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		<title>Gambling Affiliate Launches Blackjack Free Cash Functionality</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:04:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We love all card games here at The Poker Deal, which is why our ears pricked up when we heard about a new innovative tool that has just been released.
Gaming Supermarket has developed a section on their site that can find online blackjack players the best free cash offers that can be claimed at casinos [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We love all card games here at The Poker Deal, which is why our ears pricked up when we heard about a new innovative tool that has just been released.</p>
<p>Gaming Supermarket has developed a section on their site that can find online <a href="http://blackjack.gamingsupermarket.com/free-money">blackjack</a> players the best free cash offers that can be claimed at casinos online. The online gaming site Gaming Supermarket, which launched earlier this year, has launched the functionality to help people find the offers which come with no catch.</p>
<p>Gaming Supermarket is only working with secure online gaming portals, including the likes of William Hill and Sky Vegas, and already has over £80 in completely free money offers that gamers can take right now. Unlike many other affiliate sites that offer a similar bonus finder, Gaming Supermarket only lists people the promotions which do not need a deposit to be made.</p>
<p>Manager of Gaming Supermarket, Jason Smith, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;With our innovative functionality, players can clearly see where they can claim free money without having to make any initial deposits&#8221;.</p></blockquote>
<p>While Gaming Supermarket develops tools for online blackjack, a university student, who resides in The UK, has produced software which, he claims, will aid the combat of see an end to card counting at bricks and mortar casinos.</p>
<p>The recent news story, released by the BBC (<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/8298934.stm">see original</a>), suggested that a college student from Dundee has made a PC programme that can monitor casino Blackjack tables with such precision that it can indentify card counters or errors made by the dealers. The computer application monitors the dealers card distribution and judges the decisions that are made by people at the table.</p>
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		<title>Playing online poker on the Apple Mac</title>
		<link>http://www.thepokerdeal.co.uk/mac-poker/playing-online-poker-on-the-apple-mac</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mac Poker]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When people think of a Mac, they generally think of how sleek they may be, the price, and the incompatibility issues that there may be. This may be true, and there are very many pieces of software that the Mac user cannot get their hands on. What many people do not consider is the fact [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.thepokerdeal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/macpoker.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-27" title="macpoker" src="http://www.thepokerdeal.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/macpoker-150x150.jpg" alt="macpoker" width="150" height="150" /></a>When people think of a Mac, they generally think of how sleek they may be, the price, and the incompatibility issues that there may be. This may be true, and there are very many pieces of software that the Mac user cannot get their hands on. What many people do not consider is the fact that there have been many others that have noticed the same things and developed software that is basically the same that Windows may offer, and sometimes, it even fixes what they may have done wrong and made the experience more user friendly.  In poker, it&#8217;s also been a cause for concern for the Mac community. Years ago, it may have been a little difficult for a person to find a great venue to play apple poker in. Fortunately, this is no longer a problem, and people are playing poker basically wherever they want to play. The options are really limitless, as the Mac community have responded in droves, making poker sites rethink the way that they operate. In short, the person who wants to play a round of poker will have no problem finding a place to place, everyone can be united regardless of the operating system they love.</p>
<p>Ready to get started with poker? Check out <a href="http://www.macpokeronline.com">Bodog Mac</a> for our favourite apple poker site.</p>
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		<title>The Popularity Of Online Poker</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 06:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people are quite aware that they no longer need to travel to a casino to be able to play their favourite poker games. Online poker has come a long way and despite earlier game sites having banking problems at one time or another, the poker rooms seem to be full most of the time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people are quite aware that they no longer need to travel to a casino to be able to play their favourite poker games. Online poker has come a long way and despite earlier game sites having banking problems at one time or another, the poker rooms seem to be full most of the time as thousands of gamblers have made the popularity of online poker rise year on year.</p>
