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Texas Hold 'em Rules
Learn Texas Hold'em poker rules and how to play in minutes and start playing this extremely popular poker game.

Top 10 Poker Tips
Want to become a better player, fast? Follow these 10 tips to boost your poker performance & profits. While geared to beginner players, there's poker tips that even seasoned pros should remind themselves of once in a while.

10 Best Hold'em Poker Hands
Here's a quick guide to the ten best hold'em poker hands. If you start with any of these ten hands during Texas Hold'em, you are in excellent shape.

Texas Hold'em - What Wins Quiz
In Texas Hold'em, it's important to be able to identify which poker hand is the winner in any situation.

Texas Hold'em Hand Selection
One of the first and most important things to learn when playing Texas Hold'em is which starting hands are worth staying in with -- and which you should fold.

Worst Texas Hold'em Hands
Sure, you know that a pair of aces are the best hand in Texas Hold'em, but do you know the worst hands? Knowing that these hands are almost-always-fold'em hands in hold'em is just as important to improving your game.

Poker Slang Term Quiz
poker slang terms quiz

HORSE Poker Game Rules
Learn the poker games involved and the rules to playing H.O.R.S.E. poker.

Poker Betting Basics
Money is what makes the game go around in poker -- learn how to talk the talk and the rules for different kinds of betting structures including limit, pot limit, and no-limit poker.

Razz Poker Rules
Learn the poker rules for razz, a variation of seven-card stud where the lowest or worst hand wins.

Basic Poker Tells
One of the key skills most good poker players have is the ability to read their opponents at the table. That is why you hear so much about “poker tells.” A “tell” is any physical reaction, kind of behavior, or habit that gives (or tells) the other players information about your hand. Read about common tells and improve your game.

Poker Hand Rankings
A list of 5-card poker hands, from the absolute best to worst. This list assumes no jokers or wild cards are being used.

Chris Ferguson
Learn all about Chris “Jesus” Ferguson, World Series of Poker champion.

Best Poker Movies
Sometimes there's nothing like losing yourself in a movie -- and these poker-filled flicks are great films for any poker fan. Some of these movies aren't about poker as much as gamblers or Las Vegas, but all feature at least one poker scene and are simply wonderful to watch.

Top 10 Las Vegas Poker Rooms
Heading to Las Vegas and want to get some poker action into your trip? These are the top Last Vegas poker rooms to head toin Sin City, both on the Strip & downtown.

Poker Betting Basics
Money is what makes the game go around in poker -- learn how to talk the talk and the rules for different kinds of betting structures including limit, pot limit, and no-limit poker.

Poker Position
An illustrated guide to understanding what people are talking about when they talk about "position" in poker, and how poker position affects the game.

How to Play Five Card Draw
Learn how to play the original game of poker: five card draw.

Slang for Poker Hands
Learn the slang for poker hands so when you hear these nicknames while playing Texas Hold'em, you'll know what everyone is talking about.

Best/Worst Holdem Poker Hands
Improve your Texas Hold'em game by learning these two lists.

10 Best Low Poker Hands
In games played for low or split-pot hi-lo games, there's a winner for the best low hand. Here are the 10 best low poker hands.

Poker Etiquette
Whether you’re playing at a home game or in a casino, there is basic poker etiquette that any player should know and follow. These basic poker rules of good behavior make sure the game is fair and runs smoothly, no matter what kind of game you’re playing.

straddle poker term
What does it mean to straddle in poker?

Donkey Defintion
What's a Donkey in poker?

How to Play Seven-Card Stud
Learn the rules and how to play seven-card stud.

How to Play Omaha High
Learn how to play Omaha High, a poker game similar to Texas Hold’em in many ways…and very different in others.

WSOP Winners List
Find out who won the main event of the World Series of Poker, from the first game to the present.

How to Play 7-Card Stud Hi-Lo
Learn the rules and how to play seven-card stud hi-lo or "high low".

Best Poker Tables
Want to outfit your game room with a real poker table and take your home game to a new level? Try one of these tables or poker tabletops.

Texas Hold'em - What Wins Quiz Results
Thanks for taking our quiz about winning texas holdem hands.

