Poker Strategy
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Check Raising StrategyCheck/Raising is a potentially lucrative poker strategy when applied in the right circumstances. It requires that you have a good idea about the betting tendencies of players on the table behind you … read the rest
Best Way To Play Pocket AcesThere is a lot of debate about the right way to play AA in Texas Hold´em poker, with notable figures such as Phil Hellmuth and Doyle Brunson advocating going all-in after a … read the rest
Size MattersWhen players come to a ring game short-stacked it is frequently a sign that they are cautious about the amount of money they are prepared to lose or may lack confidence in … read the rest
Bankroll Management and PorridgeSometimes you get to a poker table and you can sense something is inherently wrong. In much the same way as Father Bear returned from his walk in the story of Goldilocks … read the rest
Passive Poker Players are YOU one?In the same way that we all have a mixture of x and y chromosomes in our biological make-up, nobody is a completely passive player. However, it is better to know what … read the rest
Basic Sit n Go Poker StrategyOne format of poker which is particularly popular online is the Single Table Tournament, or “Sit ´n´ Go” (also abbreviated to STT or SnG). These games are played from low stakes of … read the rest
Seven Card Stud Odds and EVCalculating your odds of completing a winning hand in Seven Card Stud is a more reliable than in Hold´em or Omaha because you get to see more open cards as the hand … read the rest
Leveraging Your BetsLeveraging your betting in Texas Hold´em means placing a bet that implies you will be increasing your betting activity in stages all the way through to the final rounds of the hand, … read the rest
Fish That Bite BackOne of the most common grumbles about playing online at some of the less populated poker rooms, particularly those noted for a high percentage of loose players, is that the RNG is … read the rest
Sex, Drugs ´n´ Rock ´n´ RollPlaying poker can be a very stressful game, and there are times when you have to get away from it all, chill out and give your mind a chance to stop working … read the rest
Basic MTT StrategySeeing as it’s that time of Year when there are some great online tournaments on offer and of course gukpt satellites, here’s some basic MTT Poker strategy which may be of use. Multi-Table … read the rest
Poker Intuition and Gut FeelingIntuition, or your “gut feeling”, can turn a hand of poker around for you when you use it in conjunction with the knowledge you have acquired about the game and the dynamics … read the rest
Differences Between Live and OnlineThere are some big differences between playing poker online and going into a casino or club to play – and even if you excel at one, it does not necessarily mean you … read the rest
Playing Tight? Loosen Up a Little!There is a point that you come to in Texas Hold´em poker, where you feel you have the balance just right in respect of knowing when to fold your cards. It takes … read the rest
Play Money to Real Money PokerMaking the transition from play chips to playing for money can be a huge shock for some players. Inasmuch as it is recommended that you always start your poker education in an … read the rest
What’s Behind a Raise at The Poker Table?Raising is an integral part of playing any form of poker, but it is especially important in No Limit and Pot Limit games that you comprehend the psychology behind raising, and the … read the rest
Do You Play Poker To Win?In sport, participating and being a good loser is sometimes seen as a virtuous quality. It won’t get you very far in poker! Whether or not you think that poker is a … read the rest
Setting Your Goals When Playing PokerAlthough every time you enter a poker room, the goal is to leave with more than you came in with, we have to accept that it is not going to happen every … read the rest
Debunking Poker Systems and EbooksOnce you have registered with a number of different poker web sites, word seems to get around that you are a prolific poker player, and you get an enormous amount of junk … read the rest
Mixed Poker Game StrategiesAround the online poker sites, there are a number of mixed game options for players. HORSE is the most popular, being an acronym for Hold´em, Omaha Hi/Lo, Razz, Stud and Stud Hi/Lo … read the rest
The Implications of Time DifferenceIt may seem crazy or worrisome to anybody who knows you, but if you regularly play poker on one of the web sites that accept American players, it might be a good … read the rest
Choosing an Online Poker Screen Name?All the way through our formative years, it has been drummed into us that “you do not get a second chance to make a first impression”. Yet, when you sit down at … read the rest
Pre-Flop Madness In Pot Limit PokerIf you frequently play Pot Limit poker of any variety, you may have witnessed a phenomenon known as pre-flop madness. It is unique inasmuch as it rarely seems to occur in No-Limit … read the rest
Obtaining Information From OpponentsPoker is not only a game of skill with the element of luck in there but its about having the ability to be able to extract and absorb information from your opponents … read the rest
How Poker Mentality Can Cost YouPoker is a game that requires a lot of concentration as well as determination, giving a player the opportunity to know when they are just in a small glitch as the cards … read the rest
Rebuy Poker Tournament StrategyThere are advantages and disadvantages to playing in rebuy/add-on multi-table tournaments depending on what style of player you are and how much value these games represent to you. The R/A tournaments offer the … read the rest
The Gap ConceptThe Gap Concept is a term first introduced by David Slanksky in his book “The Theory of Poker” – one of the first comprehensive guides to playing poker, published well before the … read the rest
Coping with Reverse TiltPoker is much more fun when you are winning, but just like in other games, when you are winning all the time, it gives you a feeling of invincibility and can cause … read the rest
The Value of Online Poker SatellitesThe lure of the bright lights of Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker, Monaco for the European Poker Tour and even Margate for the GUKPT, entices players to invest their … read the rest
Understanding Implied OddsUnderstanding pot odds and the chances that you have of making your hand on the draw is a basic skill in poker. Most players have a good idea about how to calculate … read the rest
Selecting the Right Table to Win OnWhen you first enter your poker site, you may well (and correctly) be using the filters in the lobby area to lead you to the tables which fall into the criteria set … read the rest
Pros and Cons of Multi TablingOnline multi-tabling is an art form and an acquired skill, and for many people is the only way that they can enjoy their poker. There is a buzz of constant action, instant … read the rest
Short Handed Poker StrategyThe term “short-handed” usually relates to a poker table which contains 6 or less players. In Texas Hold´em, it is a very aggressive game where the best hand does not necessarily win … read the rest
Pre Flop Poker StrategyYour Texas Hold´em pre-flop strategy should be something which you have organised well before the cards are dealt. There are plenty of factors to consider such as how aggressive or passive the … read the rest
Basic Bluffing StrategyBluffing is part of the game of poker that some people have a psychological block against using. Whether it is because there is an element of dishonesty about it, or perhaps the … read the rest
Odds and ProbabilitiesAn Introduction to Odds and Probabilities for Limit Hold’em players. Odds and probabilities form the basic foundations on which a winning game is built, each and every decision you make at the table, … read the rest
Poker Aggression and UnpredictabilityMost poker players already know a little about aggression. The word is thrown around by poker strategy articles all the time. The basic idea is to play a tight game and then … read the rest
Maximizing Your Returns from SNGsSngs are a great way of making money in online poker. Running every couple of minutes in various stakes at the popular poker rooms, Sngs are an increasingly popular variety of game … read the rest
Poker, Boredom and TiltBoredom is a disease and it’s also a common occurrence in Poker. It’s not really something that you can catch from another person as much as it’s something that you can catch … read the rest
Find the fishy poker sitesAs a poker player you want to be playing others who simply are pretty poor at the game, the term poker fish is used to describe a bad or weak player, finding … read the rest
Bad Beat’ An overused termChalk up another loss at the casino last night. How? Well, we had two cards, and he had two cards, and after the five community cards showed, his were better. Sound like … read the rest
