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We’ve have a reader question come in on the subject of poker rules. Let’s take a look: Question: What are the rules for the Hold em' Fold 'em casino card game? Supposedly it is like Texas Hold Em', but is one of those side-show games like 3 Card Poker and Let it Ride. Anyone know who has played it? Answer: I played the game in Las Vegas around the first of this year. More information can be found by going to... 

This week’s question is as follows: Question: for tax winnings on a bad beat jackpots, can you count the total amount bet during the hand as the bet for the 300 to 1 rule Answer: You can only show that you broke even or won. Can't claim a loss.  Read More →

We’ve have a reader question come in on the subject of poker rules. Let’s take a look: Question: In Poker, What Does It Mean to “count Cards” and Why is It Against the Rules? Answer: Counting cards in poker is not against the rules. It's actually accepted and expected that good players "count cards". Poker players that "count cards" are usually keeping track of what cards have come out,... 

This week’s question is as follows: Question: Whhat Are the Rules of Poker Ladder Tournaments? Answer: Go online to check it out.  Read More →

This week’s question is as follows: Question: Since they show more poker then actual sports. I miss Australian Rules football Poker is okay when the "name" players are involved - the Negranus,Hellmuths, and Iveys of the world are fun to watch. But when a complete no-name wins–bah!!! Answer: Yes, that and fox sports network, I'm sick of this f-ing card game nonsense…It's not a sport, don't put... 

A tough poker hands question this week. Let’s dive straight in Question: What Are the Winning Hands in Poker from Lowest to Highest? Answer: Pair 2 Pair Three of A Kind Straight Flush Full House 4 of a Kind Straight Flush Royal Straight Flush  Read More →

What’s this week’s question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: What is the Better Poker Hand in an All In, Heads Up Situation? 7-2 Offsuit or 6-2 Suited? Answer: Actually the 7-2 offsuit is the favorite, pre-flop. It is in the lead pre-flop with a 7-high versus 6-high. Also if the 2 does flop the 7-2 has the 6-2 outkicked. This is what we call one hand dominating another, anytime your opponent has one of the same... 

What’s this week’s question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: Basic Texas Hold’em Poker Rules and Places to Play on the Web? Answer: There are simple rules that are easy to understand at http://www.ranked-online-casinos.com/texas-holdem-poker.html There are also listings of good online poker rooms where you can play the game for fun or real money. I personally prefer Party Poker and Poker 333. Poker 333... 

This week’s question is as follows: Question: Anyone know what kind of poker game they are playing, and how the rules work? Answer: three card brag  Read More →

What’s this week’s poker hands question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: When Playing Texas Hold Em Poker, if a Hand is Tied, How Many Kickers Do You Use to Break the Tie? Answer: Say the board is A55K4 with no flushes possible. You have K6 and your opponent has KJ. Make the best possible five card hand you can. You have KK55A. He has KK55A. It's a split pot.  Read More →