Nordic Poker Roadshow

Poker is a dangerous game, between bluff, skill and card counting, you have to know the game well if you want to avoid being fleeced. However, there is an alternative to earn more regularly: cheating. Of course, again one must be creative and excel in more ways than one. Imagine that technology can be very useful in this endeavor.

The following news item is worthy of inclusion in the next scenario as follows. In the leading roles there are three daring Italian and a corrupt dealer. Agrémentons this synopsis with a James Bond gadget way, the infrared lens. The link is beginning to slowly make sense.

The four companions were kind of clever, they took advantage of the event at the World Series of Poker Europe. Indeed, this famous tournament was in full swing in Cannes, so they are turned to the nearby casino. Discretion assured … or not!

At the technical level, there was not much to complain about. With the help of the dealer, they simply marked cards in invisible ink. A childish code was implemented, a cross representing a king, a bar an ace, etc. That is where the technology comes into play, because the scamps were equipped with infrared lenses. They could see all the combinations of their opponents in confidence. Ingenious, we must recognize that.

Financially, practice was seriously expensive as the ink bottle magic would have been sold under the counter for 100 000 EUR per unit. But the accomplices betrayed themselves, how? Greed was too much for them. So they first rounded up 21 000 EUR in a few hours. Next, they pocketed by the same technique the amount of EUR 40 000. And yet another time 13 000 EUR. How to say … this is a ploy to attract great attention.

Once a certain level of earnings is reached, the Casino Barrière de Cannes sets up a strengthened monitoring system of the players, no chance for our crooks. The Nice Police Brigade and the research and intervention division were then called to arrest these associates in the act.

If there is one area where technology is extremely used, it is at the casino tables. Mini camera, scanner, cell phone and even personal computers, criminals have indeed a lot of ingenuity.

Which are the Best Mobile Casinos for UK and US Players?

If you’ve suddenly woke up in 2011 like me you’ll have noticed that the world has changed a lot!

Rather than spend your time sitting at your computer desk at home and playing popular cash games such as Deal or No Deal and Roulette on the internet, you can now download games straight on to your mobile and play them anywhere in the world.

The biggest advantage of playing games on your mobile phone is that they’re actually far more user-friendly and easy to download then you think. The latest smart phone technology means that you can use one-click installations for casino apps that include a wide range of games within them. Graphics on advanced smart phone casinos including the Android and Microsoft OS mobile operating platform mean that games are actually sophisticated and enjoyable. You can make deposits from your mobile, earn comp points, and claim special mobile casino bonuses and more.

UK Casinos for your Mobile

The UK is far more advanced than the US in terms of mobile gaming technology it has to be said. This is probably because the UIGEA 2006 has hindered funding in the development and research of gambling software, even though the US market probably has a higher proclivity for gambling in general (just look at the size of the US casino market and US whales depositing money at Las Vegas casinos for example).

As such, the UK offers a much bigger selection of casinos with mobile games than anywhere else. All of the biggest UK gambling operators such as William Hill, Ladbrokes, Betfair and Bet365 have all launched independent mobile casinos and sports betting software. Betfair even became the first sportsbook in the world to launch an official iPhone app for users. This lets players view the latest odds and bet across their entire sports betting market and Fan V Fan betting through the mobile.

The best UK mobile casinos that I recommend are probably going to be Jackpot City Mobile, Platinum Play Mobile, All Slots Mobile and 32Red Mobile. Jackpot City and All Slots Mobile have both won awards at the EGR for the best mobile casino software provider. In addition to 30+ mobile games for basic WAP friendly phones, they also both offer games for iPhone, iPad and Google Android users. At Jackpot City new players can even claim at massive 150% up to £150 bonus if they sign up now.

US Casinos for Mobile Users

The US has less options than non-US players. Bodog Casino is obviously a huge brand in the US and they do offer mobile games, however these are not available to iPhone users.

Unlike European players, there are no specific US iPhone gambling apps available to download. You can however play a selection of video slots games at Slotland.com on your iPhone.

The slot machine games which can be played online are known as online slots. They provide an exciting means of pepping up yourself when you feel bored with your daily schedule.

People love trying online slots as it offers a lot of convenience compared to land-based casinos. You can remain anonymous when you are playing slots online; no one knows your personal details. Also there’s no chance of getting cheated in any manner while playing online compared to a land-based casino.

An online slot machine will help you relax more as you are in the most comfortable surroundings you can ever get – your home. Enjoy your online games with a glass of beer or soda. You also have ample freedom to dump off an online casino and head for the next casino in case it doesn’t appeal to you.

You might miss the atmosphere which is normally present at a land-based casino. But the surroundings at the land-based casino are actually a disadvantage as they manage to distract you from totally focusing on your game. You don’t need to waste your time buying any chips when you are online compared to a land-based casino.

Whenever you want to play online slots, check the rules and regulations and the policy and player’s privacy rules followed by the online casino you are visiting. This will help you avoid any sort of trouble later while playing online slots. Also you can play free online slot games – so do check Slots Casino Reviews for a number of websites which offer such games.

