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How to get rakeback on Full Tilt Poker

Hello readers, this is one of the most common questions we get here. Full Tilt Poker is one of the biggest poker rooms online, and of course getting a rakeback deal with them is great news for the serious player. For you that don’t know, rakeback means to get a percentage of your fees (rake) back from the room. Basically, it is free money, because you would pay the fees anyway. But there is a catch: only a few partners have the right to offer this to the players, and I am glad to say that we belong to this group. Not only that, but we offer the highest possible rakeback deal for FTP, which is 27% How to get rakeback on Full Tilt Poker This is pretty simple. Just use one of our links to... Read more »

Poker Strategy

Pot Limit Omaha Basics

PL Omaha (or PLO) has been one of the most popular poker variants in European casinos for quite a few years now. Last year, it’s seen a huge popularity explosion online too. Most of the online exposure it saw was due to the nosebleed stakes players who transferred their 6-figure pot battles from the NL Holdem tables to the PLO ones. Tom Dwan, Patrik Antonius, Isildur1, Phil Ivey and scores of other professionals locked horns repeatedly in PLO cash games at the end of 2008/beginning of 2009. Pretty soon, all nosebleed stakes action was transferred to the PLO tables. The infamous (and by now I suppose it’s safe to call it boring) $1million durrrr Challenge also takes place at 4 specially created... Read more »

Poker Tips

How to get rakeback on Full Tilt Poker

Hello readers, this is one of the most common questions we get here. Full Tilt Poker is one of the biggest poker rooms online, and of course getting a rakeback deal with them is great news for the serious player. For you that don’t know, rakeback means to get a percentage of your fees (rake) back from the room. Basically, it is free money, because you would pay the fees anyway. But there is a catch: only a few partners have the right to offer this to the players, and I am glad to say that we belong to this group. Not only that, but we offer the highest possible rakeback deal for FTP, which is 27% How to get rakeback on Full Tilt Poker This is pretty simple. Just use one of our links to... Read more »

Promotions

No Lose bet promotion (up to $20)! Hurry up!

It’s not every day that we can see such promotion. How about you make a bet that you can’t lose? 888 Sport offers until july 11th 2010 a no-lose bet promotion. The first bet you make after your first deposit will be returned to you if you lose (up to $20 dollars or euros). Can’t go easier than that. You have to make your first deposit on 888sport and make one or more bets (only the first one counts). If you lose your first bet, you get the full money back. More details here: 888 Sport  Read More →

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Highlighted Articles

Party Poker Download

When it comes to casino software, it is hard to find a rival that compares to Party... Read more »

How to get rakeback on Full Tilt Poker

Hello readers, this is one of the most common questions we get here. Full Tilt Poker... Read more »

Omaha-hi Poker Starting Hands To Play

One of the aspects of Omaha hi that most poker online players have trouble with is... Read more »


       

Promotions

No Lose bet promotion (up to $20)! Hurry up!

It’s not every day that we can see such promotion. How about you make a bet that you can’t lose? 888 Sport offers until july 11th 2010 a no-lose... Read more »

WSOP 2010 satellites at SunPoker

Sun Poker offers 5 ways to get in the 2010 WSOP event. Check below. No Limit Hold’em Main Event Packages $13,000 Package to the Main Event: Sunday... Read more »


Strategy: Beginners

Pot Limit Omaha Basics

PL Omaha (or PLO) has been one of the most popular poker variants in European casinos for quite a few years now. Last year, it’s seen a huge popularity... Read more »

Why play online poker

Playing online poker is easy, entertaining and can be hugely profitable. It is important to however, know the rules and regulations of the game as well... Read more »

How to Play no Limit Texas Hold’em part 2 – pot odds and bet sizes

Pot Odds: Another key to success at the poker table is to look at the pot odds. You always want to think about what your odds of catching the draw are.... Read more »


Strategy: Intermediate

The Value Shove Explained

What is Value Shoving? Value shoving, otherwise known as value betting, is when a player overbets (raises) the pot with more than a pot-sized bet. It... Read more »

Omaha-hi Poker Starting Hands To Play

One of the aspects of Omaha hi that most poker online players have trouble with is starting hand selection. Sure, there are articles on poker news sites,... Read more »

Dealing with Bad Beats

Let’s face it. We’ve all be there. You’re sat there staring across at the opponent opposite you who has decided to go all in with nothing... Read more »