Well, I had written a truly long article on " Free Online Gambling, A Risk to Teenagers". After editing it, checking its spelling and hit the save now button it hung for awhile then an error message popped up! And there it went, my whole article was lost in cyber space.
Annoyed with this situation, this is why this note is being written. As much as there is an option to save now, I think the article should be done on MS Word, saved there and then copied to posting panel in blogger.com. I know it's double trouble, but at least you're initial article will not be lost in cyber space.
Cheers!!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Free Online Gambling Brings Negativity toYoungsters!!
Drungs, Alcohol and Sex are the everyday concern for parents, teachers and community leaders. They talk to children about these topics in hope to reducing this risky behovior. I personalLy think that officials, teachers and parents should try preventing online gambling.
Free online gambling has most certainly become the most popular pass time activity among most youths. Free online gambling introdueces teenagers and young adults to gambling and slowly grooms them to other forms in which money is then being used to gamble in achieving greater thrills and taking it to new levels of excitements!
Generalization has been done by saying that gambling is exciting, fun, risk- free and stimulating. However, I will have to disagree with the statement.
There are thousands of gambling sites on the Internet that are offering everything from poker to casino type gambling. Most of these sites offer the optioin of gambling for free or for real money. Online gambling is hustle- free, convenient and easily accessible by all as it can be at home at any time, most often under no supervision from parents. It's low level of physical exertion and high level of stimulation most definately appeal to youths, many of whom are tech-savvy and have excess to the internet.
One needs to recognize the risk factors and when it becomes a problem! It's a problem when one is spending too much time or money (doing it). Gambling, is when you bet something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome. That something often is money but also can be time, emotion or attention.
The most known fact that free online gambling can be an attention grabber for youths, who think they're not doing anything harmful, as it doesn't involve money. Hence, the odds of winning tend to be much higher when there's no money involved. This tends to create a notion that they're skillful or lucky, or that they can win money at other games. This most deffinately disconnects them from reality of the situaltion and they may want to keep playing it more and more. But if they are gambling with money, they are at risk of many other things such as loss of money, identity theft. Although online gambling is growing in popularity, there are no guarante of a payout. Although one may not be gambling with money, gambling was always associated with alcohol. They may bindge drink but it may turn into an unhealthy lifstyle leading to alcolohlism.
Therefore, free online gambling should be curb at an early stage. Parents and teachers should advice teenagers about online gambling of its pros and cons.
Cheers..
Free online gambling has most certainly become the most popular pass time activity among most youths. Free online gambling introdueces teenagers and young adults to gambling and slowly grooms them to other forms in which money is then being used to gamble in achieving greater thrills and taking it to new levels of excitements!
Generalization has been done by saying that gambling is exciting, fun, risk- free and stimulating. However, I will have to disagree with the statement.
There are thousands of gambling sites on the Internet that are offering everything from poker to casino type gambling. Most of these sites offer the optioin of gambling for free or for real money. Online gambling is hustle- free, convenient and easily accessible by all as it can be at home at any time, most often under no supervision from parents. It's low level of physical exertion and high level of stimulation most definately appeal to youths, many of whom are tech-savvy and have excess to the internet.
One needs to recognize the risk factors and when it becomes a problem! It's a problem when one is spending too much time or money (doing it). Gambling, is when you bet something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome. That something often is money but also can be time, emotion or attention.
The most known fact that free online gambling can be an attention grabber for youths, who think they're not doing anything harmful, as it doesn't involve money. Hence, the odds of winning tend to be much higher when there's no money involved. This tends to create a notion that they're skillful or lucky, or that they can win money at other games. This most deffinately disconnects them from reality of the situaltion and they may want to keep playing it more and more. But if they are gambling with money, they are at risk of many other things such as loss of money, identity theft. Although online gambling is growing in popularity, there are no guarante of a payout. Although one may not be gambling with money, gambling was always associated with alcohol. They may bindge drink but it may turn into an unhealthy lifstyle leading to alcolohlism.
Therefore, free online gambling should be curb at an early stage. Parents and teachers should advice teenagers about online gambling of its pros and cons.
Cheers..
