In the online poker world, Sunday is primetime. On Sundays, Pros and amateurs all over the world head to the virtual felt to try and hit the jackpot in a variety of big tournaments. It doesn't matter if you play on Full Tilt, PokerStars or Ultimate Bet, if you have the skill (and the money) and you want to gamble, play on Sunday for your chance to turn your rags into riches.
Depending on how much money you have, or how much money you want to spend, there is a Sunday tournament out there for you. PokerStars Sunday tournaments includes the Sunday Warm-Up ($750k guaranteed), Sunday 1/4 Million ($250k), Sunday Million ($1Million), and the Sunday 500 ($500k). These various tournaments have different buy-ins ranging from $11-$520, so depending on how much money you have / want to wager, you can play for very high stakes.
Full Tilt also offers a variety of Sunday tournaments, including: the Sunday Brawl ($350k), The $750k, and the Sunday Mulligan. The Sunday brawl is not only a $350k guaranteed tourney, it is also a bounty tournament. You pay $216 for the tournament with $40 of that buy-in heading to the bounty pool and the rest to the winners pool. If you knock out a player, you win $40 on the spot. So this tournament has an enormous potential payout. UB has a similar tournament to Full Tilt's Sunday 350k. UB hosts a Sunday $200k with UB pros holding a bounty on their head. If you knock out a pro, you instantly take home $215k.
Personally I prefer the Sunday 1/4 Million on PokerStars because it isn't too far from my bankroll's range. I have played it several times, cashing in it a bunch as well. Be warned, these tournaments are tough, they aren't your normal $2.20 5k guaranteed, the players are very skilled and frequent these tournaments every Sunday. So if you decide to play, be ready to grind hard.
Overall, if you have some money to spend and wish to take home a huge jackpot, look into playing in the Sunday tournaments all over the virtual felt. Choose your tournament wisely, and Good Luck!!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Home Games Review
Yesterday I posted a introduction to PokerStars new "Home Games" section of their software. Today I played a couple heads up tournaments with my good friend and I absolutely loved it. I speculated yesterday about how I thought home games will be a phenomenal addition to the software, and today my speculation was confirmed.
I set up the league with my buddy, which was fun in itself, and decided to take it for a test run. We played a heads up tourney with 3 min levels and 3000 starting stacks for 1.10 play money (because we wanted to test it out). We played against each other and had a blast. We commented several times about how it was way better than playing live because we don't have to deal with shuffling or any messy chips, instead PokerStars does it for you. I lost the first match because my friend sucked out on the river against me. I won the second match on a big hand, winning with a full house made on the river against the nut flush made on the river. The final match was a 33 minute barn burner which eventually went to my buddy after crippling me with 88 v AA.
Even though I have only played 3 matches I believe that this addition is awesome and I give my full stamp of approval to anyone. Comment and let me know how you feel.
I set up the league with my buddy, which was fun in itself, and decided to take it for a test run. We played a heads up tourney with 3 min levels and 3000 starting stacks for 1.10 play money (because we wanted to test it out). We played against each other and had a blast. We commented several times about how it was way better than playing live because we don't have to deal with shuffling or any messy chips, instead PokerStars does it for you. I lost the first match because my friend sucked out on the river against me. I won the second match on a big hand, winning with a full house made on the river against the nut flush made on the river. The final match was a 33 minute barn burner which eventually went to my buddy after crippling me with 88 v AA.
Even though I have only played 3 matches I believe that this addition is awesome and I give my full stamp of approval to anyone. Comment and let me know how you feel.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
PokerStars Releases New "Home Games" Section of Their Sotware
All the talk of the poker world today is that PokerStars has released a new section of their software called Home Games. Keeping a home game going is very hard to do, so PokerStars has done it for the players. This software update allows players to set up their own poker leagues with friends and compete with them in cash games and tournaments online. The idea behind it is that players with home leagues can play online so they can consistently play their games.
I think this software update is brilliant. One of the best ways for players to improve their games is to play with their friends. PokerStars' new update has done specifically that. This update makes it so easy to set up a league and create weekly tournaments of any game type or style so that players can have fun, while simultaneously gaining valuable poker experience. The absolute best part about this update; however, is that it is free. Players who don't want to deal with playing for real money don't have anything to worry about. All they have to do is set up an account, punch in the league code and password, and play, it's as simple as that.
