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		<title>Asian Casino Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overview Online casinos offer a wide range of games for their players to choose from. These include a range of themes, a range or origins and a range of types of games. One of the less common types of games, but a type that is growing in popularity, is Asian games. Types of Asian Casino [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Overview</strong><br />
Online casinos offer a wide range of games for their players to choose from. These include a range of themes, a range or origins and a range of types of games. One of the less common types of games, but a type that is growing in popularity, is Asian games.<br />
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<strong>Types of Asian Casino Games</strong><br />
There are a few different types of Asian games that are offered at an online casino. Some of them have become integrated into the other categories of games so they are no longer considered Asian games, whereas others are specifically found in the category of Asian games. Common Asian games that have been integrated with other games include sic bo which requires a player to guess the outcome of the roll of three dice and pai gow poker that combines the common game of poker with the Ancient Chinese game of pai gow. A game that is growing in popularity and is listed under Asian games at online casinos that offer it is mahjong. In addition, you can <a href="http://www.casino.com/slots/">Online Slot Games</a> with Asian orientation. </p>
<p><strong>Mahjong</strong><br />
There are a range of mahjong games and some casinos will offer more than one version of the game. You can find Japanese solo mahjong, Japanese solo mahjong pro, WMF solo mahjong and WMF solo mahjong pro.</p>
<p>Mahjong is a traditional Asian puzzle game that is played with tiles and requires players to match tiles to one another. The game is straight forward and simple, once you understand the rules and this has added to its popularity.</p>
<p>There are slightly different rules, depending on the variation of mahjong you are playing so you must make sure to familiarize yourself with the game before you start.</p>
<p><strong>Playing Mahjong</strong><br />
To <a href="http://www.casino.com/mahjong/">Play Mahjong at Casino.com</a>, you will need to find a casino that offers this game. You will then need to download and install the casino or choose to play in flash mode. Either way you must register and set up and account if you want to play for real money. Fund your account with one of the payment options that is available in the cashier section of the casino. Then, visit the Asian games category of the casino and choose the variation of mahjong you want to play. If you are new to the game of mahjong, you might like to sigh up for fun mode when you first register at the casino and play the game for fun while you get the hang of the rules. </p>
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		<title>How to get more of a challenge out of poker</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a professional poker player or a novice playing for fun it is always good to have some form of challenge. If you are used to playing the same poker game on a regular basis it can become quite easy and the challenge might have disappeared. Most people when faced with a challenge [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are a professional poker player or a novice playing for fun it is always good to have some form of challenge. If you are used to playing the same poker game on a regular basis it can become quite easy and the challenge might have disappeared. Most people when faced with a challenge will work harder therefore upping their game.</p>
<p>If you are confident at all poker games one way to challenge yourself and the other players you are playing with is to play Mixed poker. In mixed poker you will play several games at one table in rotation. This will give players a chance to stay at one table and play poker variants. Obviously with every new game comes new rules so it will challenge your mind and skills as you will need to stay focused at the game in hand. You will need to study the way others on your table play. As their game play may change from game to game making it harder to keep track of it.</p>
<p>If you feel confident at most poker games you may find this a perfect opportunity to win some money. Other players may on be really good at two or three variants making them weaker in others. This will make their money easy for the taking.</p>
<p>The variations of game you will play will be the decision of the organiser. Some will be set and others you will find out from game to game. Some popular variants are Fixed Limit Hold&#8217;em and Omaha, Pot Limit Hold&#8217;em and Omaha and to the more complicated Fixed Limit Hold&#8217;em, Omaha and Seven card stud eight of better.</p>
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		<title>The differences between tournaments and cash table play</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It may be hard for regular cash table players to make the transition to tournament play. The challenge may come as the skills used to play at a table are completely different to that of a tournament. If you normally play at a table you will need to come up with a new strategy and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It may be hard for regular cash table players to make the transition to tournament play. The challenge may come as the skills used to play at a table are completely different to that of a tournament. If you normally play at a table you will need to come up with a new strategy and mindset and forget how to play at a table as what is positive at a table can be negative in a tournament. If your looking for a challenge, changing from table to tournament play or vice versa may up your skills and your confidence when playing either game.</p>
<p>The rules and the play etiquette will be different between cash table an tournament play so when playing between both you will need to remember both sets of rules. One big difference between the two is that fact that no money will be exchanged in tournament poker until the end. You will accumulate chips in a tournament and you will only win money when you hit a certain level. The chips have no monetary value so makes a big difference from a cash table as the main aim is to accumulate cash as you go along. The further you go on in a tournament the more money you will walk away with.</p>
