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Carl Carlson (known online as givememyleg) has been playing poker since 2004, starting after the Moneymaker boom. Without many options to play poker around his hometown, he quickly turned to online poker and started grinding out profit playing small stakes on Party Poker. Carl found FTR in November of 2005, which lead him to start bonus whoring and discussing strategy within the forum. For the next few years, he would continue to grind poker off and on, always turning a profit up to $200 NL. In 2009, Carl started focusing more of his efforts into the business side of the industry and becoming more involved behind the scenes at FTR. Carl still plays poker as a hobby and is involved in the day to day efforts at Flop Turn River. Outside of poker, Carl is happily married, has a 7 month old son and a high maintenance cat.
by givememyleg | Sep 18, 2020 | Poker Reviews
Overview 32Red Poker is a British poker room on the Microgaming/Prima Poker network. They are a premier gaming site in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, at this time they do not allow U.S. players on the website. They feature their own player appreciation system,...
by givememyleg | Sep 17, 2020 | Blackjack
This is part 2 of a 3 part guide for counting cards in blackjack online. See the other parts of the guide below: Part I | Part II | Part III What can I do to take advantage of the current situation? Since we know that with a higher count, we are more likely to get...
by givememyleg | Sep 16, 2020 | PokerStars
PokerStars is the largest online poker room on the internet. FTR has teamed up with PokerStars to offer exclusive bonuses on top of their already superb £20 bonus and VIP Club. You can activate these special offers by using the PokerStars.com marketing code...
by givememyleg | Sep 16, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details Anyone with a penchant for UK sportsbetting could tell you that Ladbrokes are one of the oldest and most respected bookies in the country. For as long as many can remember, their small red betting shops have been spread liberally...
by givememyleg | Sep 16, 2020 | PokerStars
Watch on PokerStars.tv Watch the EPT Dublin Live! The next step in season 12 of the European Poker Tour in Dublin, Ireland. This stop is even more historic since it has been 8 years since the EPT has been run in Ireland. The return will surely spark a lot of action...
by givememyleg | Sep 14, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details William Hill Casino is one of the oldest and most trusted names in online gambling. They are known for fair games, good customer support, and solid promotions. They offer players many different deposit bonus options including a 100% up...
by givememyleg | Sep 14, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details US social gaming giant Zynga has launched a real-money casino software in the UK. The social gaming giant has provided entertainment for millions with Facebook games like FarmVille and Mafia Wars, and now wants to fuse that social gaming...
by givememyleg | Sep 14, 2020 | Casino Reviews
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by givememyleg | Sep 12, 2020 | Casino Reviews
$10/£10/€10 No Deposit Bonus! For a limited time, U.K. players new to 32 Red can receive £10 absolutely free! To claim this free offer: 1) Visit 32red Casino using the links on this page. 2) Signup for a new casino account. 3) Login to the casino and click on the...
by givememyleg | Sep 9, 2020 | Poker Reviews
Why Play at Full Tilt Poker? Full Tilt Poker is the perfect room for all players. If you’re new to the game, there are many daily freerolls and promotions to build a bankroll from nothing. The $600 first deposit bonus, is a great way to start increasing your...
by givememyleg | Sep 9, 2020 | Casino Reviews, New Jersey Casinos
Overview & General Details The Borgata was one of the first online iGaming sites to go live in New Jersey back in November 2013. It uses the software package from Party Gaming. This partnership with one of the longest established poker sites has given the Borgata...
by givememyleg | Sep 8, 2020 | Poker Articles & Guides
No-Requirement Freerolls are an essential part of our promotional efforts here at FlopTurnRiver. Each month, major online poker sites demonstrate the value they place in online poker forums such as FlopTurnRiver by offering exclusive, password-protected No-Requirement...
by givememyleg | Sep 6, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Welcome Bonus(es) & Bonus Code(s) EuroGrand Casino offers several deposit bonuses to new players*. To be eligible for bonuses, click the “Claim Bonus” button on your first login, otherwise you will have to click “Accept/Decline” every individual bonus offer....
by givememyleg | Sep 6, 2020 | Beginner Poker, Poker Psychology, Poker Strategy
The downswing, it’s inevitable, right? Well, it’s inevitable that you can’t win every hand and when you lose more hands than you should over a sample of, say 10,000 hands, the downswing is born. Here is a picture of a downswing. Notice the up, up and...
by givememyleg | Sep 6, 2020 | Featured Online Poker, Poker Articles & Guides
Poker Hands The rules of poker are pretty simple, this ranking or order of poker hands determines the winner, with the Royal Flush being the best hand (*note – this assumes no wild cards, ie – 5 Aces). Check out the order of poker hands below, from best to...
