We’ve all been taught that bullying is not a good thing. In school, bullies were always seen to be bad – and they were. However, I’m sure that you also know that bullies pounce on the slightest sign of weakness and if you display even a hint of that, you are dead meat. That is… Continue reading The Poker Bully (and how to be one!)
Category: Insights
Doyle Brunson: “It’s A State of Mind”
Of course you have all heard about Doyle Brunson, right? One or two of you guys out there probably even idolize this poker great – I sure do. Well, I ran across something he wrote just the other day at Poker Player. Coming from a man of his great experience, the thoughts expressed in the… Continue reading Doyle Brunson: “It’s A State of Mind”
Famous (Often Amusing) Poker Quotes
We all have our heroes and people we look up to. Whether it be in “real life” or on the game floor, there are people we consider our role models. Poker is not an exception, and when we look up to people we watch their every move and look out for their every word. Just… Continue reading Famous (Often Amusing) Poker Quotes
Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 2)
In my last article I talked about some of the most common boo boos that newbies at the poker table commit. This was done with the hope that potential poker players or even those who are already playing but are relatively new to the game will be made aware of these practices that should be… Continue reading Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 2)
Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 1)
Admit it, any beginner at any game is bound to make mistakes. The key is to know what they are to try to avoid them as much as possible. Texas Hold ’em – or any poker variant for that matter – is not exempt from beginner boo boos at the table. They can be funny… Continue reading Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 1)
Knowing When To Quit At Poker
Quitters never win, or so they say. Our society has had this notion of never quitting in any endeavor one gets involved in. The never say die attitude has a strong solid place in most any culture. Yet does it have a place in poker? Perhaps it does have its own merits in specific situations.… Continue reading Knowing When To Quit At Poker
Introduction to Stud Poker and Caribbean Stud
There are hundreds of poker variations played in homes, backrooms, and casinos. Most of the poker variants however fall under the three main types of poker – draw poker, stud poker, and community poker. Last time I wrote about draw poker and its most common variant – Five-Card Draw. This time I’ll be focusing on… Continue reading Introduction to Stud Poker and Caribbean Stud
Introduction to Draw Poker and Five-Card Draw
There are many variations of poker. One of them is draw poker. Draw poker is usually considered to be the standard poker form and is the kind of poker beginners usually learn. The number of players involved in the game varies from 3 to 7 persons. Draw poker doesn’t refer to one specific poker game… Continue reading Introduction to Draw Poker and Five-Card Draw
3 Tips To Give You An Edge In Poker
Everyone acknowledges that poker is a game which combines both luck and skill. The idea is that each and every poker player at the table has an equal chance of winning based on the cards dealt. It is their skill that gives them the edge to win. Of course, this is all in view of… Continue reading 3 Tips To Give You An Edge In Poker
Does Superstition Have A Place In Poker?
Superstition has been part of man’s life for as long as anyone can remember. If you read history books and historical novels, you will see that life has always been rife with beliefs that are not necessarily based on anything logical. That is the exact definition of a superstition – an illogical belief. You would… Continue reading Does Superstition Have A Place In Poker?
Poker Movies: Casino Royale
I’ve always been a firm believer in the saying “save the best for last.” No matter what aspect of my life you observe, you will probably notice that this maxim reigns supreme. Heck, even when I eat, I do not eat all the food on my plate at the same time! Yup, I save the… Continue reading Poker Movies: Casino Royale
Poker Movies: Rounders
Released in 1998, Rounders is perhaps the best poker movie in the last 20 years. With Matt Damon and Edward Norton as the protagonists and John Malkovich as the antagonist, you cannot go wrong. If you are an avid poker player, there is really no need to explain what a rounder is. However, for the… Continue reading Poker Movies: Rounders
Poker Movies: The Sting
I remember watching The Sting when I wasn’t much into poker yet. In fact, I think when I saw it (simply because my dad had a video and wanted to watch it, so everyone else had to) I didn’t even know how to play poker. Despite that fact, the movie captured the interest of everyone… Continue reading Poker Movies: The Sting
How To Vary Your Playing Pace In Poker
Since playing styles are so crucial in poker, you really have to vary your playing pace and occasionally throw a wrench into your opponents’ expectations of you by suddenly shifting your strategy. Here are some ways to avoid being boxed in and categorized… First of all, pay attention to where you bluff. Let’s say you… Continue reading How To Vary Your Playing Pace In Poker
Reading Your Opponents In No Limit Hold ‘Em
In No Limit Hold ‘Em, your ability to play your hand right also includes the ability to play your opponents. This means that you need to know the psychological and bluffing skills than any other popular poker game. This is particularly true when the stakes are high. In low stake No Limit Games, it’s actually… Continue reading Reading Your Opponents In No Limit Hold ‘Em
Raising The “Limits” In Texas Hold ‘Em
No Limit Poker has become increasingly popular, not only for its exciting popularity but the large pots that are offered in the various No Limit Poker tournaments. It’s also been highly publicized because of the World Poker Tour and ESPN. However, there are fundamental differences between No Limit and standard Hold ‘Em. It’s important to… Continue reading Raising The “Limits” In Texas Hold ‘Em
Phil Ivey – The Tiger Woods Of Poker
If Taylor Caby is the Harry Potter of Poker, then Phil Ivey is the Tiger Woods of this game. This young man earned this moniker because of the classy way he plays. At a very young age of 8, Phil Ivey learned the basics of poker from his grandfather who would deal him hands of… Continue reading Phil Ivey – The Tiger Woods Of Poker
Kirill Gerasimov – Russia’s Top Poker Player
At a young age of 35, Kirill Gerasimov has reached a level of popularity that many aspiring poker players have dreamed of. This young poker player was born in Moscow and used to be an insurance salesman. Whether or not that day job had any bearings on his poker skills, it is clear that Gerasimov… Continue reading Kirill Gerasimov – Russia’s Top Poker Player
Julian Gardner – The Wriggler
Poker has been around for as long as almost anyone can remember. As such, there are many poker players that have made the ranks of the “greats.” I wrote about some of them a month or so ago. Last post, though, I featured a young poker player who has made his name in the world… Continue reading Julian Gardner – The Wriggler
Taylor Caby (Green Plastic) – Online Poker Pro
So far the players I’ve featured were offline pros. Let’s take a look at a very young man who is well known in the online poker world as Green Plastic. So what do we know about Taylor Caby? He was born in 1983, studied Finance at the University of Illinois, and is known to be… Continue reading Taylor Caby (Green Plastic) – Online Poker Pro