2008 WSOP Schedule
The World Series of Poker isn't just the $10,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em main event that you hear the most about, but a series of tournaments that start in May and go through the middle of July. Find the World Series of Poker schedule and buy-in for all the games here.

Best Atlantic City Poker Rooms
Heading to Atlantic City to play some poker? Be sure to stop by these top poker rooms, both on & off the boardwalk.

World Series of Poker Central
Everything you need to know about the World Series of Poker, including history, schedules, rules, player profiles, and more.

Poker Pro Quiz
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Top Ten Poker Quotes
These great quotes culled from poker players and writers sum up some of the most essential ideas of the game.

Shannon Elizabeth
Think all poker players are unkempt slobs? Check out these poker women.

Is Online Poker Legal?
A discussion of the legal ramifications of playing poker online

Jennifer Tilly Photo Gallery
Jennifer Tilly has proven herself to be more than just a pretty face at the poker table. Still, Jen Tilly does have a pretty face, as you can see in this photo gallery of Tilly at the table and at poker events and parties.

Clonie Gowen
See pictures of the stunning & excellent poker player, Cyclona "Clonie" Gowen

The Nuts
When someone says they've got "the nuts" what do they mean?

Top 10 Online Poker Sites
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Best Poker Chip Sets \$30-\$90
Looking to stock up on poker chips? These poker chip sets are a great choice, whether your bankroll is big enough to splurge for the best or if you're a new player just looking to class up your home game.

Poker Bluffing 101
Learn what it means to bluff, how and when to bluff, and more.

Bellagio Poker Room Profile
Find information on playing poker at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

Mac Online Poker Sites
Unfortunately for Mac users, only a small fraction of online poker sites let Apple computer owners play poker online. Luckily, there are a few. Here are the best places for Macintosh owners to play poker online.

Texas Holdem Bonus Table Game
Rules & basic strategy for the new table game based on Texas Hold'em poker popping up in casinos across the country.

Best Chip Tricks
Want to spice up your table image? Learn these chip tricks to impress your poker pals.

Liz Lieu
Think all poker players are unkempt slobs? Check out these poker women.

Playing Cards
Looking for some good choices for playing cards to buy? Try these.

Fish Defintion
What are “Fish” in poker?

Isabelle Mercier
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Chantel McNulty
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Best Poker Magazines
Whether you subscribe or read the articles online, these magazines are a great place to read advice and stories from poker pros and players around the country, as well as find tournament listings and new card rooms to play at.

Bubble definition
What does it mean to be "on the bubble"?

Jennifer "Jennicide" Leigh
Think all poker players are unkempt slobs? Check out these poker women.

Top Books on Poker Tournaments
If you want to make it to the final table of a poker tournament, these books offer advice from the best of the best to help you succeed.

Poker in Atlantic City
These are the casinos with card rooms in Atlantic City where you can play poker games like Texas Hold'em.

Clonie Gowen
Think all poker players are unkempt slobs? Check out these poker women.

Home Poker Games 101
Find out everything you need to start off a succesful home poker game, including how many people to invite and what poker supplies to have on hand.

Crazy Pineapple Poker Rules
Tired of plain old Texas Hold'em? Try this variation to the game, Pineapple, or "Crazy Pineapple."

The 4 Kings Origins
Did you know some say the 4 kings each represent a specific historic figure?

Poker Video Games
Looking to play a little poker on your playstation, Xbox or Nintendo? Check out these poker video games which are fun to play and make great gifts for poker fans.

Poker TV Shows
Want to catch some poker action on TV? Set your dial for these poker-packed shows.

Liz Lieu at Tournament
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Vanessa Rousso
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Evelyn Ng
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Jennifer Harman
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Kristy Gazes
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Caesars Las Vegas Poker Room
Find information on playing poker at Caesars in Las Vegas. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

Borgata Poker Room
Find information on playing poker at the Borgata in Atlantic City. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

Best Poker Odds Calculators
Want to find out what the odds are for winning a particular poker hand against another or the odds of a certain hand winning at all? Try one of these excellent free online poker odds calculators.

Jerry Yang
Learn all about the 2007 World Series of Poker winner, Jerry Yang.

Best Poker Books for Beginners
New to poker and looking for a book to start your education? Try one of these easy to understand books and get into the game in a flash.