by givememyleg | Sep 5, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details Moneygaming is headed into its 13th year as a successful online casino. It is powered by IGT (International Game Technology). This Nevada based company has been providing top-notch gaming platforms for casinos all around the world....
by givememyleg | Sep 5, 2020 | Featured Online Poker, Poker Articles & Guides
When online poker was just taking off the ground, MAC support was not a top priority for any poker room, as Apple had not yet made their comeback to become the world’s best known brand. However, once Apple’s popularity began to skyrocket, most rooms noticed that...
by givememyleg | Sep 4, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details If you’re looking for an online casino with a huge variety of games and an endless number of bonuses, Casino.com is the right place to play. MANSION Online Casino Limited, based in Gibraltar, brings a site with beautiful graphics,...
by givememyleg | Sep 3, 2020 | Poker Bonus Codes
Black Chip Poker Bonus Code: 1000FTR After downloading and installing, on the first step of the account creation process you will see a field labeled Bonus Code. In this spot you should enter 1000FTR. This will ensure you are tracked to FTR and receive the largest...
by givememyleg | Sep 3, 2020 | Featured Online Poker, Poker Articles & Guides, PokerStars
Running it twice has been around for years, but until recently, was only common at the highest stakes games in a B&M casino. However, that is changed because now anyone can choose to run it twice online at PokerStars or Full Tilt Poker. What is Running it Twice?...
by givememyleg | Sep 3, 2020 | Poker Bonus Codes
Full Tilt Poker offers a $600 bonus for all new players. They also offer a valuable VIP program (Edge Rewards), along with many new and exciting promotions each month. Qualifying for the Bonus The Full Tilt Poker deposit bonus is available to all new players who have...
by givememyleg | Sep 3, 2020 | VIP Programs
Juicy Stakes has a VIP program called Loyalty Levels. Loyalty Levels gives players the chance to earn instant rewards in the form of Gold Chips, bonuses, and cash. The type of reward you’re able to claim on a given day depends on the Loyalty Level you’re currently on....
by givememyleg | Sep 3, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details If you aren’t an incredibly picky person Joyland Casino has the potential to keep you a happy Internet gambler! Joyland offers all the standard features and games as other online casinos, but isn’t quite up to par with the...
by givememyleg | Sep 2, 2020 | Beginner Poker, Poker Strategy
This is part 2 in a 2 part series. Make sure to check out Part I before reading this – No Deposit – All Returns: How to Build a Bankroll from Nothing Part I Freeroll Strategies Whether you are playing the freerolls at FullTilt or PokerStars you have...
by givememyleg | Sep 2, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details Casino Tropez is one of the more popular PlayTech casinos in the world. The site offers many different games including Video Poker, Slots, Blackjack, Roulette, and more! Newly added are the Live Dealer table games. While they do not...
by givememyleg | Sep 2, 2020 | PokerStars
You can play Zoom Poker on the main PokerStars.com client. Use any of the links on this page to be taken to PokerStars. Or you can start the PokerStars download right from this page. What is Zoom Poker? About two years ago, it was Full Tilt Poker that launched one of...
by givememyleg | Sep 2, 2020 | PokerStars
PokerStars Mobile is now available worldwide. The PokerStars brand reputation for quality and trustworthiness is shown through the brilliance of it’s mobile app and poker players are proclaiming the benefits of being able to play PokerStars where ever they may...
by givememyleg | Sep 2, 2020 | Casino Reviews, New Jersey Casinos
Overview & General Details For the first time in history, U.S. casino-goers can enjoy a slate of casino games to the full extent of the Caesars brand from the comfort of their home. This fact cannot be overstated as, indeed, CaesarsCasino.com delivers a truly...
by givememyleg | Sep 1, 2020 | Featured Open Face Chinese, Open Face Chinese, Poker Strategy
This is Part 2 of my OFC Beginners Guide. See the full series here. Thinking About Sets As I mentioned briefly in the Introduction, OFC is a game where you need to think ahead. How you set your hand dictates how the rest of the hand will play out, making it the most...
by givememyleg | Sep 1, 2020 | Blackjack
This is part 3 of a 3 part guide for counting cards in blackjack online. See the other parts of the guide below: Part I | Part II | Part III Online live dealer blackjack games One good way to practice your counting skills without the distractions of a real casino...
by givememyleg | Sep 1, 2020 | Poker Downloads
Black Chip Poker services players from nearly all markets worldwide. Being a part of the Winning Poker Network, BCP offers modern software with many customizeable features. Download & Install Black Chip Poker This part is a breeze and if you’re not new to...
