What Online Poker Site Should I Play?
I routinely hear the same questions when I talk to friends and family about my online poker career. Is playing poker online legal? Answer: Yes, in most states and countries it is legal to play,…
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What Ever Happened to the Days?
I am all for televised poker and online poker, but what ever happened to the 'class' of poker, or the mystique of the back room game. It seems that it is no longer about the fun of the game. It is…
Congressman Barney Frank Reintroduces the Payments Systems Protection Act HR 6870
It seems they have finally agreed that it was unfair to force U.S. financial institutions to implement a law that is unclear and Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) has reintroduced the Payments…
How to Become a Poker Millionaire with poker pro Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott
A new poker reality show debuted last week in Wales called "How to Become a Poker Millionaire" with poker pro Dave "Devilfish" Ulliott. Dave Ulliot will be training a group of young poker players…
PartyPoker - Deducted $4 as an "Inactive Fee" - Virtual Blackmail?
I have many online poker accounts but I hardly ever play these days as I am always working on improving PokerDIY ;) I was shocked to receive this email from PartyPoker yesterday: " Subject: Your…
Man bets the Pot with Pot
This has to be one of the strangest bets a dealer in a casino has ever seen. A man sat down at a 5 card stud poker table at Casino One gambling establishment in Fresno California. He pulled out a…
Getting back to playing poker after a long vacation
I just recently got back from a summer vacation and I didn't play any poker during that vacation at all. No online poker - No live poker. So as I've slowly got back into my normal routine the last…
NHL Hockey Player Mats Sundin Signs With PokerStars
PokerStars must be taking advantage of the upcoming NHL hockey season by signing Mats Sundin and hoping he'll bring in some hockey fans to the poker room. Sundin will be playing for charity…
PartyGaming fails to draw poker players
PartyGaming was once the world's largest online poker room but their competitors like PokerStars and Full Tilt have taken over. I myself started my online poker playing there, but have also moved to…
Which US Presidential Candidate is Better for Poker - Barack Obama or John McCain?
With the US Presidential election just about 2 months away I thought I'd bring political discussion to PokerDIY, by bringing up the poker question... Who would be better for the poker community…
How To Beat Sit-&-Go Poker Tournaments by Neil Timothy
After consistent, outstanding success at the tables Neil Timothy dropped out of college to become a full time Sit-&-Go Professional and has never looked back. In his debut title Neil Timothy…
Erorr 71/1001 ... PokerStars, I ♥ U
After 3 loyal years at PokerStars.com I have finally had conclusive evidence that the site is by FAR the best in the business. Back in early 2007 I self-exluded myself myself for a week because I…