The process of analyzing a poker hand
Let’s take a look at a hand I was dealt recently. Normally, I don’t write about individual hands. Why? Out of 10 players, there could...
Poker and football similarities
In honor of the recent Super Bowl, I will attempt to make a few football-poker coaching analogies.
A typical NFL team has a coach and...
A football metaphor to help your poker game
When it comes to all forms of poker, a lot of pros consistently prefer to be the raiser if they’re the first player into...
What does it take to be a winning poker player?
Now that I’ve been writing this column for a while, I find I’ve developed a kind of following and lately several of my loyal...
Please, just stop tanking at the poker table
One of the most frustrating parts of poker for me is tanking. Most of the time, taking a while on a decision is an...
Staying ahead of the poker plan
Players who take the time and energy to prepare off the table have better win rates than those who do not. Poker is a...
Learning how to break bad habits in poker
As poker players, we are inclined to self-correct, to continually make adjustments to our game. With that said, I have some ideas on how...
You need to be likable at a poker table
Who is the most likeable player at the table where you regularly play? Are you in the top three?
If you’re wondering why, I’m going to...
The ugly truth about poker tournaments
Chad Batista was a young Internet grinder and an up-and-coming star in the poker world. He was cocky, bold and fearless. I first met...
You’re going to see some weird stuff if you play poker a lot
I recently moved to Austin, Texas, and while I haven’t had a ton of time to play poker, what little time I’ve managed to...