Getting Off a Tilt
Poker is a game where you anticipate a person’s hands and make moves or make other people make calls which would be suitable for you. A lot rides on how well you convince others what hands you hold and...
View ArticleMultiple Levels of Thinking in Poker
Poker is a highly strategic game and, contrary to popular belief, is not all about luck. Those who make money playing poker as professionals, are able to stay one step ahead of their opponents and are...
View ArticleAll You Need to Know About the Continuation Bet
Continuation bet is an easy poker tactic that is being used increasingly in no limit hold’em games. Even beginners are able to grasp the concept easily and use it as a poker strategy. A continuation...
View ArticleJorryt Van Hoof Takes the Lead at 2014 WSOP November Nine
Jorryt Van Hoof will be the chip leader after the play resumes at the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event. After the game that lasted fro one and a half weeks, the play has finally reached November...
View ArticlePlayers Willing to Sell Shares for Big One for One Drop
Imagine what it will be like to buying into the World Series of Poker’s US$ 1 million for one single drop. While many of us cannot even imagine the idea, what many people do not even realize that many...
View ArticleThe Whole Episode of Paul and Darren Phua’s Arrest in a Sports Betting Case
In July, 2014 the department of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement released Wei Seng ‘Paul’ (Paul) and his son Darren Phua (Phua) from the Henderson Detention Center. The release marked the end of...
View ArticleThe Isolation Play-One of the Most Essential Moves in Hold’em Poker
The isolation play is an amazing move to narrow down the field, especially when you are in a hand, and to enhance the chances of your taking the pot down. If you play hold’em poker on a regular basis,...
View ArticleA Comparison Between No limit Texas Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha
Are you tired of losing a lot of money in No Limit Texas Hold‘em games that are becoming increasingly complex and varied, and are thinking of shifting to other games such as Pot Limit Omaha? Then you...
View ArticleGear Changes in Poker
Poker, as most avid players would know, is largely based on the understanding of another players hand and predictability. One of the worst mistakes a poker player can make is to be predictable at a...
View ArticleBeing a Professional Poker Player
To become a professional poker player is not an easy task and requires plenty of self motivation and perseverance to be truly successful. Players require skill, experience and a fair amount of luck to...
View ArticleThe Various Elements of Small Ball Poker
Small ball poker is becoming a very popular game. The name may be “small” but requires a lot of tactics and shrewd thinking to execute. It is commonly played before there are large blinds in comparison...
View ArticleThe Most Common Mistakes that Poker Players Make
Playing poker is a very challenging task and prone to mistakes. A big difference between poker and other games is that a small mistake can prove to be very expensive for the player. Some of the most...
View ArticleThoughts on What is Making News in Poker this Week
In a single day, two poker related big news flashed across the US. Ultimate Gaming, a poker club operator, announced its withdrawal from the state of New Jersey. On the other hand, Nevada saw another...
View ArticleStrategy You need to Adopt while Playing Online Rush Poker
Online Rush Poker is a popular version of the regular poker game. Generally, players who have been doing well in the standard ring game have been found to make less money in the online rush poker game....
View ArticlePlaying Tight Aggressive Poker
There are different styles of play that are adopted for poker, but tight aggressive poker is the most common style and is considered a winning strategy in cash games. Tight aggressive poker is also...
View ArticleStrategy Guide to Play Badugi
Badugi is a type of low ball poker which originated in South Korea. It is a four card, triple draw game where the ultimate goal is to make a hand with cards from each suit ensuring a lowball ranking....
View ArticleBlom Takes Home Lion’s Share Of Spoils Despite Being Dropped By Sponsors
The word, ‘Poker’ instantly brings to mind flashy cars, dollar bills, luxurious casinos, the high life, and perhaps most notably, cold-faced professionals huddled around a grand table trying to turn...
View ArticleHow to Understand Poker Tells and Use it to Your Advantage
Poker game can be played strategically based on the information available about a player’s hand. The clues/hints that are received by close observation of betting patterns and behavior of the...
View ArticleThe Art of Multi-Table Tournament Poker
In the poker world, there’s not much that’s more exciting than making a deep run in a big tournament. Maybe winning a huge cash pot would rival it, but beating out thousands of opponents on your way to...
View ArticleThree-Betting and Defending From the Blinds
Right out of the gate, let me begin by stating that it has become a widely believed notion that players almost ALWAYS should be defending from the blinds. I think a large part of this may have come...
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