Posts Tagged ‘tournaments’

Question by the11saint: Poker tournaments in chicago-area?
I was wondering if anyone knew of NL hold’em tourneys in the Chicago area. I’ve been out of school for a while, watching a lot of poker on TV, and wonderin how some of those guys from the online world got there. How do these things work? Over 21, though never have been to hammond/south chicago casino area.

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Answer by pokercoach
You should be able to find several games in the Chicago area. Take a look on this link: http://www.homepokergames.com/

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Question by JudasHero: What are the differences beetween the different kinds of tournaments?
There are so many different kinds of poker tournaments, it’s hard for me to tell the differences. What are the differences between them? For example, what is a “freeroll”?
I’m talking about a freeroll tournament, where there’s no buy-in.

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Answer by Keyser Soze
In every tournament there are two factors you need to look at. The first is the game being played: Hold’em Razz Stud Omaha Eights or Better. Each one has its own rules. Hold’em is the most popular game right now. Secondly, look at the type of Hold’em Razz Stud etc. They can be either No Limit, Limit, or Pot Limit. No limit means you can put all your money in at any time. Pot limit forces you to only bet whats in the pot, and Limit has a fixed betting structure throughout the entire tournament.

The term freeroll means that all players in the hand are tied and only one player has the chance to win if a specific card comes up. Lets say we are playing hold’em. You have Ace and King of Spades. I have Ace and King of Diamonds. 2 diamonds come up and 1 club. then another heart comes up. I am now on a free roll b/c neither one of us can lose but I can win if a diamond comes up.

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Question by delosreyes33: Question about large poker tournaments.?
YOUR OPINION
What strategies would you use to go deep into a poker tournament? At least making it to the money.
Lets say the total entrants is 300.

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Answer by RadekG
Strategies? Well, after finding openpokerusa.com, I knew that i have found a poker site for USA poker players, so i decided to start playing long free tournaments, know as now freerolls. Freeroll tournaments have a complete different strategy then playing in a real cash tournament. I like to fold pretty much every hand for the first hour, till the break, in a freeroll tournament because there are too many players that bluff a lot, and don’t play the strong hand. After the first hour, you have to start playing little more aggressive, otherwise you will get blinded out. Must steal couple pots with K, Q suited for example. If you just wait for the monster hand you will never win. In real cash tournaments, in my opinion, if you call a raise with your hand, you better be ready to go all in. I only play cards which I’m ready to go all in with. Everyone has a different strategy to online poker, but I would recommend switching between aggressive playing and slow playing every hour or so. Try to steal couple main pots by raising the bet before the flop, and definitely bet decent amount after the flop, even if you don’t have the cards, 50% of a time, everyone will fold thinking you have a monster hand. Once again, I found some unique rooms at openpokerusa.com Good Luck!

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Question by Andrew: Does anyone know where I can play chess online against other humans, that had a ranking system and tournaments?
I am trying to find a place where I can play chess online where I play other humans in real time. I also want the site to have a ranking system so I can track my progress. Also, if it exists, I would prefer the site had 3D boards. I’m pretty much looking for a thing like Full Tilt Poker but for chess.

Thanks

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Answer by Evil Jake Steele
Yahoo! Games has rankings, ladders, and tournaments.

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Question by Aleksandar: Hey guys i wanted to ask you something about online freeroll Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments?
So about 1 year ago i used to play freeroll tournaments on AsteriaPoker. It was really got there because you get to enter freeroll tournaments and actualy earn some dollars and then you can go to their site and you can use those money to bet on soccer games or basketball or whatever you want and of corse after you reach 20 euros i think u can take your money on credit card.But unfortunately Asteria poker was shut down or somethink or moved so i cannot play right now and i want to know where can i play Texas Hold’em Poker Freeroll Tournaments again… Thank You For Your Help

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Answer by Kyle
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Question by John H: Can I legally join tournaments on Full Tilt Poker if I’m 18?
The tournament in question is a satellite to a live tournament in Las Vegas. I know that I am allowed to participate in the poker online because of the fact that Full Tilt is based in another country but my question is if I happen to win the tournament and my prize is a seat in a live tournament in Las Vegas, will I be allowed to play. And if not what sort of compensation will I get because I won.

Here is the relevant article from the Terms & Conditions:
“you are at least 18 years of age, or of at least the minimum permitted age for participating in such activities if you are situated in a state, province or commonwealth that stipulates a minimum age restriction that is greater than 18 years”

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Answer by Lara B
No, I’m afraid not. You have to be 21 years old to play in Vegas.

http://www.pokerprolife.com

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Question by Fightoffyourdemons: Colorado Springs, CO poker tournaments?
I am looking for a Colorado Springs, CO based NL Texas holdem poker tournament

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Answer by Orcas!
Colorado Springs is so strait-laced; I’d try Cripple Creek, if I were you.

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Question by Kobe Loves YOU: how do poker tournaments work?
What are buy-ins and how do you know how much you win? Also, who do you play?

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Answer by want deny
you all bring to the table a certain amount of money

the total combined amount is how much you win

you play whoever you want

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Question by Lance: I am looking to host free poker tournaments in Vancouver. I need help finding places that serve food n alcohol?

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Answer by LegFuJohnson
check the yellow pages for “bars”. I hear they serve food and alcohol.

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Question by Nicolas: How do taxes work for online poker tournaments?
I am an online poker player and I have made a good amount of money online or at least I’d like to think so… I am a little worried about taxes.

I only play poker tournaments, absolutely no cash games. Would taxes apply to the amounts I cash out and the amounts I deposit?
I make at least 5-10 deposits and 5-10 cashouts per month. When I mean cashout, I mean asking a check from the poker website.
I forgot to mention that I live in California (United States)
Example: I deposit $ 150… Lose that. Deposit $ 150 again. I get to $ 600 and Cashout. Deposit $ 150 again. etc….

At the end of the month I have $ 2000 in cashouts and $ 1000 in deposits. Are the cashouts my wins and what I’m supposed to tax?

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Answer by Dan H
“There are several cases in law that would suggest that betting and gaming (and poker, as a game of skill) are tax free occupations.”

I think it is tax-free in the UK, but not in the States.

Edit: In that case it seems to be more complicated.

http://www.onlinepokerfaq.com/guide/us-taxes.html

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071217133348AAPgx2X

Sorry I don’t have time do more than send you the links.

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