Imagine, at the World Series of Poker, you have raised on the button with [Ah] [3h] and your opponent has called in the big blind. The flop is [Th] [7c] [6d] and you make a continuation bet once checked to. The turn is now the [Qh] and your opponent checks once more. Your aggression on the flop (your c-bet) has brought you to the turn where you have picked up more equity (a flush draw). This is a great time to continue to bet because even if you are called you have the ability to hit your ace or flush to win the hand at showdown. Sure you may miss BUT you can hit because you have equity. Compare this to reverse where you fire without equity.

When you are out of position you should also use the added equity to your advantage. Players are much likely to check behind for pot control, these days, so the check raise line on the turn may be disadvantageous to you. Players are also much more likely to bluff the river when they check the turn. So aggressive betting, on the turn, is a much better option when you have picked up added equity.

In online poker it is important to play the button aggressively; indeed, opening virtually any two suited cards in this position is a basic requirement. Consider a scenario where the small blind is a tight-passive player and the big blind isn’t very skilled post-flop. In this situation any raise from the button is likely to get past these players and earn you some money.

Let’s assume, however, that the player in the big blind doesn’t fold pre-flop and decides to donk bet (bet into the pre-flop raiser) for less than half the pot. In this situation it is very unlikely they have a strong hand because it would be much more conventional for them to check-raise your inevitable continuation bet. Because their bet looks weak it’s, therefore, wise poker decision to call when you have any sort of hand.

If your opponent continues to bet into you on the turn and river then it’s important to plan for this eventuality and decide on your moves ahead of time. At the poker table it’s always wise to allow your opponents to take enough rope to hang themselves.

Indeed, you must always think about the reasoning behind your decision and have a plan for how you will continue on later streets. Being prepared for all eventualities before they happen will make sure that you are never put to an impossible decision. Moreover, it will allow you to create opportunities to bluff your opponent whenever you can credibly represent a strong range of hands.

Poker is a game of forward thinking, not backwards acting.

Those studying casino site reviews note how the emphasis will start on human rights organisations which try to alleviate problems like torture and government suppression all over the world. Other programmes that will benefit from the Foundation will be those involved in poverty, hunger and environmental issues.

The WPT intends to donate an initial $100,000 to the Foundation, as well as provide resources and media coverage.

The tagline being used is WPT: Playing for a Better World. Luckily, putting on poker tournaments is a great way of raising money for charity, and the WPT intends to take full advantage of this.

Those focusing on bet365 casino choice review note how on March 11 the first event will take place at the SLS Beverley Hills Hotel. Famous attendees so far announced include Woody Harrelson, Will Ferrell and Jeremy Piven. As well as a bucket load of celebrities on show, poker pros will be on hand to provide players with poker lessons; an invaluable experience!

The raffle will feature items including a helicopter tour of Los Angeles, the chance to join FOX Sports at an NFL game and many more.

The WPT Foundation is just one example of how poker is making a real difference in charitable work all over the world.

In more positive news for the online baccarat industry, members of Iowa’s Senate State Government Committee voted in favour (by a margin of 11-4)of allowing the state’s gambling authority to create a structure that could see the foundation of intrastate gambling.

The idea is that operators could partner with casinos in Iowa to provide residents over the age of 21 the chance to open an account and play online poker.

This measure is ultimately designed to try to regulate online poker –currently illegal in the state – as up to $100 million of unregulated gambling activity is thought to take place each year.

Senator Rick Bertrand said on the issue: “I don’t see this as an expansion of gambling. I see this as an expansion of freedom.”

The four senators who voted against the bill highlighted the addictive nature of poker as a detrimental addition to Iowan’s choice of online activity.

It would appear that gambling your savings away is fine if you do it in a nicely regulated casino, but try to do it at home online (where it is much harder to regulate/tax the online companies and senators begin to worry about the welfare of their citizens.

The arguments continue.

As well as shutting down the website, it has been reported by those at pokernet that four Canadians have also been indicted, including the founder, Calvin Ayre, for illegal gambling that generated over $100 million in winnings.

Yesterday in a statement on his website Ayre said: “Bodog UK, Bodog Europe and Bodog Asia have never taken bets from the US. The BodogBrand is currently consulting with its legal advisers with a view to having the domain returned.”

The statement also said that the Bodog domain has not been in use since December 15 when operations were switched from Bodog.com to Bodog.eu.

Ayre is unequivocal in his defence; “It is clear that the online gaming industry is legal under international law and in the case of these documents it is also clear that the rule of law was not allowed to slow down a rush to try to win the war of public opinion.”

There is clear resentment among the online poker business in the US towards the government. Bodog is unlikely to be the last domain name to be seized. The battle will rage on for as long as there are clear disputes about where a website/domain is actually located.