Category: Brent Philbin

Brent Philbin

Care about money, not about chips

That headline is funny, right? It’s basically exactly what the casinos wanted when they first started using chips in the 17th century. They want you

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Brent Philbin

Make a deal? Know how to do it

A couple of my friends just had a nasty disagreement over swapping percentages in a tournament. Neither of them was trying to “get one over”

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Brent Philbin

Keep your poker game loose, fun

Your name just got called for your $2-$5 no-limit hold’em seat. You arrive at the table and start stacking your chips. You look around and

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Brent Philbin

Faking positivity can work in poker

Even faking a smile can improve your mood. Seriously, Google it. When you’re playing a game that’s constantly adversarial, sometimes it’s hard to stay positive

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