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  • Don't Fall for the Poker Hype

    Carl Sampson, United Kingdom | Friday January 20 2012, 09:09 | Comments: 0

    I have played poker now for a long time and nearly ten years as a pro or semi-pro. However in all that time then although I have read up on an awful lot of poker theory then I have still more or less designed my own poker style. Where I play at www.p... Read the entire article >

  • Understanding Average Player Profiles in Full Ring Games

    Carl Sampson, United Kingdom | Tuesday December 13 2011, 13:22 | Comments: 0

    If you are idle when it comes to taking notes or if you have an aversion to using tracking software then you at least need to classify the players in other ways. Failure to do any sort of classification in online poker is a recipe for disaster; you c... Read the entire article >

  • Value Betting the River in No Limit Hold'em

    Carl Sampson, United Kingdom | Tuesday November 22 2011, 09:19 | Comments: 0

    Carl "The Dean" Sampson is an online poker pro, coach and poker writer with many years experience in the poker and gambling industry. Carl has three published books and has written for many leading poker magazines like the WPT and Poker Pro Europe.... Read the entire article >

  • Getting Pot Committed in NLHE Ring Games

    Carl Sampson, United Kingdom | Saturday November 5 2011, 14:43 | Comments: 0

    Carl "The Dean" Sampson is an online poker pro, coach and poker writer with many years experience in the poker and gambling industry. Carl has three published books and has written for many leading poker magazines like the WPT and Poker Pro Europe.... Read the entire article >

  • The First Key Evaluation in NLHE Ring Games

    Carl Sampson, United Kingdom | Wednesday November 2 2011, 17:55 | Comments: 0

    Carl "The Dean" Sampson is an online poker pro, coach and poker writer with many years experience in the poker and gambling industry. Carl has three published books and has written for many leading poker magazines like the WPT and Poker Pro Europe.... Read the entire article >

  • Pot Odds

    Chris Wheeler, Australia | Wednesday September 28 2011, 09:15 | Comments: 0

    Many poker players claim to be all about instinct. They're not worried about odds and percentages - they've got a good knowledge of the game and can rely on their gut-feel most of the time. The reality is that these players are putting themselves a... Read the entire article >

  • Playing Small Suited Connectors

    Chris Wheeler, Australia | Monday September 26 2011, 09:45 | Comments: 0

    It's a beautiful sight. You've been dealt absolute garbage for the past half hour and finally you find yourself looking down at 9s Ts - something to play with. Your eyes light up at the prospect of a miracle flop.

    You're in middle position admi... Read the entire article >

  • Applying Effective Bankroll Management

    Chris Wheeler, Australia | Wednesday September 21 2011, 10:59 | Comments: 0

    Bankroll management (BRM) refers to the management of a poker player's funds. Once a player masters the art of effective BRM, he or she can protect these funds by never risking a large percentage of this money at any one time.

    By implementing ban... Read the entire article >

  • What is Bankroll Management?

    Chris Wheeler, Australia | Tuesday September 20 2011, 09:57 | Comments: 0

    No matter how quick you are when it comes to calculating pot odds and no matter how sharp you are when it comes to being able to distinguish between an honest bet and a stone cold bluff, over the course of time your skills at the felt aren't going t... Read the entire article >

  • Basic Heads-Up Strategy

    Chris Wheeler, Australia | Monday September 19 2011, 10:29 | Comments: 0

    Regardless of whether it's cash game poker we're talking about or you've made it down to the final two out of a tournament field of hundreds, heads up poker is vastly different to the full ring or six handed game.

    For one thing, you're in the... Read the entire article >

  • Late Stage Freeroll Tournament Strategy

    Chris Wheeler, Australia | Sunday September 18 2011, 13:28 | Comments: 0

    Good effort! You're through the worst of it (the early stage and the middle stage) and into the money. You're guaranteed a cool $0.75!

    This is a freeroll, remember? You're going to have to work a little harder if you want to score any decent so... Read the entire article >

  • Mid Stage Freeroll Tournament Strategy

    Chris Wheeler, Australia | Saturday September 17 2011, 10:14 | Comments: 0

    The mid stage of a tournament generally runs from the end of the first break right through until the antes kick in.

