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Without a doubt no limit poker is my favorite. It’s the type of poker you see on TV. Most people like it, because they just want to say “all in.” However, most newer poker players don’t understand that no limit poker requires its own playing style compared to limit poker. No limit poker gives the poker play a lot of control over his or her game. This is a good and bad thing. If you’re new, no limit can crush your bankroll in seconds. Once you learn to master no limit poker, you’ll be on your way to many successful, profitable poker sessions. And you’ll have more fun!
No limit poker games have a buy-in amount for each table. In other words, you’re not going to show up with $25 and then have someone drop in with $1,000,000 and just “all in” you every hand. So your first step to playing no limit poker is finding a table buy-in that you’re comfortable with and stepping up to the plate. You also want to look at the chip count of other players. If you’re looking at a $25 table and some guy has $500 sitting there, he’s been playing for a bit and he has the ability to be ultra aggressive against your $25 stack.
Like limit poker, no limit has blinds. Keeping with the $25 table example, the big blind would be a quarter and the small blind would be 15 cents. The blinds are low and the action can get high in a second since anyone can bet any amount at any time. The blind might be a quarter, but the next player could raise to $5. A lot of players play no limit poker like it’s limit poker and that’s a big problem.
As I mentioned earlier, no limit poker gives you full control. It gives you the opportunity to get paid on your hands. Of course, it also gives you the opportunity to bet too high and drive suckers out of the hand. And if you like bluffing, no limit poker is where it’s at. Bluffing at all in a limit game can be a bit difficult (especially online). Your bet is capped and it can become a game of “cards” rather than players and emotions.
In part two of this no limit poker playing guide, I’ll play out an example hand to show you the differences between limit and no limit poker. I think you’ll agree that no limit poker is the only game to play. The best, and richest, poker players in the world are no limit poker players. That should tell you something right there. After you read part two of this guide, I’d recommend practicing online at some small limit tables—you can even find $2 tables where you bet pennies!
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Categories: Card Games, Poker, Strategies, Systems
When we last looked at Craps terms, we were talking about cheques, which are also called chips. Today, we will continue with some terms relating to cheques and we’ll talk about actions in the game, like the come out roll.
Coloring: There are various terms that involve color. The first is color in, which is said by the dealer to let the boxman know that cheques are coming in. The next is coloring up, which is said to inform the boxman, or whoever, that the cheques are being exchanged. For instance, if you handed in a stack of red ($5 cheques, which is $100 total), the dealer might say color in, then coloring up. Next, he’ll say color out and hand you one $100 cheque.
Come Bet: To place a Come wager, you place the desired cheque(s) in the Come area, which is that big space right below the numbers. Think of the Come bet as the Pass Line bet. First, you place your wager. Second, a number is rolled. Your wager is moved to that number. Finally, when the number is rolled a second time, your wager is taken down and paid. You can put odds on your wager once it gets placed in a number. When you place a wager in the Come area, it will win instantly if the next roll is a 7 or 11, but it will lose instantly if the number is 2, 3 or 12. The Don’t Come Bet is just the opposite. If you bet this, you want to see the shooter throw a 7 before your number.
Come out Roll: This is sort of the start of every cycle if you will. The purpose of the come out roll is to establish the point. If the shooter throws a 7 or 11, all Pass Line wagers win and all Don’t Pass wagers lose. If the shooter throws a 2, 3, or 12, all Pass Line Wagers Lose. The Don’t Pass wagers win on 2 and 3, but push (bar) on 12.
Comps: These apply to any game. When you get a comp, you get something for free from the casino. For instance, maybe you’re playing Craps and the pit boss decides to comp you lunch. Comps are usually handed out to players who meet certain criteria. It’s important to note that there is no way you can get a comp unless you’re being tracked. This means you must register for the casino’s player card. And when you get change at a table, give them your card to. Comps are also called rewards these days and most casinos have went to a system to reward players automatically.
Crap: So, what is a Crap anyway-aside from the obvious? The numbers 2, 3 and 12 are Craps. And if you wager on Any Craps, these are the winning numbers you want to see rolled. When someone throws a 2, 3 or 12 on the first roll, it’s called Crapping Out.
Next time, we’ll venture into the D’s with Craps terms like dealer, dime, don’t come, double odds and more.
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Categories: Craps
So you want to play Craps huh? Well, you better know some terminology. In today’s article, I’ll show you some key Craps terms. There are countless Craps terms out there, but we’ll go over just the main and fun ones.
Aces: This is a roll of two. When a two is rolled, both dice show one dot, hence the term.
2-Way Eleven: Dealers love this one. When you bet a 2-way eleven, you’re making a bet on eleven for you and the dealers. It’s a good move to tip the dealers when playing if you’re doing well.
Any Seven: This is a one-roll wager. Make this bet and if the next roll is a seven, you win. A seven can be rolled: 1-6, 2-5, 3-4, 4-3, 5-1, and 6-1. The bet pays 4:1. The house edge is high on this one since it’s a one-roll wager. Of course, you’d think it was a pot of gold when you’re standing at an ice-cold table.
Big 6: This bet is located in the lower section of the layout. It’s called the big 6, because the wager space is a huge 6. It’s a gimmick wager though, because it only pays even money. If you were to place the 6, you’d get odds on your payout. This bet stays up until it loses or you take it down.
Big 8: It’s the same as the Big 6, except it’s an 8. You’ll win every time an 8 is rolled and lose when a 7 is rolled. It pays even money. Unless you’re very lazy, place the 8 instead.
Big Red: No, it’s not a stick of gum. This is a codeword for making a wager on Any Seven.
Bones: Throw them bones. The bones are the dice.
Black: This is slang for a $100 cheque-also called a chip by the layman. “Give me a stack of black,” would be saying that you want a stack of $100 cheques, which is $2,000-there are 20 cheques/chips in a stack.
Boxcars: Keep making this wager and you might be living in a boxcar. This is slang for the number 12-6-6 on the dice.
Boxman: This is the guy who is in the suit and sitting down in-between the two dealers on the inside of the Craps table. He’s the boss of the table. It’s his job to make sure payouts are okay and to watch the game. You’ll also see him tracking players for rewards.
The Boys: Perhaps a bit sexist in these days since there are more and more female Craps dealers, but this is slang for the dealers at the table. “Here’s $20 for the boys,” means that you’re giving $20 as a tip to the dealers. In the old days, you’d only find male Craps dealers.
And that concludes today’s Craps terms lesson. I’ll be back with plenty more.
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Categories: Craps
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