Poker Decor
Add some class to your home poker room or just a dash of poker to any decor with these poker-themed items.

Trump Taj Mahal Poker Room
Find information on playing poker at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

High Stakes Poker
Learn more about the GSN show, High Stakes Poker, in which poker pros plunk down (at least) 100K of their own money to play in a cash or "ring" game against one another.

Poker Abbreviations 101
Learn the definition of commonly used poker acronyms like MTT, SnG, and NLHE.

Cyndy Violette
Think all poker players are unkempt slobs? Check out these poker women.

What does "muck" mean?
What does "muck" mean?

Poker Room at Foxwoods
Find information on playing poker at the Foxwoods. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and more.

Definition of "Tilt"
What does it mean if a player is "on tilt"

Jennifer Tilly
Learn more about Jennifer Tilly, the actress and poker champion who won both a World Series of Poker bracelet and a World Poker Tour event in the same year.

Cutoff Defintion
What’s the cutoff seat at a poker table?

Best Limit Texas Hold'em Books
Improve your skills playing Limit Texas Hold'em with these poker books.

Learn to Play Poker
Email course: Learn to Play Poker: Poker for Beginners

Definition of Hi/Lo
Learn what it means if a game is "hi/lo." (high/low)

2007 WSOP Bracelet Winners
2007 WSOP Bracelet Winners: Find out who won each of the 55 events at the 2007 World Series of Poker and got coveted WSOP bracelets.

Foxwoods Poker Photo Gallery
Browse through more photos of Foxwoods casino's poker room and surrounding areas of the mammoth casino.

Kicker Defintion
What’s a kicker in a poker hand?

Fun New Poker Games to Try
Tired of playing nothing but Texas Hold'em poker? Try out these games in your home game. Some are also offered in casinos and online.

Jennifer Harman Smiles
Think all poker players are unkempt slobs? Check out these poker women.

Doyle Brunson Profile
Learn more about poker legend Doyle Brunson, winner of 10 World Series of Poker bracelets and author of the "poker bible" Super/System.

World Series of Poker History
Wondering what all the hubbub is about the World Series of Poker? Learn the history of the event, a listing of winners, and more about the biggest event in poker.

Worst Poker Movies
There have been a rush of poker movies and films that feature poker prominently since the poker boom began, and most of them are frankly awful. Save yourself from feeling like you were the victim of a bad beat by avoiding these flicks.

Gus Hansen
Poker Pros A-Z: Gus Hansen

Annie Duke
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Annie Duke Stands
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WPT 2008/09 Tourney Schedule
Want to play in a World Poker Tour event? Here's the lowdown on when and where they'll take place from July, 2008 through April 2009.

Before You Buy Poker Chips
Learn the difference between clay, plastic, and other kinds of poker chips before you go to the store.

MGM Grand Las Vegas Poker Room
Find information on playing poker at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

What Does "Flop" Mean?
What does the term "flop" mean in poker?

Daniel Negreanu
Learn more about poker pro Daniel Negreanu, considered one of the very best poker players in the world.

WPT 2007/08 Tourney Schedule
Want to play in a World Poker Tour event? Here's the lowdown on when and where they'll take place from May, 2007 through April 2008.

Phil Laak
Poker Pros A-Z: Phil Laak

Best fun & cool playing cards
Add an element of fun to your poker game with these fun novelty playing cards.

Antonio Esfandiari
Learn all about Antonio Esfandiari, World Poker Tour champion.

Playing at Foxwoods Poker Room
Take a virtual tour of Foxwood's poker room so you'll seem like a seasoned poker pro when you go, even if it's your first time.

5 Card Draw Poker Variations
These poker games are based on [link url=http://poker.about.com/od/poker101/ht/5carddraw.htm]five-card draw[/link], but add or change something to make it new. If you're playing a dealer's choice game, they're fun to add to the mix.

Definition of Suckout
What does the term “suckout” mean in poker?

Clonie Gowen Laughs
Think all poker players are unkempt slobs? Check out these poker women.

Clonie Gowen at a Party
See pictures of the stunning & excellent poker player, Cyclona "Clonie" Gowen

Wynn Las Vegas Poker Room
Find information on playing poker at Wynn in Las Vegas. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

Venetian Las Vegas Poker Room
Find information on playing poker at Venetian in Las Vegas. Find the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

"Shootout" definition
What is an "shootout" in poker?

