http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=R+Mongoose Recreation R Mongoose Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=61981&ca=Recreation There are certainly differences between face to face poker, and online play. And if your poker game relies on the advantages that can only be found in a casino or home game setting, online play might not be for you. But, if you can hold your own at an internet card room, you'll find that now is a ve... Entertainment R Mongoose Sun, 09 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=45507&ca=Entertainment The same common supermarket question exists in the poker world as well. When it comes to playing cards there are two choices, paper or plastic. Paper Playing Cards Paper cards are the cards most people use growing up. They are cheap, easy to find, and most people are accustomed to their texture, th... Entertainment R Mongoose Sun, 09 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=45510&ca=Entertainment Home poker tournaments are becoming more and more popular. By knowing how to deal with certain circumstances your tournaments will run more smoothly, and be more fun for everyone. This article deals with removing low value chips from the tables by means of a chip race. When a poker tournament begins... Entertainment R Mongoose Sun, 09 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=45511&ca=Entertainment Message boards and websites are filled with quality poker information, but sometimes the authors use "poker shorthand" to describe the game situations. If you're not familiar with the terms, you can't take full advantage of the knowledge being shared. Reading through the Poker Shorthand Primer will... Recreation R Mongoose Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=33796&ca=Recreation One of the great moments in a No Limit Holdem tournament comes when you hear a player announce that he/she is “All-In”. In No Limit poker, players are allowed to back up their hands with every chip they have available. While there is no limit on the maximum a player is allowed to bet, this doesn’t m... Recreation R Mongoose Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=33797&ca=Recreation Poker night has made a comeback, and in a big way. People are gathering for friendly games of texas holdem on a regular basis in kitchens and rec rooms everywhere. And while most people are familiar with all of the basic rules of texas holdem, there are bound to be situations that come up in a home... Recreation R Mongoose Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=33798&ca=Recreation So, you’re sitting on the dealer button and look down to find two Aces in the hole. This is going to be a good hand. As the action comes your way, player after player seem to be calling the big blind, looking to see a flop. Now the action is on you with three callers. You announce “Raise”, and make... Recreation R Mongoose Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=33799&ca=Recreation Every list of texas holdem starting hands has Big Slick suited (AKs in poker shorthand) near the top. It is a very powerful starting hand, and one that shows a profit over time if played well. But, it is not a made hand by itself, and cannot be treated like one. Lets look at some of the odds involvi...