♦ President Poker Life

former U.S. President Richard Nixon financed his first political campaign with money he won playing poker in the U.S. Navy during World War II. The winnings helped pay for his successful U.S. Congress run in 1946. Apparently, Nixon decided that his lucrative pastime would not sit well as his political career gained momentum...	1 vote

♦ Poker: Risk and Rewards

Pot odds and demanding an advantage fall into this category. Online poker players are willing to take a long shot risk if the reward is high enough, but only if the expected return is higher than the risk.	1 vote

♦ Number Skill

Many of my friends ask me how to improve calculation skill. Well, this is a good question I suggest do more math exercise in your everyday life. Good poker players know general percentages. They know that you have about 1 in 8 chance of hitting a set when holding a pocket pair, and that you have about a 1 in 3 chance of completing a flush draw at the flop.	1 vote

♦ Black Jack: The Strategy of Basic Play

Most players 'guess' at blackjack; every poker hand is played on a hunch. You'll notice this when you play. You'll see a person stand on a 16 when the dealer has an poker card Ace showing on one hand, then they will hit it the next.	1 vote

♦ Pietersen century puts England on top

South Africa, bowled out for 194 in the first innings, were 37 for one at the close in reply to England's 316. James Anderson trapped skipper Graeme Smith lbw for nought in the first over. Neil McKenzie was nine not out at stumps and Hashim Amla unbeaten on 26. The swashbuckling Pietersen, five days into the skipper's job...	1 vote

♦ Gilchrist wants Olympic cricket

Former Australia star Adam Gilchrist has called for the sport's Twenty20 format to be adopted as an Olympic event in time for the 2020 Games. Gilchrist, a multiple World Cup and Ashes winner who scored more Test runs than any other wicketkeeper, is on a mission to spread cricket globally. He said: "We have a responsibility to grow our game in new territories and amongst the women of the world.	1 vote

♦ Are Ya Laughing?

a. What is the difference between a poker player and a dog? ---The dog will eventually stop whining. b. A man comes home from his weekly poker game late. His annoying wife is waiting for him. “Where the heck have you been?” “Sorry, but I lost you in a poker game. You’ll have to leave.” “How did you manage that, you fool?” “It wasn’t easy. I had to fold a royal flush.	1 vote

♦ KISS BUT NOT TOO SIMPLE

In the maddening world of online poker, with too many frills, scams, attention hogging, limelight seeking what offers a respite/ an oasis to the players? A genuine poker site! The first word that comes across when one accesses www.raidbet.com is: SIMPLE. Its rarely that this happens in a world of glitz and glamour and the works; something simple...	1 vote

♦ Brierf introduction of Texas Hold em

Having a nickname of Cadillac of Poker, it is officially recognized to be originated from Robstown in Texas dating back to as early as 1900s... Now Texas Hold em is the most...	1 vote

♦ Coetzer to keep Scotland waiting

Batsman Kyle Coetzer might not play for Scotland in this month's One Day clash with England, despite starring in the World Twenty20 qualifiers. Coetzer averaged 33 in his three appearances in Belfast, including 48 in the third-place win over Kenya. But the Durham player will not say if he will make an appearance at The Grange in Edinburgh on 18 August.	2 voted

♦ Bayliss clinches pole at Brands

Troy Bayliss clinched pole for Sunday's World Superbike races at Brands Hatch by the narrowest of margins. The championship leader's fastest lap in Superpole qualifying was one minute, 25.656 seconds only two hundreths of a second ahead of Noriyuki Haga. Reigning British Superbike champion Ryuchi Kiyonari was third quickest.	1 vote

♦ England stars agree new pay deal

England's elite rugby players have ended their dispute with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) after signing a new performance-related pay deal. The Professional Rugby Players' Association (PRA) negotiated the contract that will run for four years. Reports had claimed the players could strike over the RFU's plans. Team England Rugby, who were represented by the PRA...	1 vote

♦ Red Rocks returns

The son of Galileo, who is now trained by Mark Hennig since leaving Brian Meehan's yard at Manton, will line up in the Grade One Sword Dancer invitational Stakes at Saratoga. "The nice thing about this horse is that he's really settled in," Hennig told the Thoroughbred Times website.	1 vote

♦ England need to move forward

Pietersen's pleased enough, but is further improvement needed? Since Peter Moores took up the position of team coach at the start of the 2007 summer, England have lost Test series to India, Sri Lanka and now South Africa. In between, they have beaten two of the poorer sides around West Indies and New Zealand (twice).	1 vote

♦ Hull v Huddersfield (Sun)

Richard Horne, Motu Tony and Todd Byrne are back in training for Hull but none are fit enough for selection. Adam Dykes (knee) and Willie Manu (shoulder) are back in contention after missing last week's defeat at Wigan. Hooker David Faiumu should make his debut for the Giants who have won four of their last seven games.	1 vote

♦ New-look GB enjoy winning start

Great Britain, without NBA superstar Luol Deng, beat Belgium 80-64 in their first game of the season in the Sardinia Basket tournament in Cagliari. Pops Mensah-Bonsu hit 20 points on his long-awaited debut and another new cap, Nick George, added 10 points. Always the better side, GB allowed an 18-point half-time lead slip to just five points before a strong finish. The team...	1 vote

♦ Bopara replaces Vaughan in squad

England have drafted in Essex batsman Ravi Bopara to replace former captain Michael Vaughan for the fourth Test against South Africa at The Oval. Vaughan resigned the captaincy on Sunday and ruled himself out of selection for Thursday's Test match. Stuart Broad and Steve Harmison keep their places in the 13-man squad for Kevin Pietersen's debut as captain.	1 vote

♦ Ramprakash shines in Taunton draw

Mark Ramprakash's 101st first-class century, a magnificent unbeaten 200, was the main feature of the final day of the Championship match at Taunton. The match finished drawn, with Ramprakash reaching 200 right at the end, soon after he had helped bring up Surrey's final bonus batting point. Surrey, 47-1 overnight, ended on 406-9 in reply to Somerset's 401-3 declared.	1 vote

♦ Bowlers on target for Pietersen's England

London: England's bowlers made it a good first day in charge for new captain Kevin Pietersen when South Africa were bowled out for 194 on the first day of the fourth and final Test at the Oval Thursday. England were 49 for one at the close.	1 vote

♦ Bahrain to host new ranking event

The event will be held in Bahrain's capital, Manama, from 8 to 15 November. It will feature the world's top 16 players, plus 16 qualifiers and six local wild cards. He added: "We are moving into a territory which we know has a huge following for snooker. Former world champion Peter Ebdon, who lives in Dubai, said: "This is tremendous news for snooker.	1 vote