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11/18/2023
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The Basics of Poker

A game of skill, risk and chance, Poker is a card game played by players against one another. While there are many variations of this game, the basic rules remain the same. Players place chips, which represent money, into a betting pool called the pot before being dealt cards. The player with the highest hand wins the pot.

In order to be successful in poker, you must understand how the game works and how to read your opponents. Observe the players’ actions and body language. This can give you insight into the type of player they are and help you decide how to play your hand. A player who is very conservative will fold early, while an aggressive player will bet high often. A good player will know when to bet and how much to raise.

Poker was first introduced into English society around 1872. Its introduction is largely credited to General Schenck, America’s ambassador to Britain at the time. He was reportedly invited to the Somerset country home of a lady where he agreed to teach her and her friends this new American game. The game quickly spread throughout England and was soon adopted by the United States. It eventually grew into a widespread recreational activity, becoming one of the most popular card games in history.

There are four different types of poker players: the tourist, the amateur, the money hugger, and the pro. Regardless of what type of poker you play, there are some common strategies that can help you improve your game and win more hands. The most important strategy is to avoid bluffing too much and to be aggressive when playing against the other players in the table. When you bet aggressively, you will make other players think twice about calling your bluffs. Moreover, you can also force other players to fold by raising your bets.

The highest-ranking poker hand is a Royal Flush, consisting of a 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace of the same suit. This hand is very difficult to beat, and you can only tie it with a straight flush. Other popular poker hands include a pair of Kings, which can be made by two matching cards, and four of a kind, which is made up of four cards of the same rank.

Depending on the poker variant being played, the players must put in an initial amount of money, known as the blind or ante, before being dealt cards. Once this is done, the players will take turns placing bets in the pot. When a player places a bet that is at least equal to the amount of the previous bet, he is considered in the pot and is said to have raised his stake. He may choose to raise his bet again, or he may call. This is how the poker pot grows.

11/18/2023
By Worldmediasummit In Gambling

Singapore Prize 2023 Winners Announced

The Singapore Prize is awarded for outstanding published works in Chinese, English or Malay. Winners of the prize receive a cash award and a special hand-crafted trophy. The prize is organised by the National Book Development Council of Singapore and supported by the government. It was first launched in 1985 and is a biennial award.

This year, the winners of the prize were announced at a star-studded awards ceremony in Singapore. The winners were selected from 43 entries in Chinese, English, and Tamil. The event was attended by the winners, as well as members of the public.

Among the 2023 winners is Accion Andina, who is developing a low-cost battery to power electric cars in remote areas, and GRST, which tightens marine enforcement to stop illegal fishing and support ocean conservation. Other winners include S4S Technologies, which is building tyres for electric vehicles that are more sustainable and help reduce tyre pollution. Lastly, WildAid Marine Programme was named Readers’ Favourite for its work in ending the illegal trade of wildlife products.

A total of 12 winners were presented with the award at this year’s Singapore Prize Awards ceremony held at Victoria Theatre. This year’s prize saw a record number of submissions with over 235 books nominated, compared to the previous two years. This was also the first time that the prize has included a short film category in its award offerings.

The 2021 NUS Singapore History Prize was awarded to Hidayah Amin for her book Leluhur: Singapore’s Kampong Glam, which was hailed for its “detailed archaeological evidence that shows how the area changed over 200 years”. The winning book was commended by the prize jury, comprising Prof Kishore Mahbubani of NUS’ Department of History; archaeologist Professor John Miksic of the NUS Department of Southeast Asian Studies; novelist Meira Chand; economist Lam San Ling; and historian Peter Coclanis.

NUS Singapore History Prize finalists include Seven Hundred Years: A History of Singapore (2019) by Kwa Chong Guan, Tan Tai Yong and Peter Borschberg; Sembawang (2020) by Kamaladevi Aravindan; and Home Is Where We Are (2020) by Wang Gungwu and Margaret Wang. Originally mooted by NUS Asia Research Institute distinguished fellow Kishore Mahbubani in a 2014 column, the prize was established to recognise publications that have made an impact on the understanding of Singapore’s history.

This year’s ceremony was also marked by the introduction of a new Earthshot Week, which aims to bring together global leaders, investors and businesses in a unique convening platform, as well as local activations for all to participate in. Taking place from 6 to 11 November, the week will feature events and activities, including a showcase of the NUS Singapore History Prize winners and finalists. It will also highlight Singapore’s role as a hub for innovation and impact, with the aim of supporting our winners in scaling their solutions to repair our planet.

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