I spend a lot of time reading, talking and writing about poker and gambling. That’s because I also spend a lot of time involved in poker and gambling. I play either Texas Hold Em or Omaha Hold Em, with very few exceptions. If I can find someone who wants to play other games, such as [...]
I always ask for submissions from readers about what should be included in articles. This week I was surprised to receive an entire article from my wife Christa. I hope you enjoy reading, and I hope she doesn’t continue to submit this kind of writing because I might just be out of a job.
My favorite moment in a poker game is what I call “The Speech”. That’s when a player knows he is about to do something completely stupid, but he is going to do it anyway. These moments normally happen after someone makes a bluff at the pot, to which they get a response from another of [...]
Yeah, that’s not her on the cover of the July 2011 issue. That’s the former wife-to-be of Hugh Hefner. We call that a “FAIL” in the business. Creating a cover and then having the bride run off into the night has got to hurt. They should have just went …
Oh, I know what you are thinking before we even get to the meat of the article. “Another Poker Book???” And the answer is very simple: Yes. Decide to Play Great Poker: A Strategy Guide to No-limit Texas Hold Em is a new book by Annie Duke, considered by many to be the best female [...]
What is the best way to take advantage of bet trading opportunities? When the concept of bet trading arose, many sports bettors realized that they had a great opportunity on their hands. But how can one benefit the most from bet trading? Understanding Bet Trading Principles The first thing you need to do is understand [...]
What I wanted to avoid was the tendency that most players have of just shoving a short stack without considering all the available options; especially with the money in sight. Winning it all was certainly my goal starting out, but simply cashing is always better than not cashing.
Good cards come to every player at one point or another in a tournament. But you have to be at the table when they come to take advantage of them.
