Day: March 20, 2013

Florida

Stephen Bokor Wins 2013 Battles at the Beach Main Event

The 2013 Battles at the Beach $3,300 Main Event wrapped up on Monday at the Isle Casino Pompano Park in Pompano Beach, Florida, with Stephen Bokor walking away with the $155,496 top prize. He defeated Jose Parra heads up and a final table that…

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Poker

On the Button: Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak is an actor, comedian and avid poker player from San Francisco. He’s appeared in numerous films, including Casino, A Few Good Men and

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Oklahoma

WHERE TO PLAY POKER: April 2013

A look at some featured events around the country. The following pages also highlight daily events and promotions. East * WSOPC Foxwoods: Foxwoods in Mashantucket,

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Poker

Plans can change after careful thought at the poker table

In my last column, we began analyzing a hand from a $1-$2 cash game where we were new to the table, sitting with $200, and after an under-the-gun limp and another call, we had in the cutoff seat. Based on all of the factors in this situation, my preference was to fold. Now, let’s look […]

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Poker

It’s a poker matter of body over mind

No-limit hold’em is an incredibly nuanced imperfect game. Novices often think bluffing is a much larger part of the game than it is. Experienced players know there are many facets and bluffing is only one component. Yet, bluffing is a component and a profitable one if used judiciously. As anyone who has played the game […]

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Poker

Understanding different poker player types

In poker, and most other games, there tends to be three types of players. One type plays mostly for the social interaction. The second player likes to test the boundaries of the game. In poker, these players tend to run insane bluffs or make huge folds most players would never consider. The third player loves […]

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