I came across this site, and it looked very fun so I've done a poker room review for all of you. Triplejack Poker has a fun new take on your traditional poker room. With the entertainment aspects of this poker room, it far out weighs the expected standard of any other poker room. It is a great place to play. If you enjoy a little 'trash talk' this room brings 'taunts' to a whole new level.
Game Play:
Now the Avatars are customizable, and great fun to play with. The fun however is barely touched there. the real fun in this programing is the poker room taunts and behaviors. Do you find yourself a fan of the loony toons? If so, this is going to be an easy love for you. You are able to drop bombs on your opponents. Now, in a poker room, what could a bomb be? How about a pie on the head? or would you enjoy dropping anvils on your opponents? The options are not limited there.
If you are a strategic minded player, which if you win, you are, then you would find the option to reveal your cards intriguing, or annoying. Your choice no one else's. You can limit the reveal to color or you can tell everyone what you have in your pocket.
Adding to the already established fun is the side bet options. Once you are out of a hand, or game you are able to place a side bet with another non-active player.
Prizes:
Every player who registers with Triple Jack is eligible to win a wide variety of prizes. Daily they offer hand prizes. To clarify how this works, a given hand or hands is selected and assigned a prize every day. The selected hands are kept secret so the prizes are as well. You come on to the table and play your game, and you may end up a winner at the virtual felt.
The more competitive method used to award prizes is through tournament play, which is often intense and worth the time to hone your skills. Logo designed ball caps to cash prizes are awarded with every tournament, daily and weekly. Finals held regularly with qualifiers available daily for the Laptop Tournament.
Tournaments:
Monthly Laptop tournament which awards players either 499 dollars or a new lap top. Daily events are open to qualify for the monthly award. If you like to see a good movie, Fandango tickets are also avilable on a montly award basis, qualify daily for that as well, don't be fooled into believing the tournaments are limited there to. Players can compete in daily, and weekly tournaments the award everything from a ball cap to playing for a year subscription to Bluff Magazine.
Poker Versions Available:
TripleJack is a fun poker room that plays two versions of poker, so don't jump in if you are a RAZZ fan. If your game is Hold'em, Limit or No, or if you love a good Omaha game, this is one of the best free poker sites to play on. You don't want to miss out!
Software:
TripleJack is a no download poker room. To play you register and log in, from there you pick your table and go. No need to take up space on your computer to play and enjoy a good game across the poker table. Triple Jack also maintains a strict privacy policy, so any information placed on the site stays in the secured locations on the server.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Free Poker Room Review: TripleJack
Monday, March 3, 2008
Common Sense Poker
Contributing Writer: Michelle Mogil
People love to give advice. Considering the myriad sites devoted to tips and strategies, people love to give advice on their winning methods for playing online poker. You can find everything from how to read virtual tells to methods for sharpening the skills necessary to rake in that winning pot.
One large question looms in my mind, though. How do you strategize a good game of poker?
The simple answer is use common sense. As I skimmed through the advice columns and articles, a recurring theme stood out for me: Just Don’t Be Stupid. For example, if you’re dealt the two of hearts and Jack of clubs, it’s considerably wiser to fold rather than take your chances on the board cards turning your way. Don’t allow your emotions to place your bets for you. So, the guy across from you beat your three aces with four jacks. Playing for revenge will distort your judgment and probably cause you to bet on a garbage hand that should have been folded. It seemed to me that the best advice was the most basic: stay calm, stay focused, and don’t risk more than you can afford to lose. Which, come to think of it, is decent advice for just about any endeavor.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Dario Minieri - Poker's Italian Stallion
A young poker talent who has made waves as he has translated his online poker success into live action tournament final tables. This talented young poker player has made appearances in the World Series of Poker, cashing in every event he's participated. His highest WSOP achievement was placing 27th in event 8 of the 2007 series. However, his biggest cash came in event 55 of the same year, placing 96th and cashing in for more than 67 thousand dollars.
Last year as a member of Team Poker Stars, Dario cashed 5 times contributing the most significant part of Italy's representative 133,900 plus, bringing the country a solid foothold in the world of competitive poker.
