Category: Live Poker

Feb 18
Tipping in No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker Games

An element of no-limit Texas holdem that is not often touched upon is one that affects your bankroll, but has nothing to do with the play of the hand. The issue in question is one of tipping. If you have only played free online poker and have never sat down at a live casino poker […]

Jan 19
Poker Tournament Strategy – Understanding Table Talk

Part of the fun of watching the World Series of Poker is enjoying the table talk. Many players seem to love to talk at the table. Some seem to be trying to get information, others might be looking for camera time, some want to be social, and others just can’t help saying what’s on their […]

Dec 28
Dressing for a Poker Tournament

At the 2006 WSOP, players came in a wide variety of costumes. There were cowboy outfits, hockey jerseys, even superheroes. There were plenty of t-shirts and caps emblazoned with the logos of various companies, often online poker sites. The winner of the main event, Jamie Gold, wore nothing more out of the ordinary than a […]

Dec 12
Live Poker or Online Poker – The Rakeback Factor

Should you play online poker or live brick-and-mortar poker games? It’s the ultimate debate in the poker world. Some players insist that there is no substitute for physically being at the casino. Others say the convenience of the Internet game has no parallel. The brick-and-mortar boosters talk about the presence of physical tells. They wonder […]

Dec 01
Live Poker – Sit and Go vs. Big Tournament

A live casino offers numerous options for poker play. You can play poker in a cash game, either fixed limit, pot limit, or no limit. You can play Omaha, Stud and Texas Hold em. In most poker rooms, you can also now play poker tournaments. There are usually two types of tournaments to consider at […]

Nov 19
Poker games: Live vs. Online Sit and Gos

Online poker games are largely responsible for the popularity of the Sit and Go tournament format, a single table event (usually) that begins as soon as the table is full. However, there are casinos that offer live Sit and Go tournaments as well. If you’re considering a live Sit and Go when you are used […]

Oct 25
Moving Between Live and Online Poker Games

If you are an online poker player moving to a live game, or typically play at a brick and mortar casino but are trying online poker games, there are some adjustments you will have to make. Transitioning from live to online play or vice versa is not hard, but there are some differences between the […]

Sep 29
Home Poker Games – Things to Consider

Almost everyone seems to be getting into the poker craze these days, even people who may have never been to a casino before in their lives. Poker is a great game that now enjoys a credibility that it never had in the past. Far from being relegated to back rooms, poker is now broadcast on […]

Aug 20
Website Update – New Functionality

You may have noticed some changes and improvements on PokerDIY over the last month. As you know, PokerDIY is and always will be an evolving work of art, dedicated to helping you manage your league and home poker games. To prove our commitment to your cause, we have implemented the “Request a Feature” area where […]

May 30
How to Choose the Right Poker Table for Your Home Game

Poker table requirements vary considerably from person to person, but what is the right table for your home poker game? There are three basic types of poker table available on the market and you should choose your most suitable option based on quality of table, price and the space you have available to play in. […]