Friday, June 13, 2008
Life is a Gamble
When I was young, I have always loved taekwondo. I enrolled myself in Taekwondo when I was 8 and pursued it. I never skipped a training session and was always looking forward to the next one! Then one day my Taekwondo master told me that he wanted me to take part in a WTF Teenage championship. I was hell scared, but the idea of being in a championship was over whelming. Its was a mixture of feelings , happy and excited but at the same time I was scared and uncertain. The decision was mine to make and a gamble to take. I agreed and before I knew it, I was training everyday for a month. It was hard, non-stop training for 2 solid hours. I had to miss my favorite television programmes to go for the training. I had to spar with other black belts and senior masters. This was done to prep me up for the big day.
The day had come and I was more ready than ever to take down anyone who came my path. There were many knock out levels before one could go to the finals. I still remember seeing all the young eager teenagers looking forward to being the champion for the day!
We all registered and was given our opponents name and number for the 1st round. The time has come to put all my skills and my tough training to good use. I was ready to win this title and go home as the Champion. I manage to knock out everyone that came my path. Then I came to the semi- finals and I realised my opponent was twice my size and was much taller than me. I started to panic and my heart started pounding faster. I was extremely tired and almost felt like giving up. Then I realised, I have come this far and I wasn't going to give up without a fight. I knew it was a gamble I was going to take and the chances of me winning was slim as she was Black belt and I was only Brown 2. But, I was not ready to give up my dream of being the champion.
I got into the ring with my head up, blood rushing to my feet and I was ready to take her down too. I managed to score some points but she was beating me up nicely. Then she moved in and decided to step on my foot on purpose. She was penalized for doing so. I took a time out, my eyes were teary from the pain i was going through and i could barely stand straight. I was in enormous pain but my Taekwondo master rubbed my leg with ointment. He told me, " It was a gamble you took when you registered for this championship, are you going to just throw this Championship away because you're weak?" Those words rang loudly in my eardrums and I wasn't going to let the pain take over my emotions, so I went straight back to the ring and continued the fight with a limp on one leg. I was determined to bring this baby giant down and I did!!! I won that match and was now in running to be the crowed Champion!!!
In the finals, I was up against another black belt but only this time she was not twice my size but she was taller than me. That didn't worry me and I knew this Championship was mine!! I took her down with ease and was named the Champion!! It was an experience I will never forget. It was my very 1st championship and it wasn't my last! I have gone for 6 other Championships after that and I have never lost a single Championship!
Therefore, I see life as a gamble. It is how much you're willing to risk and how much you're willing to sacrifice to chase your dreams and goals. Take a gamble and change your life for the better!
Cheers,
Ishani
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Bluffing Online..
Love online poker?? Now here are a few interesting ways to bluff online and win the big bucks!
There are some differences between live and online poker in regards to bluffing. As a general rule, players tend to bluff a little more often on the Internet than they do in a live game. The virtual environment of the Internet makes many players play a little more deceptively then they would do against a live opponent. The virtual atmosphere also makes it a whole lot easier to commit your chips since you only have to click your mouse. Compare this ambiance to a live game where you have to physically move your chips to the center of the table while your opponents are watching your every move. Therefore, you may need to keep your opponents honest a little more online than you would do in a live game.
On the other hand, your opponents are will tend to call your bluffs a little more often than they would in a live game since they also recognize that players tend to bluff quite often on the Internet. Calling is also easier online since they only have to click their mouse. Because of this, you will have to consider bluffing more carefully when online.
One more thing about bluffing is that some of its value is that when you bluff often, your opponents will tend to call more often, too, which may prove useful when you have a strong hand. But online this "advertising" value of bluffing is decreased, comparing to a live play. A general assumption will also be that people playing online, are usually paying less attention to the game, so they may not notice your bluffs. On top of that, your opponents switch more often, so you won't have enough time to create an image of a person who bluffs often (or, on the contrary, never bluffs). Still, if the online poker game you are playing continue for a considerable time with the same players, you may get some benefit from this strategy.You may be cashing in on the BIG BUCKS !!! =)
So to all the crazy online poker fans... good luck!!!
