Released on = December 21, 2005, 6:23 am

Press Release Author = Poker Reviews

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Internet poker players and offline players alike are using
online poker forums to improve their game.

Press Release Body = Almost any activity one can think of has an online forum
dedicated solely for the discussion and exchange of information on that particular
topic and Poker is no exception. Poker forums are a magnet for the novice as well as
the seasoned poker professional and provide much needed information in all aspects
of poker play, types of poker and the latest news.

Poker related forums can also be game type specific. Sites are popping up everyday
based solely on one game in particular, Texas Hold'em. Do a web search for that
topic and you'll be amazed at the number of sites which have devoted themselves to
this one game. Seven Card Stud and Omaha Poker are also very popular forum topics as
well. These card games have enough of a loyal following that the site owners receive
thousands of visitors each and every day. Site owners offset the cost of running
there forums with advertising related to the niche.

There are certainly some very good reasons why poker players would want to search
out and become a member of these forums. One of which is the fact that a player can
improve his game by frequenting high quality poker forums. By high quality, the
forum should be well maintained with fresh news and happenings in the world of
poker. If the last entry is more than a few days old, then the forum is a slow one.
A slow forum is not necessarily a bad forum, but if you're looking for updated
content then you can do better.

The benefits a player gets from poker forums are:

Staying Updated: The world of poker has a lot of tournaments being held all year
round. Poker players can be advised of local tournaments in their area and who will
be there as well as the fees and prizes involved.

Game Improvement: More experienced players trading game stories and past experiences
of how they handled a situation can help the novice player when faced with the same
circumstances.

Tips and Tricks: Talk to a veteran poker player who's willing to mentor and I'll bet
you'll learn more from them than you will any of the poker books you'll find for
sale. A smart poker player never takes the time to think he can't learn a new trick
or two, and neither should you. Learning the game of poker is easy, but to master it
takes a lifetime. Take advantage of the free advice those who have played many years
have to offer.

Poker forums are a tool which any poker player can use to brush up on their game,
catch up on the news in poker, or find out how last Friday night's garage game went
with Fred and the gang. Visit just a few of these gems, and you'll become a card
carrying member of the poker forum club.

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Contact Details = John Finney