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 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
By Natasha Barbour Whether you just call a three-bet preflop, put in 100 big blinds preflop, call two all-ins in front of you, fold it
By Matthew Gregoire The World Series of Poker is upon us and I’m excited at the prospect of playing the games I love through the
By Zack Bartholomew When a tournament series hits your local casino, it’s an exciting time in the poker room. Lots of money is in the
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