A Beginner’s Guide to (new computer technology) Omaha Poker
No commentsBy Andrew Collins
In this article I will give you the basic to playing Omaha Poker, If you are already established with Texas Hold’em you should already understand the basics of Omaha. However beware if you are a Hold’em player as there are some pitfalls which are pointed out towards the end of the article.
How to Play Omaha.
Omaha is played in pretty much they same way as hold’em but with several differences, the main and most obvious difference being that the player is dealt 4 hole cards with which to make the best hand rather than 2 in poker. You can use any of your 2 hole cards and any 3 of the boards 5 cards to make the best hand. Hands are ranked in the same way as Hold’em (Royal Flush being best down to High Card being worse)
Omaha is not Hold’em
This is the most important thing to remember when converting from Hold’em. Being dealt 4 cards doesn’t give you an 2 extra hands it gives you 6. Omaha is much more variant and bad beats can be a very common occurrence, Just because you are ahead on the flop and you know it, there will still be many outs for your opponents. Also being Dealt AAKK doesn’t necessarily mean you are powering ahead of your opponents preflop. Imagine you have Ac Ad Ks Kd and you hit the flop of 3c 4d 7c you may think you have the nuts, but really there are so many potential hands out their such as flush and straight draws, 3oak and 2 pair even hitting an A on the river will only give you 30ak against so many more powerful hands. Also an important thing to remember is if a pair appear on the board their is a very high chance of someone hitting a fullhouse or 4oak. Straight flushes are also a very high possibility in Omaha games.
Also you must use at least 2 of your hole cards, for example the board see’s 4 clubs come up and you have the Ac and the rest of your cards hold no value. You do not hit a flush at all. This can lead to many curious hands, another example being Q K Q K 10 are showing on the board and you have A J, you hit a straight, if another player has A K they’ don’t hit a full house just three of a kind (KKK) with Ace Kicker. This can be a strange rule to get used to especially if you come from a Hold’em background where you don’t need to play any of your cards.
Other Versions of Omaha
Hi/Lo - Two separate pots are available to win . The lo pot is where you have the five lowest cards made from 2 of your cards and 3 on the board (the best hand being A2345) flushes, straights, pairs etc don’t count for the lo pot. Assuming the other player can beat the lo pot winner with his 5 best cards he will win the high pot.
Start out at the small tables when playing omaha $0.02/$0.05 are best if your just starting out. Play around with Pot limit and fixed Limit (quite rare to fine players here) tables, as well as Hi/Lo tables. New players may not be as comfortable playing Hi/Lo tables straight away (so this might be a good way to exploit them!)
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The Basics of Mah Jong
By Andrew Collins
An ancient and traditional Chinese game, Jah Jong has gone global in many forms. There are Chinese, Japanese, and even American versions of the rules. The game, no matter which way you play, involves a little luck, some skill, and a dash of intelligence. In fact, the name actually means “the game of a hundred intelligences.” The game, traditionally, has been used as a gambling game in China.
Usually, Mah Jong is played by four people, however; it may be played by as few as two or as many as five people. In a full game of Mah Jong, there are 16 hands played. They are played in four rounds. Each round is named after a direction: east first, then south, then west, and finally north. Each of the players actually as a direction or wind corresponding with the order they play. The first player, or east, is determined by a roll of the dice.
The next part of Mah Jong game rules and procedures explained is to build the wall. This is done by arranging the tiles in stacks. There are 18 stacks formed once the tiles have been mixed well. The stack is broken and tiles are handed out among all of the players so that each player ends up with 13 tiles. The rest of the tiles will stay in the middle and are known as the wall.
Maj Jong game rules and procedures next include each player discarding tiles and drawing from the wall. The idea is to get 4 sets and a pair of tiles. A set is a sequence of three in a row of the same suit, known as a CHOW (like a mini straight flush in poker). You can also get three of a kind, or PUNG. Finally, four of a kind is also a set and is known as a KONG. Once a player has gotten four sets and one pair, the game ends. If nobody wins and the wall is gone, there is ad raw. There are many scoring variations depending on where you are playing and with whom you are playing.
There are a number of mah jong rules that have been formulated for international competition. There are world championships held around the world. Not only is it now a gambling game, but also an international sport. The international rules were used for the first time in 2002, which is when the first World Championship tournament was played. This new set of rules combines traditional scoring with many of the modern elements that have formed through the years.
Mah Jong is a game that is sweeping the world. Though simple, its tradition reaches far into Chinese history as a gambling game. Today, though, the game is played to gamble, for fun, and for sport. With the development of world tournaments, the game of mah jong has become global and a part of popular world culture. So pick up some tiles and be part of the movement. Sit down at that table and you will be addicted to the skill, intelligence, and luck of it in a matter of just a few hands.
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USB Cell (NiMH) Battery Technology How Does It Work?
By John C Arkin
NiMH technology is a new kind of technology used for batteries. It is an abbreviated form for Nickel Metal Hydride and this technology is largely used in industrial as well as consumer applications. One reason why this battery technology is so much in demand is because of the flexibility in design.
Reasons for popularity
There are many reasons, which make the NiMH technology so popular. It is an excellent source of energy and acts as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional power sources. The cost of this battery technology is not much, making this a suitable choice for those looking at energy within a budget. In the olden days, the typical NiMH batteries produced limited temperatures for operation. However, the modern USB technology is able to produce high degrees of power even at relatively cold temperatures such as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The latest innovations performed on the nickel hydroxide and metal hydride is what has made this possible.
How it works
The method of functioning of NiMH technology is relatively simple. These batteries are essentially electrochemical cells, which are similar to cells containing to Nickel Hydrogen. By using an alloy, which absorbs hydrogen, for negative electrode, you are avoiding the usage of cadmium. Compared to conventional nickel and cadmium batteries, NiMH technology batteries have twice or thrice the capacity. Hence, such batteries last much longer and produce more power as well.
Charging methods
The voltage range for charging such USB cell technology batteries is between 1.4 to 1.6 volts. In the method of automated charging, one cannot use constant voltage values. If you intend to charge these batteries rapidly, you should use smart battery chargers in order to prevent overcharging of the battery. Overcharging such an NiMH technology battery can easily result in dangerous situations as well as damage the cells. Remember also never use NiCd charger in place of an NiMH charger.
There are many different methods of charging such NiMH batteries. These are outlined below:
- Temperature charge: Here, the voltage for charging is almost constant.
The incoming power is converted into chemical energy. Once the NiMH battery is completely charged, the charging power is converted into heat.
- Manual charge: You can also charge such NiMH batteries manually by setting the current or voltage to suitable rate of charging. You also need to set a timer for this. You will need to monitor the charging process periodically to prevent overcharging.
- Trickle charge: This is the least preferred method of charging any NiMH battery because it can result in overcharging. The ideal rate of trickle charging should be within 0.033xC to 0.05xC each hour.
Low environment impact
One reason why such NiMH batteries are in demand is because of their low impact on the environment. The absence of the poisonous substance called Cadmium makes the NiMH technology a better option compared to the conventional NiCD batteries. Industrial grades of Nickel are easily recycled and this contributes to a more eco-friendly alternative. You can easily purchase such NiMH batteries in several retail stores.
This Article is written by John C Arkin from PrinterInkCartridges.PrintCountry.com the contributor of Printer Ink Cartridges Blogs. More information on the subject is at USB Cell (NiMH) Battery Technology How Does It Work?, and related resources can be found at NiMH Technology Batteries.
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