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		<title>William Shakespeare: playwright and poet</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Romeo and Juliet. Macbeth. A Midsummer Night&#8217;s Dream. Everyone can reel off the names of several of William Shakespeare&#8217;s very successful and infamous plays, but how many can name some of his equally brilliant poetry? Most people are aware that Shakespeare wrote poems, and they usually come up at some point in most English Literature &#038;hellip <a class="read-excerpt" href="http://www.ejkok.com/william-shakespeare-playwright-and-poet/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Romeo and Juliet. Macbeth. A Midsummer Night&#8217;s Dream. Everyone can reel off the names of several of William Shakespeare&#8217;s very successful and infamous plays, but how many can name some of his equally brilliant poetry? Most people are aware that Shakespeare wrote poems, and they usually come up at some point in most English Literature courses, but the fame of his theatrical works has always overshadowed the beauty of his sonnets. </p>
<p><a href="http://shakespeare.mit.edu/">Shakespeare</a> was a prolific writer in the fifty-two years he was alive; producing almost 40 plays, over 150 sonnets, two longer narrative poems and a handful of other shorter works of poetry too. In his early career, he only wrote plays but when the theatres were shut in 1593 for two years because of an outbreak of the plague, the actors had no need for new scripts, and Shakespeare turned his hand to writing poetry. His first attempts were the two long narrative poems The Rape of Lucrece and Venus and Adonis, both dealing with myths and legends that involve love and lust. He dedicated the two works to his current patron, Henry Wriothesely the Earl of Southampton, and both were frequently reprinted due to their popularity. A third, shorter narrative poem, dealing again with the subject of love, was published along with the first collection of sonnets in 1609, though experts have debated for centuries if this poetry really is Shakespeare&#8217;s work. </p>
<p>When it comes to poetry, is the collection of sonnets that William Shakespeare is most famous for. Although the collection of 158 poems was published in 1609, those who have studied Shakespeare have suggested that the poems were actually written throughout this lifetime, perhaps meant for his own amusement of a private reader. What lead Shakespeare to take the decision to allow the poems to be published at last is a mystery, like much of his life, though the collection was dedicated to a “Mr W.H.” who is named as the “begetter” of the poems. </p>
<p>It seems that the sonnets have been printed in the order they were written, if the poems are intended to tell a story. They deal with a man who is attracted to two women; his list for a married “dark lady” and his pure love for the “fair youth”. Although the poems are written from the first person point of view, there is no indication that Shakespeare is actually the man involved in the love triangle as this is a common writing style among many poets. </p>
<p>Although Shakespeare&#8217;s sonnets are undoubtedly not as famous as his theatrical works, some lines from his poetry have become well known thanks to their romantic nature and it is common to see them quoted in other literary works or even films as characters use his words to woo their intended. Lines such as that from Sonnet 18 are almost as familiar to modern readers as the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet. </p>
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		<title>Playing Poker in Indonesia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gambling in Indonesia is illegal. Over eighty percent of the population is Muslim with their religion dictating that gambling is not allowed. However, that being said, most sporting events do have gambling occurring at them, and poker does take place with gambling, in Indonesia. People who choose to gamble at any event, whether it is &#038;hellip <a class="read-excerpt" href="http://www.ejkok.com/playing-poker-in-indonesia/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gambling in Indonesia is illegal. Over eighty percent of the population is Muslim with their religion dictating that gambling is not allowed. However, that being said, most sporting events do have gambling occurring at them, and poker does take place with gambling, in Indonesia. People who choose to gamble at any event, whether it is in someone’s home, or at an underground casino do so at their own risk, and are breaking the local law.</p>
<p>Recently there was a poker bust that occurred in Indonesia, Residents of a house were stormed by the local police after it came to their attention that a server that claimed to be American, was actually originating in Indonesia. The man in his seventies was running an online poker site from his bedroom in his home. Forty computers were seized along with two flat screen televisions, and two servers that he used to run his online poker site. He was employing eleven assistants who were also arrested.</p>
