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How to get inside the mind of a newbie
I spent some time teaching the game to some new players recently and there are a few universal challenges they face that I want to
Ante Up Magazine
March 30, 2016
I spent some time teaching the game to some new players recently and there are a few universal challenges they face that I want to
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, I sat at a $1-$2 no-limit hold’em table for a few hours with mostly recreational players and I was amazed at the tightness of the play. Many of the players seemed risk-adverse and their moves reflected that. What they didn’t realize was that by being ultra-tight, they were […]
You open-raise with pocket 10s and get one caller who has position on you. The flop seemingly is perfect for you, 8-7-2 rainbow. You make
Variance is a big part of poker. Luck plays a huge part in the form of bad beats, opponents’ mistakes that work out for them,
There’s a tendency for novice investors to chase the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. When a trend gets going, it often
Let me describe a recent hand where I was heads-up, I knew I was going to call an all-in bet and yet I took a
There are plenty of variations of the “outside in” philosophy of quick emotional change. Feeling down, then force yourself to smile. The outward expression can
In just about any endeavor, if you’re not growing, you’re not likely to succeed. As legendary hoops coach John Wooden said “It’s what you learn
In poker, every action you take should have a purpose. The beauty of no-limit play is you have a wide range of bet sizes. How
There’s a Latin proverb that’s roughly translated to “Fortune Favors the Brave.” I’m sure you’ve sat at a few poker tables and witnessed a few players whom the Poker Gods appear to favor greatly. They play like a plumber from Kenya. They make all of their flushes and run good over a marathon session. Is […]
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