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Lock Poker Promotions

June 19, 2011

Lock Poker is running several solid promotions. This blog post will focus on a unique promotion taking place in July, 2011, their on-going promotions and their first deposit bonus. I will start off with the bonus since that is what new players will want to know about first. Before I get into that I should provide some background information on Lock Poker. This room is on the Merge Gaming Network. They have shaken up the entire network by providing a much better experience than their sister rooms. It isn’t very often that a newcomer on a network supplants the traditional flagship room but that is exactly what Lock Poker has done.

Lock Poker Bonus

Lock Poker is one of the few online poker rooms that gives you better than a 100% match on your first deposit. When dealing with poker room bonuses the percentage is much important than the dollar amount. The $750 Lock Poker bonus is a 150% match instead of a 100% match. That extra 50% will allow you to get $1.5 for every dollar you deposit.

The Lock Poker bonus code PNREPORT can be used to claim this bonus. Lock Poker will put your bonus money into a special bonus account. From there it will be issued to your Lock Poker players account in $5 installments. To redeem each $5 increment you need to earn 375 VIP Points, that’ s a 75 VIP/$1 rate.

Zero To Hero - July 9th - Lock Poker

All players have a chance at receiving one on one time with José ‘Girah’ Macedo, one of Lock Poker’s professional sponsors. All you need to do is earn 500 VIP Points before July 9th and you will be able to play in the Zero To Hero tournament. Here is a breakdown of the prize pool:

1st - 5 hours training with Girah
2nd - 3 hours
3rd  - 2 hours
4th-6th - 5 hands reviewed by Girah
7th-10th - 2 hands

This is an amazing opportunity to talk to a world-class player about poker. He will help you improve your poker skills which in turn should mean a more profitable experience for you.

Lock Poker’s Badbeat jackpot - Ongoing

The Badbeat Jackpot at Lock Poker is one of their ongoing promotions. Lock Poker actually holds the record for the largest BBJ. What is a BBJ? If you lose a hand with four 7’s of higher the jackpot will be hit. There are some other qualification requirements but the major one is that you must use both hole cards.

Everyone at the table will win a piece of the jackpot. The person who lost will win the most followed by the person that won the hand. This jackpot is usually a couple hundred thousand dollars. There is another jackpot at Lock Poker I should go over too. If you catch a Royal Flush you will win the Royal Flush Jackpot. The prize ammout is based on the stakes you are playing at. You will win 100X the big blind, up to $1,000.

Rakeback At No Bad Beats Poker

June 5, 2011

No Bad Beats Poker is a fairly long name for a poker room but it is not an empty boast like many poker site names. You can actually make sure you do not suffer the bad beats that can easily turn a winning session into a losing session. I will cover this new concept later in this article though. First I want to discuss a special No Bad Beats Poker rakeback offer.  There is a 40% rakeback offer at No Badbeats Poker. 40% is the highest allowed on the Everleaf Network and very few people are allowed to offer this high of a percentage.

Claiming this rakeback offer at NoBadBeats Poker requires the entry of two codes:

- Special Bonus Code: NBBRAKEBACK
- Bonus Code: NBBONUS

The special bonus code is the one that provides you with the exclusive 40% rakeback deal at No Bad Beats Poker. The regular bonus code provides a 100% match bonus up to $600.

No Bad Beats Poker Review - The Concept

This No Bad Beats Poker review will focus on the concept behind the room, not the actual room itself. They offer cool promotions, freerolls, tournaments and all of that stuff but it is the NBB concept that makes them unique.

There are no bad beats tables that provide players with varying levels of protection. If you are all-in against another player at a 70% NBB table and you hand will statistically beat your opponent’s hand 75% of the time you will not lose money on the hand. If he catches his inside straight on the river you will have the money you put into the pot refunded. That may not sound good to the person who got lucky but only unskilled players rely on more luck than skill.

Not all tables are setup like this so you do not always have to play using this new concept but many serious players prefer it. It is refreshing to know that you no longer have to replace your monitor because you threw your mouse at it after Donkeyboy777’s 3-8 off-suit beat your pocket Aces.

There is a very common online poker myth that accuses all of the major poker rooms of altering their random number generators so that badbeats win more often than they should to increase the action. I don’t personally believe in this particular myth but you certainly won’t have to worry about this happening at No Bad Beats Poker.

Their whole poker room is designed to protect players from extreme bad luck. The competition might be a little tougher but no one has complained about it yet. If you can skillfully outplay the competition  you deserve to win. The competition isn’t all that stuff though. Many “fish” delude themselves into thinking that they are great so while they will avoid extremely bad plays they will still make plenty of normal bad plays.