    If you've made it this far, congratulations - you've done well to keep disciplined during the early stage, and you've been rewar... Read the entire article >

  • Early Stage Freeroll Tournament Strategy

    Chris Wheeler, Australia | Friday September 16 2011, 11:28 | Comments: 0

    The first thing you need to accept, when it comes to freeroll tournaments, is that nobody has anything to lose here. Perhaps just as importantly, you need to realise that most people will be walking away from this tournament without having gained an... Read the entire article >

  • An Introduction to the Continuation Bet

    Eric, U.S.A. | Monday April 4 2011, 11:42 | Comments: 0

    When you're playing poker, how you bet can often be a tell of your hand. You should consider your bets carefully, as well as how much time you take to make them. Try to throw your opponents off by stalling before you fold a bad hand, then stalling be... Read the entire article >

  • Introducing "Ken's Guide To Winning Poker"

    Giorgio, Netherlands | Thursday March 10 2011, 15:29 | Comments: 0

    We're very happy to announce that we've acquired the services of renowned poker coach and teacher Ken Stephens to provide us with an exclusive series of poker strategy articles called "Ken's Guide To Winning Poker." This series is being written just... Read the entire article >

  • Pot Limit Omaha Rules you Need to Know

    Andrew, United Kingdom | Thursday January 27 2011, 16:06 | Comments: 0

    Pot Limit Omaha has developed a large following in recent years and is a major staple of many online poker providers. The game is simple enough to follow and there are similarities between this and Texas Hold'em. This can make Omaha easier to get int... Read the entire article >

  • Omaha Poker Games are Not the Same as Texas Hold'em

    Andrew, United Kingdom | Wednesday January 26 2011, 15:37 | Comments: 0

    There are many different poker games to choose from and although they have their own nuances and unique aspects, there will be some elements that are similar. To the casual poker play, Omaha is likely to resemble Texas Hold'em. After all, both of the... Read the entire article >

  • How to Handle Tilt During Heads-Up

    Daneil, U.S.A. | Sunday May 16 2010, 11:05 | Comments: 0

    I'm sure we all have experienced a heads-up match where our opponent won one or two big pots that left us trying to jump out of the rabbit. In situations like this we tend to get on tilt when attempting to rebuild our chip stack. The playable hands w... Read the entire article >

  • Cashout Tournament Strategy

    Daneil, U.S.A. | Monday May 10 2010, 17:44 | Comments: 0

    Cashout tournaments are very easy to make a profit from. When going into a cashout tournament you have to decide how you're going to make a profit from the cashout tournament, there are three ways to go about profiting from a cashout tournament. Read the entire article >

  • Texas Hold'em Short Stack Strategy

    Giorgio, Netherlands | Wednesday April 21 2010, 10:47 | Comments: 1

    Short Stack Strategy (SSS), it's one of those terms you will hear and read about a lot in the beginning of your poker career. It's known to be one of the simplest poker strategies to play, but even more important, it's one of the safest possible stra... Read the entire article >

  • Learn How to Win a Sit and Go in 10 Steps

    Giorgio, Netherlands | Tuesday April 20 2010, 16:39 | Comments: 0

    During the last couple of years the online Sit and Go poker tournaments have started to be more and more popular. In case you are going to apply the right knowledge, you can easily increase your chances of winning the Sit and Go poker tournaments.... Read the entire article >

  • Freeroll Final Table Strategy

    Alex, United Kingdom | Monday April 19 2010, 15:40 | Comments: 0

    Freeroll tournaments can prove to be a mine field of different poker players and so can be harder to win than a tournament that features a buy in due to the fact that players have nothing invested in their involvement in the tournament, allowing the... Read the entire article >

  • When Should You Move Up the Stakes?

    Alex, United Kingdom | Monday April 19 2010, 09:54 | Comments: 0

    Being able to distinguish when you as a poker player should make the step to moving into a higher stake is key to any players success because making the move too slowly would mean that you could be passing up the opportunity to increase your bankroll... Read the entire article >

  • Ahh Bad Beats!

    Alex, United Kingdom | Sunday April 18 2010, 09:00 | Comments: 0

    We have all experienced a bad beat during our time at the tables and if you're thinking that you haven't then you must be one of the luckiest poker players in the world.

    There is such a dramatic difference between the feelings that a bad beat offe... Read the entire article >

  • Do I Show or Do I Muck?

    Alex, United Kingdom | Saturday April 17 2010, 10:49 | Comments: 0

    It could possibly be one of the biggest topics spoken about within poker strategy and within online poker community forums, should a play show their hand or should they muck every time?