<p>Being found guilty of illegal gambling, including <a href="http://www.burnpoker.com/full-tilt-poker/">playing on fulltiltpoker</a>, in Indonesia is punishable at minimum by caning. In one year seven women and fifteen men were caned with a one meter long rattan cane with a crowd of thousands watching as the punishment was dealt for illegal gambling. The maximum sentence if found guilty of the crime of gambling though, is a ten years in a prison.</p>
<p>Most poker games are held and played at underground casinos. These are illegal and frequently raided by the police. While there are no online poker sites that cater to just Indonesian people, many are finding it safer to play on a world wide site to satisfy their gambling craving, instead of risking arrest and caning. However, it is still recommended to use a proxy server when accessing these sites from Indonesia, as there has been more and more of a crack down on finding those that play online.</p>
<p>There are also underground internet café’s that allow the people there to access internet poker, and any other form of gambling. Again one takes a risk when choosing to play anywhere in Indonesia of the police finding out and raiding the building without warning.</p>
<p>International poker sites that let Indonesian natives to download fulltiltpoker and play, are run in places where the Indonesian government and authorities have no jurisdiction and therefore the people can not be arrested. However if found out that you were playing online poker it is the same offence as being found at a casino, and punishable by the same no gambling laws. Most betting in Indonesia through online gambling is made in American dollars and the sites allowing Indonesians to play are primarily in English.</p>
<p>Even with poker being against the law to play in Indonesia, some very well known poker players have come from this country. Most well known Indonesian player is <a href="http://twitter.com/luckboxjuanda">Johnson &#8220;John&#8221; Juanda</a>, who now resides in the United States instead. By the year 2009 his winnings had exceeded nine million dollars from playing various poker tournaments, including ones in Australia and Europe.</p>
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		<title>Generic poker strategy- bluffing in no limit games</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 04:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every player would know that bluffing is an integral part of poker. If the bets had always been related to the strength of the cards only then poker would really not have been a mysterious or fascinating game. For this reason one of the most important generic poker strategy is bluffing. Bluffing in cash games &#038;hellip <a class="read-excerpt" href="http://www.ejkok.com/generic-poker-strategy-bluffing-in-no-limit-games/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Every player would know that bluffing is an integral part of poker. If the bets had always been related to the strength of the cards only then poker would really not have been a mysterious or fascinating game. For this reason one of the most important generic poker strategy is bluffing. Bluffing in cash games is a very powerful weapon, especially in the no limit games. When you risk your stack you would also be testing your opponent by forcing them to call to your sizeable bet with a hand that might not even be a strong one.</p>
<p>Generic poker strategy for bluffing- know your opponents</p>
<p>If you want to be effective you will have to also learn more about your <a href="http://ru.burnpoker.com/pokerstars">Poker Star</a> opponents. When you bluff big you would usually be against only a single opponent since it is rare for a lot of players to raise or call. Your impression of the opponent would be very crucial if you want to pull it off. If you have seen the opponent with middle pairs at showdown or with worse cards then you should not really bluff him. If he is someone who loves raising then you should not even try bluffing in the first place. Bluff when you are against tight aggressive or tight weak players.</p>
<p>Generic poker strategy for bluffing- read betting patterns</p>
<p>Betting patterns are the best way to read opponents, even more so if you are playing online where there are no physical tells to depend on. When you are planning to steal the pot on flop, turn or the river, check if the opponents’ bets seem to indicate any weakness. If a player makes very tiny bets in comparison to the pot, checks on the turn, leads out on the flop or makes a very weak call then you can easily take advantage of the situation by bluffing big. </p>
<p>Generic poker strategy for bluffing- your bluff should fit your play</p>
<p>Bluffing will only be effective if your PKR opponents buy it. If you bluff in a way that would be easily readable to others, you would have no advantage. For this reason, it would be important that when you bluff it should fit in to your betting patterns and style of play and it should even fit in with the way the hand has played out. Only then it would make any sense.</p>
<p>Generic poker strategy for bluffing- bluff confidently</p>