by givememyleg | Aug 30, 2020 | Poker Strategy, Poker Videos
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDrrJA7AzsE[/youtube] FTR Quick Tip: Helping you plug leaks in 5 minutes or less. Slowplaying allows you to get more value from your concealed monster hands. But slowplaying in the wrong situations can be very costly indeed. Use...
by givememyleg | Aug 30, 2020 | Poker Psychology, Poker Strategy
There are a lot of factors that go into becoming a winning poker player that do not happen while you are actually playing the game. Whether playing for fun, to earn a bit of side money, or professionally, there are many things one can do to improve their play while...
by givememyleg | Aug 29, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details 7 Sultans Casino is one of the longest running online casino sites that is still up today. As from their website: 7Sultans is the largest and longest-running casino in the Fortune Lounge Group of Online Casinos. It shares the Fortune...
by givememyleg | Aug 29, 2020 | VIP Programs
Poker Host describes its VIP program, Platinum Reward, as “one of the most generous reward programs in the online poker industry.” Since you can use the points you accumulate as a Platinum Reward player to buy the latest electronic gadgets, cash bonuses, entries in...
by givememyleg | Aug 29, 2020 | Poker Bonus Codes
$1,000 Flat Bonus All new players signing up at 32red Poker will receive a flat $1,000 bonus. This means that all you need to do is make a minimum deposit of $10 (or €10/£10) and you can earn up to $1,000. You don’t need to make a huge deposit to earn a huge...
by givememyleg | Aug 29, 2020 | VIP Programs
Edge Rewards is Full Tilt Poker’s VIP program. All players can increase their VIP level, convert points to cash for cashback, and the more you play the better the perks become. It’s worth noting that Full Tilt Poker doesn’t offer rakeback. Instead,...
by givememyleg | Aug 28, 2020 | Cash Games, No Limit Hold'em, Poker Psychology, Poker Strategy
After familiarizing yourself with key poker fundamentals such as bankroll management, positional awareness, and aggression, there are a few other aspects of your game you can improve to take the next step in your poker playing career. One of the best ways to improve...
by givememyleg | Aug 28, 2020 | Casino Reviews, New Jersey Casinos
Overview & General Details Betfair is best known for being the world’s largest Internet betting exchange and the company HQ is based in Hammersmith in West London, England. Entrepreneurs Andrew Black and Edward Wray founded Betfair in 2000. Nowadays Betfair...
by givememyleg | Aug 28, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details 888Casino is one of the oldest and most well established casinos that still exist today. It is owned by 888 Holdings (as if the name did not give it away), based in Gibraltar. 888Casino is available for all major operating systems....
by givememyleg | Aug 28, 2020 | Poker Articles & Guides
When choosing an online poker room, there are a lot of reasons to consider the minimum deposit options available. You may be a new player and just want to try out the waters without risking any significant amount of money. Maybe you just want to try out multiple poker...
by givememyleg | Aug 27, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details Platinum Play Casino is a part of the Fortune Lounge online casino group. This is a group of online casinos that use the Microgaming software (basically just a bunch of skins on the network). They are a well established company and have...
by givememyleg | Aug 27, 2020 | Poker Downloads
Full Tilt Poker has one of the best software platforms available, and here we will break it down for you. Make sure to use the menu below to jump to the specific section you’re looking for. Download and Install Process From the early years of taking off in the...
by givememyleg | Aug 26, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details Lucky Emperor Casino uses the popular Microgaming software for its casino games. This is a popular platform for both online casinos and poker, and has quite the reputation. They are concerned about your security and fair play, to say the...
by givememyleg | Aug 25, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details Titan has a strong pedigree when it comes to online gambling. Their poker and sportsbetting services are some of the most popular in the industry, providing countless customers with premiere gaming entertainment. Titan Casino is no...
by givememyleg | Aug 24, 2020 | Blackjack, Featured Online Casino
This is part 1 of a 3 part guide for counting cards in blackjack online. See the other parts of the guide below: Part I | Part II | Part III Counting Cards is Easy When most people hear about “counting cards”, they think you need to be a genius who can...
by givememyleg | Aug 23, 2020 | Poker Articles & Guides
FTR has put together regular, recurring private money-added tournaments for all our members! What this means is that we at FTR are adding free money to the total prize pool of these tournaments, sweetening the overall pot by an enormous percentage. For example, our...
by givememyleg | Aug 23, 2020 | VIP Programs
Americas Cardroom has a military themed VIP program called “Elite Benefits.” As a member of Elite Benefits, you’ll be able to earn Combat Points that you can use to purchase things such as electronic gadgets, trips to exotic destinations and even a car in ACR’s online...
