The most difficult part about being a pro poker player is keeping yourself emotionally detached from your results and the interactions you have with others
I know a poker player and, by any measure, he’s a winning player. His numbers speak for themselves. We meet twice a month and besides
Players at the table, if poker-savvy, should not and will not be criticizing the play of individuals who are making mistakes or unforced errors. And if you watch closely, whether live or online, they’ll tend to shield or protect them if anyone makes a verbal abuse run at that them. They know making fun or […]
Keeping the ego out of the game of poker was the hardest lesson I had to learn. We know we’re winning players and we’re treating
When a poker player has a short stack, he is behind and must make adjustments. Certain players have a knack for handling this less-than-ideal situation
Last issue, we talked about figuring out if we’re winning players or if we might need some more time at our 9-5 job. So how
Beginners make mistakes while learning to play no-limit hold’em. You must be alert to pick up on these miscues and then exact a premium price
Substantial edge exists for a player who’s playing to win the event as opposed to many players who are focused on making the money. There
You’ve been asking yourself, “Should I quit my day job and become a low-stakes pro?” That’s not an easy question to answer, but it’s important
Trouble hands are exactly what the name implies, hands that can cost you a ton of money. So you must often avoid playing them, especially
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