Al Spath
Rock solid or a rock head?
So the debate rages on, do I play solid-aggressive poker or do I play with reckless abandon? I sometimes think the answer lies somewhere in
Ante Up Magazine
February 5, 2017
So the debate rages on, do I play solid-aggressive poker or do I play with reckless abandon? I sometimes think the answer lies somewhere in
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?
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,
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
Have you been in a situation where your decision would mean losing money, a friendship or both? If you can’t lend someone money, they’ll be
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
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
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 out of position. But if you choose to play them, play with extreme caution as you may jeopardize your stack. However, if you’re playing shorthanded or if these same trouble […]
Choosing the right cards to play and using what you’ve learned in past articles will help you formulate a strategy to win at $1-$2 no-limit
A bluff is a bet of some nature when you have little or no chance of winning the pot if someone calls. A semibluff is
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