<p>Finally, if you have decided to be a little restless and make a big bluff, bluff confidently. You will need a lot of confidence to throw in a big bet or a raise so it would be best for you to do it like you mean it. If you bet small or raise small on FullTilt, your opponents would want to stay in the game and check out how the hand plays out so it would be necessary for you to bet big and bluff confidently. </p>
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		<title>Best Strategy To Play Multiple Tables</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 03:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of all the advantages of playing online poker, one of the biggest is being able to play multiple tables at the same time! Additionally, with the launch of so many new and legal online poker spielen rooms, there is a wide variety of games and levels online gamblers can look forward to trying out in &#038;hellip <a class="read-excerpt" href="http://www.ejkok.com/best-strategy-to-play-multiple-tables/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Of all the advantages of playing online poker, one of the biggest is being able to play multiple tables at the same time!</p>
<p>Additionally, with the launch of so many new and legal online poker spielen rooms, there is a wide variety of games and levels online gamblers can look forward to trying out in the hope of hitting it big with prize pools that take care of earning at the day job. Thus, sites like Party Poker and Star Poker that permit players signing up with them to play 3 to 10 tables at the same time are much in demand for the scope of play and profit they offer to serious poker fans.</p>
<p>These multi-table games are best reserved for poker players that have shown themselves to be repeat winners and such players can usually maximize their winning rate with regular games. However, others are warned not to play such high amounts like 8 or 10 tables if they want to play safe.</p>
<p>But, it is alright to play two tables at once, as more than this number can wreck havoc with most beginner players&#8217; abilities to play consistently good game as it is natural for the player’s attention to get divided between each game and lack of concentration can cause huge losses that are best avoided in the starting stage of a tournament game.</p>
<p>Also, playing in multi-table format, most pkr download poker players are limited from applying player-specific strategies that they would normally have been able to exercise at a single table event, so those making USD 10 per hour of poker should not calculate they’ll definitely make double playing two tables. Playing multiple tables is more complex than that!</p>
<p>So, players need to take a key decision about realistic earnings per hour like a figure that is achievable for their current poker skill levels (e.g. a range between USD 10 and USD 20) if they play two tables because attention divided results in lowered profits per table played – a truism real poker players realize only after losing game profits trying to break even.</p>
<p>The type of poker game one chooses to play is the other critical factor in helping decide whether one should play multiple tables or not since a <a href="http://www.games.com/game/poker-texas-holdem-no-limit">No-limit game</a> format will depend a lot on player reads as it adversely affects the player’s winning ability while a Fixed limit game with low stakes give the player an edge drawn from basic tactical skills this allows the player to put to practices! The best skills a multiple table player can exercise for winning more games is applying discipline and patience to every hand played, which is the reason why this format of poker allows better options for limit players as compared to no-limit gamers.</p>
<p>Thus, keeping stress at bay, since this one factor can disrupt even a winning game and applying calculative probabilities, being alert and switching regularly between different poker games to stay atop of fast and smart decisions is the way to go for playing and profiting from multiple tables, which can earn you extra money – but don’t forget to have fun!</p>
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		<title>Satellite poker tournaments and why you should play them</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Poker tournaments are big, mainstream events today with live TV coverage. Several players think that playing in these high stakes tournaments is only for the professionals and only for those who can afford the high entry fees. However, this is not true. With satellite poker tournaments you can gain a seat at one of these &#038;hellip <a class="read-excerpt" href="http://www.ejkok.com/satellite-poker-tournaments-and-why-you-should-play-them/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Poker tournaments are big, mainstream events today with live TV coverage. Several players think that playing in these high stakes tournaments is only for the professionals and only for those who can afford the high entry fees. However, this is not true. With satellite poker tournaments you can gain a seat at one of these tournaments if you win it.</p>
<p>Past winner of satellite poker tournaments</p>
