HIT AND RUN! You probably know some “hit and run” players and they are always so full of how brilliant it is to hit a virgin table, win a couple of games and then run to new and fertile ground. Usually you’ll find they have had a few small wins at a succession of tables only to lose most of their profit in a big game where they get snared. A majority of experienced players find the whole concept of hit and run to be fatally flawed. If you hit a few wins in a row generally it means you are doing something right at that particular table and with that particular grouping of players. Why would you want to run from them into the unknown? Seems crazy. Obviously the counter argument is that each time you arrive at a new table you’re an unknown quantity which gives the brief advantage of surprise. It can work. I’ve tried it. I don’t like it as a long term strategy. At some point you have to be able to surprise people who know you well if you really want to develop the true skill of poker. A poker player’s happiest moment should be when they actually manage to surprise even themselves!
NOW POKER ROCKS! The biggest current hard rock band in America have had four number one albums in a row but have remained almost unknown in the UK. They’re called Godsmack but their lead singer Sully Erna is probably going to break into the UK fame spotlight due to his ever increasing success on the celebrity poker circuit. Dozens of the Yank heavy bands are into Hold’em between gigs. There’s chatter on the web that one of Sully’s budgies had his head bitten off by a frenzied Ozzie Osbourne when his straight failed against Sully’s diamond flush. These days apparently it’s: Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll AND poker.
FREQUENTLY ASKED POKER QUESTIONS Q: What does it mean when casinos and poker sites talk about a premium account? How do I get one? A: These accounts are aimed specifically at high rollers. If the site notices big bets being launched by players on a regular basis they may offer a premium account to the individual concerned. The account really consists of a number of perks tailored to keeping the individual loyal to the site. Big casinos in Las Vegas and other famous gaming cities are always targeting high rollers, offering them free private jet flights into town and luxury hotel suites for the duration of their stay. You’d be amazed at how many premium account high rollers Las Vegas maintains on a year round basis.
Q: What is a 128-bit encryption? A: This is an established encryption level which is the minimum required to properly secure online transactions. It protects your credit card and personal information on all large gaming sites.
