Nothing is worse than being faced with a tough poker decision, only to take too much time and let the software force the decision by folding your hand. But on the other hand, there are far too many online poker players who abuse the time they’re given, which is why  [ Read More ]

Besides the overuse of phrases like “so sick” and “one time,“ the biggest downside to poker is suffering a bad beat. If you’re unfamiliar with bad beats, these are hands where you are the heavy favorite, but you end up losing because somebody catches miracle cards to win the pot.  [ Read More ]

We all know it’s important to be on time when an online poker tournament starts. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always allow us to make it to our favorite tournaments on time. This is why Carbon Poker has become one of the latest sites to roll out the Late Registration feature. By  [ Read More ]

Those who are trying to build a bankroll from scratch, or with very little money, turn to freerolls for a boost. As the name implies, freeroll poker tournaments cost no money to enter, and the top players will share in the prize pool. Most freerolls don’t feature any entry requirements,  [ Read More ]

Before Texas Hold’em became the dominant poker game, 5 Card Draw ruled the felt. And while 5 Card Draw’s glory days are behind it, there are still plenty of people who love to play the game. Unfortunately, there aren’t a whole lot of online sites that satisfy this love, but  [ Read More ]

Although not commonly seen at most online poker rooms, Triple Draw is a game that’s made its way into several annual WSOP tournaments. Assuming you can’t front the bill to fly out to Las Vegas for the WSOP Triple Draw events, you can always hop on the computer and play  [ Read More ]

Visit most online poker rooms and you’ll see one common theme: the majority of action is centered on Hold’em and Omaha games. Sure most poker sites offer a few Stud games on the side, but the tables are completely empty. Carbon Poker, on the other hand, runs a variety of  [ Read More ]

While Texas Hold’em is the most universally played poker game in the world, Omaha is not far behind. In fact, Omaha poker is the game of choice for many Europeans, which has certainly boosted its popularity. If you’ve ever thought of venturing into Omaha games, the transition will be a  [ Read More ]

Texas Holdem has exploded in popularity over the past few years since the game is spreading across the globe. Now you can find major tournaments in every corner of the world, and poker TV shows are among the highest rated on major networks like GSN, NBC and Sky Sports. In  [ Read More ]

Taking a cue from television poker, Carbon Poker offers the always-entertaining Rabbit Hunt feature. In fact, Carbon was the very first online poker room to give people the rabbit hunt option, which enables them to see what would’ve turned up on the board after a hand is over. Getting into  [ Read More ]