<p>Despite the U.S. trying to curtail the prevalence of online poker playing, here in the UK you not only see adverts to play poker online but you can even play through your SKY box or play live roulette right there on your TV screen.</p>
<p>As a matter of fact, <a href="http://www.gambling-law-us.com/">due to laws being passed in the U.S.</a>, despite the popularity of online poker, many companies are now leaving the States in favour of softer legislation in other countries such as Europe.</p>
<p>Whilst most online poker sites may be reputable there have been cases where the software creators built a &#8220;back door&#8221; into the software allowing them to see other players&#8217; cards. This allowed them to essentially steal from these players costing them millions of dollars.</p>
<p>Perhaps the online poker industry in Europe is regulated better than those in the U.S. hence the ability to play in the EU is not difficult. Or, the scams either haven&#8217;t been found out or criminals haven&#8217;t made as big an impact here. Be sure that any online poker site you deposit money into is a reputable company such as Online Casino King. <a href="http://www.onlinecasinoking.co.uk">Visit</a> its site on www.onlinecasinoking.co.uk. If you deposit money on an online site make sure that it is heavily regulated within the laws of your country. </p>
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		<title>The Best Poker Hands</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 22:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost everyone has played poker, whether with friends for money or &#8220;play&#8221; money, at a real casino, or even online. Whilst the more popular games like Texas Holdem are supe popular and relatively easy to learn, there are still nuances in the sport that can easily go unnoticed leaving you vulnerable to losing more often [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Almost everyone has played poker, whether with friends for money or &#8220;play&#8221; money, at a real casino, or even online. Whilst the more popular games like Texas Holdem are supe popular and relatively easy to learn, there are still nuances in the sport that can easily go unnoticed leaving you vulnerable to losing more often than winning. </p>
<p>Since your goal is to strive toward getting the best poker hands, you first need to strategise the cards you have been dealt. For example, did you know the best hand you can obtain is a royal flush? This poker hand includes a 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace all of the same suit. Similarly to the royal flush is the straight flush which is a bit easier to get but difficult nonetheless. A straight can be any sequence of cards of the same suit such as 2,3,4,5,6 of hearts, as an example.</p>
<p>If you can&#8217;t get a flush then the next best hand you&#8217;ll want to strive for is a four-of-a-kind. However, just like a royal flush is better than a straight the same applies to a four-of-a-kind. Therefore, 4 aces will fare better than 4 of any other cards. Next in line would be a full house. This involves 3 of one number and 2 of another number, such as 3 9&#8217;s and 2 Jacks. </p>
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		<title>Cheating At Poker With A Marked Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the advent of online poker, more and more people have taken to the sport whether just as a bit of fun or to try and win large jackpot sums. However, as convenient as online poker is, casino cities such as Las Vegas still drive millions of people each year to have their hand at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the advent of online poker, more and more people have taken to the sport whether just as a bit of fun or to try and win large jackpot sums. However, as convenient as online poker is, casino cities such as Las Vegas still drive millions of people each year to have their hand at lady luck.</p>
<p>Most players take the time to learn the skill of poker whilst a much smaller group will take it upon themselves to perfect the &#8220;art&#8221; of cheating the house. For some it seems as though cheating is not only justified but they take it as a personal challenge to beat the house any way they can. One of these methods is marking the cards.</p>
<p>When it comes to cheating at poker with a marked card, the main purpose is for the player to recognise the suit and number of a particular card to help him make the best bet next time around. This is usually accomplished by making a small mark on the back of the cards. For example a player may scratch the card or an old trick is bending a corner.</p>
<p>Cheaters tend to mark the high cards and will try to be as sly as possible to avoid detection by the dealer or other players. It has been known for some card cheaters to use a special type of ink that can only been seen through special lenses, such as a pair of sunglasses that can detect the otherwise invisible markings.</p>
<p>Remember, cheating is against house rules so be prepared to be barred from the casino, or even arrested, if caught. If you can get away with cheating at poker with a marked card then you could very well be onto a winner! </p>
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		<title>The Secrets To Counting Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As long as gambling has existed there have been people trying to beat the odds, some by any means necessary such as cheating. One of the more popular techniques is card counting. Although to do it effectively you must be very sly and cautious as it&#8217;s against the rules of any casino.
