Rep. Shelley Berkley's Speech on Online Gambling
It seems like everywhere you look someone has "The" poker book that you have to have. Well as I build my poker library, I would like some help in determining which book to get next. I have a few already, so let's get those out of the way. First, I have Super System by Doyle Brunson, considered the poker bible by many. I have read Super System, but I wouldn't say I've studied it so I'm not sure how much it's helped me. I found it at a used bookstore in good condition for less than half of what it costs new. In that same store, I also picked up Phil Hellmuth's Play Poker Like The Pros. The third book I have is Internet Texas Hold-Em by Matthew Hilger.
I didn't get a chance to see any of the High Stakes poker on T.V. so I missed this hand. This is an unbelievable hand between Gus Hansen and Daniel Negraneau which results in a pot of almost $600,000. They start with small pairs (Gus 5s Daniel 6s)and they both flop trips with Gus trailing. The turn brings another 5 giving Gus quads and Daniel a boat. Daniel can't get away from the hand and loses almost $300,000. The clip is a little lengthy, but definitely worth it.
In an earlier post, I asked for suggestions as to which online poker site I should try next. If I do decide to move, what should I do with the FPPs I have accumulated? I have about 2450 frequent player points and don't know if I should just cash them out for some merchandise or if I should let them ride in a tournament. I could buy a poker book which would at least let me walk away with something tangible. Or I could let them ride in a FPP tournament for a chance to make a buy in for a larger tournament like the big Sunday tournament at Pokerstars. With the way my luck and my play have been going of late, I'm leaning towards buying a poker book with the points. Hopefully my play will improve after reading the book.
I have played on Pokerstars for about a year now. After a good run, followed by an even worse run, I have decided it is time to look for a new poker site. Now I'm not going to jump on the conspiracy theory bandwagon about how all poker sites are rigged like some. Personally, I hope that these sites have better things to do then worry about how they are going to take money from a guy playing $0.50 limits and $5 sit-n-gos. I'm not blaming this bad run on Pokerstars. I'm sure it's the result of many errors on my part and a few bad beats. I do think it might be time for a fresh start though. I'm looking for a new poker site and would like your help. I have downloaded Partypoker and Bodog, but I have never deposited money or played on their free tables. Which online poker room should I try next?