<p>Almost every poker player today would have heard of the World Series of Poker. In 2003, Chris Moneymaker was the champion of the main event at this prestigious poker tournament and he managed to gain a seat in the event by winning one of the satellite tournaments. Texas Holdem, the finals in this tournament has an entry fee of $10,000. However, Chris Moneymaker only had to pay $40 in order to gain entry at this mega event since he won the satellite tournament. After his success story, the popularity of the satellite tournaments has been increasing at a rapid pace. Thousands of players want to gain entry to the prestigious poker tournaments like the EPT- European Poker Tour, WPT- World Poker Tournament and to WSOP- World Series of Poker. With the help of these satellite poker tournaments, they are one step closer to their goal.</p>
<p>Since the entry to some of these events and tournaments can be very high, not many players can afford it. For a cheaper route to the event, a lot of players today consider registering themselves for one of the poker satellite poker tournaments.</p>
<p>What is a poker satellite tournament?</p>
<p>Basically, a WSOP satellite tournament is a very special type of tournament since it will allow the player to get a chance to win the entry in a larger poker tournament. The buy in for these satellite games is much smaller than the larger events. This is mainly because these tournaments are held to improve the number of participants in the tournament. The entry fee for the main event, for example $10,000, would be divided among as many players. For such tournaments the organizers will have an entry fee of $100 and will allow entry to say, 100 players. From this pool of the buy in amount, the entry fee of $10,000 for the larger event would be paid on behalf of the player that wins the tournament.</p>
<p>Although the entry fees may vary depending on the organizer and the exact buy in at the larger tournament, the main goal of the satellite poker tournaments is to keep their entry fees low so that more players would be able to afford the buy in and would be able to win a place in the larger event. The pool money would generally be sufficient enough to pay for the entry fees.</p>
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		<title>Scammers Scamming Cheaters!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the creation of online poker, there became online poker methods of cheating. With methods of cheating there became scams. Yup scammers are scamming the cheaters! These cheating players are looking up great software to try to cheat the game and in doing so they often get scammed. For instance they find a site that &#038;hellip <a class="read-excerpt" href="http://www.ejkok.com/scammers-scamming-cheaters/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the creation of online poker, there became online poker methods of <a href="http://www.pokercheats.co/">cheating</a>. With methods of cheating there became scams. Yup scammers are scamming the cheaters! These cheating players are looking up great software to try to cheat the game and in doing so they often get scammed. For instance they find a site that guarantees they will be winning hand after hand in no time. A lot of these sites let you even try the “actual” software for free, just for a moment though, to show how easy it is to use.</p>
<p>The book gets bought, and software that goes with it comes too, to show how easy it is to always win and can be mastered in less then a day. Only to find, it’s filled with impossible tips and the screen shot just wasn’t quite accurate. The small print says their might be some small differences from what you tried to what you actually bought. There is a so called guaranteed program out there, that after you purchase it, then tells you, you need to have at least six computers all hooked to one main screen to pull it off.</p>
<p>The software helps you run all six computers on just one screen, but take a moment to think that through. First you need to buy their software. Then you need to buy six computers. That’s a pretty fair sized investment right there. Now you need to get online and create six different <a href="http://www.pokercheats.co/PokerStars-Cheat">pokerstars cheat</a> profiles, with six different credit cards, in six different names. Confused yet? Wait, you also need to make sure that you have six different ISP addresses.</p>
<p>This great software that you buy, assures you in no time money will be coming at you. What are the odds that you never screw up though? Just once you log in one of your six players with the wrong name, or the wrong ISP address and your account is banned. There is no oops allowed. They have bots tracking people who try these things, and a security team that studies the internet and all the available options to you. This program allows the six computers to be at your screen, but honestly that’s possible without their software, or their easy to follow instructions. Can you say scam?</p>