For more information on PokerStars Home Games, go to the Home Games Page at: http://www.pokerstars.com/poker/home-games/
I can't wait to set up a league and play. Post comments and let me know what you think...
I think this software update is brilliant. One of the best ways for players to improve their games is to play with their friends. PokerStars' new update has done specifically that. This update makes it so easy to set up a league and create weekly tournaments of any game type or style so that players can have fun, while simultaneously gaining valuable poker experience. The absolute best part about this update; however, is that it is free. Players who don't want to deal with playing for real money don't have anything to worry about. All they have to do is set up an account, punch in the league code and password, and play, it's as simple as that.
For more information on PokerStars Home Games, go to the Home Games Page at: http://www.pokerstars.com/poker/home-games/
I can't wait to set up a league and play. Post comments and let me know what you think...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The New Guys - Online Poker
I have started this blog because I want to share my knowledge with you. I am not a genius, but I would consider myself very educated in the game of poker. So I have decided to dedicate a section of my blog to the new guys, those who wish to educate themselves on the game. My first section will discuss online poker.
I play poker online at PokerStars.com. I have nothing against Full Tilt, Ultimate Bet, Absolute, or any other site, I just began playing on PStars and so I stuck with it. I love the site, I especially love playing tournaments because when I do, I feel like a pro. You get to play the game against people all over the world, allowing you to gradually improve your game by: seeing previous hands, making notes on players, and watching the pros.
When I started playing, I was a donkey, but I got better by not only playing hands for myself, but by watching the pros. For a beginner I would suggest the same. Play your game and then take time to watch the pros play. The pros are pros for a reason, they obviously know what they are doing, and if you wish to become good, I highly suggest taking time to observe the best at work. I would highly suggest watching: Alex Gomes, Chris Moneymaker, Daniel Negreanu, and Dennis Phillips. These players are proven not only in live tourneys, but they make bank online too. They play well and are definitely worth watching
For beginners who want to start playing for money: DO NOT jump into high stakes tourneys or cash games. Instead, put $20 on your account and play either $.10 tourneys or $.01/$.02 cash games. Know that this $20 may not be yours for long, so say goodbye before you start playing. From here you just play hands, watch your opponents, and watch the pros. Once you get a better understanding of the game, crank up your stakes and make that money.
Overall, online poker is a great way for beginners to work on their games. If you have dreams or aspirations to become the next big thing, you need to understand that it takes time. So enjoy your run, and good luck!
I play poker online at PokerStars.com. I have nothing against Full Tilt, Ultimate Bet, Absolute, or any other site, I just began playing on PStars and so I stuck with it. I love the site, I especially love playing tournaments because when I do, I feel like a pro. You get to play the game against people all over the world, allowing you to gradually improve your game by: seeing previous hands, making notes on players, and watching the pros.
When I started playing, I was a donkey, but I got better by not only playing hands for myself, but by watching the pros. For a beginner I would suggest the same. Play your game and then take time to watch the pros play. The pros are pros for a reason, they obviously know what they are doing, and if you wish to become good, I highly suggest taking time to observe the best at work. I would highly suggest watching: Alex Gomes, Chris Moneymaker, Daniel Negreanu, and Dennis Phillips. These players are proven not only in live tourneys, but they make bank online too. They play well and are definitely worth watching
For beginners who want to start playing for money: DO NOT jump into high stakes tourneys or cash games. Instead, put $20 on your account and play either $.10 tourneys or $.01/$.02 cash games. Know that this $20 may not be yours for long, so say goodbye before you start playing. From here you just play hands, watch your opponents, and watch the pros. Once you get a better understanding of the game, crank up your stakes and make that money.
Overall, online poker is a great way for beginners to work on their games. If you have dreams or aspirations to become the next big thing, you need to understand that it takes time. So enjoy your run, and good luck!
More About Me
For people to become more familiar with my blog, I would like people to become more familiar with me. I am a Sport Studies Major at the University of New Hampshire. I love sports, especially basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey, and poker. I watch sports as often as I can because it really entertains me. I love the games themselves and all that surrounds it, the politics of the game, the business, the fame, the fortune, and the players. In the future, I hope to become involved in sports, whether it be in a front office of a college or pro team, working in the media, or working at your local YMCA.
