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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:34:42 -0400 Free Poker Training Tworags.com FREE access to DeucesCracked videos for the next 30 days.Deuces Cracked videos have proven to be helpful for players of all skill levels.  Check out more information on our FREE DeucesCracked offer here and also sign up for a rakeback account today.

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]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:31:44 -0400 SirWatts wins WPT Bellagio Cup IV! Tworags.com SirWatts: Bellagio Cup IV Champion!

Last night, long-time TwoRags contributor, Mike 'SirWatts" Watson took down the WPT's Bellagio Cup IV for a nifty $1.673 million!  It could not have happened to a nicer, more deserving guy,  Congrats, SirWatts!



* That's Tony Dunst (aka Bond18) with his arm around Mike's shoulder and a huge "I had a 5% piece of the Bellagio IV Champion" grin.  We're sure Bond is thrilled for Watts, but he's also that he was smart enough to make a 5% swap prior to the tournament! Congrats to both of you guys!
]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:43:11 -0400 More LATB video Tworags.com TwoRagsStaff:  PokerNetcast (aka LATB) videos

We are happy to report that we have more LATB videos for your viewing pleasure from our friends over at PokerNetcast (formerly, Live at the Bike).

Live at the Bike: AK vs. QQ -- Tough Decisions
Live at the Bike: Get the ##%$# off the phone!
Live at the Bike: AK vs. QQ -- Tough Decisions

Previous Videos
Sit n go:  nath v Vivek "Air Guitar" hand
SIt n go:  Jose Canseco bluffs Adanthar the Nitty
LATB:  Corporation Mike v Barry Greenstein

Give us some feedback on these and other poker, worldcup, casino and sportsbook related articles and blogs throughout the site!
]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:53:29 -0400 Commerce Casino - CCUP Tworags.com Commerce Casino - University of Poker

The Commerce Casino is now offering FREE poker classes taught by comedian Roger Rodd.  The Commerce Casino University of Poker has beginner classes on Tue from 7-9p and intermediate classes on Wed from 7-9p.  Seating is limited but the classes are open to anyone, so sign up today!

To register by phone, call (323) 721-2100 and ask for Casino Services.

If you take one of the classes, register and tell us about it!

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:58:10 -0500 Featured Rakeback Offer Tworags.com Sign Up for Cake Poker Rakeback here and also check out our Cake Poker Promotions.
]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:58:03 -0400 Bond18 Anthology Tworags.com Bond18 - Things it took me a while to learn.

Sick of entering tournaments, grinding away and getting nowhere?  We know the feeling.  Fortunately, Bond18 has some insights for you in his definitive series on tournament play.  Do yourself a favor.  Take a break and read the posts.  You might just start making the money!

Part 1:  Stack Sizes
Part 2:  Position
Part 3: What're you trying to accomplish
Part 4:  Bankroll Management
Part 5:  3-betting/4-betting
Part 6:  Strategy and Mentality Lies
Part 7:  Metagame and Concentration
Part 8:  Bet Sizing
Part 9:  Tournament Hand Reading
Part 10:  Poker, Variance and Life
Part 11:  Time and Tilt Management
Part 12:  LP Opening Ranges
Part 13:  Ranges
Part 14:  Playing a Chip lead/Big Stack
Part 15:  Small/Mid and High Differences
Part 16:  The flaw in level 2 thinking
Part 17:  Staking deals
Part 18:  Self Improvement
Part 19:  Putting the pieces together
Part 20:  Manipulative vs. Deceptive Play
Part 21:  Catching bluffs from weak players
Part 99:  What Would Phil Hellmuth Do?
 
Oh, and check back for updates.  He's not through with your game yet!]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:12:52 -0500 Bond18: Live poker > online poker Tworags.com Bond18:   Live poker > Online poker

IJust to prove it’s all about how you spin things let’s take a look at the reasons why live poker is vastly superior to online:

1. Social interaction:

a. Live poker: Has real flesh and blood people. You can look at them, hear them, smell them, and touch them; though purposely and blatantly attempting the last two may lead to many awkward situations. You’ll meet people from all walks of life at the table and can make friendships that’ll last a life time, but most of all you’ll witness some truly hilarious interactions.

b. Online poker: Where all your friends and peers are the same little flashing box on whatever instant messaging system you prefer and the closest thing you have to interaction at work is a 30 second conversation with the delivery man from the Indian place...

Read Bond18's complete post here...Live poker > Online poker

And in case you missed it, Bond18 reflects on another birthday...I'm getting too old for this shit.
]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:46:19 -0500 Bond18: Online poker > live poker Tworags.com Bond18:   Online poker > live poker

I’ve written many times before that I think online poker is superior to live. After spending the last six months experiencing a high volume of both, I feel like I’ve finally accumulated enough information in order to present a thorough list on why online poker is greater than live poker. Let’s break it down issue by issue...

Read Bond18's complete post here...Online poker > live poker

And in case you missed it, Bond18 reflects on another birthday...I'm getting too old for this shit.
]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:46:35 -0500 January 13 Tworags.com

More updates from the Aussie Millions, PCA, the Bike, life...

 

A_Junglen surveys the room damage and betting lines before the Main Event...Good Times in Australia. *NEW*


shaundeeb checks in from the Aussie Millions.

