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		<title>Myths about Omaha</title>
		<link>http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2010/myths-about-omaha</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pot Limit Omaha]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the major myths is that Omaha is a knotty game.Most of the poker games have diverse levels of complication. But if you compare Texas Holdem and Omaha the latter is a simple game. Most of the Omaha games would enable you to play few hands before the flop. There are only two to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>One of the major myths is that Omaha is a knotty game.</strong></p><p><a href="http://pokerstockphotos.com/pot-limit-omaha-omaha-poker.html"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-34" title="Pot Limit Omaha Photo" src="http://www.royalpokerblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Pot-Limit-Omaha-Photo-300x174.jpg" alt="Pot Limit Omaha Photo" width="300" height="174" /></a>Most of the poker games have diverse levels of complication. But if you compare Texas Holdem and Omaha the latter is a simple game. Most of the Omaha games would enable you to play few hands before the flop. There are only two to three players against a pot. All the Omaha hands have many ways to connect to a flop.</p><p><strong>Another myth is that Omaha starting hands run close together in importance</strong></p><p>This is one of the most ridiculous myths pertaining to the game of Omaha. This myth has originated from the edifice that the hands in Omaha have a dictating relationship just as two aces govern the rules of Texas Holdem. Players are supposed to defen their blind against a raise if you have a marginal hand as well. Players a get the right pot share when they do that.</p><p><strong>Another myth that blinds the players is that you should never raise before the flop</strong></p><p><span id="more-32"></span>Most <a href="http://pleasemrfarha.com/cat/pot-limit-omaha/">Pot Limit Omaha</a> games are critical in nature. The general concept is that amass a good sum of money before the flop. You can enhance your profits in the game when opponents call at their turn or if they fold their hands. You can make profit in all the hands. One of the easiest ways to do it is utilize the various values of the pre flop cards of the preliminary hands. Players tend to make blunders which cost them greatly before the flop. A great amount of money can be made before the flop.</p><p><strong>Players are clouded with another myth that states you should never raise the bets with low</strong></p><p>In the game of Omaha players are faced with situations when they know it is time for quarters. But players do not realize the fixation of being divided in the game may result in damaging their games as well. The chances of winning may diminish. Players should raise the bets you have a fairly low hand or if you have exceptional cards.</p><p>There are many qualities that demarcate good and great poker players. Different layers react differently in diverse situations and this is what makes them unique. In Omaha games a player needs to concentrate on making money before the flop. I hope after reading this article few of the myths have been cleared.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Daniel Negreanu Talking&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2010/daniel-negreanu-talking</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Daniel Negreanu]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Daniel Negreanu talks about Phil Galfond, the Omaha event he was in in 2008, online vs live poker, &#8230; pretty interesting stuff!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Daniel Negreanu talks about Phil Galfond, the <a href="http://danielnegreanu.org/2008/09/daniel-negreanu-videoblog-plo-wsop-08-talk/">Omaha event he was in in 2008</a>, online vs live poker, &#8230; pretty interesting stuff!</p><a href="http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2010/daniel-negreanu-talking"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rounders&#8217; Best Scene</title>
		<link>http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/rounders-best-scene</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Matt Damon]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I hate how the movie made fun of one of my favorite players (Erik Seidel) &#8211; but I loved this scene SO MUCH!BEAUTIFUL!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I hate how the movie made fun of one of my favorite players (<a href="http://erikseidelfan.com/" target="_blank">Erik Seidel</a>) &#8211; but I loved this scene SO MUCH!</p><a href="http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/rounders-best-scene"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a><p>BEAUTIFUL!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Luck or skill? Which is important in Poker?</title>