<p>If you want to improve your game at both cash tables and tournaments the aim will be to play tight and aggressive. It is believed that aggressive players win the most money at poker. You will see less aggressive players at cash tables which may come as a shock.</p>
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		<title>Why play online at Sky Poker</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 09:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sky is a respected brand and Is known throughout the World for producing digital television channels. Most will think they do this at a very high standard and they have great customer service. Once you already have a good opinion of a company it makes it easier to use them in future whether it be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sky is a respected brand and Is known throughout the World for producing digital television channels. Most will think they do this at a very high standard and they have great customer service. Once you already have a good opinion of a company it makes it easier to use them in future whether it be for something completely different.</p>
<p>Sky have know branched out into online an online Poker site. The promotion on this site is take care of by advertising it on Sky TV. They have a dedicated Poker television channel which will let you keep up to date with all poker news. Sky Poker online has many benefits but one of the main draws to the site Is the constant technical support that is available. If you are having problems you will be able to contact them by telephone, email and online live chat. Many sites will not have this facility.</p>
<p>Like most online gambling sites Sky Poker will offer online money to join and start playing with them. Their site is very easy to navigate round which will appeal to people who are not used to using the internet. If you become exceptionally good playing on Sky Poker, you will be able to join the Sky poker team and take part in the Sky premiership. As well as being able to play in these type of leagues you will be able to take part I tournaments. If you wish to interact with other Poker players Sky Poker seems like a great place to do it.</p>
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		<title>Where to play poker on land</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Poker is a well known game in the world of gambling. Many people like to enjoy the game online. However, some people still prefer playing in a land based casino where they can take in all of the ambience that one can experience in a casino. There are several casinos within the United Kingdom that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Poker is a well known game in the world of gambling. Many people like to enjoy the game online. However, some people still prefer playing in a land based casino where they can take in all of the ambience that one can experience in a casino. There are several casinos within the United Kingdom that offer poker as a table game.</p>
<p>One casino where you can find games of poker is the Casino at the Empire. This casino features a World Series of Poker Europe room. This room operates everyday and all day. It features cash games as well as frequent poker tournaments. Other poker rooms offer regularly scheduled poker tournaments. One occurs Monday through Friday at 2:30 pm. This features £20 NLH as well as a £5 bounty. There is also a required registration fee of £3. All players begin the tournament with 2,500 chips.  </p>
<p>Another regularly scheduled poker tournament occurs at 6:30 pm but only Monday to Thursday. This tournament is rather appealing as there is no registration fee associated with it. Players begin with 1,000 starting chops. Also featured is a turbo re-buy and one double add-on. The weekend also does feature its own regularly scheduled poker tournament. Occurring both Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 pm, this tournament also has n registration fee and comes with 1,000 starting chips. For 60 minutes there are no limit on re-buys. With all tournaments, the minimum blinds are set at either £1 or £2. </p>
<p>The Casino at the Empire also offers what is known as a bad beat poker jackpot which can become quite large. Sometimes it will exceed £100,000. At a minimum, players are eligible for at least £10,000 jackpot. To be eligible for this jackpot you must play Texas hold ‘em cash games dealt by the house dealer. The amount of the jackpot increases daily until someone wins the prize. The current total of the jackpot is updated daily. There has to be at least four players taking part in the jackpot hand. The minimum hand to be eligible for the jackpot is a full house of three aces and two kings.</p>
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		<title>The Origins of Poker</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:31:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is believed that the game of poker originated more than ten centuries ago. It developed as an offshoot of other various games. These games included such principles as ranked cards, domino combinations as well as utilizing bluffing as a technique to trick your opponents. Although no one is for sure its exact origins many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is believed that the game of poker originated more than ten centuries ago. It developed as an offshoot of other various games. These games included such principles as ranked cards, domino combinations as well as utilizing bluffing as a technique to trick your opponents. Although no one is for sure its exact origins many believe it was first played in China as artifacts indicate a game using domino cards was played the by Emperor and his wife. </p>
<p>Other civilizations in later years seem to have played games that could possibly be the predecessor of poker. During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Egyptians had their own form of playing cards. In Persia during the 16th century a variety of betting games were played that used “Ganjifa” or “Treasure Cards”. A deck of Ganjifa was comprised of 96 ornate cards. There were usually constructed of ivory or precious woods. These were sliced thin like paper to make the cards. Using these cards, the Persians played a game calls “As Nas”. The game required 25 of the Ganjifa cards. It featured betting rounds as well as hand rankings. </p>
