by Jim James | Poker Lifestyle
Finding out how much it costs to refelt a poker table can be a frustrating endeavor. As you have done your research, the majority of your search returns have probably brought you through endless realms of refelting pool tables. While they may seem similar, they are...
by Jim James | Poker Lifestyle
If you love poker, want to host the next game night, or want to improve your game, we have the best poker tables on the market and a cost breakdown of what you’ll need to get started. There are dozens of poker games with chips, dice, cards, slots, and versatile table...
by Jim James | Poker Lifestyle
One item people often wonder about when traveling by plane is whether they can bring poker chips along for the ride. No one likes arriving at their destination and finding that something has been taken out of their suitcase by the TSA or that items have been thrown...
by Jim James | Poker Lifestyle
Whether you are looking for info, want to make your own deck of cards, or just want to choose the right deck for the game you want to play, you have come to the right place to find out the dimensions, size, and weight of playing cards. I have been a professional poker...
by Jim James | Poker Lifestyle
Any logical person might wonder why the casino would have an edge in blackjack when both us and they are basically trying to accomplish the same thing; get as close to 21 as possible without going over. The cold hard truth is that casinos make money on all of the...
by Jim James | Poker Lifestyle
Why casinos are on the water is a common question. The truth is, casino gambling in the United States has a complicated history, one that aims to balance morals with income. The central locations for gambling in the US are Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Charles, and a...
by Jim James | Poker Lifestyle
Video poker is one of the few casino games that carry decent odds and are worth playing for a few quick bucks. Unlike slots where only the casino and the developer know your odds of winning, video poker has the transparency for you to calculate your chance to beat the...
by Jim James | Poker Lifestyle
All poker winnings are taxable income, but the amount depends on your level of activity — amateurs are typically taxed at a flat rate, while professionals are typically taxed using a progressive system. Given the nature of extreme fluctuations in poker winnings and...
by Jim James | Poker Lifestyle
Home poker cash games are the purest way to experience poker. Today, more people play poker in the comfort of their own homes than anywhere else. I have been a cash game professional for over a decade and will tell you exactly what you need and how to get set up. A...
by Jim James | Poker Lifestyle
If you’ve never heard of a Poker Run, prepare to be blown away by this pastime that is sweeping the globe. You don’t need to have any kind of poker skills or even understand poker strategy to be successful at a poker run. While it is not a race, speed can...