Poker rakes

Filed Under (Poker Basics, Poker Tips) by qwcdirect on 27-02-2010

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Whenever we play poker at the table, we pay some amount to the casino for each hand. This amount is termed as poker rake and it often totals to a very small amount that you hardly mind giving it out. In this way, casinos bring in their money and you will be surprised to know how large this amount can be when summed up annually.
Now, you have a chance to claim back the amount you have paid as rakes in the form of rakeback. There are several service providers over the internet that keep account of all the poker rakes you have paid with every hand you have played and a percentage of these rakes are returned back to you at the end of the month, week or day. The amount that is returned back to you is around 25% to 50%. Although this amount seems to be too small, it will be a huge sum when you total it up on a long term basis.
A huge number of players have already taken advantage of this service by playing on many tables at the same time. The money that they earn accounts to thousands, excluding their winnings.

Use Poker Card Protectors

Filed Under (Poker Tips) by qwcdirect on 21-02-2010

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When you are a poker player, it is very important to look sharp. This helps your confidence and makes you a better player. You probably don’t like the way your cards look after they become dog-eared. For this problem, you can get yourself some stylish poker card protectors. These protectors protect you from mishaps like dropping all your cards in front of your hungry-eyed opponents or a card to pop up when pulling one card.

Two types of card protectors are the Bullets and the Cowboys spinner covers. They are colourful and are sure to make your game experience a pleasant one. The reason for some of them being called spinners is because some of them can actually spin. So if your opponents are boring, you can always pass time with these protectors. The design and art work of some of these protectors are elegant and are sure to make your game hotter.

Managing the Bank in Poker

Filed Under (Uncategorized) by qwcdirect on 15-02-2010

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It is never a good idea to gamble with money that you can’t afford to lose. That is why it is important to manage your finances well if you are a gambler. The best way to view money that you take into the casino is to consider it lost already. It is not all the time you will enter a casino and come out a winner and assuming or ignoring the fact that you could lose money is very dangerous.

If you walk in a casino with a certain amount of money, put a limit on the amount you are willing to lose. This will protect you from gambling with money you can’t afford. Associating the chips you are using with real money is another trick used by many to keep them aware of the fact that it is real money they are playing with and not just plastic pieces.