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Hey Guys how’s it going?

I am taking it easy this afternoon and winding down as I have a big big weekend ahead, i’m seeing Bon Jovi play at Manchester.

Cant wait :).

Anyone out there going to be going along too? I think it will certainly be a good night.

I have another poker article for you guys too, this one is about poker bonuses from online poker rooms. You may have notice a lot of poker rooms claiming a lot of things but maybe take the time out to read this article before choosing your next place to deposit.

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Poker bonuses are offers online sites make to entice you to play on their site. The most common form of bonus is to give a player a percentage of the first deposit they make.  Some sites will give you 50% of you initial deposit up to a maximum of $100 for instance.  The catch is that you need to bet a predetermined amount of money to release the bonus.  This is where the catch lies.

In principle the bonus idea is great.  It is exactly what they say it is.  You are given free money based on how much you wager at the tables.  You will need to play often to release large bonuses.  The online poker rooms makes its money from the rake which occurs after each hand.  It is to their advantage to have more players at the tables, hence the bonus program.

You need to take the following steps to make the bonus program work right for you.

First, play at the sites that offer the best bonus programs.  When the current program runs its course and you have released the entire bonuses you should find a new site.  IK have hopped back and forth across several different sites. I always have some form of bonus working for me while I play, enhancing the money I earn.  Be sure to read each of the bonus offers carefully.  Some offer more total dollars but take a long time to release the money.  Choose an offer that fits both your bankroll and the amount of time you have to devote to play.

Secondly you cannot allow the bonus program affect your play.  Do not play just to access the bonus. Play when you want to play and while you are in the correct frame of mind to play poker.  You also cannot adjust your betting to release the bonus sooner.  Some people try to create large pots to get more bonus points.  Resist this urge; bonuses are only a good thing when taken in conjunction with your normal strong style of play.  They only become a bad thing for the player when they are mismanaged and affect your style of play.  They are a lot like alcohol in that regard.  Altering your play to achieve a bonus is much like drinking too much or driving while intoxicated.  Playing strong poker to achieve a bonus on the other hand is similar to drinking in moderation or giving someone else the car keys when you have drank too much.