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Feature Articles

The greatest Poker stories from home and abroad

Bankroll Management Theory

March 11, 2010

Full props to Jennifer “Jennicide” Leigh on this concept. It’s her idea and I’m borrowing liberally from it.

A Royal Aussie Millions Story

February 17, 2010

Devoid of live poker in his country of residence in Lao, Aussie Tim Napper shares his experiences from the felt of the 2010 Aussie Millions! I'm heads up in the Shootout event at the Aussie Millions - winner moves through to the final table and some guaranteed cash for their trouble. Loser walks. I’m facing a river all-in on a board of Q-J-9-6-7 holding Q-T. The tattooed young lady opposite of me sits back calmly, seemingly content with her huge bet.

Got Something to Say? Blog It!

February 07, 2010

We have a brand new feature on PokerNetwork that everyone can participate in. Blog It is the chance for you to share your thoughts with the poker community and be heard!

 

Australian poker news

The news about Aussie and Kiwi events, players, poker lifestyle.

APL Initiatives for 2010

March 11, 2010

Since sparking a nationwide poker boom in 2005 and after four incredible years as undisputed market leader for the provision of free poker in Australia, APL has unveiled plans to launch not one, but two ‘world first’ initiatives in 2010. Looking to extend free poker’s reach throughout Australia and the world, this year will see APL launch world’s first ever online poker league in the form of the impressively sleek ClubAPL, as well as the introduction of the first ever free poker tour, the APL Poker Tour.

Aussies Online: It's Delaney's World

March 08, 2010

With a public holiday in Melbourne today, we were expecting a big turnout for the Monday morning mayhem but it appears that many preferred a good sleep in, or perhaps a road trip offline, rather than endure the many hours of pain, tilt and merciless frustration that is the norm when one plays a full Monday schedule of tournaments.

Aussies Online February: Return of the King

March 04, 2010

February was highlighted by a change at the top of the Australian rankings, as well as a rash of strong performances from some of the bigger names in Australian online poker. For a few of them it could not have come at a better time. The big individual scores came from Jarrod “Jaggy42” Wilson, James “Andy_McLEOD” Obst and Hugh “Jackovich” Cohen. All these players earned around $58,000 in their respective high-earning tournaments for the month.

 

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$1,000 Cash Added Tournament Series at RedKings Poker

March 09, 2010

RedKings Poker are hosting a special series of tournaments offering fantastic value for PokerNetwork players. The tournaments will have a buy-in of $5.50 and $1000 cash will be added to the prizepool! In addition, the winner of each tournament will also receive a $320 European Poker Tour Final ticket, which will be manually awarded within 48 hours following the completion of each tournament. The next tournament of this series will be held on March 18th at 21:05 GMT+2.

WSOP Satellites Underway at Party Poker

March 08, 2010

World Series of Poker satellites are now underway at Party Poker and it couldn’t be easier to win your was to Las Vegas for free. That’s right, you have the opportunity to win a $14,000 WSOP package to the biggest poker tournament in the world for absolutely nothing!

Full Tilt MiniFTOPS Kicks Off This Week!

March 06, 2010

March isn’t just the time for local cricket finals, the transition into Autumn and the Easter season, but also time for Full Tilt Poker’s MiniFTOPS XV! The MiniFTOPS has always been a great success for Full Tilt Poker, and yet again they have outdone themselves by launching a fantastic schedule of events. For just a fraction of the price you can participate in one of the twenty-seven FTOPS XV events where there is more than $6 million in guaranteed prize money on offer.

 

Poker Strategy

Poker strategy articles

Mixed Game Poker Strategy: A Situational Call Reaps Big Pot in Stud-8

March 07, 2010

I was recently playing a HORSE sit-n-go on Full Tilt Poker and had an interesting situation in a Stud-8 hand. I started the hand with 3-4-6 with only a 7 and a 2 showing around the table for straight outs. Two other sixes were showing and they both called the deuce bring-in. I also just called as I wanted to see how fourth street developed.

