How to Play Hearts, With Variations

Sunday 7 June 2020 03:30 By William

How to Play Hearts, With Variations
Through the years, the card game Hearts has been modified numerous times from its simple beginnings over a century ago to the present. Some people play Hearts thinking that the version they are playing is the one and only version. That is simply not true.
The following rules of Hearts will tell you how to play the game. There are four places within the rules where you must choose from four variations. At each place, pick the variation that you wish to use. Then play the game. In future games, you can choose different combinations of variations. In all, you can play 256 different variations of Hearts.
For these rules, Hearts is played by four players using a standard deck of 52 playing cards. The object of the game is to avoid taking Hearts and other harmful scoring cards.
To begin the game, write the players' names across the top of a sheet of paper which will be used to record the scores. Then choose a player to be the first dealer. Just pick someone. Or have each player cut the cards, and the player with the highest card is the first dealer.
The dealer shuffles the cards, and then deals them one at a time, face-down, clockwise around the table beginning with the player to her or his left. The deal continues until all of the cards have been dealt and each player has 13 cards. Each player looks at his or her cards.
Before play begins, cards may be passed between players. Either:
1. No cards are passed. or
2. A four-deal system of passing is used. On the first deal, each player passes three cards to the player to the left. On the second deal, each player passes three cards to the player to the right. On the third deal, each player passes three cards to the player across the table. And on the fourth deal, the players don't pass any cards. or
3. Use the same system as above, but pass four cards. Then each player passes one of the four cards back to the player who passed them. or
4. Each player passes three cards to the dealer who shuffles the cards and deals them back to the players.
Each hand is played as a series of "Tricks". A trick contains four cards, one from each player. For each trick, one player lays the first card, the lead card, face-up on the table. Then each of the other players in turn moving clockwise around the table lays a card face-up on the table. After the first card is played, the other cards must match the suit of the lead card if possible. Otherwise any card can be played. (One exception - a harmful scoring card cannot be played on the first trick unless the player has no other choice.)
One player plays the lead card of the first trick. Either:
1. The player to the left of the dealer plays her or his lowest card from a suit other than Hearts. or
2. The player with the Two of Clubs plays it as the lead card. or
3. The first player to the left of the dealer with a Two of Clubs, Two of Diamonds, or Two of Spades plays it. or
4. The player with the Two of Clubs shows it to the other players, and then plays any non-scoring card.
Each of the other players plays a card, following suit if possible. The highest card in the suit that was lead wins the trick. The player who played that card takes the four cards in the trick, and then plays the lead card for the next trick.
There is an early-game restriction on leading a Heart. Either:
1. A Heart can be lead after the first trick has been played. or
2. A Heart can be lead after a Heart has been played in a previous trick. or
3. A Heart can be lead after the third trick has been played. or
4. A Heart can be lead after each of the other three suits have been lead, or after two suits have each been lead twice.
When all of the tricks in a hand have been taken, each player examines his or her cards for scoring cards. Either:
1. The 13 Hearts each score 1 point. or
2. The Two through Ten of Hearts each score 1 point, and the Jack, Queen, King, and Ace of Hearts each score 5 points. or
3. The 13 Hearts each score 1 point, the Queen of Spades scores 13 points, and the Jack of Diamonds scores minus 10 points. or
4. The first two Hearts taken by each player score 0 points. All other Hearts each score 2 points, the Queen of Spades scores 13 points, and the Jack of Diamonds scores minus 10 points.
If a player takes all of the scoring cards in a hand, that player "Shoots the Moon". The player scores 0 points, and each of the other player scores 26 points.
Each player adds her or his points to any previous score on the score sheet.
If none of the players has scored 100 points, the cards are gathered together, and the player to the left of the dealer becomes the new dealer.
When a player scores 100 points, the player with the lowest score wins the game.
End of rules. I've always loved the game of Hearts.
Copyright (c) 2010 - Paul Hoemke. All Rights Reserved.

The Roulette Wheel of Business!

Sunday 17 May 2020 05:41 By William

The Roulette Wheel of Business!
Have you ever played the roulette wheel, put your money on a number and then stress and worrying that you will loose all your money? Do you just rush into doing business, like with your home business or brick and mortar business, throwing advertising dollars out there and then worrying and stressing and wondering if it will work? Playing the roulette wheel and playing in your business to win are very similar. If you figure out exactly how much money you want to spend, work out all the numbers, what the odds are, then all that worry is over as far as spending money goes. Then you can just relax and let the wheel do what it does best, bring you the results you want.
There are thousands of people that have failed at thousands of business. One of the reasons is they just jump in with both feet before checking it out thoroughly. They take risks before they get their facts together. They get this pie in the sky feeling when they hear how much money they can make and go for it. Just like betting on the roulette wheel, they see someone else hitting it big, think they can do it, and before they know it there goes all their money.
With the roulette wheel you need to see just how many people have won, how much money they have played in order to win big like they have. With a business, like your home business or brick and mortar business, you need to check out your competition. Find out what works best in the advertising world today. Is it offline, newspapers, classifieds, bulletin boards, knocking on doors or cold calling. Is it online, using social media, article marketing, video marketing, blogging, press releases or pay per click advertising.
It is OK to be spontaneous when it comes to taking a short trip or doing something that is just fun, or out of the ordinary. But when it comes to spending money on your business, take some time on searching out the right place to put your money. Figure out what your return on investment will be, work out all the numbers. Do not treat your business like you would a roulette wheel. The worry and stress will be to much and you will wind up being one of the thousands of businesses that fail.
You need to become aware of your present moment, stop, look and listen. You need to stop and think about what your doing, or about to do. Being aware of what is happening right now and responding to what is happening right now will stop a lot of future stress. Pay close attention to where your advertising money is going in your home business or brick and mortar business, just like you should pay close attention when you watch what color and number come up on the roulette wheel.

