Can you Execute?
October 22, 2009 by Michigan Card Player
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by: Jared Devlin-Scherer
I’m a devourer of poker knowledge. If a well known pro comes out with a new book, I have it preordered on Amazon. When the box arrives I rip it open and lie on my bed reading straight through without a break. I DVR every poker show on TV even if I’ve seen [...]
Stealing Blinds
October 22, 2009 by Michigan Card Player
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by: P D Laughlin
Successfully stealing blinds in Texas Hold’em poker is a secret weapon of many poker pros. However, like anything else this is a learned skill and one that takes as much know-how as it does experience.
To be able to consistently steal blinds from your poker opponents you must master these five insider poker [...]
Online Poker Tells
October 12, 2009 by Michigan Card Player
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Top 5 Online Poker Tells
by: Micheal Thorn
Online poker tells can be read just as easily and be just as profitable as being able to read someone heads up in person. Although you cannot physically see the opponent, there are many different things your opponent can do to give away his hand. A few things to [...]
Smart Rookie
October 12, 2009 by Michigan Card Player
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Smart Rookie Poker Player
by: Roxel Pudol
Trying to have some luck on a casino table is not just mere sitting on comfortable chair watching the cards to be laid down. There are rules to be followed and strategies for a sure win. A veteran poker player knew all about these. And they maximize their strategies to [...]
Pot Limit Omaha Basics
July 1, 2009 by Joe Abfalter
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Pot Limit Omaha has been gaining a lot of popularity over the past 12 months. What is the reason for this, I think a lot of it has to do with all the big online games are now almost all in PLO. If you log into Full Tilt you will find the big names (Phil [...]
Slow Playing
June 17, 2009 by Joe Abfalter
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I don’t recommend slow playing unless you have the stone cold nuts. I feel you should play your hands aggressive to keep from getting out drawn, but on that note he is a article about what slow playing is and how you can use it. Slow playing can be a great tool, but can also [...]
Playing with the Big Stack
June 17, 2009 by Michigan Card Player
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Big stack is like a blessing bestowed upon a player by the poker gods. Use it wisely or you might be eliminated shortly.
Many a times in tournaments, players end up winning huge pots early on. It is very important to make good use of such a situation if you find yourself with a big stack. [...]
Bankroll Management
June 5, 2009 by Michigan Card Player
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Ever hear of good players going broke? The prime reason behind this is poor money management. If you are a seasoned poker player and good at your game it is virtually impossible to go broke. All you need is a good sense of money management.
A good player needs to understand the fact that playing [...]
Basic Poker Etiquette
May 28, 2009 by Joe Abfalter
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Whether you’re playing at a home game or in a poker room, there is basic poker etiquette that every player should know and follow. These basic poker rules of good behavior make sure the game is fun, fair and runs smoothly no matter what kind of game you’re playing.
1. Don’t Play Out of Turn
While [...]
Online poker guide for beginners
May 9, 2009 by Joe Abfalter
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As contradictory as it may seem, I won’t talk to you about a certain set of qualities and skills which are a must for someone aiming to get past the “fish” phase and start earning money in online poker. That, of course is also extremely important, probably more important than what I’m about to discuss [...]