by givememyleg | Aug 21, 2020 | Casino Reviews
Overview & General Details Created in 2010, Tropezia Palace has a motto, “Where the player feels at home”. From the get go, players will feel welcome with software that is easy to use and fun to play. The Betsoft network, a well-respected developer of...
by givememyleg | Aug 20, 2020 | Poker Downloads
32Red Poker is a member of the popular Microgaming/Prima Poker network. They are as safe and secure as they come using 128 bit+ encryption for all data on their servers. The 32Red Poker Software Download is very simplistic and as basic as it gets....
by givememyleg | Aug 19, 2020 | Poker Articles & Guides
Up until recently, online poker has been somewhat of a grey area in Canada. However, recently Canada joined the worldwide wave of countries to adopt online gambling regulations. While in many countries regulations have resulted in bad outcomes for online poker,...
by givememyleg | Aug 19, 2020 | Beginner Poker, Poker Strategy
In today’s world of online poker, it is extremely easy to build up a sizable cash position without ever having to make a single deposit. This proves to be an increasingly attractive alternative as many credit card companies and banks (especially in the US)...
by givememyleg | Aug 18, 2020 | No Limit Hold'em, Poker Strategy
Poker should not be thought of as a game that starts when the cards are dealt and ends with the showdown. At its core, poker is a game of competing strategies. This is why when we classify players, we classify them by their strategy and skill level. Here, we will...
by givememyleg | Aug 17, 2020 | No Limit Hold'em, Poker Strategy
Importance of Table Position Location, location, location. This is the mantra for businesses such as retail stores and real estate. In poker, it’s position, position, position. There is simply nothing more important in no-limit hold’em than position. In...
by givememyleg | Aug 16, 2020 | Featured Open Face Chinese, Open Face Chinese, Poker Strategy
I’m starting a new series which will cover all things Open Face Chinese Poker and be aimed at new players. It will be aptly named OFC Beginners Guide. If you’re hoping to learn how to play this crazy new game, then this guide should teach just that. Read...
by givememyleg | Aug 13, 2020 | No Limit Hold'em, Poker Strategy
If poker was all about exercising knowledge, then it would be basically all too easy to earn money at the game, but life is never that easy is it? For instance many authors have written excellent poker books without the effects of having written that book having any...
by givememyleg | Aug 10, 2020 | Heads Up, Poker Strategy
Max and Danny Steinberg are probably the most successful identical twins in poker today, if not ever. They both have a slew of achievements and poker earnings under their name and have been playing poker professionally for the past 4 years. Max Steinberg plays under...
by givememyleg | Aug 10, 2020 | Poker Psychology, Poker Strategy
There are several similarities that you can find between the game of Poker and Life in general. One of these would be to compare a poker player to a major league baseball pitcher. Every at bat is a world on itself, and you have to keep a cool head through all of them....
by givememyleg | Aug 9, 2020 | Beginner Poker, Cash Games, Live Poker, No Limit Hold'em, Poker Strategy
In the past when live games became tough to beat players turned to online poker to hone their skills, get multi-table bonuses, and make money. With the games online getting harder by the day it is quite ironic the same players find themselves heading back to the live...
by givememyleg | Aug 23, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
Clear your schedule and cancel your late-summer plans. Americas Cardroom’s Online Super Series, or OSS for short, begins August 24th and features the next big Million Dollar Sunday. The OSS is the second leg of the OSS Cub3d, a $4.5 million online poker tournament...
by givememyleg | Jul 21, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
Poker Players are a rare breed. While they like to take summer vacations as much as the next guy, they always seem to be available for a huge tournament series. That’s why we (Americas Cardroom) decided to do something we’ve never done before. Something so legendary...
by givememyleg | Jul 18, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
Talk about flopping the ultimate set. Americas Cardroom has announced the OSS CUB3D, an online poker extravaganza with $4.5 million in prize money over 142 events, separated into three tournament series – the MOSS, OSS, and BOSS. The series runs from August 14th...
by givememyleg | Jun 29, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
ACR has poker fireworks during Fourth of July weekend! What are you doing this Fourth of July weekend? If you’re like a ton of poker players, you’re heading to Americas Cardroom! Americas Cardroom is celebrating 240 years of independence during Fourth of July weekend....
by givememyleg | Jun 2, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
The High Five Tournament Series is one of the most anticipated events at Americas Cardroom and now you can smoke the competition once again from June 8th-12th. There is $942,000 in guaranteed prize pools over 25 events (5 each day for 5 days). It culminates with a...