Cheers
There are some differences between live and online poker in regards to bluffing. As a general rule, players tend to bluff a little more often on the Internet than they do in a live game. The virtual environment of the Internet makes many players play a little more deceptively then they would do against a live opponent. The virtual atmosphere also makes it a whole lot easier to commit your chips since you only have to click your mouse. Compare this ambiance to a live game where you have to physically move your chips to the center of the table while your opponents are watching your every move. Therefore, you may need to keep your opponents honest a little more online than you would do in a live game.
On the other hand, your opponents are will tend to call your bluffs a little more often than they would in a live game since they also recognize that players tend to bluff quite often on the Internet. Calling is also easier online since they only have to click their mouse. Because of this, you will have to consider bluffing more carefully when online.
One more thing about bluffing is that some of its value is that when you bluff often, your opponents will tend to call more often, too, which may prove useful when you have a strong hand. But online this "advertising" value of bluffing is decreased, comparing to a live play. A general assumption will also be that people playing online, are usually paying less attention to the game, so they may not notice your bluffs. On top of that, your opponents switch more often, so you won't have enough time to create an image of a person who bluffs often (or, on the contrary, never bluffs). Still, if the online poker game you are playing continue for a considerable time with the same players, you may get some benefit from this strategy.You may be cashing in on the BIG BUCKS !!! =)
So to all the crazy online poker fans... good luck!!!
Cheers
Monday, June 9, 2008
Poker Tips to Make You a Better Player
Poker.. poker .. and more poker... I am dreaming of poker these days. It's a little crazy as I have been reading up and playing online poker to step up my game for an internal poker tournament! I do realize that the competition will be steep but I will have to try my hand in it! Here are some tips I read to make you a better player.
1. Don't Play Every Hand / Do Fold More
Probably most obvious mistake beginning poker players make is that they play far too many hands. When you are a beginner, you want to play poker, and that means staying in hands that aren't very good just to be part of the action. But playing more doesn't mean winning more, it usually means losing more. If you find you're staying in half or more the hands you're dealt, you need to upgrade your starting hand requirements.
1. Don't Play Every Hand / Do Fold More
Probably most obvious mistake beginning poker players make is that they play far too many hands. When you are a beginner, you want to play poker, and that means staying in hands that aren't very good just to be part of the action. But playing more doesn't mean winning more, it usually means losing more. If you find you're staying in half or more the hands you're dealt, you need to upgrade your starting hand requirements.
Don't Play DrunkI am on asuming that this does not really happen here in Malaysia but I have encountered this when I was in Casinos in Australia, Canada and London. The one thing that I have noticed them get plastered silly and throw away their entire stack of chips. Good thing I have never been in that position before. The truth is, while you may be more relaxed after 2 drinks, it may lead to you playing looser and less sharply, even if one's not 'drunk.'
Don't Bluff Just For Bluffing's Sake
A lot of beginner's understand that bluffing is a part of poker, but not exactly how. There's is NO rule that one must bluff a certain amount or at all during a poker game, but many players don't feel like they've won unless they've tried a poker bluff. Bluffs only work in certain situations & against certain people, and if you know a player always calls to the showdown, it is literally impossible to bluff that player. It's better never to bluff than to bluff "just to bluff."
Don't Stay in a Hand Just Because You're Already In It
Another common mistake beginners make is to think that "Well, I've already put that much in the pot, I have to stay in now." Nope. You can't win a pot just by throwing money at it. There may be cases when pot odds warrant a call, but if you're sure you're beaten, and there's no way your hand can improve to be the best hand, you should fold right away. The money you've already put in the pot isn't yours anymore, and you can't get it back just by playing a hand all the way to the end.
Don't Call at the End of a Hand to "Keep Someone Honest"
This one follows the last tip. I see a lot of players look at another player's final bet, look at the hand, & say "I know you've got me, but I have to keep you honest," as they throw in a final call. It may be worth it to see if a player really has the hand if you're not sure & you're gaining information that will help you later on, but if you really feel a player has the hand he's representing & you're beat, why give him another pile of your money? Those bets will add up over an evening.
Don't Play When Mad, Sad, or in a Generally Bad Mood
When you play poker, you shouldn't do it to escape from being depressed or having a really bad day. You start out on tilt, playing emotionally, not rationally and you won't play your best. Likewise, if during a poker game, you lose a big hand or get sucked out on and feel yourself going on tilt, stand up & take a break until you feel calm later on. Fellow players will sense your mood & take advantage of it.
