The lead story in most sports section on Monday read something like this. After years of controversy, the USC-Texas Rose Bowl finally gives the much-criticized system an undisputed championship game between the two best teams. As my niece would say, "DUH!" Even Olympic boxing and figure-skating judges could have gotten this one right!

You might say that any Poker game can be played high-low - that is, the pot is split between the stud poker player with the highest hand and the stud poker player with the lowest. Effectively, they are combinations of Low-ball games and straight Poker The most popular of the high-low games is Seven Card High-low Stud, although Seven Card Stud can also be played as a straightforward high-only poker game.

When casino player David Edwards put down his $8, got his Powerball tickets and looked upon the god almighty, gosh, did that pay off!!! With $73.7 million in his pocket, Edwards couldnt be filled with more gratitude towards lottery, bingo and the wonderful world of gambling!

Believe it or not, to many evangelical Christians including Catholics, bingo is jeeringly known as their eighth sacrament. What is important to note though is that the Catholic Church teaches that betting becomes ethically intolerable as soon as it denies gamblers of wealth essential for the deprived.

Where do you find perfect pokers chip that you can afford? Finding any poker accessory can be a challenge, especially if, like me, you need them at a reasonable price. It may seem like a poker chip is one of those things you can just find anywhere, but believe me, that is not necessarily the case when it comes to finding a set at a good price. I have found, though, that there are three places you should look before you make that final purchase. For that perfect and affordable poker chip set, check online, in a department store, and in the second hand store.

The Vegas casino has reached mythical proportions. From the backstage and penthouse antics of the original Rat Pack to the remake of "Ocean's Eleven;" from the hit "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" to the TV series, "Las Vegas," there is an endless fascination with all things related to the Vegas casino.

MINDING YOUR PS AND QS (AND YOUR ACES AND KINGS)

A key to enjoying poker (besides winning money) is playing in a game that moves along and is not interrupted by disputes. Here are some tips to insure a smooth game:

Poker cheats come in all shapes and sizes, from the business professional to the much loved grandmother. Poker cheaters are also always coming up with new and innovative ways to try and cheat players out of their money.

One of the ways cheaters try to win is with a move called clipping the pot. This sleight of hand cheat does not involve manipulating the cards at all. Clipping the pot is when the cheater either makes a bet with too little money, or takes too much money out of the pot.

Why do we play poker? But especially why do you play poker? This might strike you as an odd question but it is very important for your future success in the world of poker. The reason why you play poker is at least as important as the way you play poker.

We can categorize somehow the reasons why we play poker, we can properly analyze them and after that we can use them to improve our actual gaming style.

Lets take a look at something that is important in poker: emotions. You are off the hood this time, but still read and be aware if you ever need this advice.

As it is well known the one most important thing in poker is to pay attention to you game. Perfect poker players are always aware of their opponents emotions and they know how to read them.

Casino bonuses are when a casino offers a bonus in the form of free money or chips to players. These bonuses are used to entice new players to come into the casino and play their favorite games of chance. These bonuses are also given to current players to thank them and to encourage them to return to play again at another time.

Casinos offer the bonuses in two separate forms, the first deposit bonus and the loyalty bonus.

The First Deposit Bonus