Archive for the 'Great Fun' Category

Doyle Brunson Biography Released

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

For those of you out there interested in the history and mythology of poker, Poker legend Doyle Brunson has just released a biography. The story of Doyle Brunson, whom the book refers to as “an American treasure and the greatest poker player of all time”, should […]

Unnecessary Coin Flip in the Beginning of a SNG

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Someone just explained to me that they won a SNG because all of their reads were correct. This didn’t sit well with me, because I have played in many tournaments where all of my reads were correct and I lost. I’ve called a guy’s shove with K-7 because I put him on Q […]

Shopping for a Bingo Machine?

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Bingo equipment has come a long way from basically a glorified bingo cages to today’s modern touch-screen computerized version. While there are many basic bingo consoles still on the market (and basic can be fine), we recommend that most bingo managers with serious weekly bingo games take the time to learn how to operate a more advanced bingo console.

Televised Poker Commentary: the Trouble with Talk

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Call me old fashioned, but I think that poker should be a relatively quiet game. I am in favor of light talk before the cards are dealt, but I do not want to be distracted by idle chatter when I am trying to concentrate on my cards. After all the real point of the game […]

Beauty in Camping

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Camping is one of the most exciting activities an adventurous person looks forward to. Areas closer to rivers, mountains, beaches, forests and other natural landmarks are best locations to go and spend some time. The closeness to nature brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the person, giving him a […]

Poker Characters: the TV Player

Monday, October 19th, 2009

TV poker has a definitive style and way of playing that comes across in the way it is edited. Taking countless hours of tournament footage and editing it down to the all ins and other hot hands can drastically change the perception of the way the game will go. Players who spend too much time […]

The Dreaded Parings

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

In this article we’re going to be reviewing a few dos and don’ts about playing poker pocket pairs. We’ll be looking at the top four Aces through Jacks. […]

Make Sure You Aren’t a Maniac

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Among experienced online poker players, the term maniac is used to describe a very loose, aggressive player. This type of plays poor hands, and will often bet big. Unlike the terms fish or donkey that simply refer to players that are playing poker poorly out of inexperience, a maniac is playing […]

Patience Pays off in Poker

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

I was playing head’s up for first place at a sit n’ go online poker tournament when it occurred to me-over the course of the tournament, I had only played five hands and hadn’t played any other casino games
Right after I bought in, I sat at the table and […]

Nintendo’s Fitness Fun Wii Fit

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Launched in May this year, Nintendo’s Wii Fit is slowly becoming a popular fun and fitness alternative for people of many ages. Even kids have become fascinated with the Wii Fit’s more than 40 activities that range from yoga, aerobics, strength training, and balance. The Wii Fit has a Balance Board accessory, which is […]