This 40% No Bad Beats Poker rakeback offer will also increase your weekly profit or help minimize your losses during a rough patch.

Victory Poker Referral Code

March 30, 2011

Now that Victory Poker is on another new poker network they have a new bonus code. I shouldn’t say bonus code though. This new code is called a referral code. Players will be happy to find out that the new victory poker referral code provides a much better bonus than the bonus code ever did. That is because of the new platform victory poker is using. They can now offer US players a top notch poker site and a casino.

The bonuses are also better as I already mentioned. The 2011 victory poker referral code will give many benefits instead of just a couple. Play money players can enter the referral code without depositing since the code is entered when they signup. Our Victory Poker referral code will give play money players special freeroll seats which will allow them to make money without a deposit.

Victory Poker is sure to stick with the Cereus Poker network. This is the 3rd network they have been on in the last year. They will not be moving again because the only direction to move is down. Cereus is the top network for US players so I highly doubt Victory Poker will make another move. They have went from a small no-name skin to a major online poker room overnight. heck back here for more information on the new Victory Poker referral code.

Betsharks Poker - New 3D US Poker Site

March 3, 2011

Betsharks Poker has a variety of formats and games to choose from such as Texas Hold’em, 5 Card Draw, Omaha High and many more.  Due to increasing traffic at Betsharks Poker they are making sure that each player gets the most out of the tournaments.  A buy-in is required for each tournament that becomes the prize pool.  Freerolls are available to help new players get their feet wet that aren’t ready to enter real cash tournaments.   Betsharks offers a VIP program that is so rewarding it is equal to 60% Bet Sharks rakeback.   To claim that as well as huge bonuses and incentives enter the Bet Sharks bonus code BSPBONUS.

Bet Sharks Poker Software

The Betsharks Poker software is easy to use and bug free.  Usually 3-D poker rooms take forever to load, but at Betsharks Poker downloading took little to no time at all.  There is a choice between 3-D or 2-D format, and there is a fantastic detailed avatar creator that  gets as close to reality as an avatar can get.  Even though the Betsharks Poker site is visually detailed, there isn’t any confusion when it comes to navigation.  The lobby has standard features minus unnecessary banners and distractions.

Betsharks Poker Traffic

The traffic is steadily increasing at Betsharks Poker, and a big push is coming from the fact that they are U.S. player friendly.

Betsharks Poker Promotions

Betsharks Poker has a great promotion for new players that only needs the software download and a $50 deposit.  After that there is a 150% Welcome Bonus up to $1000 at your disposal.  Within 60 days of your first deposit Betsharks Poker is also offering a %50 reload deposit up to $250.  These and many more promotions and bounuses are available to keep you coming back to Betsharks Poker once you join.

Customer Service

Help and support is available by referring to the FAQ’s, or to send a detailed email to the support team.  Depending upon the email, all inquiries are answered as quickly as they can.  Understandably some messages may take longer than others, but it is recommended that the FAQ’s are looked at first before contacting support.

NoBadBeatsPoker.com Review

February 24, 2011

Breaking onto the online gaming scene through the Everleaf Gaming Network is the cutting edge Nobadbeatspoker.com.  Right off the bat this site is making a mark on online poker sites by introducing the patent pending No Bad Beats Poker.  Bold graphics with an easy on the eye layout are the first noticeable features before even checking out what this innovative site is all about.

Standard card games are featured at Nobadbeats poker, but as mentioned above the most intriguing element to this site is definitely No Bad Beats Poker.  Basically No Bad Beats Poker is available because way too many players end up infuriated when at the last minute their awesome hand is beat by a last minute win.  No Bad Beats Poker was designed to make sure that those players get back their wager that was lost if there was a 70% win probability at the time of the All-In wager.  Of course players that want to take advantage of this have to be playing at a specific No Bad Beats Poker game table that is listed in the main lobby of that poker room.   Other stipulations and rules that apply are listed in full detail in the Cardroom pull down menu under No Bad Beats Poker. Use the No Bad Beats Poker special bonus code NBB600 when you signup.

Games that are available at Nobadbeatspoker.com are Omaha Hi/Lo, Omaha High, Seven Card Stud, Texas Hold’em, and No Bad Beats Poker.  Each game has a complete breakdown and easy to understand explanations of all of the terms and rules.  If there is still questions that need to be answered, there is a FAQ section as well as live 24 hour support available anytime.

Real Money Online Gambling Betting Guide

February 10, 2011

There are so many ways to gamble online in 2011. This post is going to outline some of the main ways to bet money online and offer a suggestions on the best online gambling sites for each category. Learn which forms of online gambling offer the best odds. After reading this guide you will have a solid understanding of the online gambling industry.