Do Pay Attention to the Cards on the Table
When you first start playing, it's enough just to remember how to play and pay attention to your own hand. But once you've got that down, it's incredibly important to look at what's going on at the table. In Texas Hold'em, figure out what the best possible hand would be to fit the flop. Make sure you notice flush & straight possibilities. In 7-card stud, pay attention to what's showing & what people have folded when you consider calling opponents.
Do Pay Attention to the Other Players
As you play, one of the single best things you can do is observe your opponents, even when you're not in a hand. If you know if one player always raises in a certain position, & another has a poker tell when he bluffs, & a 3rd folds to every re-raise, you can use that information to help you decide how to play against them. Once you know that player 3 always folds to a re-raise on a river, that's when you can bluff & steal a pot.
Don't Play at too High Limits
There are many reasons people move up to a higher limit game than they usually play. Good reasons like they've been winning consistently at a lower lever & are ready to move up, & bad reasons like the line is shorter for higher limits or you want to impress someone. Don't play at stakes that make you think about the actual money in terms of day-to-day life or with money you can't lose. Even if you had one super-good night at $2/4, resist the urge to play $5/10. The next tip explains more why.
Do Pick the Right Game for Your Skill Level & Bankroll
One of the reasons you shouldn't jump into a $5/10 game after winning a huge bunch of money at $2/4 is because as the stakes rise, so does the average skill level of the players sitting there. You want to be one of the best at the table, not the fish who sits down with sharks. If you're making stacks of money at a lower level game, why move? You're winning stacks of money. The swings up & down at higher limits are much bigger, and one big night's win won't last long at a high-stakes game.
Good Luck !!!
Cheers...
This one follows the last tip. I see a lot of players look at another player's final bet, look at the hand, & say "I know you've got me, but I have to keep you honest," as they throw in a final call. It may be worth it to see if a player really has the hand if you're not sure & you're gaining information that will help you later on, but if you really feel a player has the hand he's representing & you're beat, why give him another pile of your money? Those bets will add up over an evening.
Don't Play When Mad, Sad, or in a Generally Bad Mood
When you play poker, you shouldn't do it to escape from being depressed or having a really bad day. You start out on tilt, playing emotionally, not rationally and you won't play your best. Likewise, if during a poker game, you lose a big hand or get sucked out on and feel yourself going on tilt, stand up & take a break until you feel calm later on. Fellow players will sense your mood & take advantage of it.
Do Pay Attention to the Cards on the Table
When you first start playing, it's enough just to remember how to play and pay attention to your own hand. But once you've got that down, it's incredibly important to look at what's going on at the table. In Texas Hold'em, figure out what the best possible hand would be to fit the flop. Make sure you notice flush & straight possibilities. In 7-card stud, pay attention to what's showing & what people have folded when you consider calling opponents.
Do Pay Attention to the Other Players
As you play, one of the single best things you can do is observe your opponents, even when you're not in a hand. If you know if one player always raises in a certain position, & another has a poker tell when he bluffs, & a 3rd folds to every re-raise, you can use that information to help you decide how to play against them. Once you know that player 3 always folds to a re-raise on a river, that's when you can bluff & steal a pot.
Don't Play at too High Limits
There are many reasons people move up to a higher limit game than they usually play. Good reasons like they've been winning consistently at a lower lever & are ready to move up, & bad reasons like the line is shorter for higher limits or you want to impress someone. Don't play at stakes that make you think about the actual money in terms of day-to-day life or with money you can't lose. Even if you had one super-good night at $2/4, resist the urge to play $5/10. The next tip explains more why.
Do Pick the Right Game for Your Skill Level & Bankroll
One of the reasons you shouldn't jump into a $5/10 game after winning a huge bunch of money at $2/4 is because as the stakes rise, so does the average skill level of the players sitting there. You want to be one of the best at the table, not the fish who sits down with sharks. If you're making stacks of money at a lower level game, why move? You're winning stacks of money. The swings up & down at higher limits are much bigger, and one big night's win won't last long at a high-stakes game.
Good Luck !!!
Cheers...
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