Although all types of online slots depend totally on luck, you can try a number of things to improve your chances of bagging a big jackpot. Never ever commit the mistake of playing online slots in an emotional manner. This will not help your cause – remember you have gone online to have some fun – so just chill out and have a blast. Always decide on the amount of money which you plan to spend on online slots. Avoid exceeding that amount. Remember if you don’t win anything there’s always another day to try out your luck again.

Don’t believe all that mambo jumbo about slot cycles. Many guys try to tax their brains trying to figure out any cycle which can help their cause. All the cycles taking place on the online slots don’t follow any particular sequence. They are generated in a totally random manner.

In case you are trying out a progressive slot machine online, go for the maximum coin option. This will help you land with a handsome jackpot in case you strike it lucky. Also try your luck at any online slot machine which offers you a better payout. In case you strike it rich by winning a jackpot, don’t keep on trying endlessly to win another jackpot. Remember the results are all generated randomly. Just because you won a jackpot, doesn’t mean you will win another one in the next few minutes. If you are not careful, you will be spending all the jackpot money, so try to save some.

The first time I saw Matt Matros was on the Travel Channel. They were airing Season 2′s WPT World Championship Event at the Bellagio. The recent graduate of Yale University who was, at the time working towards his MFA at Sarah Lawrence College in New York and writing the book we discuss in this post, came in 3rd at this event.

He beat out his poker mentor, Russell Rosenblum and a pretty talented field to win $700,000.00. That’s some big-time poker success, isn’t it? Honestly, I didn’t really think it was enough to qualify Matt to write a poker book. However, Matt’s book isn’t so much of a how-to of the game as it is a how to of how-to improve your game. The title is ‘The Making of a Poker Player: How an Ivy League Geek Learned to Play Championship Poker’.

The title is totally appropriate as it is exactly what the book is about. Matt takes you back to his introduction to poker as a child and those home games he played with friends in high school. He talks about Saturday morning tournaments at Mohegan Sun, which wasn’t too far from Yale to his play at Foxwoods. He also mentions his experiences with the online newsgroup RGP (Rec.Gambling Poker) and the events they hold in various parts of the country as well as his search for a weekly poker game after leaving college and finding himself stuck in the real world.

Matt may be a math geek, but he doesn’t talk like one which I totally appreciate. Matt’s advice is common sense. Play at lower limits, err on the side of caution, have a strategy and play looser in Limit Texas Hold ‘em than in No-Limit Texas Holdem.

At times, he seems like the big brother or the parent who is teaching you not by his example but is showing you what not to do because he did it already. Never once did I feel like I couldn’t play championship poker with Matt. Some books will make you feel like you could never compete, as if poker knowledge was harder to seek out than the Holy Grail.

Matt is an intelligent person who has played a lot of poker. He’s learned how to be patient and to tighten up his game. He’s taken some bad beats and been knocked around. Matt also didn’t set out to be a poker pro. He just sort of fell into it. All in all, Matt’s book is a great read for people who like anecdotal poker. Matt teaches you by examples from his very own life and experiences, not by some whacked out theory that he’s spent years formulating that you couldn’t possibly understand.

Although Matt Matros does discuss game theory too, I find that gives away a lot of good information without showing down all his tricks. The Making of a Poker Player by Matt Matros is a solid, good read by one of the best young guns in the game today, and the most intelligent too!

Not everyone can mix relaxation, socializing and poker. But tight passive players can.

Because their style demands so little from them, they can relax and socialize. Some tight passive players even read the paper, watch TV, or try to pick a winner in the next race. They just look at their cards, throw away all but the best hands, then do something else. The purely social side is mixed.

Because of their style, they may not be or feel welcome. However, they may enjoy the card room’s low key socializing and treat it essentially as a club. It is not a bad club. It is open all or nearly all the time, and there are no initiation fees or monthly dues. You can spend lots of time there and enjoy meeting other regulars.

These advantages are particularly valuable if you are retired. There are young people around, and you may get tired of seeing only other senior citizens. Poker is more fun than most senior center’s activities, or watching the stock market. And you can actually make a few dollars.

You may not be welcomed by anyone except your old friends. You don’t give or get much action, making it boring and frustrating to play with you. Management and the dealers may not highly value your business because the pots are small, causing tiny rakes and tokes. They may not appreciate the fact that you help to start games and keep them going.

Many players are secretly or even openly hostile or contemptuous because they want action, and you don’t give it, and they respect machismo, but you don’t have it. Some of them openly express their feelings. You have probably been offended by nasty remarks about your “cowardice,” “cheapness,” etc. Your reactions can easily create additional problems.

You may angrily insist on your right to play the way you wish, but rude people do not respect that right. You may even get so upset that you try to prove your machismo by gambling more, which is exactly what they want. They play that game better than you do, and trying to beat them at their own game can put you at a serious disadvantage

Just accept the reality that-no matter what you do-some people are going to be nasty because of who you are. Your best revenge is not to try to get their respect by acting foolishly; it is to exploit their perceptions to take their money.