		<link>http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/luck-or-skill-which-is-important-in-poker</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Poker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poker Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[People have diverse opinions on this topic. A game of poker needs both luck and sharp skills to win hands. A harmonious blend of both the factors results in a killer strategy which would help you sail through the game and win a huge amount.According to mathematicians the chances of a poker player to attain [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://pokerstockphotos.com/pocket-3s-crabs.html"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-24" title="Pocket 3s - Pair of 3s" src="http://www.royalpokerblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Pocket-3s-Pair-of-3s-199x300.jpg" alt="Pocket 3s - Pair of 3s" width="199" height="300" /></a>People have diverse opinions on this topic. A game of poker needs both luck and sharp skills to win hands. A harmonious blend of both the factors results in a killer strategy which would help you sail through the game and win a huge amount.</p><p>According to mathematicians the chances of a poker player to attain a royal flush are 1 in 649739. So just do not rely on the luck factor. Alter your strategy and the role of a strong and unique poker strategy should be used while playing poker games.</p><p>One of the primary tips for all poker players is to avoid alcohol while playing poker. You should be able to take decisions as per the situations, and you should be able to concentrate with a clear head. This is possible only when you do not consume alcohol.</p><p>You should avoid waiting for the right cards. Unique styles of playing should be adopted by you to win the pot. Sometimes the situation may demand playing bluffs and sometimes you have to resort to aggressive playing.</p><p>You should a master of the poker rules and this would help you to make the right bets. There are numerous books and articles available on this dynamic game. You should keep fine tuning yourself by incessantly learning from everyone and observing while others play.</p><p>For starters you should try and observing your opponents as they should not be successful in duping you. You should be wooden while playing poker and never be transparent about your game or strategy. If your opponents can read you then it is sad news because your chances to win have diminished.</p><p><span id="more-21"></span>An amalgamation of luck and skill makes a good poker player. Luck is very important for this game because if you do not have a good hand how would you implement your strategies to win the pot (I don&#8217;t agree with this, but <a href="http://peverpoker.com/2009/joe-hachem-is-a-luckbox.html">professional luck-box Joe Hachem</a> surely does!). Poker is game of luck and chance.</p><p>However it cannot be denied that both luck and skill have an impact on the game. Situations vary and so do the players. You will notice that sometimes an underdog at the poker table wins the pot out of sheer luck, not by <a href="http://icecoldpoker.com/" target="_blank">playing ice cold poker</a>. But think again. It is just not luck. The strategy with which he scored brownie points is also important as it catalyzed in winning the pot.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Phil Ivey = Ice Cold MOTHERF*CKER</title>
		<link>http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/phil-ivey-ice-cold-motherfcker</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phil Ivey]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay that&#8217;s not the most royal of post titles so far but how ICE COLD is Phil Ivey? The man is such a BALLA.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Okay that&#8217;s not the most royal of post titles so far but how ICE COLD is Phil Ivey? The man is <a href="http://philiveyfan.com/poker-34/phil-ivey-is-a-balla/" target="_blank">such a BALLA</a>.</p><a href="http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/phil-ivey-ice-cold-motherfcker"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tom Dwan is f*cking amazing</title>
		<link>http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/tom-dwan-is-fcking-amazing</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:48:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aussie Millions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How freaking awesome is Mister Tom Dwan? The man is such a pure action-junky, playing online and then coming down, being a madman, going back online.Strategy = run good.The man speaks the f*****n truth.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How freaking awesome is Mister <a href="http://www.ilovetomdwan.com/">Tom Dwan</a>? The man is such a pure action-junky, playing online and then coming down, being a madman, going back online.</p><p>Strategy = run good.</p><p>The man speaks the f*****n truth. <img src='http://www.royalpokerblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p><a href="http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/tom-dwan-is-fcking-amazing"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMG ROYAL FLUSH</title>
