Sunday, July 20, 2008

Some More Information on the Online Poker Game

By Goodness Maseko

With the vast expansion of information technology nowadays, the Internet has become more and more viable means of recreation. Most people get to do the usual things they do off line. From watching television shows to playing games, the Web is definitely a feasible source.

And moreover, one must also be well adept of online poker's rules and regulations so that poker players may play online poker. There are the usual do's and don'ts that have to be observed so as to play online poker.

In order to play poker online one must set a budget limit and stick to it. This will help the player avoid unnecessary expenses due to uncontrolled money management. In the event you are already losing, try not to borrow money. Also, try not to lend some money to a friend who is losing terribly. Chances are, losing people who continue to play online poker ends losing more and the worst scenario is that the money you lent is losing too.

Try to check if the online poker site is a member of a recognized organization. This will lessen the possibilities of online frauds. Try to check the customer service response before you commit yourself to play online poker. Ask them questions through phone calls or send them emails and observe how long will it take them to answer.

Poker Chips and Tricks

Poker chips can vary from one to another. Moreover, poker chips come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. The weight of poker chips is also standardized, and there are heavier pieces and lighter chips. There are two basic poker chip weights - the 11.5 grams and the 13 grams. However, there are many variations of these, depending on the maker of your poker chips. There are also 10 gram chips. The most popular types of poker chips are made of clay and plastic. Some chips are made of mahogany and oak, and there are even graphite chips that are still rare in the market today. Most of the chips available for your poker needs are actually bought in sets that range from 200 to 600 pieces, depending on how many players will be playing them. Traditionally, a player will need 100 pieces. So a 2 player game will need 200 to 300 poker chips. A 400 chip set can be used by up to 4 poker players.

One interesting thing to note about poker chips is that they sound differently. Expert poker players and/or poker chip tricks masters have their own preferences of chips. The best chips are those that have a sharp, crisp sound when they fall. These types of chips are the most common chips that are found in casinos worldwide.

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