Double Flop Holdem Poker Rules
Learn a variation on Texas Hold'em poker where you deal out an extra board.

2005 WSOP Winners
Find out who took home the gold bracelet -- and the money -- in each of the 41 events in the 2005 World Series of Poker.

WPT Borgata Open Photo Gallery
With more than 500 entrants in the WPT Borgata Poker Open, there were more than a few famous poker pros and personalities playing. Here are some pics of the poker pros in action on day one.

Joseph Hachem
Learn all about the 2005 World Series of Poker winner, Joseph Hachem.

7 Card Stud Poker Variations
These poker games are based on [link url=http://poker.about.com/od/poker101/ht/7cardstud.htm]Seven Card Stud[/link], but add or change something to make it new. If you're playing a dealer's choice game, they're fun to add to the mix.

Jamie Gold Poker Profile
Find out about Jamie Gold, 2006 World Series of Poker Main event champ.

Chris Moneymaker
Poker Pros A-Z: Chris Moneymaker

Doyle Brunson
Poker Pros A-Z: Doyle Brunson

Phil Ivey
Learn all about Phil Ivey, World Series of Poker champion.

Shannon Elizabeth & Poker
Shannon Elizabeth is not only a lovely actress, but also a poker enthusiast. Learn more about the poker side of this famous celebrity.

A Pile of Poker Money
World Series of Poker Pictures from the first few days of the tournament, taken by Zeke Quesada, about.com's Guide to Las Vegas for Visitors.

Report: Poker in Atlantic City
Guest author David Coughlin reports on his favorite rooms in Atlantic City to enjoy a night of poker.

Mirage Las Vegas Poker Room
Find information on playing poker at Mirage in Las Vegas. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

Paint Defintion
What cards are considered “Paint”?

Tropicana Poker Room
Find information on playing poker at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

Mike Matusow
Learn more about Mike “the Mouth” Matusow, World Series of Poker Bracelet winner.

Quiz: Poker Pros
Test your knowledge of professional poker players with this quiz.

Binions Las Vegas Poker Room
Find information on playing poker at Binions in Las Vegas, the original home of the World Series of Poker. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

Scotty Nguyen
Learn more about Scotty Nguyen, one of poker’s most colorful pros, and a 4-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner.

Phil Hellmuth
Learn all about Phil Hellmuth, 11-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, and host of the 8th season of Celebrity Poker Showdown.

Card Room & Casino Info
Find information on playing poker at Bally’s in Atlantic City both at Billy's Poker Parlor as well as the Wild Wild West Poker Room. Find the poker room hours, the no limit Texas Hold'em poker tournament schedule, and more.

David Williams
Poker Pros A-Z: David Williams

What Does "Action" Mean?
What does the term "Action" mean in poker?

Poker Tournament Slang
If you're sitting down at a poker tournament, make sure you know what all the words on this list mean.

The origins of the 4 suits
How did we end up with hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades?

Marco Traniello
Photos of Poker Pros at the 2006 World Series of Poker -- 2006 WSOP Pics

Rio All-Suite Poker Room
Find information on playing poker at Rio All-Suite, home of the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Find the poker room hours, the tournament schedule, and a review of the room.

SHOE Poker Game Rules
Learn the poker games involved and the rules to playing S.H.O.E. poker.

Chip Reese
Read about pro poker player & World Series of Poker bracelet winner Chip Reese.

Poker Wearables for Men
These poker clothes and accessories let any man add a little or a lot of poker flair to what they wear. The clothes don't make the man, but if wearing some poker gear makes a man smile, it could lead to getting lucky. At cards, at cards.

The River
What does the term the "River" mean in poker?

Best Poker Resources for Women
If you're a woman poker player, there are books, magazines & web sites aimed just at you that are well worth looking into, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro.

Tight
What is a 'tight' poker player or playing style?

Poker - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Poker guide site.

Johnny Chan
2006 WSOP HORSE Event Photos Johnny Chan

Celebrity Poker Showdown
Learn more about the hit Bravo show, Celebrity Poker Showdown, including what stars have graced the championship tables.