<p>If a person is going to buy a party poker cheats software program, they should at least spend a few moments researching it. As someone who is trying to cheat someone else out of money you would think they would know there are others out there trying to do the same thing. What I find funny is that these people who are scammed actually complain! Isn’t that a little like robbing a bank and saying “I told them not to try anything funny! How did marked bills get in here?”</p>
<p>If you’re going to cheat, then be aware, someone out there has done it a little better, and is a little smarter then you. Try to avoid scams and not get cheated.</p>
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		<title>Famous Indonesian Poker Players</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[All forms of gambling in Indonesia are illegal. Poker is played mostly in underground casinos or online in underground internet cafés. If found guilty of the crime of gambling in this country that is governed by eighty percent of the people believing in the Muslim religion people can be sentenced to receiving strokes of the &#038;hellip <a class="read-excerpt" href="http://www.ejkok.com/famous-indonesian-poker-players/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All forms of gambling in Indonesia are illegal. Poker is played mostly in underground casinos or online in underground internet cafés. If found guilty of the crime of gambling in this country that is governed by eighty percent of the people believing in the Muslim religion people can be sentenced to receiving strokes of the cane, or up to ten years in prison. Even with all that against them, and the fact that poker is no where near as popular there as it is in North America, some truly amazing poker players have originated from Indonesia.</p>
<p>One of the most well known poker players from Indonesia is Johnson “John” Juanda. He was born on July 8th,  1971 in the city of Medan, Indonesia. John now lives in Marina del Rey, California. He came to the United States in 1990, when he enrolled into Oklahoma University. By 2001 for two years in a row John was Player of the Year as decided and awarded by Cardplayer Magazine’s tournament. To date his net winnings top nine million dollars US. His favourite style of poker is no limit Holdem and pot limit.</p>
<p>Another famous poker player, that shares the name of the infamous Indonesian dictator, is Darus Suharto. He was born in Indonesia in the year of 1968. He later moved himself and his family to Toronto, Ontario where he now works as an accountant. During college he started playing poker with friends, but his professional start came by playing online poker through Poker Stars. The year 2005 is where everything changed for Daurs. He won his seat for free to the World Series of Poker Main Event in Vegas, by playing satellite poker. After travelling to Vegas he won twenty six thousand dollars by placing in 448th place. The following year, again he won his seat for free but this time his winnings won him a seat in the main event. 2007 is what made Darus famous. He placed sixth and ended up with winnings of almost two and a half million dollars. Darus continues to play poker, but he mostly plays as fun, and with as much spare time as a full time career and a busy family will allow.</p>
<p>Other poker players in Indonesia are not in a hurry to step forward and make any claims to fame, due to the strict laws of their country. Those who choose to try to make poker a living while living in Indonesia often travel, flying out of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta">Jakarta</a> to play elsewhere. There are a few people who can be found on the internet who brag of playing poker online, and living in Indonesia, claiming they make enough money to live on. However the same people are also not paying any taxes on their winnings because they do not know how to pay taxes on an illegal activity. If caught they face charges of tax evasion and of illegal gambling. Becoming a famous poker player living in Indonesia is not easy.</p>
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		<title>Jamie Gold And Poker</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The World Series of poker has given birth to names of the best poker players. It is the new breed of poker players that has developed a culture of their own. Gone are the days when mobs rule the table. Today, it is wit and brains that dictates how the table will end up. This &#038;hellip <a class="read-excerpt" href="http://www.ejkok.com/jamie-gold-and-poker/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The World Series of poker has given birth to names of the best poker players. It is the new breed of poker players that has developed a culture of their own. Gone are the days when mobs rule the table. Today, it is wit and brains that dictates how the table will end up. This is exactly what Jamie Gold has played for, an even game that gives the players a chance to outplay the best.</p>
<p>The unprecedented popularity of poker gave us instant celebrities. One of the most prominent names today is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Gold">Jamie Gold</a>. He is a professional player who is a native of Malibu, California. In 2006, he broke all the records of the poker world after bagging twelve million worth of winnings out of the WSOP main event. This is currently the biggest pot earning that a poker player has ever won in history.</p>
