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		<title>Head Down Under to Oz for some Fun in the Sun!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Gambling]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Australia is the go to destination if you want an action packed vacation that will keep you on the move. You can tour the entire country from Perth to Sydney to the Outback just to ensure that you get your fill of this incredible country. The scenery is breath taking from the wild desserts of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Australia is the go to destination if you want an action packed vacation that will keep you on the move. You can tour the entire country from Perth to Sydney to the Outback just to ensure that you get your fill of this incredible country. The scenery is breath taking from the wild desserts of the Outback to the pristine beaches near the Great Barrier reef. There is really something for every one to do.</p>
<p>You should begin your trip in Sydney. You can get a feel for the Aussie way of life by taking some surf lessons on Bondi Beach. They you can take a cruise in the harbor to see the famous opera house of Sydney. Once you have wined and dined at Sydney&#8217;s finest it will be time to head north! Your next stop is the Great Barrier Reef in northern Australia. While it is protected, you can have special permission to dive in some areas. If anything, you should take a helicopter ride to truly appreciate its beauty. It will take your breath away!</p>
<p>If you want to stay in one day during your trip, there are many things you can do. Enjoy a spa day by the pool or just lounge in your room overlooking Sydney Harbour. You can even play games via a special online casino. All of your favorite games like are on the internet like online <a title="pokies" href="http://pokie.com/">pokies</a> and online slots. This way you can gamble without having to get dressed up when you go to the resort casino. If gambling is not your thing, then you can still enjoy a relaxing day in your hotel enjoying the local cuisine with room service! In fact, after such a long flight, a day in bed may not be such a bad idea to get over the jet lag.</p>
<p>Once you get back to Sydney, you will need to head into the Outback. This wild stretch of land takes up almost the whole country. You will see the way the other half lives by searching out wild life and going on safaris. You may even get to meet some of the Aboriginal people who have lived in Australia since the dawn of time. Your Australian adventure will have to come to a close eventually. However, that is not without leaving a with a lifetime of memories that will make you want to come back as soon as possible.</p>
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		<title>The Various Poker Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aside of Texas Hold&#8217;em there are many other poker games available to play online. By playing the other types of games you can soon improve your game of Texas Hold&#8217;em. This article will take a further look into the other games available: 1.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; 7 Card Stud: Before Texas Hold&#8217;em took a grip, seven card poker [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aside of Texas Hold&rsquo;em there are many other poker games available to play online. By playing the other types of games you can soon improve your game of Texas Hold&rsquo;em. This article will take a further look into the other games available:</p>
<p><strong>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong>7 Card Stud:</strong></p>
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<p>Before Texas Hold&rsquo;em took a grip, seven card poker was an extremely popular game and is still very popular on every <a href="http://www.pokerstars.co.uk/">Uk Poker Site</a>. Seven card stud can be played high/low or high only. Aside of the hand rankings, this game is an entirely different poker game.</p>
<p>Each player puts forward an ante and is then given 2 cards facing down and one card facing up. The player with the lowest card facing up must begin the hand by either betting or checking. Once a player bets, the remaining players need to call, raise or fold. A total of four bets are made per round (1 bet and 3 raises.)&nbsp;</p>
<p>Each player still remaining is dealt another card facing up. The player with the strongest hand begins the betting.</p>
<p>The hand continues in the same way until each player has six cards. The final seventh card is then dealt facing down and another round of betting takes place.</p>
<p><strong>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong>5 Card Stud:</strong></p>
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<p>Five card stud differs from seven card stud as two cards are given to each player; one facing up and one facing down. This is followed by a betting round. Once complete, another card facing up is dealt again betting follows. The same procedure applies with the fourth card. However, the fifth card is given faced down and the last round of betting takes place.</p>
<p><strong>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong>Omaha:</strong></p>
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<p>Initially Omaha seems very similar to Texas Hold&rsquo;em in that players get four cards rather than two and players need to use two cards from their hands. It is these simple rules that make Omaha a completely different game to Texas Hold&rsquo;em, as the amount of drawing possibilities are huge. The game can be played in high/low or high hand only.&nbsp; Omaha is often regarded as a better game than Texas Hold&rsquo;em as it is the player with the better hand that wins the pot.</p>
<p><strong>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong>Draw:</strong></p>
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<p>Draw is the simplest form of poker. It is the player to the left of the dealer who puts forward the small blind and the player second to the left who puts forwards the big blind. Every player is given five cards followed by a betting round. Once the betting round is complete, players can opt to dispose of 0-5 cards. Another betting round takes place, it is the player whose bet is called that shows their hand.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong>Razz:</strong></p>
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<p>In Razz you players are trying to get the lowest hand. This is; A-2-3-4-5.&nbsp; The ace is regarded as a low card in Razz</p>
<p>You can play all these games online at <a href="http://www.pokerstars.co.uk/">www.pokerstars.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Common Myths about Slots</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let it be known that a winning slot machine does not stand out from the rest. Actually, it is the RNG (random number generator) which hands out the winnings &#8211; not the machine itself. A loose machine, one that is paying out, is not going to be found in the same spots because casinos move [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Let it be known that a winning slot machine does not stand out from the rest.  Actually, it is the RNG (random number generator) which hands out the winnings &#8211; not the machine itself.   A loose machine, one that is paying out, is not going to be found in the same spots because casinos move their machines all the time. Who started that rumor that slot machines can be tightened or loosened on the spot?<br />
This will never happen where casinos are tightly regulated.  No one can predict a payout. There is no way to tell if the programmed payout percentage will happen in a few weeks, a few minutes or even a few days. Some think that pulling an arm is beneficial to pushing a button, but once the reels start spinning, the RNG has already decided if this spin will be a winner or a looser.<br />
It is the timing of spinning the reels, and not how you got them spinning.  Then there is that rumor that says if you use a hot coin, meaning warmed by a flame, it will warm the gears and &#8220;loosen&#8221; them.  Maybe too many drinks started this thought and to add to that, weekends do not pay better than weekdays.  Myths are just entertainment.</p>
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