The most commonly found machines have five reels, representing the five cards in a hand you would use during a game in most variants of poker. The high numbered cards such as 9’s and 10’s are usually included, but the lower cards like 2’s or 3’s are usually omitted. The face cards such as the Kings, Queens and Aces are intact, but there are highly visual cards that are even more powerful on modern machines. Depending on the theme and storyline of the machine, different visual cards appear on the reels, for example an Egyptian themed machine might include scarabs, pharaohs and pyramids as the powerful ‘cards’.

Some of the machines include a ‘feature’, which is activated by getting three of a kind (like trips or a set in poker) or more of the same high value card. This sets off a mini game which involves the reels spinning for free and some kind of multiplier, which can result in you getting a jackpot, which is kind of the same feeling as winning a huge pot in poker after a showdown with a lot of participating players.

Pokies machines can prove an inexpensive way to pass the time while waiting for a table to open up, when you’re waiting in line for some poker action at your preferred stakes. You might even find that pokies are a good way to unwind after a long game of poker, because unlike poker, it does not require much thought and does not cause a brain drain. A lot of casual poker machine players find that they are a simple way to gamble.

Another option is to play online, with loads of pokies sites popping up all over the internet in online casinos. Going to sites such as this pokies site can help you earn yourself a fat bonus when signing up so you’re ahead in the stakes already. Some bonuses can be had which are as big as $1000, how is that for value?

So, whether you’re playing at the pub, the RSL or online, remember to not take the pokies too seriously, they can be a great way to kick back and have some simple fun. Use your understanding of the basic rules to play the game and take home your wins, no matter how small or big.

There was a total of 321 players during the 2011-2012 World Series of Poker Circuit Harrah’s Philadelphia Main Event and the one lucky poker player that emerged victorious and took the championship crown was Christopher Bonn. He went heads-up against Ken Silverstein and eventually pocketed a hefty first-place prize of 9,760, a WSOPC gold ring, plus a seat to the National Championship.

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Titan Poker is undoubtedly one of the largest online poker rooms in the world. Just recently, it has upgraded and improved its Titan Rewards program by unveiling novel schemes which are designed to profit all of its players including new depositors and even those casual visitors who happen to drop by its available poker tables.

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Date
Time (ET)
Event
Network

July 3
3 p.m., 8 p.m.*
The Big One For One Drop
ESPN3/ESPN

July 31
8-10 p.m.
The Big One For One Drop
ESPN

August 7
8-10 p.m.
WSOP National Championship
ESPN

August 14
8-10 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

August 21
8-10 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

August 28
8-10 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

September 5
8-10 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

September 11
8-10 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

September 18
8-10 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

September 25
8-10 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

October 2
9-11 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

October 9
9-11 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

October 16
9-11 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

October 23
9-11 p.m.
WSOP Main Event
ESPN

October 30
9 p.m.*
WSOP Main Event Final Table
ESPN

 

*denotes live event with no set end time

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