<p>While some poker champions seem to be daunting, this man plays a cool and on a welcoming manner. He may be seen flashing a friendly smile to his fans and also is opponents. It’s a devious way of playing with the mind of his opponents. But behind his cool nature, he hides an aggressive strategy that daunts most of the first time poker players. It’s as if playing with a giant, once you begin your game. Throughout the game, he will show a composed nature that never hurries nor takes sudden calls. After all poker for him is a mind game.</p>
<p>Jamie Gold has begun into the poker world in a rather different way. Although he had a stable job as a talent agent (he worked with Kristin Davis, Lucy Liu, and Jimmy Fallon), he still found a way into the poker world. His work has allowed him to into the game deeper. He had a chance to meet big names in poker such as Johnny Chan who taught him the ins and outs of the game.</p>
<p>In 2006, Jamie Gold debuted in the World Series of Poker as a celebrity contender. Surprisingly, he bested other big names and that game spurted his way into the world of poker. He slowly climbed up the ladder and ended the tournament with a blast. After the game, Jamie was invited to join the professional poker league and the next was history. He was able to win the World Series of Poker title for the first time. His knack and expertise of the game came to him naturally. Poker books and few getting the latest FullTiltPoker.net Download in order to play on his favorite site has helped him hone his meager skills which he inherit from his mother and grandfather, both are avid card gamers. He soon realized that his skill was at par with the best players and this eventually led him closer to the game. After his masterful game in the 006 WSOP, he had played some more then started a new entertainment company – Buzznation.</p>
<p>Jamie Gold’s success is partly attributed to his previous work and exposure to different poker talents. He has unknowingly developed his knack of the game by knowing the hands of different players. His way to the tables came in a different way but he definitely ended up winning big time. </p>
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		<title>The Charm Of Playing Poker Tournaments Online</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The regular poker game has been given a thorough makeover in terms of packaging, design, prize money and instant results, not to mention a certain star appeal thanks to lots of film celebrities and sports personalities also taking to poker games that are televised for wider appeal. With the larger audiences that tune in to &#038;hellip <a class="read-excerpt" href="http://www.ejkok.com/the-charm-of-playing-poker-tournaments-online/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The regular poker game has been given a thorough makeover in terms of packaging, design, prize money and instant results, not to mention a certain star appeal thanks to lots of film celebrities and sports personalities also taking to poker games that are televised for wider appeal.</p>
<p>With the larger audiences that tune in to the thrills of televised poker matches and gaming levels across different skill sets, age or social groups, the huge appeal of online poker was hard to ignore for those with a sense of business acumen. Since online Partypoker games definitely bring in lots of players from all corners of the globe, its outreach was considered enough to merit a variety of gaming software besides cool web tools that would simplify the game, according to the player’s current experience levels.</p>
<p>These and other advantages like sign up bonuses, choices of poker rooms, easy cash wins and lots of free poker game improvement advice in addition to great prizes for risking little to win big, made online poker a popular hobby for different levels of players. So while poker on TV had hole card cameras, the web world of poker offered on-screen odds calculation; on one hand there were knowledgeable commentators giving real time updates on stages of the TV poker game, on the other side, online poker platforms held the attraction of a revolutionary method of building a massive bank roll without any chance of boredom thanks to endless variations to existing poker games!!</p>
<p>For example, there are cash games that give instant pay outs so online poker players don’t have to wait to receive the benefits of a smart game. Besides, they can also pick up more tips, professional advice and even get solutions for tough hands from poker stars associated with their chosen online poker site’s forum to receive knowledgeable feedback and guidance to improve their game – and ultimately their winnings!!</p>
<p>Furthermore, the world of <a href="http://www.BurnPoker.com">burn poker sites</a> allows for convenience and variety while also ensuring great prizes for players who want to enjoy their favorite game in the privacy of their home, without the smoke or lack of elbow space or having to deal with unpleasant players, which are the common disadvantages of playing in a brick and mortar casino.</p>
