In Omaha you need two of the same suit in your hand to make a flush. If you have three or four of the same suit you cannot use the additional cards to make a flush. You must use two and only two cards from your hand. Does it hurt your chances of making a flush if you have more than two of a suit? Is it worse to have four of the same suit?

"Grabs" are distilled pieces of poker wisdom that keep us on the straight and narrow or remind us about what's really important in this game. It's been a while since we've spent some time with grabs, so let's spend some time with some right now. PEOPLE SEE WHAT THEY SHOW. An inveterate blindstealer is more apt to put you on a steal than on a real hand, because that's where he'd be if he were you. Put yourself in your enemies' shoes, and then use their suppositions against them.

Las Vegas heats up. The Mirage Poker Showdown (a World Poker Tour Event) begins May 2 and the Championship Event will be held May 23-27. Next door at sister-casino, TI (Treasure Island) celebrates Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorating the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. Each year, Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated throughout Mexico and in many cities in the United States. In Las Vegas, Isla Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar at TI is joining in the celebration. From 4:00 p.m.

Fred stood from his $4-8 Hold'Em game and stumbled over to the row of chairs where I was working on a crossword puzzle and slumped into a chair. Why him, he wailed. He had raised with pocket Deuces in late position in an unraised pot, got a few callers and this beautiful flop, As-7h-2d.

Deborah Giardina was born and raised on the East Coast. She has worked in the physical fitness industry and has also been a Realtor. She has four children, two boys and two girls.

[Editor's Note: Also read the results from this WSOP circuit event]

So you're a serious poker player, earning a living at this great game for many years. Or maybe you're someone who's caught up in the poker craze and you're riding the wave of a steep learning curve. Whoever you are, you should value your poker skills for the success they can bring. No, not at the poker table - at the dinner table.

Want to know how? Here are four ways to turn your poker skills into parenting thrills:

Play the Hand You're Dealt

So you're a serious poker player, earning a living at this great game for many years. Or maybe you're someone who's caught up in the poker craze and you're riding the wave of a steep learning curve. Whoever you are, you should value your poker skills for the success they can bring. No, not at the poker table - at the dinner table.

Want to know how? Here are four ways to turn your poker skills into parenting thrills:

Play the Hand You're Dealt

I walked between poker tables in Las Vegas. Suddenly, I heard a player yell, "What have you done to my hand!" So, I stopped and turned to the table behind me. One man was standing up after throwing his cards across the table in frustration. They'd slid into an opponent's hand, which had been lying on the table unprotected. The careless victim watched in horror as the dealer scooped up all the mixed cards.

"You idiot, you just killed my full house!" was the roar heard throughout the cardroom.

[Editor's Note: Also read the results from this WSOP circuit event]