Online Poker vs Live Poker
2007-08-30 12:00
This article will tell you why you should play Online Poker instead of Live Poker if your goal is to make as much money as possible playing Poker.When online poker came, many players in the beginning were very skeptical against online poker, because...
Prevent bad periods
2007-08-22 12:00
Introduction
All of us have experienced these bad periods when everything is against you. Your pocket aces do loose all in preflop every time, you’re running into pocket aces when you have pocket kings every time, outdrawn by every flush and...
Playing Small and Medium Pocket Pairs in No-Limit Hold'em
2007-08-21 12:00
Ring Game Play
In ring games, I like to build a really small pot when I have these hands in early and middle position. Sometimes I'll make a min raise; other times I'll just limp in. I want to keep the pot small when I have a small or medium pair...
Playing Large Fields
2007-08-18 12:00
During the World Series of Poker, players are confronted with massive fields. For example, in the 2007 WSOP*, nearly 3,000 players bought into the first $1,500 No-Limit Hold 'em event. Throughout the Series, it was common to see starting fields of...
Lammy and Middle Pairs (77 - TT)
2007-08-17 12:00
Middle pairs are excellent for coming in for a raise when nobody else
has entered the pot. But be careful at a loose or aggressive table in
the earlier positions.
When an active player has raised the pot and...
Playing Heads Up
2007-08-17 12:00
Heads-up play is one of the most important aspects of poker, and many players could benefit from strengthening this part of their game.
Position is crucial in heads-up play. So is aggression and reading your opponent. In fact, playing aggressively...
How to play small pairs
2007-08-11 12:00
Playing
a small pocket pair (2s to 6s) is often tricky - not always easy to
fold but not very likely to win after the flop. Here's what I have to
say on the subject of small pairs:
When there are more than 5...
Why you shouldn't always slow play
2007-08-11 12:00
Slow
playing is when you have a strong hand and you bet only just a little
to allow and fool your opponent into staying in the hand. This is a
very risky tactic! You may have seen the pros slow playing a hand, but
let's face it, even they...
It's better to win a small pot than to lose a big one
2007-08-11 12:00
This
is especially important at the beginning of play. For example, if
you're holding 8,9 suited and the flop shows 9, 6, 2 of mixed suits
then at that moment you're holding top pair - not a great hand but
better than most at the table. This...
Easiest way to spot a bluff
2007-08-11 12:00
Roy RounderThere is one KEY PRINCIPLE to keep in mind when deciding if someone is BLUFFING or has a GREAT HAND...Here it is:If a player acts STRONG, he is probably WEAK.If a player acts WEAK, he is probably STRONG.It's simple human nature.This is...
How to get a read on your opponents
2007-08-11 12:00
The BIGGEST MISTAKE you can make while playing no limitTexas Holdem is to focus too much on your cards...If you're playing draw, stud, limit, or any other form ofpoker, then it's more important to concentrate onMATHEMATICAL ODDS and PROBABILITIES.
How to memorize odds
2007-08-11 12:00
I actually LOVE this method for calculating odds, becauseit's fast and EASY.However, just like anything else, it has some pitfalls...So basically, what you're saying is that you can calculatethe PERCENTAGE CHANCE you have of making your hand...
How to calculate pot odds
2007-08-11 12:00
You DON'T need to be a "math genius" to understand poker odds...Not at all.In fact, you can be TERRIBLE at math (like me) and still be able to use "odds" to your advantage at the no limit Holdem tables.There are TWO main things you need to learn...
When to Continuation Bet
2007-08-06 12:00
When you raise pre-flop in a game of No-Limit Hold 'em and are called, you're faced with a decision when the flop hits the board. Should you put out a continuation bet on the flop or should you check and let the turn come off for free? Of course,...