<p>During the 1500’s a game known as “Primero” became popular in Spain. This game began with three cards being dealt to the players. Bluffing was used in this game where you could mislead opponents regarding the merits of your hand. Also, wagering high stakes was another element of Primero. Many refer to this game as poker’s mother as it’s the first version that closely mirrored most aspects of present day poker. This game later spread to other parts of Europe. During the 1600 and 1700’s games were played in both France and Germany that were similar to poker. These games were known as “Pogue” in France and “Pochen” in Germany. Both games were offshoots of the Spanish Primero. The game later came to North American during colonial times. The French arrived in Canada where it quickly spread. The game soon founds its way south along the Mississippi River bringing the game to America. The rest they say is history as poker has become an international hit. If you’re looking for a great site to play poker, check out <a href="http://www.onlinecasinoking.com/">www.onlinecasinoking.com</a> to find the best site for your needs. </p>
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		<title>Where can I learn how to play poker</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are a beginner in poker and have no knowledge on the game a good place to start is on the Poker stars website. All aspects of poker can be difficult to learn and it will be best to learn from a someone who knows what they are talking about. They will cater for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are a beginner in poker and have no knowledge on the game a good place to start is on the Poker stars website. All aspects of poker can be difficult to learn and it will be best to learn from a someone who knows what they are talking about. They will cater for all levels of poker player and are experts at it. Due to how many players they have on their site it would prove how good they are show the diversity they offer.</p>
<p>Just because the site is home to many professional players do not be scared of it. They will offer free plays to beginners and have a whole section on how to get started. If you really want to get to know the game in a short space of time you will be able to receive coaching from the poker school.</p>
<p>It is a great incentive for new players to join and get the best tuition and even better it is free of charge. They offer coaching on all aspects of poker from basic courses to core and pro courses. Not many sites will offer this type if training. You will be safe in the knowledge that they will start you off on the least complicated game of poker, Texas Hold&#8217;em. If you do not wish to have one to one training you will be able to go through the simple steps one by one. The steps are so simple you should be a poker pro in no time at all.</p>
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		<title>Why is Five Card Stud classed as the Veteran Poker game</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:43:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Five Card Stud is one of the oldest poker games, some will call it a classic. It may be less popular then other poker games as it is a game that is normally played at home rather then in a casino or online. This may be a draw back for many as to learn the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Five Card Stud is one of the oldest poker games, some will call it a classic. It may be less popular then other poker games as it is a game that is normally played at home rather then in a casino or online. This may be a draw back for many as to learn the game you will need practice and playing online will give you that. Some sites will have it available to play online. If you want to become an all round poker player Five Card Stud will be a good game to learn as most games will have similar traits.</p>
<p>It has been labelled with the veteran title as more modern poker games were based around Five Card Stud. Games such as Texas Hold&#8217;em and Omaha have large influences of the games. As time has moved on the rules and some on techniques would have changed. To make the game of Five Stud more user friendly for things such as the internet, alterations to the game have had to be made and instead of renaming it, they given it a new name. The original name has stuck but now we have more games to learn.</p>
<p>Some bits of Five Card Stud have still remained in modern day poker. Things such as the number of players, games starting with a forced bet and the goal is still the same. Over the years the goal has still remained the same and will remain the same for centuries to come. </p>
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		<title>Why is Bandugi less popular then other games</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On most online poker gaming sites Bandugi is the game which is at the bottom on the list which in most cases would deem it least popular. The differences between Bandugi and other poker games would may be a big factor in it popularity. Most beginners in poker will learn to play something simple like [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On most online poker gaming sites Bandugi is the game which is at the bottom on the list which in most cases would deem it least popular. The differences between Bandugi and other poker games would may be a big factor in it popularity. Most beginners in poker will learn to play something simple like Texas Hold&#8217;em and work there way to more complicated games with similar rules. Bandugi may be the very last game to learn the rules of of as it is nothing like the more popular games. Most will want to perfect the art of playing one game at a time. If you are learning the games in type Bandugi will be last.</p>
<p>Bandugi is an old poker most likened to the triple draw but still has a lot of differences. If you are learning how to play Badugi one big difference you will need to get used to is ,only playing with four cards. This will be the biggest adjustment as most other card games will be played with five cards. You will also need to remember that hand rankings are different too. The table of Bandugi will only hold a maximum of eight players compared to the nine players in other games. Eight is the maximum number of players due to the number of cards a player will get In each draw.</p>
<p>There are so many differences that it may put some people off learning it. If you know other five card games well it might confuse you learning a four card game but some may find this as a challenge. </p>
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