 

Bond18 posts a Book Review:  Kill Everyone, by Lee Nelson, Tysen Streib and Kim Lee.

 

Adanthar is sick as a 3:1 dog...Feeling like death. *NEW*

 


SirWatts gets in some drunk kickball...Day 1A I guess? but busts out early in the Aussie ME...Sigh...*NEW*

 

BadgerPro is still Busto at the PCA at the Atlantis.


Doylestown snapped his tournament skid...Thank you, shaundeeb. *NEW*


nath doesn't have a Wikipedia page...a humbling moment. *NEW*

 

xxrod17xx is waiting on the Showboat...From the Dealer's Box:  Bored.

 

WTF?  ckingusc Finally won SOMETHING. *NEW*


ianisakson posts his First Blog - Upcoming PCA.


As does rendall11...First Post.


Landlord79 posts his year-to-date carnage...2008, My Year in Review.


The former BJJIII (now Mr_Taterhead) chronicles his grindage... My Forays in MultiTabling $25NL.


EdmondDantes sucks up to the Bike...The Bicycle Casino:  Mo's Deepstack.

 

Finally, RaoulDukeJr whiffed The Return of Led Zeppelin. 

Read and comment on these blogs or register to add your own today!  It's free!

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:07:23 -0500 Dealer's Box - Update on Job Tworags.com From the Dealer's Box:  Update on Job and Poker

Sorry I haven't blogged in a while, I know some of you enjoyed my road to getting a dealing job. Now that I have it I am working 5 days a week a full 8 hours at a minimum, a lot of the time I am working overtime. I barely have the time an energy to put in an hour or two playing some NL25 on Stars. So my goal for this blog is to catch up a little bit on whats been going on in my life and talk a little bit on where I would like to be in the next few months...

Read xxrodxx17's complete post here...Update on Job and Poker]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:29:13 -0400 Rybolt People Tworags.com "There will be a time when loud-mouthed, incompetent people seem to be getting the best of you.  When that happens, you only have to be patient and wait for them to self destruct.  It never fails."
- Richard Rybolt, U.S. author


He'll blow himself up.  It's only a matter of time.

]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:49:01 -0400 Poker rooms Tworags.com xxrod17x took a break from his series on becoming a dealer and dug up some good videos of the Borgata, the Wynn and Treasure Island (Minnesota).  If you're thinking about visiting any of them, the vids are worth a look!  Click here to see videos.]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:09:39 -0500 Bring Your Home Game to the Commerce Casino Tworags.com Bring Your Home Game to the Commerce Casino

Our new sponsor, the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, will now host your home game. Watch the video below to learn more:

]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:20:49 -0500 EValuator Tworags.com EValuator™
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]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:04:31 -0400 St. Lucifer It's a blog entry Tworags.com St. Lucifer:   It's a blog entry

Que pasa fives...

Its been a shamefully long time(early June)since I’ve sat down and updated my blog. My blogging aspirations have been seemingly crushed by my utter lack of motivation to do anything other than play poker, sleep, and go out at night. How did I compel myself to create this entry? Well, I consider tomorrow to mark another chapter in my life in Madison, Wi and I wanted to be able to reflect on and document the last month or so. What better place to examine your life’s standing than in a blog that was to facilitate this type of analysis in the first place. Blah blah blah lets get to it…

Read St. Lucifer's full post here...It's a blog entry.
]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:02:27 -0400 Hagbard_Celine - Checking in Tworags.com Hagbard_Celine:  Checking in

Been a while since my last post.

I've been putting in some good volume, but am consistently getting disappointed in big tournaments.

Since my last post I've final tabled the FTP 65K ($150+13) twice, but ended up 7th and 8th respectively. My 8th place finish last night did make for a profitable Sunday (Joy!), but was still really disappointing as I ended up busting 44

Read Hagbard_Celine's full post here...Checking in
]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:03:17 -0400 The Final Hand from the 2000 World Series Tworags.com The Final Hand from the 2000 World Series
of Poker Championship Event

Chris Ferguson
held:

T.J. Cloutier
held:

The Board came:



Chris Ferguson had As, 9c and was dominated by Cloutier's Ad, Qc. Cloutier liked his hand and moved in. Ferguson made a major mistake and called with his dominated hand.  However the river brought one of his 3 possible outs, the 9h and the win which was worth $1,500,000.

]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:40:14 -0400 brad2002tj - Beau Rivage Tworags.com brad2002tj:   Deja Vu at the Beau Rivage

It was my girlfriend and my third anniversary so we spent last weekend at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS. We flew into New Orleans and drove a rental car (~1.5 hour drive) to Biloxi.  Checking in was a bit of a mess.  At the front desk the clerk said they don't have any ocean view rooms (even though we booked one) and verified we want a non-smoking room.



We make the trek up to the room and walk into what is clearly a smoking room. We go back down to the front desk and the manager gets us into a non-smoking room, and guess what now there is an ocean view available. So they set us up again and we go up to a really nice non-smoking ocean view room on the 15th floor. As I am going through the check-in documents I notice they have someone else's name on it. Back to the front desk for them to straighten it out, which only takes a few minutes.

Read brad2002tj's full post here...Deja Vu at the Beau Rivage.]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:18:07 -0400