Online Sports & Horse Betting

Sports and horse race betting companies pioneered the online gambling industry. Many popped up in the late 90’s and the best of those are the industry leaders today. Bodog, BetUS and Sportsbook.com are three major gambling sites that come to mind. You can bet on virtually anything. Betting real money online can be very profitable and is much easier than using shady bookies or placing wagers with friends and family members. The odds for this type of gamble vary greatly depending on which type of bet you make and what you are betting on.

Online Casino Gambling

Online casinos started off around the same time as the sportsbooks. The casino industry has had a bumpy road. There are always a few bad apples in any industry. You just need to know what to look for. The three betting companies mentioned each offer a casino so that would be the perfect place to start. The odds at an online casino can be better than brick and mortar casinos. The promotions, bonuses and perks are also better. Live casinos offer basic comp point programs and free buffets every now and then. Online casinos offer huge bonuses that usually range from $750-$1,500. They also have much more advanced loyalty programs.

Online Poker Rooms

Online poker took a little longer to get off the ground. This is because a poker room needs traffic in order to provide players with a fun experience. Every poker room had to fight tooth and nail to build up their traffic enough to entice others to play. Once things got going though they have been unstoppable.  At Pokerstars and Full Tilt Poker there are around 500,000 players at the tables at any given time. This is by far the largest gambling industry in 2011. The odds for poker are mostly based on your skill at the game you are playing, the skill of the other players and Lady Luck of course.

The two poker rooms I mentioned above are the safest and most established rooms online. You can player poker for real money or for fun. They have tournaments that anyone can enter free of charge that will give you the chance to win real money.

Australian Gambling Guide

January 29, 2011

The online gambling industry in Australia has been booming for the last several years.  More and more Aussies can be found at the online poker tables, playing at internet casinos and placing wagers at online sportsbooks.  Australians love to gamble and the government has done little more than offer token resistance. The legality is much the same over there as it is in the US.  Australian gambling on the internet falls in the grey area of the law.  There has never been anyone arrested for gambling online.

This post will cover the top resource for Australian gamblers: www.australiangambling.com.au. This site provides a wide range of poker, casino and sportsbook articles and reviews.

Australian Casino Gambling

If you are looking for an excellent Australian online casino you need to look no further. This site has gone through the hundreds of internet casinos that accept players from Australia and reviewed the top ones. More will be added soon but most online casino gamblers only need one. The two Australian casinos listed are amongst the most respected and trusted casinos in 2011.

By signing up though www.australiangambling.com.au you will be able to take advantage of exclusive bonus packages designed especially for Aussies. The two casinos are Royal Vegas and Millionaire. You can choose between a $1,200 bonus at Royal Vegas and a $5,000 bonus at Millionaire.

Each of these Australian friendly casinos have a wide range of table games, slot machines and video poker machines. There are huge progressive jackpots and they come out with new promotions on a regular basis.

Legality Of Online Gambling For Australians

As I mentioned above there really isn’t anything Australians need to worry about if they choose to gamble online. The Interactive Gambling Act is a toothless anti-gambling bill that has a lot in common with a similar bill passed in the USA. The authorities in Australia do not enforce this bill and not a single Australian has ever been arrested for gambling online. Millions of Australians visit online poker rooms, casinos and sportsbooks every day.

Online gambling  is becoming more and more mainstream in Australia and many lawmakers are in favor of it.  The revenue it can generate would come in very handy in 2011. There are a couple things that you should know though:

• Taxes - While the Australian government does not hassle anyone for gambling online they will if you o not pay your taxes. Please follow all tax laws when it comes to internet gambling.
• Banking - When you cash a large check from a online casino or receive a bank wire or something you should not lie to your bank if they ask where it’s coming from. I would suggest that you only tell them if they directly ask you though.

Avatars At Full Tilt Poker In 2011

January 27, 2011

I really love the avatars available at Full Tilt Poker. Their latest software update comes with a wide selection of poker avatars to choose from. Full Tilt uses cartoon-like avatars that are easy on the eyes. This post will cover every aspect of Full Tilt Poker avatars. This includes the most popular avatars at Full Tilt, how to change your avatar, what you can do with your avatar and how you can have Full Tilt Poker design a custom avatar of you. Last time I checked their were over 70 avatars to choose from Fulltilt Poker.  Full Tilt Poker’s professional players, the Red Pro’s, each has an avatar that looks like them.

Most Popular Avatars At Fulltilt Poker

The Shark avatar at Full Tilt Poker is the one you will see the most at the tables (see above). All players tend to consider themselves as poker sharks so this comes as no surprise. other popular avatars include the Cute Dog, Monkey, Chicken and Rock. I tend to change my avatar every so often.

