Welcome to Issue 9

Feature: The history of poker

Today poker is a worldwide game, played by millions and with a growing role in popular culture. Portrayed in films, shown on television and with the biggest prize in World sport it's a game at the peak of its popularity. The draw of skill, luck, bluff and money wins new fans every day. For poker the future is bright. Read full article.

Feature: What do to if you keep just missing out on the money in tournaments

It's one of the most irritating consequences of playing tournament poker – just missing out on the money.

You play for hours, ride your luck, suffer the odd bad beat but keep you game under control. There's just a few players left to drop out then it's pay day – you'll be in profit and the further you go the more you will win. End up the last one at the table and you'll have raked in the cash. Read full article.

Feature: Humorous look at poker as an Olymipc sport

It's Olympic time again and no doubt we've all tuned in at some point to watch the ritual humiliation of British athletes lining up to be beaten as they give it their best. Read full article.

Feature: The pitfalls caused by the speed of online poker and how to avoid them

Ask any poker player what the biggest difference between online and real life games is and the odds are they'll give you the same answer – speed. Offline games often seem to move at a snail's pace to those used to the lightning quick online poker that most new players start with these days. Read full article.