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Michigan Poker News
UMP is working to keep you updated on the latest Michigan Poker information! Here are the latest articles and links to the full text.
August 8, 2008
Howell High athletics betting on success of poker fundraiser
The Livingston Community NewsDan Hutcheson doesn't consider himself a gambling man, but he's betting that the newest Howell High School Athletic Department fundraiser will earn his organization some new sports equipment and field upgrades. The fun begins Sunday, Aug. 17, and will run over a series of nights.
July 29, 2008
Construction under way on FireKeepers Casino near Battle Creek
Posted by Press News Service
EMMETT TOWNSHIP -- Rising like a massive steel skeleton in a former cornfield east of Battle Creek, construction of the FireKeepers Casino is well under way.
Work began on the $300 million, 236,000-square-foot casino in May and it is scheduled to open next summer.
Michigan News Archives
Beginner's Material
These articles cover the basics of Texas Hold'Em 101. How to play the game, basic definitions (what the heck is a flop, and why do I care about the river when I'm playing cards), betting, hand rankings, top 10 starting hands, and so on.
Strategury & Tools
After the basics have been mastered, these articles will help tweak your game. Advice on when to bet big and when to fold. There are also odds calculators, odds charts and other statistical stuff to streamline your poker strategury.
Robert's Rules of Poker
This is a great write-up of standardized tournament rules. Also a great section on reseating tournament players and breaking down tables. If you have any questions about rulings of tournaments, you can find your answers here. Roberts rules are written by Bob Ciaffone. These are the house rules at the Las Vegas Hilton and many other mainstream card rooms!
Gameside News and Views
UMichiganPoker.com is publishing a monthly newsletter! Here's a preview of what you'll find inside:
- Original Articles from local authors
- How would you play it? A sample Texas Hold'Em scenario with the professional suggestion of how the hand should be played.
- Reviews of Local Charity Poker Tournaments
- 'Ask the Editor'.
- State of Michigan Rules Clarification - straight from the Charitable Gaming Commission to you!
- Director's corner - issues and tips specific to tournament directors