very expensive very, very fast.&nbsp; Not only do you have to deal with putting money up for bidding, but you have to make sure that you have enough money to stay in the game.&nbsp; That can get costly. &nbsp;</p>
<p>If you have found yourself in that boat of dealing with costly poker games, why not put yourself on a budget?&nbsp; Finding the right budget for poker is a great way to ensure that you do not overspend and do not get into gambling habits that might be bad.</p>
<p>Poker is a game – while costly, that is fun and if you put yourself on a budget, you will have even more fun!</p>
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		<title>Poker Tips &#8212; You Can Win: 2</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2010/01/poker-tips-you-can-win-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Poker Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that we have talked about drinking before playing, let’s move onto another topic that is very important when it comes to poker – that is not playing above your limit.  Playing above your limit is definitely something that will cause you to lose a lot of money in the long run.
Most poker tournaments have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/pocker-cards.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-227" title="pocker cards" src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/pocker-cards.jpg" alt="pocker cards" width="260" height="260" /></a>Now that we have talked about drinking before playing, let’s move onto another topic that is very important when it comes to poker – that is not playing above your limit.  Playing above your limit is definitely something that will cause you to lose a lot of money in the long run.</p>
<p>Most poker tournaments have limits and if you are constantly playing ahead of your limit, you are going to lose a lot of money.  You always want to make sure that you are playing with an amount of money that you are comfortable with and not a penny more.</p>
<p>These tips and tricks were designed to assist you with winning – poker is not easy but it is definitely something that you can do!</p>
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		<title>Poker Tips &#8212; You Can Win: 1</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2010/01/poker-tips-you-can-win-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Poker Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing that most people who are first starting out in the poker arena do not remember is that concentration is key to everything in the game of poker.  You always want to make sure that you are extremely sharp and that your mind is working in the right order.
The reason for this is because [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/1094473072_4237539496_thumbnail.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-224" title="1094473072_4237539496_thumbnail" src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/1094473072_4237539496_thumbnail-300x300.jpg" alt="1094473072_4237539496_thumbnail" width="300" height="300" /></a>One thing that most people who are first starting out in the poker arena do not remember is that concentration is key to everything in the game of poker.  You always want to make sure that you are extremely sharp and that your mind is working in the right order.</p>
<p>The reason for this is because poker is a game about strategy and that takes a lot of concentration.  That is why drinking before you play poker is not the greatest idea, as that can definitely lower your concentration and your focus.</p>
<p>Focusing on the game is certainly something that you need to do in order to win – more tips and tricks in the next blog!</p>
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		<title>Poker Jargon &#8212; The Easy Way To Get It!</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/12/poker-jargon-the-easy-way-to-get-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:39:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Poker is a game that is filled not only with skill but also with mystery – the reason?  Because poker players have their very own language and unless you play the game, it is very difficult to pick up all of the terms they have.  Poker jargon for me was something that was very hard [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/pic.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-221" title="pic" src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/pic-239x300.jpg" alt="pic" width="239" height="300" /></a>Poker is a game that is filled not only with skill but also with mystery – the reason?  Because poker players have their very own language and unless you play the game, it is very difficult to pick up all of the terms they have.  Poker jargon for me was something that was very hard to pick up, as there truly are a ton of different terms out there to learn and not all of them nearly the same.</p>
<p>There is something that you can do though and that is educating yourself.  Reading a book on poker jargon is by far the best way to ensure that you not only get poker terms and conditions but that they sink right in your mind.</p>
<p>The very last thing that you want to do when you are playing poker is make a fool out of yourself at the table.</p>
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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>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ppppoker.com/?p=217</guid>
		<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>Free Bingo Games</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/11/free-bingo-games/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PPPPoker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The popularity of bingo is mostly due to the generosity of the game. In recent years, especially, the game of bingo has become one of the most lucrative games in the gambling world. Bingo presents players with a great opportunity to win a lot of money, as they never have to pay in a great [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The popularity of bingo is mostly due to the generosity of the game. In recent years, especially, the game of <a href="http://www.costabingo.com">bingo</a> has become one of the most lucrative games in the gambling world. Bingo presents players with a great opportunity to win a lot of money, as they never have to pay in a great deal of money. Bingo cards range anywhere from 1p to £5, so players are not putting much at risk in order to win some very impressive prizes. It also helps increase the <a href="http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/odds?view=uk">odds</a> of winning when players buy more than one card, but with jackpots topping £1000, buying a few extra cards is certainly worth the risk.</p>
<p>Online bingo also brings a whole new realm of winning opportunities to the industry. In a complete departure from land-based halls, online bingo operators offer players bonuses, which are extra cash prizes awarded for completing specific actions. For example, many online bingo operators offer deposit bonuses, which often double the amount of money you’ve just deposited into your online bingo account. Bonuses often do not require players to do anything outside of their regular gaming routine, so operators essentially use bonuses as a way to thank players for choosing their site!</p>