		<link>http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/omg-royal-flush</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conor Tate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I want to sufficate that male commentator. What an annoying fool. John Fooladi flops a royal flush draw, Conor Tate doesn&#8217;t. John Fooladi makes the mortal nuts, Conor Tate doesn&#8217;t. Boring.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I want to sufficate that male commentator. What an annoying fool. John Fooladi flops <a href="http://www.royalflushdrawpoker.com/" target="_blank">a royal flush draw</a>, Conor Tate doesn&#8217;t. John Fooladi makes the mortal nuts, Conor Tate doesn&#8217;t. Boring.</p><a href="http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/omg-royal-flush"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Categories of poker games</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 22:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Draw Poker]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the present world poker games have become a rage worldwide with more and more avid players gambling their way to fortune and glory. Casinos are bustling with people trying their luck at poker.If you are an amateur then it’s difficult for you to imagine the variety of poker gambling games being played everyday. There [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://pokerstockphotos.com/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9" title="Poker Stock Photos" src="http://www.royalpokerblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/pot-limit-omaha-520x303-300x174.jpg" alt="Poker Stock Photos" width="300" height="174" /></a>In the present world poker games have become a rage worldwide with more and more avid players gambling their way to fortune and glory. Casinos are bustling with people trying their luck at poker.</p><p>If you are an amateur then it’s difficult for you to imagine the variety of poker gambling games being played everyday. There are crudely three categories of poker gambling games.</p><ul><li>Draw poker</li><li>Stud poker</li><li>Community card poker</li></ul><p>In customary poker, the highest ranked card is ace followed by king, queen, jack, 10, 9, 8…. And so on.</p><p>One of the most common types of poker gambling is draw poker. In this game, the players are allowed to discard useless cards dealt to them and replace them with others from the pack. The cards remain hidden all the time from the eyes of other players.</p><p>Stud poker, a combination of cards is dealt with some face up and others hidden. The players can gauge the combination by betting trends of that person. It’s all in the mind and players with a <a href="http://www.pokerfaceblog.net/">poker face</a> i.e. without displaying emotions like excitement, elation and disappointment have a good chance of winning.</p><p><span id="more-8"></span>Community poker is the most popular form with games like texas hold ’em and omaha hold ’em. Some common cards are kept in the middle of the table and the winning hand is a combination of cards dealt and the common cards.Most of the <a href="http://internetpokergeek.com/">internet poker geeks</a> play these forms, especially with the no limit variants&#8230;</p><p>For some one new to the world of poker, a number of websites are ready to lend a helping with tutorials and instructions for different games of poker. SO what are you waiting for? Get acquainted with the game of poker and earn yourself a fortune too.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Eli Elezra flops Quads &#8212; and makes some money</title>
		<link>http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/eli-elezra-flops-quads-and-makes-some-money</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 22:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have to appreciate Eli Elezra&#8216;s play in this hand. He&#8217;s up against Sammy, who&#8217;s already shown interest in the hand &#8212; and even though I think he should have bet more on the flop &#8212; he still manages to stack Sam Farha.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You have to appreciate <a href="http://elielezrapokerfan.com/">Eli Elezra</a>&#8216;s play in this hand. He&#8217;s up against Sammy, who&#8217;s already shown interest in the hand &#8212; and even though I think he should have bet more on the flop &#8212; he still manages to stack <a href="http://pleasemrfarha.com/">Sam Farha</a>.</p><a href="http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/eli-elezra-flops-quads-and-makes-some-money"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Antonio Esfandiari losing the absolute minimum with AQ</title>
		<link>http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/antonio-esfandiari-losing-the-absolute-minimum-with-aq</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Caroline</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Antonio Esfandiari flops top pair, top kicker, and manages to lose NOTHING in this hand once the flop came down &#8211; even though he had top pair, top kicker. Pretty amazing read by Antonio.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.royalpokerblog.com/2009/antonio-esfandiari-losing-the-absolute-minimum-with-aq"><em>Click here to view the embedded video.</em></a><p><a href="http://esfandiaripoker.com/" target="_blank">Antonio Esfandiari</a> flops top pair, top kicker, and manages to lose NOTHING in this hand once the flop came down &#8211; even though he had top pair, top kicker. Pretty amazing read by Antonio.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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