Changing Your Avatar At Full Tilt Poker

Changing your avatar at Fulltilt Poker is very easy. Just load their software and click on the “Account” tab at the top left of the lobby. You will see an option labeled “Change Avatar…”. Clicking that will open the avatar selection window. Just choose the one that you like best and enjoy.

What Can I Do With My Avatar?

Most people are not aware of this but you can change your avatar’s look to match your mood. When I win a big pot or get unusually lucky I will have my avatar smile. There are a total of four avatar expressions to choose from: happy, mad, confused and normal. All you need to do to change your avatars expression is right click on it and you will see the options.

Custom Avatars At Fulltilt Poker

if you are not happy with the selection of avatars available at Full Tilt Poker you can have them custom design one for you. This is available in the Full Tilt Store for 1,000,000 Full Tilt Points. This may seem  like a waste of points but it does come with many benefits. When you have your own avatar the other players will assume that you are one of the Red Pro’s. It can be a very intimidating weapon to use at the tables. Poker is all about mental warfare and having your own avatar will definitely put your opponents on edge.

MyPokerBasics.com - Poker Rooms & Live Dealer Casinos

January 26, 2011

If you are looking for an excellent guide on how to play poker at an online poker room MyPokerBasics.com is the place to go.  This site boasts nearly 300 pages which cover a wide range of topics. The articles are available in 13 different languages so players from around the world will be able to take advantage of this excellent gambling resource. They specialize in guides about playing poker on the internet and Live Dealer Casinos. I will break this overview up into these two categories.

MyPokerBasics.com’s Online Poker Section

Since this site focuses on poker topics I will start with this category. This is the perfect web site for those who want to learn how to play a new poker game or just want to brush up on games you already know how to play. Sometimes the rules for a game played online will vary from what you are used to so it is important to make sure you know exactly what you are doing when you sit down at a poker table.

Apart from poker game articles you will also find a list of the best poker rooms online in 2011. Each has it’s own review that is constantly updated with the latest promotions, software features and bonuses. Most of the bonus offers listed here are better than the poker room’s standard bonus offer.  There is a special section for players from the USA.  Not all online poker rooms accept U.S. players so this section is especially useful. They do not just list any room either. They stick to the most popular rooms that are truth-worthy and offer a great poker experience.  Check out the poker news section for cool promotions and tournments that are available at their featured poker sites.

Live Dealer Casinos

Many people think that a Live Dealer casino is a brick and mortar casino. This is not true. MyPokerBasics.com has a huge selection of articles and reviews about Live Dealer Online Casinos. You can play games like Blackjack online and interact with the dealer. Regular online casinos will seem boring after you have played at a Live Dealer casino. They use webcams and microphones so you can talk to the dealer and watch as each card is dealt. This gives many players peace of mind because they can see the cards being dealt. There are no computer glitches to worry about when you play at a Live Dealer casino online.

MyPokerBasics.com offers special bonus packages at these Live Dealer casinos, just like they do at their featured poker rooms. Read the reviews and follow the sign up instructions carefully to ensure you receive the best bonus possible in 2011.

Intense Gambling - Poker - Bingo - Casino

January 5, 2011

IntenseGambling.com is one of my favorite guides to online gambling. They cover several areas including poker, casino and bingo. They have rules and strategy guides on a plethora of poker and casinos. They also have an entire section on brick and mortar casinos. You won’t be blinded with banners or other advertisements here. They  are more focused on being the best resource for online gamblers than making money. This review of Intense Gambling will cover their three major sections.

Online Bingo

The online bingo section include a wide variety of bingo articles for those interested in playing this addicting game online. Many of these articles were designed for people who are new to online bingo. These articles will answer the questions most new online bingo players ask like how online bingo works, how bingo bonuses work and where you can play bingo for free.

Online Poker

The poker guides at Intense Gambling are by far my favorite. They will teach you how to play all of the common card games like Texas Hold’em, Omaha and Stud as well less common games like Badugi, Chinesse poker, 2-7 Triple Draw and H.O.R.S.E poker. Their main online poker page covers everything from the different types of poker tournaments to the legality of online poker in the USA.

Online Casino

If you are looking to learn about the most popular online casino games this is definitely a site to check out. The main online casino page covers a wide range of topics including deposit options and bonuses. Their online casino game guides cover popular games like Blackjack, 3 Card Poker and Baccarat. If you will be visiting a brick and mortar casino they have all of the information you need to find the one that is best for you. Here are some of the guides they offer:

• Best casinos in Macau
• Best Macau casinos for Blackjack
• Best Macau casinos for Baccarat
• Best Macau casinos for Craps
• Best Macau casinos for Poker
• Much much more

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