<p>The fact that online poker rooms cater to both basic and advanced players while also seeing to the growth and improvement of intermediate level players by offering fun and easy to use software, gaming tips, tools and tourney news also adds to its appeal since members can choose to play at single-table sit-and-go tournaments or they can opt for multi-table events, as their personal gaming style or current mood dictates.</p>
<p>Another point that adds to the charm of online poker games is that one doesn’t have to bother about dressing up for the game and can play it while being relaxed in comfortable surroundings, while enjoying their favorite snack too! For those online poker players who hate spending time in a real-time casino, the online poker tourneys offer the best way out of a smoky, expensive casino entry fee. They also allow EverestPoker players to cut back on the exorbitant cost of casino snacks by spending the same time back home in front of a home poker game on their computer at little or no cost, depending on their chosen poker website and their membership fees.</p>
<p>Finally, the big leverage online poker games allow players in terms of little risk for big winnings makes online poker games the ideal way to enjoy this American favorite of card players who stand to win a good 20 or 30 times more than their tournament buy-in amount, provided they are good players, making online poker a great option to make more money – by being in the money!</p>
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		<title>Poker Movie: Honeymoon in Vegas</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Honeymoon in Vegas was originally made available to the public in 1992. Despite the fact that the movie has an impressive cast, it is not a movie that very many people remember watching. The movie pairs the star of the National Treasure movies, Nicholas Cage, with Sex in the City icon, Sarah Jessica Parker. The &#038;hellip <a class="read-excerpt" href="http://www.ejkok.com/poker-movie-honeymoon-in-vegas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#187;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Honeymoon in Vegas was originally made available to the public in 1992. Despite the fact that the movie has an impressive cast, it is not a movie that very many people remember watching. The movie pairs the star of the National Treasure movies, <a href="http://www.fandango.com/nicolascage/filmography/p10155">Nicholas Cage</a>, with Sex in the City icon, Sarah Jessica Parker. The movie is supposed to be a romantic comedy, but for some reason many of the people who went to see the movie felt that it lacked that little bit of magic that makes some romantic comedies stand out from all of the others.</p>
<p>The story that the movie relies on is a deathbed promise that Jack Singer (Cage) made to his mother. He swore that he would never, ever, get married. That he would remain a bachelor for the rest of his life. At the time this promise seemed easy to keep. Years later, Cage decides that he is ready to tie the knot. He and his girlfriend Betsy (Parker) to Las Vegas where they plan on eloping before spending the night at the Balley’s Hotel.</p>
<p>Things quickly start to unravel when they get to Las Vegas. The problem begins when the couple is spotted by the character Tommy Korman. Korman cannot get Betsy out of his mind. He is struck by how strong a resemblance she bears to his late wife. He decides that he needs to spend more time with her. In an attempt to do just this, Korman cons Singer into playing a game of poker. The problem is that the game is fixed. When the dust clears, Singer is down a staggering $65,000 which he does not know how he is even going to begin to pay.</p>
<p>Korman offers a solution. He will erase Singer’s debt if he can spend just a single weekend with Betsy. Seeing no other options, Singer agrees on just one condition. The weekend has to be free of sex.  Singer starts to worry when he learns than rather staying in Las Vegas, Korman and Betsy have gone to Hawaii. After making the trip from Las Vegas to Hawaii, Singer is attacked by Korman. Korman is able to convince the authorities to have Singer arrested for assault.</p>
<p>With Singer in jail, Korman starts applying pressure to Betsy. His intention is to get her to agree to marry him. Betsy is starting to believe that she is completely out of options and ultimately agrees to marry Korman. As soon as he has her consent, Korman and Betsy fly back to Las Vegas for the official ceremony.  When he gets out of jail, Jack is determined to get back to Betsy and stop the wedding. His intentions are good but when he gets stuck in San Jose, the situation starts to look very bleak. Stopping the wedding involves  a group of Elvis Impersonators who enjoy skydiving.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104438/">Honeymoon in Vegas</a> is not a bad movie; it just is not very memorable. It is a good choice when you are looking for a way that you can while away a few hours on a rainy afternoon.</p>
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