Poker chips are currency at the table. Sounds simple enough, yet I don’t think players spend enough time understanding that concept, especially in tournaments. In
Editor’s note: This is one in a series. My saying, “Lifetime hobby of profit and fun” is geared toward the recreational player. Next: “Don’t quit
As a professional gambler, it’s important to reduce potential downswings to maintain a healthy mental state for optimal decision-making. One way this is achievable is by controlling the pot size preflop. You’re playing in a $10-20 PLO game and you get on the button with a $2K effective stack and the action has folded around […]
The World Series of Poker is running, which means many of our players will be in Las Vegas and leaving plenty of opportunities for locals
Matt Glantz, 42, is one of poker’s most highly respected pros and is ranked 22nd on the Global Poker Index. His blog at mattglantzpoker.com carries
By Natasha Barbour With the World Series in full swing, a lot of you are going to be taking some shots at a bracelet while
By Matthew Gregoire My life has included a lot of turmoil recently. During these times, it’s difficult to want to put in the volume needed
By Sean Hansen A common discussion among many players, especially those who come from the online world, is whether there is any value in live
There are two broad categories of tells: body language and betting patterns. Most players would be better off reading betting patterns than trying to understand
Chris Karambinis, who started playing poker at Rockford Charitable Games, topped a field of 3,092 entries to win the Chicago Poker Classic’s $350 opener, walking
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