What is the rake in poker, you may ask? Before we answer that question let’s learn some of poker’s main terms. In general, rake in poker is simply the percentage of each pot that the house takes, minus the initial buy-in. When you multiply that by the number of peopleContinue Reading

When was poker invented? The earliest recorded use of the English language is from a book called the “Poker”. It’s actually impossible to know when Poker was invented as no one in the written language mentioned it. However, there are plenty of clues that can lead one to suspect thatContinue Reading

When was poker invented? This is a question that has baffled people for years. The earliest evidence of a game being played using chairs is dated from approximately 500 B.C. With the advent of democracy, all of the world’s ancient games were replaced by freer games, and one of theseContinue Reading

When was poker invented? Some people say it was invented during the war in nineteen forty by Allen Carr, but there are other historians who disagree. Regardless of when it was invented, poker is one of the most popular games played in the world today. Poker was first known asContinue Reading

The film, The Game, is about American sports betting addict, played by Kevin Dunn (playing the role of Manager), who is watching the World Cup from a remote location in South Africa when he wins a huge wager on the Netherlands. The game is meant to simulate the tension andContinue Reading

One of the things I enjoy most about online Texas Holdem is seeing how people play the game and in particular, the “why don t they play poker in the jungle.” You see, online poker is a very fast paced game. The rapid pace and high stakes make for someContinue Reading

One of my favourite movies of all time, Jungle Jim was a highly entertaining movie, featuring John Rambo. Although not hugely exciting, it did have one quality which is often missing from many films; it kept you guessing. This is because, while action movies are great and generally entertaining, theyContinue Reading

What exactly is a poker run? A poker run is an unorganized event where participants, typically utilizing large vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, skis, snowboards, horses, or any other means of transport, are forced to go to five to seven poker tables, drawing a card at each one. The objective is toContinue Reading

If you’re interested in what is a poker run, you’re likely either just starting your poker career or you’ve been playing poker for some time and want to come up with ways to improve your game. A run isn’t necessarily a big tournament, but it’s often considered as such. InContinue Reading