When it comes to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As long as gambling has existed there have been people trying to beat the odds, some by any means necessary such as cheating. One of the more popular techniques is card counting. Although to do it effectively you must be very sly and cautious as it&#8217;s against the rules of any casino.</p>
<p>When it comes to gambling the moment you place your bet the odds are stacked in favour of the house, not you! The idea of card counting, which requires an excellent memory as well as good math skills, is to keep track of which cards have been dealt so you can make a better guess as to which cards you&#8217;ll receive on next deal.</p>
<p>Dealers will try to thwart those trying to card count and one way they do this is include more than one deck in the holding case from where the cards are dealt from. The dealer at any time may decide to reshuffle the deck so you really need to be on your toes.</p>
<p>The general rule is, as you keep mental track of how many cards have been dealt as well as which cards have been passed out, if you notice the deck is heavy with high value cards, such as Jacks, Queens, Kings, Aces etc. then you should bet more. You have a greater chance of getting high value cards in your next deal.</p>
<p>Once again, counting cards may improve your chances of winning but be careful because if you get caught you could lose your cash as well as being permanently barred from the casino.</p>
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		<title>Get Better At Online Poker</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As more and more internet companies become available to the public, the more people will join these sites in the hope of winning big cash jackpots. It&#8217;s never been easier to join as well because so many of these online poker sites offer fantastic signup bonuses. Some players will not be so lucky and will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As more and more internet companies become available to the public, the more people will join these sites in the hope of winning big cash jackpots. It&#8217;s never been easier to join as well because so many of these online poker sites offer fantastic signup bonuses. Some players will not be so lucky and will eventually quit playing whilst others will get better at online poker and eventually go on to earn some very good money.</p>
<p>Laws have changed dramatically in the U.S. with the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in 2006 however there are still sites who allow American players to join and play using dollars as their currency. No matter where you come from or if you prefer to play online or inside the casino, to get better at online poker means to study the game and perfect the craft through experience and observation.</p>
<p>Another &#8217;skill&#8217; one must become adept at is the ability to bluff and stay cool under pressure. Ultimately you want to think with your head, not your heart or ego as you can become too emotionally connected to the deal at hand and make a very poor decision. This could lead to finincial disaster so learn how to improve your ability to play objectively.</p>
<p>One thing you may want to avoid are any scams out there that promise to teach you how to beat the house simply by buying their system. It doesn&#8217;t mean they are all worthless but your best bet is to perfect your own skills through experience and study. You can play online for free which is a great way to become more comfortable without spending any money.</p>
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		<title>Poker Tips For Newbies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re just beginning to play poker, or you have played before with friends for &#8220;play money&#8221; and now want to enter the stage with the big spenders, then you&#8217;ll want to take heed of a few poker tips for newbies. The most common poker games played today are 7 Card Stud, Black Jack and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re just beginning to play poker, or you have played before with friends for &#8220;play money&#8221; and now want to enter the stage with the big spenders, then you&#8217;ll want to take heed of a few poker tips for newbies. The most common poker games played today are 7 Card Stud, Black Jack and Texas Holdem, to name a few.</p>
<p>Remember, even the most advanced players who win regularly realise that luck is very much a part of the game. However, because they have studied and played thousands of hours of poker, they have refined their strategies to the point they win more often than lose, or at least that&#8217;s what they&#8217;d have you believe.</p>
<p>One of the major poker tips for newbies is to learn to remain calm and focused. As a new player it&#8217;s easy to either get excited because you could win a hand or to become emotionally trapped because you&#8217;ve lost so much you keep on betting hoping to recouperate and lessen the loss. You must play with an objective mind, not an emotional or egotistic disposition. This is very important, especially if you are playing for real money.</p>
<p>Another major tip is to only bet what you can afford to lose. If you go and play £20 because you&#8217;re looking to get experience then this would be a good beginner&#8217;s strategy as long as you do indeed learn. You can consider your £20 loss as a tuition fee in the school of good poker playing. Who knows, you may just win. However the lesson here is to spend as little as possible and an amount that will not lead to pain and misery later on.</p>
<p>Watch experienced players and see if you can understand why they made the moves they did, how they conduct themselves especially if they are bluffing, and observe their demeanor to begin to get insight into how to become a good poker player.</p>
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