<p><span id="more-208"></span>Another interesting development is free bingo, which requires no purchasing of cards or entry fees. However, players are still eligible for <a href="http://www.costabingo.com/news.php?i=christmas-comes-early-for-our-%C2%A31822-progressive-jackpot-winner">great cash prizes</a>! While free bingo awards are no bigger than £40 or £50, they present a great opportunity for players to win extra cash, especially since they do not have to pay in at all.</p>
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		<title>How Can Fake Money Help You be a Better Player?</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/11/how-can-fake-money-help-you-be-a-better-player/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:36:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Poker Strategy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are play money games, in which people &#8220;fake play&#8221; but use real money.  However, there are also fake money games, wherein the players use &#8212; you guessed it &#8212; fake money, but play real game.  Why?  Well, people believe that the primary reason both of these types of game exist is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fake-money.jpg"><img src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fake-money-300x288.jpg" alt="fake money" title="fake money" width="300" height="288" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-215" /></a>There are play money games, in which people &#8220;fake play&#8221; but use real money.  However, there are also fake money games, wherein the players use &#8212; you guessed it &#8212; fake money, but play real game.  Why?  Well, people believe that the primary reason both of these types of game exist is simply to be entertaining.  That is certainly true, but playing with play money has some ulterior motives as well, ones which can be extremely beneficial.</p>
<p>You see, these games can make you a better poker player.  You have nothing to lose, isn&#8217;t that right?  And since there is no money at stake, you are perfectly tree to find yourself as a player.  You can bluff, you can try crazy risks and reckless strategies, all to see what you can &#8212; and cannot &#8212; pull off believably.  You can try out new tactics and really forge your identity as a poker player without fear of going broke.</p>
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		<title>What to Do with Pocket Aces</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/10/what-to-do-with-pocket-aces/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ah, pocket rockets.  It is one of the greatest starting hands you can get in a game of poker.  However, you cannot get cocky and assume that lucking out with two aces during the pre flop will guarantee you a win.  There is some strategy to playing this enviable hand.
See, it can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/pocket-rockets-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-206" title="pocket rockets 1" src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/pocket-rockets-1-300x200.jpg" alt="pocket rockets 1" width="231" height="154" /></a>Ah, pocket rockets.  It is one of the greatest starting hands you can get in a game of poker.  However, you cannot get cocky and assume that lucking out with two aces during the pre flop will guarantee you a win.  There is some strategy to playing this enviable hand.</p>
<p>See, it can be torture to fold a hand like this; your first instinct will be to play and play hard.  Follow the first one, but go easy on the second one.</p>
<p>A raise here is a must.  Raise big, in fact, because you may be able to intimidate your opponents enough so that some of them will fold.</p>
<p>Once the flop goes down, however, you need to start calculating your odds.  You also have to analyze how your opponents play.</p>
<p>Only raise or call if your chances of winning are good.  Otherwise, although it may hurt, you need to fold.</p>
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		<title>Coming to Terms with Proper Poker Lingo</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/10/coming-to-terms-with-proper-poker-lingo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Poker]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As any player worth his &#8212; or her &#8212; salt knows, poker has what amounts to its own secret language.
There are donks and donkeys, which do not mean what they mean in day to day language.  There are various disparaging terms, as well as praising ones.
If all you know of poker lingo comes from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/poker-2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-203" title="poker 2" src="http://www.ppppoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/poker-2-300x259.jpg" alt="poker 2" width="179" height="154" /></a>As any player worth his &#8212; or her &#8212; salt knows, poker has what amounts to its own secret language.</p>
<p>There are donks and donkeys, which do not mean what they mean in day to day language.  There are various disparaging terms, as well as praising ones.</p>
<p>If all you know of poker lingo comes from TV and movies, you need to reevaluate what you think you know, otherwise you might find yourself in a very tight spot.</p>
<p>Antes have become almost obsolete, for instance, in all but the most traditional poker games.  They have been replaced by big blinds and small blinds.</p>
<p>There are board cards, or community cards, which you are never going to see in a stud game, and therein are yet more specialized terms &#8212; the draw, the pre flop, the flop, the turn, and the river.</p>
<p>You need to know about limit poker, shorthand poker, longhand poker, the outs, and the importance of position.</p>
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		<title>Common Beginner Mistakes In Poker: Watch Out For Them!</title>
		<link>http://www.ppppoker.com/2009/10/common-beginner-mistakes-in-poker-watch-out-for-them/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
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When you are just starting out – I can promise that you are going to make a heck of a lot of mistakes in poker.  Honestly, I do not think that anyone who just starts out does not make some of these common mistakes.  We are going to outline just a few of them, for [...]]]></description>
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<p>When you are just starting out – I can promise that you are going to make a heck of a lot of mistakes in poker.  Honestly, I do not think that anyone who just starts out does not make some of these common mistakes.  We are going to outline just a few of them, for all you beginners out there – make sure that you read this so you don’t repeat these particular mistakes.</p>
<p>First and foremost, most beginners play way too many hands.  It happens because most people as soon as they sit down, they want to play.  To be quite frank, that is not always what is going to happen, so make sure you understand that.  Next, you always play above your bankroll.  What that means is that most beginners actually play more money than they have.</p>
<p>These two mistakes can not only be costly but they are not going to make you a better poker player.  Keep that in mind.</p>
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