NutsPoker For All You Non-US Players

July 31st, 2007 by player 1

Nuts Poker Bonus NutsPoker is a new site to the Poker scene. They are trying to win new players over with a generous 100% introductory Deposit Bonus up to $500 if you sign up through the links here on Poker-Speak. The bonus, however is a limited time offer, and it clears the same as Full Tilt’s does. Because this is a newer site, chances are it is filled with Read More »

5 Poker Myths Exposed

July 30th, 2007 by player 1

This is a list of the Five biggest Poker Myths floating around regarding the game of Poker. Most people on the outside of the Poker Culture looking in, see it as a very glamorous game and lifestyle. In some instances this is true but in many, it is not. Read More »

To Limp, or Not to Limp; That is the Question.

July 28th, 2007 by player 1

Almost every Poker writer out there will tell you not to limp when you are first to enter a pot. Chris Ferguson has been known to never limp when first in. In most cases this is good advice, however there are definitely some instances where limping can be a profitable play.

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Top 5 Satellites for the 2007 WCOOP at Pokerstars

July 27th, 2007 by player 1

WCOOP Satellites The World Championship of Online Poker is coming up soon, and Pokerstars is offering many satellites where you can win a seat, and your share of the $15 Million estimated Prize Pool. I have compiled a list of the best 5 satellites I have seen for the WCOOP in terms of value, and potential overlay. Read More »

Steve Forte Scandal at the Borgata

July 26th, 2007 by player 1

Steve Forte courtesy of gamblingincorporated.comA news story was broken yesterday about a very well-known, highly respected figure in the casino gaming industry. Steve Forte worked a s a consultant to many major casinos, in regard to security issues and cheating. Well Steve took all of his knowledge and devised an incredibly intricate scam to try and separate some high-stakes Poker players from their bankrolls. The full story is here: Police crack high-stakes poker scheme

I don’t understand how people in these respectable positions can possibly make some of the decisions they make. Of course the number one reason is Read More »

Phil Hellmuth is officially a Nerd

July 26th, 2007 by player 1

Phil HellmuthIn surfing the internet over the past week or so I have come across a couple of interesting things going on in the world of Poker. Two of them involve “Bullet-Dodger” Phil Hellmuth Jr.

When I saw the pictures of Phil arriving at this year’s WSOP Main Event, I almost fell out of my chair laughing. Apparently he was supposed to show up in an Ultimate Bet Race car, but THIS happened the night before. Well Phil you are a great Poker Player, but an incredibly awful driver. Did you not see the big orange cones and markers? I mean he had to hit that thing perfectly, which has some people shouting conspiracy theory. And check out these pictures of him in his funny little, way-too-tight racing suit while you are at it. They are quite amusing. Read More »

The Future of Online Poker is Here: PKR Poker

July 25th, 2007 by player 1

We are proud to announce that we are now offering PKR Poker as one of our sponsored online Poker Rooms. They are a relatively new site on the Poker scene but with their incredible interface, they are sure to make waves fast. Already over Half a Million people have joined PKR poker because they offer something that has never been offered before: Read More »