by givememyleg | Jun 1, 2016 | WSOP
WSOP.com is offering some exciting new and ongoing promotions for the month of June, for both Nevada and New Jersey residents. If you’re located in one of these states and want to get in on the action, visit WSOP.com now. First Time & Reload Bonuses The...
by givememyleg | May 31, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
Have you ever dreamed about playing in the World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas? Or how about playing in a tourney at an exotic beachfront location like the Punta Cana Poker Classic in the Dominican Republic? Now, your dreams can become a reality courtesy of...
by givememyleg | May 2, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
We’re coming off a big win here at Americas Cardroom. For the first time in 8 attempts at covering our $1,000,000 GTD Million Dollar Sundays tournament, we succeeded. On April 24th, our MDS Main Event attracted 2,118 entrants combining for a $1,059,000 prize pool. The...
by givememyleg | Apr 26, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
What a difference a year makes. After overlaying several $1 million guarantees in 2015, Americas Cardroom’s latest incarnation of its Million Dollar Sunday shattered records and expectations. Sunday night’s $1 million guaranteed poker tournament saw 2,118 entries fuel...
by givememyleg | Apr 10, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
The following is a news article written about a recent tournament cancellation at the Winning Poker Network (flagship brand Americas Cardroom). The Winning Poker Network (WPN) found itself in the middle of a controversy this past weekend after cancelling its $35,000...
by givememyleg | Apr 6, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
If you’re looking to build your bankroll for the OSS VI, or just want some free cash, Americas Cardroom is offering a new promotion where you can build your own bonus and cash in for up to $550. With Online Super Series VI just around the corner, ACR is prepping...
by givememyleg | Mar 29, 2016 | Americas Cardroom
We’re about to launch our third major tournament series of the year and we’re only a few months into 2016. The Online Super Series VI is set for April 15th-24th. The 10-day series will guarantee a massive $2.5 million in guaranteed prize pools across 76 action-packed...
by givememyleg | Mar 23, 2016 | Americas Cardroom, United States
This Easter weekend, why not spend some time playing online poker? Americas Cardroom is hoping you will by offering current players a $500 reload bonus! 200% up to $500 Bonus Make a deposit between March 24 and March 27 using the bonus code BUNNY and you will receive...
by givememyleg | Mar 8, 2016 | Americas Cardroom, United States
Here at Americas Cardroom, we strive to give every player the maximum bang for their buck, starting when they walk through the door. That’s why we’re making a new addition to our First Deposit Welcome Package starting this Friday, March 4th. The original welcome...
by givememyleg | Mar 4, 2016 | bet365
Mission Month continues this March where players can compete for more than €100,000 in prizes by completing daily and weekly missions. This month is March Madness and runs from February 29 – March 27. With Poker at bet365’s March Madness players can play in up...
by givememyleg | Mar 1, 2016 | United States, WSOP
WSOP.com is kicking off March with many new promotions for those playing in New Jersey and Nevada. Thinking about playing in the WSOP this summer? Why not qualify for free directly on WSOP.com? Main Event Qualifiers & Friday Freerolls Win Your Way to the Most...
by givememyleg | Feb 22, 2016 | Americas Cardroom, United States
Here at Americas Cardroom, we don’t want to be like every other online poker site. We strive to be the best, offering promotions that you won’t find anywhere else. That’s why we are offering the Freebuy Super Series III where you can win part of $150,000 in guaranteed...
by givememyleg | Feb 1, 2016 | Slots
Like slots? Then February is the month for you to join bet365 and gamble your heart out. £1,000,000 will be up for grabs for all bet365 players. All you need to do to win is play. The more you play, the more tickets you earn. The more tickets you earn, the higher...
by givememyleg | Jan 29, 2016 | Online Poker News, United States
San Jose, Costa Rica – January 29, 2016 – Before football players take the field in Santa Clara on February 7th, poker players are invited to take down the felt at Americas Cardroom to claim their free sportsbook bet. The popular US-facing online poker site today...
by givememyleg | Jan 16, 2016 | Americas Cardroom, United States
Up until last year, there really wasn’t much to get excited about if you were an online poker tournament player residing in the United States. But in 2015 we (Americas Cardroom) really made a lot of headway in bringing the excitement of big prize pool tournaments back...
by givememyleg | Jan 4, 2016 | bet365
bet365 is celebrating the New Year by awarding poker players with up to €1,000 free. There are no crazy loops to jump through, all one has to do is play poker from January 1 – January 31 and if you pay enough rake/fees, you will earn cash back. It’s really...
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