Full Tilt Poker Bonus - A Very Popular Room

Thursday 26 September 2019 22:24 By William

Full Tilt Poker Bonus - A Very Popular Room
The Full Tilt Poker Bonus is still very popular and ranks after Poker Stars. This is one site that continues to accept US players and that is one advantage it still has over other rooms.
Though there are other poker sites offering similar facilities, it is the software and the fact that you need not have to pay or put a deposit to play that makes it a popular site frequented by many visitors. In fact you can get $50 just by registering and through that the chance to earn much more money.
The only issue with such poker bonuses on other sites is that you will have to play for a longer time to enjoy the full benefit of your winnings. However, with Full Tilt Poker Bonus, if you are not a beginner, you can play using the free rolls and will also have the flexibility of taking home your winnings quickly. The other advantage is that if you deposit a higher amount, you get a proportionately larger bonus to play with and that again is a chance to multiply your winnings many times over, with the right cards.
The benefit that you can gain by playing Full Tilt Poker is that this room is very big and the choices available are plenty. Right from the smallest of stakes to very big roller games, you can participate and enjoy the moments you spend at this site. Another advantage is that this is one of the few sites that permit Americans to play. After the UIGEA that was signed in the year 2006, many of the sites made it difficult for Americans to participate and from that perspective, this site is an exception and well frequented by many Americans all seeking to try their luck and skills at this popular game of poker.
The software at this site is also something that is its strong point. It has great robustness and something new to offer to customers with many features being added regularly. The appearance of this software and user friendliness is also something that many players find particularly pleasing.
However, the main advantage of this site remains its high sign up bonuses as compared to other sites. Since the bonus can match up to a hundred percent of your deposit, it provides players the time and facility to make a loss and yet keep playing on to try and regain the loss before they have to make the next payment.
This site has been able to withstand all competitive pressures due to the above mentioned advantages and it is not a surprise that it remains as one of the preferred rooms. People using it do tend to come back repeatedly hoping for better features.

Rush Poker Review - The Pros and Cons of Rush Poker

22:24 By William

Rush Poker Review - The Pros and Cons of Rush Poker
With the recent launch of Rush Poker on Full Tilt Poker, players are discovering that they can play hundreds of more hands per hour than in the traditional cash games. Even though, this is a big difference between Rush poker and standard games, there are also other differences that distinguish it from other the regular game.
Some players love the new game and are proudly boasting out loud that it is the future of poker. Others do not appreciate it as much because they say it reduces the real poker strategies. Choosing to play Rush Poker or not is now becoming a major issue for poker players online.
Pros of Rush Poker on Full Tilt Poker
One of the biggest advantages of playing Rush Poker on Full Tilt Poker is the characteristic "Quick Fold". In short, you have the right to throw your hand away at any time during the hand. Even if it is not your turn to speak, you can click on the Quick Fold and go to the next hand. Of course, several players on Full Tilt were already making the decision to fold or to check before their turn.
However, with Rush Poker, you do not need to wait until the hand was ended to start a new one. When you click on Quick Fold, you're sent to another table on the spot where a new hand begins. This new feature significantly reduces the time spent waiting between two hands or even during the actual hand.
Another advantage is that the small blinds and seat positions are assigned randomly. Moreover, the big blind is the player who has not paid a blind for the longest period of time. Consequently, the tight aggressive players will discover that their strategy is much more efficient since they do not pay the blinds as often. This is indeed favourable for players who play tight, and gives a tight aggressive strategy better chance of success.
Cons of Rush Poker on Full Tilt Poker
A major disadvantage that several players mentioned concerning the new game is that its speed strips the game from the classic poker strategy that made the game what it is. For some, it kills the strategy so often used by poker professionals. Other players feel that it is not the case. In fact, you still have the same amount of time to take a decision in each hand and all strategies are still applicable.
Of course, it can also be hard on the bankroll of players who do not pay attention. With the large number of hands a player can play per hour, especially if he takes advantage of the ability to play on multiple tables, his money can disappear very quickly. Still, if a player pays attention to his bankroll, playing within the limits he can and should play at, it will not be a bigger problem than with other type of poker games.

