Texas Hold'em

I have to start off by saying that I am honestly not a fan of blogs. Funny thing is after reading some of the others it seems that I am not alone. The reason why is because a lot of blogs out there are just some person’s opinion on a topic which can be true but most likely is not. So this will be my first blog and most likely the last, but I won’t hold my breath.

The blog that I found to be most interesting was on Texas Hold’em. I have been playing cash games online at a site known as Full Tilt Poker. As most people know, President Bush outlawed online poker a few years ago because of the boom it created for gambling. The reason for the outlawing was because minors were able to use their parent’s credit cards but technically they were not allowed to gamble due to the fact they are under 18. Anyways, just recently some lawyer’s came together and figured out a way to get around this law. I’m not exactly sure how they were able to bend the rules, but I must say that I’m not complaining. The game of Texas Hold’em some people say involves luck, which it does, but the game mainly takes strategy just the like the game of chess. Knowing when to bluff, raise, or fold is vital to become a successful poker player. Mainly, figuring out your odds and not playing with emotions and limiting your risks for the best pots will determine how far you make it in a tournament. All in all, I’m happy that online poker is back because it’s always fun to win some money on your off time but sometimes gambling doesn’t payout the way you wanted it to.

By Wes Trout