Lets be honest about this 20 something poker player. He will draw in railbirds for many reasons. Talent, poker strategy, and his undeniably incredible Mediterranean good looks.
He has been elected as the first Poker Hunk in our new weekly feature -- got a hunk to nominate? He needs to be a poker player, and of legal age with at least one thing to separate him from the crowd - yes good looks are a must !
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Online Poker in the US?
In a thread at Pocket 5's the poker talent is watching the online gaming legislation in the United States. The country that is notorious amongst online poker players for denying their citizens personal liberties and the opportunity to chose where to play poker online. There is speculation about the timing about a legal online poker room in the US.
The way the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is written any online gambling establishment based outside the United States is unlawful. It does not cover any statutes with in the boarders. Should an US casino establish an online gaming venue, they would be considered legal, on the federal level. The complication comes when players in various states are involved with the games, as specific states and specific counties have laws regarding online gambling, some making this form of entertainment a violation and a felony.
Ok, but we're talking about online poker right? There is a difference between online poker and roulette. This is where pocket 5er's contribute some valid points for the politicians to consider.
First of all - the UIGEA is against their own basis for law, the constitution.
Second - There would be no real need to recreate or change the UIGEA as poker is a game of skill and should be exempt as are other cards games such as Hearts and Spades. These games of skill are permitted to charge entry fees to tournaments and more legally, as would be needed for any poker event.
This blog could easily turn into a rant. So we are going to end this here.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Online Poker Etiquette
The ethical code of behavior applicable to members of a specific community or profession is called Etiquette. Etiquette is something that touches every aspect of life, including poker, online and off. Thus if you want to play the game, you should make yourself aware of the expectations.
Lets sit down at the poker table, get some chips, and start the game. Feel free to trash talk from time to time, but keep it clean. This is applicable to online poker events, as well as live poker events.
Strategy can include how fast or slow you play your game. Excessively slow play can become a nuisance. This can be considered incredibly rude, particularly to the online poker professional you're competing against.
Should you sit down at a poker game in a casino, or start a game in the online poker rooms, make sure you know your game. Players hate an interrupted game that is not a Sit n Go. This online poker approach is deplorable and will be noted when other players are looking for tables, you may become an avoided player.
Do you like NoLimit Texas Hold'em? Don't over use the All-In strategy. Although this can be a very persuasive tool. This can be used excessively thus is perceived unnecessary, and incredibly poor strategy, even for a new player.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
UK Gaming Act Reviewed
The regulation of the UK gambling market has be incredibly beneficial and prosperous. Making the adjustment across an entire industry has come with a high price tag. For the first quarter of 2007 the cost to begin the transition was already totaling more than 14 million UKP.
The Gambling Commission which employs more than 218 individuals brought the final tally for the first quarter of 2007 to 14.4 million UKP. The commission regulates all of the casinos, bingo halls, lotteries and gaming machines.
The last time the Gambling Commission had significant policy changes to implement, it was 1968, so this past year they had a lot to work on in order to update their systems, policies and employees. As the implication date drew near, the UK Gaming Commission had to recruit new employees and move their primary offices out of London to Birmingham. It is obvious this process is costing the citizens some real pocket money.
Online gaming operators of casinos and poker rooms are having mixed emotions pertaining to the extensiveness of the Gambling Commission's authority in the online gaming industry. Although many countries and companies based outside Europe and the UK have been white listed to entertain and cater to the UK population, there have been obstacles to the process. Some of the companies are being forced to become licensed separately with in the UK. Some gaming companies and online poker rooms have even moved to tax haven islands to avoid the 15% tax being applied to the off shore companies. Additionally the new laws require all small stakes poker leagues across the UK to become licensed as casino's. This hurdle will cause the corner pub to stop offering the card game in league or tournament format, thus their draw will decrease significantly with the end of the live poker events.
To back up the new policies, the Gambling Act has an outline of specific codes, practices, and guidelines that will force online operators and others to comply with the position. The date for complete compliance was Jan. 1st 2008. The natural alternative is court rendered prosecution as well as imposition of limitless fines. Keep in mind this act came with both beneficial applications as well as obstacles. It will be a year in September 2008. At that time there will be clear indications as to the full impact the new laws will have on the online gaming market.
