| "You've got to know when to hold them and | | | | Sitting for lengthy periods of time requires |
| know when to fold them." Cards have been an | | | | stamina, good posture, core strength, and |
| ongoing attraction for young and old for | | | | concentration. Good nutrition and fitness |
| generations. Poker has recently hit the | | | | are essential. Staying physically fit will |
| charts and become its own world of | | | | also keep you mentally sharp and alert. |
| entertainment. Casino poker, home based | | | | |
| poker parties, television poker and online | | | | Patience is a key ingredient. A great poker |
| poker all offer interactive card play - the | | | | player will learn to wait for the "good |
| same but different. | | | | cards" to come when the hands are just not |
| | | | going his or her way. Have you heard the |
| Once reserved for small groups of men in a | | | | expression "poker face"? In all actuality a |
| smoked filled room at the back of a bar, | | | | "poker face" is referring to the expression |
| poker is now much more in the mainstream. | | | | not just on your face but also in your eyes. |
| Poker audiences are starting to challenge the | | | | Sunglasses may look odd or cool or just plain |
| popularity of other sports such as golf, | | | | goofy, but they cover up the emotions that |
| billiards and tennis. The thrill of poker is | | | | the eyes express. You don't want to lose |
| that one day you're average and the next day | | | | that perfect hand because of the twinkle in |
| you could be very special. | | | | your eye. |
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| To win at cards, especially poker, takes a | | | | In the game of poker, to be really good, you |
| mixture of ingredients: skill, memory, | | | | truly do need to know when you are losing and |
| concentration, luck, finesse, endurance and | | | | accept when it is time to stop. Learn "when |
| stamina. | | | | to hold and when to fold." |
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| Whether you're playing online, a friendly | | | | Poker is entertaining, develops |
| game around your card table or with a league, | | | | concentration, and leaves some room for "Lady |
| poker is fun! Learning some poker tips may | | | | Luck" to share the wealth. This rage about |
| prove to be helpful. | | | | poker is just getting started! |
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