Another advanced strategy that most experienced tournament participants understand is the gap concept. The basic principle with this strategy is that it usually takes a much stronger hand to call a raise than it does to make the initial raise. This adage holds true no matter what kind of poker game the player is participating… Continue reading Tournament Poker Basics and Advanced Strategies (cont)
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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
Poker Strategy: Why Not To Call By Default
A lot of poker players call by default—meaning, it’s not a strategic decision, but a gut reaction, an easy response, a habit. You see a spread, and unless some very big red flags force you to do otherwise, you call. Calling is a cautious reaction, the “happy medium” that lets you save money that might… Continue reading Poker Strategy: Why Not To Call By Default
Tournament Poker Basics and Advanced Strategies
It may come as a surprise that the strategies that one will use for a poker tournament differs greatly from the strategies that are used in a live ring game structure. Even though a player will have to look out for the same things when playing poker – trying to spot favorable odds and also… Continue reading Tournament Poker Basics and Advanced Strategies