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
Ante Up Magazine
December 31, 2016
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
Are you acting as Forrest Gump’s mother suggested, stupid is as stupid does, or are you able to avoid making stupid moves at the table?
When playing a speculative hand preflop, understand why you’ve decided to take a flop. There are three critical reasons you can justify this. GETTING THE
Do you have a reason for playing poker? What’s your plan of action to be successful? I challenge you to write your 10 greatest fears,
Ante Up readers beware: At this time of the year, one is likely to come up against players who have made their New Year’s 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
Let’s assume for a second we’re referring to a player who is well-read, understands position, does not tilt and understands bet-sizing. How is it possible
Control can take various avenues, but is it affecting your attention? I asked a number of $1-$2 no-limit hold’em players who were quick to provide
As a professional player, it’s important to maximize your value in every session. Generally, poker rooms these days will take a promotional rake on each
People do stupid things all of the time. When you’re working at a sushi restaurant and someone asks if you have pizza, you’d like to
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