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Casino 99’s Player of the Year (POY) tournament will be held January 20th, 2024. The Top 50 2023 tournament players are eligible to play. Their invitation is calculated by points…

One of the newest and fastest growing variations of NLH is Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em. And, it can be found at Casino 99, with a twist; it features a progressive…

Mark your calendar for December 8th at Casino 99’s $8,000 Holiday Giveaway.  The Grand Prize is $2,500 and prizes will be awarded every 30 minutes beginning at 6 PM.  Players…

How do you play your stack as the countdown begins? You don’t want to be the dreaded bubble boy, but what’s your goal? Winning the tournament should be #1 on…

I recently read Maria Konnikova’s, “How I Became a Poker Champion in One Year.” Her coach was Erik Seidel. To me, he’s the most under the radar poker professional around;…

Reverse Implied Odds (RIO) We often calculate statistics relating to playing post flop, after the turn, and on the river. Most computations relate to our chances of winning or drawing…

Do you prefer tournaments or cash games?  I like the former.  Here’s why:  A loss is limited to the buy-ins, possible rebuys and, hopefully, gratuities if one finishes in the…

Steel Wheel – Definition: A five high straight flush (A-2-3-4-5 of the same suit).  The odds are 1 in 32,000+ hands.  Although it contains an Ace, it is only considered a…

The name given to a full-time poker players who make a living by playing regularly in low stake games, with the goal of winning small pots and making steady, frequent…