August 2011
Making The Most Of Your Chance
Every great poker player knows how to make the most of any situation. That’s what makes them great. Four years ago Maria Ho was an unknown cash game specialist out of California taking her shot in poker’s biggest tournament, the World Series of Poker Main Event. She ran deep that year and as the last [...]
Top 10 Breakouts
Every now and then, a poker player comes along who can capture the imagination of the game’s players and fans, bypassing the game’s establishment on the way to poker fame. Most often they draw attention to themselves by simply running over the competition, though sometimes they become known for other reasons. Here’s a rundown of [...]
Poker Headlines
Full Tilt Poker Shut Down Things just keep going from bad to worse for Full Tilt Poker and their U.S. player base. With a reported $150,000,000 owed to U.S. players and no resolution in sight the Alderney Gambling Control Commission suspended Full Tilt Poker’s gaming license on June 30. In a statement the AGCC specified [...]
The FIGHT
APPARENTLY, TIME WAITS ON NO MAN, BUT CONGRESS… The dog days of summer are upon us, which means that efforts to legalize Internet poker around the United States are slowing to a crawl. Most state legislatures have adjourned for the year, and Congress has already entered its infamous summer recess period. Indeed, according to the [...]
How To Build And Protect A Poker Bankroll
If you want to play, you’ll have to be able to pay! I’m so sorry. I just heard that your bankroll died. If there’s anything I can do to help or to make you feel better, please let me know. Nobody will ever say that to you. So, let’s talk about Poker Teddy. I’ve written [...]
Considering Board Run-Outs
IF YOU CAN’T LOOK PAST THE FLOP, YOU’RE IN TROUBLE In this article, I will explore an important but often underappreciated part of postflop play: Thinking about how a board may run out. Being aware of how a board may run out is pivotal, as it should heavily influence how you play your hand on [...]
Habits Kill
ALWAYS QUESTION YOUR PLAY “What in the blue f*** are you thinking when you make this bet?” I often yell this at my laptop while on a Skype call with one of my students. It’s not that I typically talk to them in this way. But during our conversations, I end up asking this question [...]
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