Regardless of how tight a player you are, in poker you are forced to put money in the middle twice every orbit (if we’re talking about community card games, but there are compulsory bets in each and every poker variant regardless of its exact rules). It is therefore quite natural that dropping your compulsory bets… Continue reading Defending Blinds Doesn’t Mean A Blind Defense
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Want To Win A Shoot Out? DON’T Play Poker!
I’ve been playing some multi-stage Texas Hold’em shoot-out poker tournaments lately. More importantly, I’ve been winning many of them! It occurred to me that the reason I was doing so well at these tournaments was that I was employing different strategies and altering my game play accordingly to adjust to the new playing environment. I… Continue reading Want To Win A Shoot Out? DON’T Play Poker!
Do you know the WORST Starting Hands in Online Poker?
I see so many articles and sources showing off the best starting hands in poker (Texas Hold’Em). There isn’t a poker place you can go to online or offline that will showcase the pocket cards that you can safely play. And I’ll admit it. I’ve certainly contributed my fair share of articles regarding this area… Continue reading Do you know the WORST Starting Hands in Online Poker?
Forget No-Limit Hold’Em! Learn The Secret to Dominating “Limit” Poker
There are many differences between limit and no-limit poker. Many no-limit players have difficulty gearing down for limit play, and limit players lack the courage and feel needed for no-limit games.. Many of the high-powered strategies that are available to the aggressive no-limit player can’t be used to great advantage in limit. Specifically bluffing and… Continue reading Forget No-Limit Hold’Em! Learn The Secret to Dominating “Limit” Poker
Do You Play Online Poker In The Evening? If So, Read This!
Tick-tock-tick-tock… Do you ever think about WHEN you play online poker? What if I told you there’s a lot more money to be made (or lost) simply because of the time of day you play online poker? There’s definitely evidence to support this – and the pros know it! The time of day you play… Continue reading Do You Play Online Poker In The Evening? If So, Read This!
You Got To Know When To Hold ’em, Know When To Fold ’em…
Ah… the timeless country sounds of singer Kenny Rogers. He was right. You do have to know when to hold your hand and definitely when to fold it. I’m dedicating this post to the art of the fold. Yup, it’s one of those things that good poker players do routinely. And the best poker players… Continue reading You Got To Know When To Hold ’em, Know When To Fold ’em…
Top 5 Online Poker Tells From The Pros!
Everyone knows that about poker “tells”. You know, the scratch to the nose, the clearing of the throat, or lean back in the chair that may give away the strength (or lack thereof) of your hand at play. But when you’re playing online, that aspect of the beautiful game of Poker is lost… or is… Continue reading Top 5 Online Poker Tells From The Pros!
Video Poker Tips – Getting Started
Video poker is admittedly one of the most attractive features in many casinos – both online and offline. Who can easily resist all those brightly colored flashing lights and the large signs predicting a WIN? Yet for those of us who have actually given in to the video poker machine’s allure, we know that the… Continue reading Video Poker Tips – Getting Started
What Are Sit And Go Poker Tournaments?
Sit and Go tournaments have become one of the most popular ways of playing Texas Hold ‘Em Poker today. Both offline and online, Sit and Go tournaments are played by countless players. So what exactly is a Sit and Go poker tournament? It’s basically just the same as any other poker tournament except that it’s… Continue reading What Are Sit And Go Poker Tournaments?
Mistakes Even Advanced Poker Players Make
Just because you’re an advanced poker player doesn’t mean that you’re not bound to make mistakes once in a while. Poker players are human after all. Yet knowing what possible mistakes you can make will definitely help you avoid them, so here are some of the most common errors that you can make in a… Continue reading Mistakes Even Advanced Poker Players Make
How To Find The Right Poker Room
So you’ve decided to try out your career in online poker. Before you actually embark on your journey, you should think about where to start it. There are a multitude of online casinos and online poker rooms to choose from. The bad thing is, not all of them are good places to patronize. As with… Continue reading How To Find The Right Poker Room
How To Build Your Own Poker Table
Earlier on I was talking about different kinds of poker tables. For those of you who are quite handy with a hammer, a saw, nails and that sort of stuff, you’d probably like it better if you had to make your own poker table. This option gives your more control as to exactly how you… Continue reading How To Build Your Own Poker Table
Poker Tables – What Do You Do?
So you got yourself a nice set of poker chips. Now what, do you think you’re ready for your home game? Before you can actually start your home game, you need another vital piece of equipment – the poker table. In this respect, you have more flexibility than with the poker chips. In deciding to… Continue reading Poker Tables – What Do You Do?
Could You Play Online Poker For A Living?
If you’re that much of a poker enthusiast, you have to admit it, one of your lifelong dreams is surely to play poker for a living. Come to think of it, almost everyone in this entire world has a similar dream. Find a job that will pay you for doing the thing that you love… Continue reading Could You Play Online Poker For A Living?
Do Online Poker Tells Really Exist?
You’ve got the skills, you’ve chosen your poker room, and you’ve got the best attitude ever. Now what? You’re definitely ready to play online poker, but what if the other more experienced players can sense you’re a newbie? In offline poker, “tells” are one of the most important aspects of the game. In this context,… Continue reading Do Online Poker Tells Really Exist?
The Art Of Bluffing In Poker
If there is one thing that the general public knows about poker, it probably is bluffing. Even the uninitiated have heard tales of great bluffing feats to win a game – how a player keeps his emotions in total control, without showing any hint in his body language. Where do you think the widely used… Continue reading The Art Of Bluffing In Poker
Understanding the Net Present Value in Poker
It may come as a surprise but many poker concepts can actually be learned by studying other disciplines. For example, there are so many parallelisms between poker concepts and business. Various companies must make crucial decisions based on the net present value of money. In the simplest terms, this means that you would assign a… Continue reading Understanding the Net Present Value in Poker
How To Play Chinese Poker
It seems that there is an emerging (though quite not prominent yet) poker variant in existence today. According to Nicole Gordon of PokerNews, well known names in poker have shown quite a propensity for this type of poker. What am I talking about? Chinese poker, or 13 Card poker as it is also known, seems… Continue reading How To Play Chinese Poker
Poker Bots (and how to get your’s FREE!)
(NOTE: The “Free Poker Bot” is no longer available. However, we recommend using the Online Poker Bot v. 4. We’ve negotiated a deal exclusive to SmokePoker members who are looking for a superior and reliable, undetectable poker bot that is compatible in over 22 rooms. Use COUPON CODE: SP15OFF to save 15% off your purchase)… Continue reading Poker Bots (and how to get your’s FREE!)
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”