More tourists come to the southern part of England, including London, so the poker there is much more varied. There are far more no-limit games to cater to the visitors from the States (and take their money). South of England is also the home to several large tournaments. The European Poker Classic, held at the Grosvenor Victoria Casino in London, will take place Mar 18-26. Last year's event was Mar. 29-Apr.

"Joe, remember I told you Kenny Williams was starting an airline for poker players?"

"Yeah, Hobby. Has he gotten it off the ground yet?"

"Very funny, Joe. Yes, he has. I've got a seat on the maiden flight. Interested?"

"I don't know. Tell me more."

"The first trip is to Monte Carlo for a week. Ten thou for everything including a seat in a $100,000 tournament on the way over."

"How many people going?"

"I don't know, but it's 100 players max."

Since I have never been to Monte Carlo, it was very tempting.

"Okay, Hobby, count me in."

My last article was about the mental part of poker and the traits the best players exhibit at the table. I gladly share with you my own personal roadmap, step by step, of the ideas and concepts that have lifted my game to higher levels. This involves life changing attitudes and perceptions improving my life and my poker game. A shift in perception is my key to a happier life. It is either easy or impossible, and is your choice.

Let's continue with the subject of No-Limit Sit & Goes in this column and we'll return to Limit Hold'em in the next installment of Improving Performance. There is a powerful strategy in these Sit & Goes when approaching the money that I see many players ignore. It is simply to target the correct opponent when on the bubble. We all know not to try and tackle the chip leader unless we really have the nuts. However, if we are one of the chip leaders and the field is down to four, (the top 3 finishers make the money on a 50/30/20 percent basis) then who should you attack?

Green Valley Ranch Casino and Spa became the benchmark for luxury local resorts when it opened in December, 2001. Located high above the Las Vegas Valley in Henderson, Station Casinos built the premier resort and included a large, European style health spa. Acres of plush grounds offering a variety of pools and lounging areas where guest enjoy all the special amenities of a world class spa, and all of this ambience comes with a million dollar view by day that becomes even more spectacular after dark.

Joe DiGiacomo was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1940. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1958 and bummed around for two years before taking a position as a surveyor. In 1963 Joe joined the Army National Guard and spend one tour in Viet Nam before he left the Guard in 1976.

Today I am going to present my selection for the all time worst play in the annuals of recorded card playing history. Before I go any further, I would just like to point out that I would do this player no justice if I merely awarded this player the year-end 2005 Bonehead- ineptitude-moronic-play-of-the-year trophy! No, he rightfully deserves better than that, say like a...gigantic sign posted in his front lawn, stating in part: "You ain't 'gon believe how badly this guy who lives here, played this poker hand at the neighborhood casino"

In the first two parts of this series, we told you how the course came to be and how it evolved; why the classroom environment is ideal for teaching the game of poker; and the course content leading to the students being ready to go out into the real world of poker playing. This final part of the series will discuss teaching philosophy, teaching advanced concepts to the more experienced students; practice playing; and what does the future hold?

Although the passion for Poker is international, it is an American game. It developed here in the early 1800s and has been a part our national history and culture ever since.

The British were the first Europeans to embrace Poker. Today, the Brits are among the best. The man who introduced America's Game to the British and the world was Robert C. Schenck, of Ohio, in 1871.

One writer called it, "the most significant export from the New World since the potato."

Televised poker has brought big changes. The two most conspicuous are (1) hold 'em is now the game of choice almost everywhere; and (2) poker tournaments are much more popular.

You've heard me talk quite a bit about poker tournaments - how they should be modified, why I don't play many, simple strategy for profit, and more. Let's go beyond that. Here's advice specific to your tournament chips and how you should use them to control your fate.

I think you'll be surprised. Let's listen to a strategy lecture I delivered long ago...

Tournaments: Your chips, your chances