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Welcome
Welcome to the first ever issue of The Big Slick, the online poker magazine
written by online poker players, for online poker players. We hope that
you find it both entertaining and informative, and above all that it inspires
and helps you at the table. After all, that's what it's all about isn't
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Main story
The festive season is upon us once more (just where did 2003 go?)...
which means hellishly crowded shops, endless irritating carol CDs on in
pubs and turkey dinners from mid-November. But there is some respite,
namely our huge $100,000 giveway throughout December. From big money tournaments
to quizzes, not to mention a huge pot of cash to share around, we've got
a little bit of Christmas spirit to cheer even the hardest of hearts.
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News in Brief
It does exactly what it says on the tin. It's news. And it's brief, so
you can keep up-to-date with all the latest happenings without having
to go to the effort of reading much. How considerate of us. Read
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Feature
It's not the most obvious thing to do, send a poker novice to play in
a world-class international poker tournament to see just how well he could
do. But we did it anyway, with interesting results, although it did cost
us a few quid. Read full article |
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Feature
He's a merry old soul, is Old King Cole. And he's been even merrier since
he went to Caribbean paradise St Maarten's to mix sun, sea, sand and,
erm, poker. And lovely chap that he is, he's been nice enough to tell
us all about it; and it makes essential reading for anyone harbouring
hopes of hitting the world poker scene. Read
full article |
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Feature
So we can assume we all know about Linkoping right? No, well you should,
as it's a veritable hotbed of internet poker. To bring you up to speed
we've been doing a bit of digging around to see if we can discover just
why Linkopingers are so good at the beautiful game. Is there something
in the water? Read full article |
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Talking Point
Are you a poker star? Does nothing faze you at the green baize of the
poker table? If so, share your knowledge with the world and write in with
your pearls of wisdom for our monthly Talking Point. This month's tricky
conundrum: just how should you play pocket Jacks? We don't know, that's
why we're asking you. Read full article |
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The poker quiz
Feeling sharp? Been eating the brain food (do chips count)? Good, then
you'll be chomping at the bit to tackle our fiendish poker quiz. There
are ten poker-related questions to bake your noodle (although you probably
guessed poker would come into it somewhere), so good luck and have fun.
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Feature
Tells are an integral part of poker, but the anonymity of the web has
made it harder and harder to pick up signals about your opponent's game.
Or does it? Check out our guide on how to read other players so well that
you'll become a poker Derren Brown. Without the toy gun. Read
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Have your say
Got something to say? Then we'd love you to say it. Every month we'll
be running a letters page where you can tell us your views and opinions.
And the most thought-provoking, intelligent, helpful or downright funny
letter we receive will win a crisp £20 note (well, a virtual one
anyway) for it's author. A word to the wise; being rude will win you jack.
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Write for The Big Slick
Reckon you know a thing or two about poker? Think that you could write
about it too, with passion, insight and a touch of humour? And best of
all, would you like to be paid to see your work in print? If you can answer
"yes" to all three questions, then we want to hear from you.
If you'd like to find out more about contributing to The Big Slick, find
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