Mixed Game Poker Strategy: Board Locking in Razz

February 19, 2010

Of the five games of HORSE, Razz is the game that tends to frustrate and bewilder most players. The concept of the game is simple, make the worst hand. Many figure that the game is as simple as starting with three low cards and then hope their hand develops. While that is true, there are many little nuances that people miss in the game.

Mixed Game Poker Strategy: Pitfalls to Avoid in Omaha-8

February 03, 2010

Besides Texas Holdem, the only other flop game in H.O.R.S.E. is Omaha Hi-Lo split, also known as Omaha 8 or Better. In Omaha-8, you are looking to put yourself in the best position to scoop pots. However, there are many traps that new Omaha-8 players fall into while learning the game. Let’s take a look at some of these pitfalls. If You Must Draw – Draw to the Nuts

 

World Poker News

The news about worldwide poker issues: players, tournaments, law, social life.

That was a Crazy Game of Poker...Crown Flooded; EPT Berlin Raided!

March 07, 2010

Some days you think you’ve seen it all at the poker table, then some days that’s so far from the truth it’s not even funny.

Lee Nelson Deep Stack Series Set For SKYCITY Auckland

March 05, 2010

Auckland’s SKYCITY Casino have announced an exciting new fixture to its already popular poker calendar. With the Joe Hachem Deep Stack Series proving so popular at Melbourne’s Crown Casino, Auckland have followed suit with the inaugural Lee Nelson Deep Stack Series. The budget deep-stacked series will be held from 22nd – 28th March 2010 at SKYCITY Poker which is located on Level 3 of SKYCITY Casino in Auckland.

Aussie Millions Champ To Take On New Zealand's Best

March 03, 2010

Christchurch Casino has confirmed that 2009 Aussie Millions Champion, Stewart Scott, will be heading across the Tasman to participate in the New Zealand Poker Championships (NZPC). Scott says he’s looking forward to touching down on kiwi turf for his second shot at the New Zealand Poker Championships title. “The NZPC is a favourite event of mine. I am really excited to be coming back this year and catching up with all the people who enjoy the tournament as much as me”, commented Scott.

 

Sports Betting

Welcome to PokerNetwork's Sports Betting section. Here you'll find all our latest articles, strategy guides, previews and podcasts pertaining to the world of Sports Betting. Whether you kick it, hit it, race it or ride it, you can be sure that we'll be betting on it!

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Intro To Sports Betting

February 23, 2010

Sports Betting can be both an entertaining and profitable pursuit. There is no better feeling than picking out a selection that has been “undervalued” by the bookmakers, plonking a packet on it, and collecting a crushing victory. Sports betting can also spice up a boring game, or make a contest interesting, despite not have allegiances to either team. Of course it doesn’t always go to plan, but with enough research and practice, you can be picking off a little value against the books.

Duff’s Lock of the Week: Can Lightning Strike Twice?

February 09, 2010

Thanks to Bet247 we’re back with another lock of the week! So my last lock of the week got the cash, let’s see if we can go streaking with another Ice Hockey underdog. Wednesday morning will see the Tampa Bay Lightning (25-21-11) host the Vancouver Canucks (35-20-2). Both teams have been on the up of late with the Canucks winning eight of their last ten, while Tampa Bay have claimed seven wins in their last ten.

Duff’s Lock of the Week: The Perfect Storm

January 30, 2010

As promised on the PokerNetwork Sports Betting Show, I've gone and found an Ice Hockey pick for the NHL action on Sunday morning (Australian time). I'm going to take one of the worst teams in the NHL, as they play host to the best team in hockey. The play I like may sound a little whacky, but there are reasons for it. I'm going to be on the Carolina Hurricanes (18-28-7) tomorrow against the Chicago Blackhawks (37-13-4). This may seem like suicide until you look a little deeper.

 

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