Poker Terms: ‘Overbet’
Friday November 21st 2008, 11:35 am
Filed under: Fun Stuff, Online Casino

In poker, overbetting is generally referred to as when a player bets into a pot with a bet that is more than the size of the pot itself. This is also no different in online poker. This kind of move can generally be interpreted in two vastly different ways, the nature of which often depends on the way the hand has proceeded.

One instance in which a player might overbet the pot is when they have a hand they think is ahead but that they feel is also vulnerable, and they do not want their opponent to continue drawing. The overbet, then, is designed to price the opponent out of the hand and take it down without having to survive further drawing.

Overbetting can also be interpreted, with certain types of players, as a bluff. Obviously, a bigger bet in general is a harder bet to call, so certain types of players will make an oversized bet in an attempt to steal the pot. Overbetting has become so predictable in this manner even in online poker, that many players will try to bluff in less obvious ways.

In general, overbetting is a questionable poker practice that will at least get your opponent wondering what is going on in the hand: “Either he has a monster or he has nothing.”

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Camping in Europe - family fun
Monday May 19th 2008, 1:20 am
Filed under: Athletes Den, Fun Stuff, Recreation Stuff

No matter where you live, camping is a great way to relax and enjoy nature with your family. For those who have an interest in camping in Europe, they will find it is much the same as camping in any other country. There are hundreds of thousands of camp sites all over Europe. If you need a guide to help you choose which campsite will be best for your there are hundreds of travel books available to give you all the information you need.

When you go camping, whether it’s a foreign country or your native country, you need to bring a few key items along. Although some camp sites may have cafes and food available on site, the vast majority will not. So you will have to plan to bring enough food to eat while you are out camping. Of course you won’t have a refrigerator so here are a few ideas of foods to pack: pasta, rice, hot drinks, beef jerky, canned tuna, cereal, trail mix and powdered milk. You will need a tent to sleep in, a camping mat, sleeping bag, warm clothes and a flashlight. You may want supplies for a camp fire, or simply bring a cook stove to heat up your food. Camping in Europe is really the same as camping in any country in the world.

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