Friday, November 13, 2009
Short Stack Strategy in cash games
I do not care what limits you are playing it is frustrating playing against someone with a short stack. Most of these people are playing with a limited bankroll or just need a short stack to play disciplined poker. For most sites the minimum they will let you buy in for is 40 times the big
I do not care what limits you are playing it is frustrating playing against someone with a short stack. Most of these people are playing with a limited bankroll or just need a short stack to play disciplined poker. For most sites the minimum they will let you buy in for is 40 times the big
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Mental approach to poker
Recently I was playing someone heads up and they suggested that while I was a good winner over time that I would win more if I had a better understanding of pot odds. In fact, he is close to right, one of the more consistent aspects to my style of play is to call much more than most people would
Recently I was playing someone heads up and they suggested that while I was a good winner over time that I would win more if I had a better understanding of pot odds. In fact, he is close to right, one of the more consistent aspects to my style of play is to call much more than most people would
Friday, May 22, 2009
Cash games with Antes - How to adjust
Within the last couple of weeks both Full Tilt and UltimateBet have introduced antes into their cash game offerings. This is something I have been pushing for literally for years. With the advent of poker software players are savvier and frankly the games can be tight at times. The
Within the last couple of weeks both Full Tilt and UltimateBet have introduced antes into their cash game offerings. This is something I have been pushing for literally for years. With the advent of poker software players are savvier and frankly the games can be tight at times. The
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Pot Limit Omaha - How to win playing Heads Up
I thought it would be interesting to start adding a few hands to this article and the thought process behind how they were played. As you can see I do not play mind numbing stakes but the stakes play I routinely have $20,000 and $30,000 runs. Probably the most important thing of this hand
I thought it would be interesting to start adding a few hands to this article and the thought process behind how they were played. As you can see I do not play mind numbing stakes but the stakes play I routinely have $20,000 and $30,000 runs. Probably the most important thing of this hand
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
poker players on tilt
There has been a lot written about how to avoid tilt or controlling your bankroll. This article is not one of those. It occurred to me after talking to a friend that tilt is universal. Let me give some examples: 1. Have you ever found yourself playing 2 people better than you where the only big
There has been a lot written about how to avoid tilt or controlling your bankroll. This article is not one of those. It occurred to me after talking to a friend that tilt is universal. Let me give some examples: 1. Have you ever found yourself playing 2 people better than you where the only big
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Poker Pot odds - Texas hold em pot odds
the gist: This is simply one of the best guides to learning pot odds. Even as a seasoned player there are minor details that every player should review. This might be the best article written on that subject. Poker for Dummies from
the gist: This is simply one of the best guides to learning pot odds. Even as a seasoned player there are minor details that every player should review. This might be the best article written on that subject. Poker for Dummies from
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Slow Playing a friend is cheating
the gist: This is an article written by Daniel Negreanu that appeared in many newspapers. The article is meant for new players to talk about the etiquette of poker. It is an interesting read even if you have been playing for a while. Daniel's syndicated column-this version on slowplaying
the gist: This is an article written by Daniel Negreanu that appeared in many newspapers. The article is meant for new players to talk about the etiquette of poker. It is an interesting read even if you have been playing for a while. Daniel's syndicated column-this version on slowplaying
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
To deal or not to deal (at a final table of a tournament)
the gist: If the money doesn't matter to you or even if it does why not entertain the idea of a deal with you dictating the terms. As with all negotiations you should probably say "no" at least once. Cardplayer magazine on final table
the gist: If the money doesn't matter to you or even if it does why not entertain the idea of a deal with you dictating the terms. As with all negotiations you should probably say "no" at least once. Cardplayer magazine on final table
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Knowing your hourly rate
In poker, if you keep track, your time has a very specific value. I would argue that your time should have that same value in everything that you do, which is sort of the point of this article. What I am specifically referring to in this instance is someone saying "I will only play this
In poker, if you keep track, your time has a very specific value. I would argue that your time should have that same value in everything that you do, which is sort of the point of this article. What I am specifically referring to in this instance is someone saying "I will only play this
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Opening up your game in Satellite play
Poker wise I am not an expert on much but I think I can easily claim to be an expert on satellite play. The reason is simple, it is my best form of poker. I have won satellites for about 500k in big dollar events. I am a closer when it comes to satellites. What do I do different that
Poker wise I am not an expert on much but I think I can easily claim to be an expert on satellite play. The reason is simple, it is my best form of poker. I have won satellites for about 500k in big dollar events. I am a closer when it comes to satellites. What do I do different that