    With so many differing opinions surrounding the topic, player... Read the entire article >

  • How to Play your Low Pocket Pairs

    Alex, United Kingdom | Monday April 12 2010, 10:15 | Comments: 0

    One of the hardest concepts to grasp while you are on an all out attack on the poker scene is how you should consider playing low or small pocket pairs, obviously they carry some strength but although they have strength in them, a player with over ca... Read the entire article >

  • Live Poker Tournament Tips

    Alex, United Kingdom | Saturday April 10 2010, 11:11 | Comments: 0

    Live poker tournaments can be one of the best experiences that I have ever experienced but at the same time they can be daunting to players who have never played one before. The thrill and excitement that can only be had when playing live poker is in... Read the entire article >

  • Why Patience is the Key to Poker

    Giorgio, Netherlands | Thursday April 8 2010, 10:29 | Comments: 0

    The most common reason why poker became so popular in such a short time is because the core of the game is the individual's mind. Mastering excellent life skills such as making the right choices and disciplining yourself whenever you run out of choic... Read the entire article >

  • Save Face and Money With a Blocking Bet

    Alex, United Kingdom | Sunday April 4 2010, 12:22 | Comments: 0

    Something that many players seem to gain the concept of is that placing a smaller, well thought out bet into a pot once the river card has been placed can in fact save you money!

    That's right, the math behind the concept is that when you think tha... Read the entire article >

  • Playing Suited Connectors in No Limit Hold'em

    Niko, Canada | Tuesday July 14 2009, 20:51 | Comments: 0

    Suited connectors are a very interesting starting hand in no limit hold'em because they are not very strong at first, but with the right community cards they can complete some of the best hands in poker such as a straight, a flush or even a straight... Read the entire article >

  • Rebuy & Add-On Tournament Strategy

    Niko, Canada | Wednesday May 27 2009, 09:32 | Comments: 0

    Many online poker rooms run a lot of rebuy and add-on tournaments because they attract players with small bankrolls as well as players with large bankrolls. Players with small bankrolls can just buy-in once for the buy-in price and play the tourney l... Read the entire article >

  • Introduction to Implied Odds

    Niko, Canada | Tuesday March 31 2009, 13:15 | Comments: 0

    In our last article we looked at what pot odds are and how to calculate them and use them to your advantage when you are deciding whether to call a bet with a drawing hand. This article only looked at pot odds and did not take into consideration the... Read the entire article >

  • Introduction to Pot Odds

    Niko, Canada | Thursday February 26 2009, 15:48 | Comments: 1

    Pot odds are the ratio between the size of the pot and the size of the call you will have to make to stay in the hand and see the next card. This can also be looked at as a percentage, where the pot odds are the percentage of chips to call divided by... Read the entire article >

  • 6 Tips to Improve your Double or Nothing Sit and Go Game

    Niko, Canada | Monday February 16 2009, 13:20 | Comments: 0

    Double or nothing sit and go's have a very unique structure, especially for single table tournaments that aren't satellites. In a nutshell, double or nothing tournaments are exactly what they sound like. You either double your money by finishing i... Read the entire article >

  • 4 Tips Increase your Bounty Tournament Success

    Niko, Canada | Thursday February 12 2009, 02:17 | Comments: 0

    In bounty tournaments a portion of each players buy-in goes to the prize pool, with the remaining amount becoming a bounty on the players head. When a player goes broke, the player that took them out wins their bounty. For example if you are playing... Read the entire article >

  • Making the Move to Omaha from Hold'em

    Giorgio, Netherlands | Monday September 22 2008, 11:44 | Comments: 0

    If you've been playing Texas Hold'em for some time and you're now looking for a new challenge, you may want to try Omaha. This variant of Hold'em is very similar in terms of betting rounds and also has a flop, turn, and a river. The biggest diffe... Read the entire article >

  • Bluffs and Online Poker

    Giorgio, Netherlands | Friday September 19 2008, 17:23 | Comments: 1

    How do you read another players actions while playing online poker? Often, many players make the mistake of misreading opponents on the Internet because of the lack of physical interaction. When you're staring at an icon on a screen, it's easy to s... Read the entire article >

  • Satellite Qualifier Strategy

    Giorgio, Netherlands | Wednesday September 10 2008, 12:35 | Comments: 1

    Poker satellites are a great way to gain entry to larger online poker events without risking large chunks of your bankroll. A typical example would be if you're looking to play in a $500.00 tournament but don't want to kill your $1,000.00 bankroll.... Read the entire article >