Feb
15
10 Reasons to Play Online Poker
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Since almost all poker players compete online, I thought I would write an article on 10 Reasons to Play Online Poker. My bias is that I enjoy playing at a poker club more, probably because my results are much better.
1. It is the Most Convenient Way to Play Poker
Sep
22
Determining Your Best Poker Cash Strategy
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One of the most enjoyable things about the game of poker is that, while there are certain things a player should endeavor to accomplish and other things a player should endeavor to avoid, there are really no rules as to what is the best way to play the game. The game of poker is part blind luck and part chess match. The game requires knowledge of strategy above all other things and, for each individual player, a poker cash strategy that turns out to be the winning one may be different than it is for other players, even for players of the same level of skill and experience.
Aug
6
How the Texas Poker Bill Ended Up Dead in 2009
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A recent bill that was presented to the state was allowed to just die off without even voting on it. It was unclear at first as to why they were allowed to just kill it off, but later realized it was a bureaucratic loophole in the system.
Jun
23
Small-Ball, Long-Ball, and Push-or-Fold - Which Strategy is Best For a Sit ‘n’ Go Poker Tournament
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You will find in many of today’s poker books that there are discussions and mentions of three strategic styles of tournament play - small-ball, long-ball, and push-or-fold. In case you are having trouble visualizing these strategies, and fitting their pieces together, here is an article that might help in answering the question - which strategy is best?
Jun
23
Spotting Crucial Online Poker Tells
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One of the best things about playing online poker is that you can play anytime, anywhere in total secret. Unless players recognise your username they will not be able to pinpoint how you play and whether or not you are a good or bad player. Unfortunately the same applies to you analysing other players, you also will not be able to do a lot of profiling other than actually taking notes as you face opponents during real hands. So what is there to look out for when playing online players that can help you make better decisions more quickly?
Jun
4
Common Mistakes People Make When They Play Poker
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If you intend to remain a social poker player you must be keen on learning the rules of the game. Especially for the novice players it is very essential that they learn to play poker well, so that they can avoid the most common mistakes and can develop a habit of actually winning. Internet is surely a medium through which one can learn a lot about the tactics of the game and even practice without actually putting in real money. All you must do is open your mind and prepare to learn so that you can take your game to a new high!
Apr
27
10 Poker Tips to Help You Raise Your Game
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In many casino games learning a strategy can do little to improve your odds of winning. But if you’re playing poker, tips can be more than useful; they can be critical to your chances of walking away a winner. Follow these valuable hints that can also serve as useful tips for online poker and your enjoyment of the game could develop into a profitable venture.
Mar
13
Stealing Blinds in Poker
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Blind stealing has a less defined purpose in no limit cash games than it does in tournaments and fixed limit games. In the latter two, you steal the blinds because the blinds are big enough to yield a direct profit. The blinds are much smaller in no limit cash games so you don’t steal them for direct profit as much as you do to take advantage of position and give yourself a looser table image.
Mar
13
There are more questions, more opinions, and more words written about how to play Big Slick (A-K) than any other Hold’em hand.
Feb
25
Players wanting to profit from poker games - both live and online - could greatly benefit from an understanding of how stack sizes affect your strategy, yet many people completely ignore this important factor. This article gives you 5 tips for profitable adjustments due to your chip stack and that of your opponents.
Feb
25
Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Poker Game
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Poker a game the player is always learning whilst he or she is playing. You can always take steps to improve your game regardless of the level you play your poker at. Below we will take a brief look at five fast ways anyone can take to improve their poker skills.
Feb
16
Playing online poker is quite different from playing poker at a real live casino. You can never know for sure who is sitting at the other side of your browser whether it is a man, woman or child. For this reason online poker players feel more confident, there is no one watching your every move trying to determine if you are holding a winning hand or not. Although the mood might seem very relaxed, there are still some guidelines that you should follow to help make your online poker playing experience a fun and eventful one.
Feb
16
No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em is a game that moves by the rules of psychology. Players try to read their opponents if it is the right moment to bluff or to fold. They also seem to know their opponents hands by their betting patterns. And if they trail in the chip count, they try to make the opponent fear them into folding good hands so they can catch up.
Jan
12
Popular Poker Game Types
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When it comes to the game of Poker, there are many game variants. Today’s most popular poker game is unquestionably Texas Hold’em. However, there are several other very popular poker games as well. Here is description of these popular poker game types:
Jan
8
Becoming a successful Texas Hold’em player takes patience, skill, luck and an extensive knowledge about the game. However, the rewards (provided you have the right poker strategy) can equal large amounts of money and a reputation as a skilled no limit Texas Hold’em player.
Jan
1
You might already know how to play poker but where do you go from there? There are many strategies and odds that you can memorize to sharpen you’re skills at Texas hold em. This tip will focus on playing the other players rather then playing your cards.
Aug
3
Poker Download in Terms of the Amount of Money
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Once you make a poker download do not go past getting in to cash games unless you know how the buttons function in the program, the kind of players that are there in the poker room, and how your ability can influence to meet with the existing competency at the table. Mark your goals and objectives in the play once and after you get used to the poker download in terms of the amount of money you are willing to make per hour, the amount of money you will be prepared to lose beyond which you will simply stop and not play, the amount of money you will be willing to win beyond which you will not play due to a temptation to win more.
Jun
5
Poker - How Best to Play Medium Pairs Post-flop
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Your pre-flop hand selection is undoubtedly the most important factor to your overall success playing poker, but that’s not to say you will wipe the floor with all your challengers based solely on your pre-flop judgment.
Jun
2
Challenging Poker Bluffs
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Poker bluffs is one of the characteristics of dominant players. The skill lies in that they bluff when most people do not expect them to bluff. Even if someone tries to identify their bluffs, they pretend over again in such a way that others would get confused about whether they are playing true or bluffing. Poker bluffs keeps the other players guessing about the real motive of a player.
May
26
These days everyone seems to be hooked on online poker and the majority of the new generation of poker players almost exclusively play online and have probably never seen or played in a live cash game. Back in the days before poker became a global phenomenon it was only played in brick and mortar cardrooms, in casinos, or in illegal cardrooms, there was no internet poker and the game was played in its original normal fashion. Although Internet Poker may be convenient, easily accessible and extremely fast paced, all factors which allow you to maximize your profits efficiently and quickly, there is just simply nothing like a good live game of poker. Personally I need to get away from the constant hustle of online poker every now and then and get my much needed dosage of live poker, Whether it’s the fact you get to socialize and meet new people or maybe because you can read and analyze your opponents more accurately, poker is a game that is enjoyed most while you are playing live. If you’ve never played a live cash game or haven’t been to your local casino in a while then there are some adjustments you will have to make to your game before you step into a live game of poker.
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