As far as poker goes, here's my story. I grew up a huge sports fan, watching ESPN every second I could. When I say every second, I mean every second. My parents would wake up in the middle of a school night to find me watching bass masters. In 2003 ESPN began showing the World Series of Poker and I got really into it. At the time I was only 13 years old, far to young to fully understand the game, but I became addicted. I watched every single episode eventually witnessing Chris Moneymaker take down the 2003 WSOP Main Event title. After watching this, I started trying to play at home with my family and friends. We bought a poker set with chips so that we could get the "real" feel of the game. The home games were sloppy and nothing like what I saw on tv because no one understood what it was like to wager thousands of dollars on a game of cards.
After 2003 I watched the WSOP every year. I watched it every time it was on tv because the game fascinated me. I watched the circuit events and the World Poker Tour, just to get more and more familiar with the game. The years went by and every August-September I tuned in and watched Greg Raymer, Joe Hachem, Joe Cada, and Jonathan Duhamel win the title hoping that one day it would be me. Yeah thats kind of corny, but if you are a fan of poker you can understand wanting to win that $9 million top prize and the gold bracelet.
So when I turned 18 I started playing online. I was a broke college student at the time, so I wasn't one of those people that threw $10 grand on and played until I lost it all, but I put $20 here and $40 there so that I could better understand the game. At first I lost a lot. My lowest was probably around $300 (a ton for a broke college student). But once I played the game, I started to understand it. I learned odds and outs, pot odds, and the strength of position to help me better understand poker. This better understanding really helped me improve my game, and my bankroll. Eventually I brought my bankroll from the red back up to positive/even. I'm still a broke college student, so I don't play for high stakes, but I love the game and if you wish to watch me in action you can find me mostly in $2.20 tournaments on PokerStars under the username: burnin4110.
Every poker player's goal is the same, to take down the WSOP Main Event Title. I have the same goal, but I understand that it is a process and that if I wish to fulfill that goal it will take time. I hope that one day that dream will come true, but for now you can find me playing $2.20 tournaments on PokerStars... See you there!
As far as poker goes, here's my story. I grew up a huge sports fan, watching ESPN every second I could. When I say every second, I mean every second. My parents would wake up in the middle of a school night to find me watching bass masters. In 2003 ESPN began showing the World Series of Poker and I got really into it. At the time I was only 13 years old, far to young to fully understand the game, but I became addicted. I watched every single episode eventually witnessing Chris Moneymaker take down the 2003 WSOP Main Event title. After watching this, I started trying to play at home with my family and friends. We bought a poker set with chips so that we could get the "real" feel of the game. The home games were sloppy and nothing like what I saw on tv because no one understood what it was like to wager thousands of dollars on a game of cards.
After 2003 I watched the WSOP every year. I watched it every time it was on tv because the game fascinated me. I watched the circuit events and the World Poker Tour, just to get more and more familiar with the game. The years went by and every August-September I tuned in and watched Greg Raymer, Joe Hachem, Joe Cada, and Jonathan Duhamel win the title hoping that one day it would be me. Yeah thats kind of corny, but if you are a fan of poker you can understand wanting to win that $9 million top prize and the gold bracelet.
So when I turned 18 I started playing online. I was a broke college student at the time, so I wasn't one of those people that threw $10 grand on and played until I lost it all, but I put $20 here and $40 there so that I could better understand the game. At first I lost a lot. My lowest was probably around $300 (a ton for a broke college student). But once I played the game, I started to understand it. I learned odds and outs, pot odds, and the strength of position to help me better understand poker. This better understanding really helped me improve my game, and my bankroll. Eventually I brought my bankroll from the red back up to positive/even. I'm still a broke college student, so I don't play for high stakes, but I love the game and if you wish to watch me in action you can find me mostly in $2.20 tournaments on PokerStars under the username: burnin4110.
Every poker player's goal is the same, to take down the WSOP Main Event Title. I have the same goal, but I understand that it is a process and that if I wish to fulfill that goal it will take time. I hope that one day that dream will come true, but for now you can find me playing $2.20 tournaments on PokerStars... See you there!
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