Imagine you’re in a Texas Holdem tournament or Sit and Go, and you are starting to get close to the money. Unfortunately for you though, you are one of the shorter stacks, and your prospects for making the money are … Continued
In my last article, I explained many factors to consider when deciding whether or not to play small pocket pairs before the flop. Now, I will continue to explain small pocket pair strategies, this time dealing with the factors that … Continued
Poker is a game where if you know more than your opponents you will have a significant advantage over the competition. While luck is a big factor in poker, it is the fight for information that is most important, as … Continued
After six hours of debate, the Massachusetts House voted 106-48 against the Massachusetts Casino Expansion Act, which would have allowed Massachusetts to license three large casinos. Contained within the bill was a provision that would have outlawed online gambling, slapping … Continued
Last month a poker game that was taking place at the Wild Quail Golf and Country Club in Delaware was robbed by masked men. Shortly afterwards a Delaware state trooper playing in the game, HyunJim Kim, was arrested for being … Continued
Playing small pocket pairs can be a very challenging aspect of poker, because while they can form a monster hand if a set forms on the flop, which will happen about once every seven and a half times, they are … Continued
Poker is a game where players who know more than their opponents have an advantage, and the battle of information has a direct relation to how the ensuing battles of chips and cards turn out. The more information you have, … Continued
One of the most fundamental and important principles of poker is to minimize your losses and maximize your profits. One of the best ways to do this is to fool your opponents, making them think you are bluffing when you’re … Continued
Several European governments have enacted or are drawing up plans to restrict online poker. Germany recently put into effect a ban on online gambling, and this ban is already facing challenges from the European Gaming and Betting Association, which is … Continued
Oftentimes while playing poker, you will need to make your opponents fold, as you are either making a move to pick up chips, or you are fearful that your hand will not hold up if your opponents can see some … Continued