In Browser Poker For Your Computer

22:24 By William

In Browser Poker For Your Computer
Are you looking for a website that lets you play poker from your browser? If you are, then you want a poker room that does not require any software to be downloaded to play. These kinds of websites are a boon for players who want to play at work in between meetings or some place where it is not possible to downloader poker software. Also, it is a necessity for players with MAC systems who want to play a Windows- based poker game. It lets you play poker any time you want without downloading any large files that may clog your computer, as long as you are connected to the internet. Here's a list of the absolute best in- browser poker rooms for your computer. Have a look.
Winner Poker: This site has recently released their no- download poker room where all that players have to do is log in and play- that's it! It is great news for players who just love to play at a whim and it also doesn't waste precious bandwidth. There is a seamless games filter, cash games in Euros, multiple language options, and even smooth multi- table features. The graphics and usability of the no - download version is top class and is no less than the download version.

Absolute Poker: This is the leading no- download poker room on the internet. The room has lighting fast speeds and the graphics are sharp and smooth- at the same time! There are super- sized guarantees and daily freerolls on this site held everyday. This is a great site for players who prefer a no- download version.

888 Poker: The one thing that separates this site from all other no- download sites is that it has a 3D version- which is absolutely great. There are customized options and unique features on this site ad you will have the chance of choosing from a wide range of different avatars. There is a monthly $250,000 event held which is really popular.

Party Poker: This is another site that offers an in- browser no- download poker room. This is the premium poker site for players originating from Europe. The instant play software is technically sound and there are no lags. It features clean and detailed graphics. The first deposit bonus is quite attractive too. The only clincher is that this site does not accept any US players.

Titan Poker: This site has recently launched its in- browser, no- download poker room. The good thing about it is that it is compatible with all operating systems. Mac players can now breathe easy! All you have to do is click on the "Instant Play" button and you are ready to play. No downloading and wasting precious bandwidth with this site. There are lots of games available, including Omaha, Seven Card Stud, 5 Card Draw, Texas Hold'em, Omaha 8, Seven Card Stud Hi Lo and Razz.
Choose one of the sites listed above, or play in all of them! Have fun!

Imagine a Downloadable Poker Game For Your Computer

22:24 By William

Imagine a Downloadable Poker Game For Your Computer
We live in a world that is now run by computers, thus even when we wish to enjoy ourselves. It is often through the use of a computer. Many people have discovered the way to have fun sitting at one's computer is playing a download poker game with many others from around the globe.
The better download sites will have games that suit the neophyte player all the way to professional players, thus allowing you to grow into better and better strategies of play. Keep in mind too, that different games from different download locations found on the Internet may have high stakes or low stakes, but many of the lower stakes locations unfortunately have a level of play that is also low. Meanwhile higher stakes tables will often have professional gamblers playing there and many of those sit at multiple tables.
If you already are a seasoned player, you might look for a download where there are many tournaments being offered. The better player you are means that you may wish to seek only high stakes tournaments, and the choice is always yours.
Some of the sites even offer you free computer poker school. This permits you to sharpen your game and make less rookie mistakes when playing. The tips you get from such schooling will have you playing much better in even a few lessons. Various sites are also dissimilar as to the prizes awarded when you win at a tournament. Some award cash prizes, while others award points redeemable for a number of diverse things, and some offer trips.

Famous Players at Full Tilt

22:24 By William

Famous Players at Full Tilt
Full Tilt Poker is widely known for excellent casino software, great customer support and the best poker games online. Even people with no bankrolls could stick around to watch how the pros hit it. Aside from that, Full Tilt Poker is home to the biggest names in the poker industry today. Not only do they endorse this website, but they pride having roots planted here. As a matter of fact, these names are so popular that they even made themselves into a team and called it, "Team Full Tilt." Read on to discover the amazing story and uncover the secrets behind the names; Howard Lederer, Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, Phil Ivey and Gus Hansen.
Howard Lederer
The Poker Professor: That is what many call Howard Lederer for his astonishing hit over the poker world. For Lederer, tournament poker can be tremendously exciting while still being gravely terrifying. According to him, nothing beats the thrill of playing on the final, big money table.
Mike Matusow
An American master poker player, Mike Matusow got his nickname "The Mouth" for trash talking at the poker table. While this isn't particularly a commercial behavior, he is surprisingly a good player. He would ruin hours and day of poker tournaments by throwing a good old misquotation on the table.
Chris Ferguson
The "Jesus of Poker," Chris Perguson, did not only get his name from his Jewish-rock-star hair style. He is in fact on his attempt of turning water to wine (at least figuratively) with his nearly one year experiment on Full Tilt Poker. His goal was to turn $0, totally no investment, into a $10,000.00 bankroll. And he is about to win his self-imposed wager.
Phil Ivey
Phil Ivey holds the record of the biggest rakeback, which evidently, is a result of how much hands he played on poker. Ivey also decorates his name with eight bracelets from World Series of Poker, and a title from the World Poker Tour. Not to mention, Ivey has appeared at nine final tables at the World Poker Tour.
Gus Hansen
Last on the list, but definitely not the least, Gus Hansen completes the Team Full Tilt with more steam than a steam engine. Hansen's career is bedecked with three open titles from World Poker Tour and was the winner of the Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament's first season. In 2007, Hansen also grabbed bacon at the main even of the Aussie Millions.