Within the last couple of weeks both Full Tilt and UltimateBet have introduced antes into their cash game offerings. This is something I have been pushing for literally for years. With the advent of poker software players are savvier and frankly the games can be tight at times. The introduction of antes essentially takes away [cash game antes]
I thought it would be interesting to start adding a few hands to this article and the thought process behind how they were played. As you can see I do not play mind numbing stakes but the stakes play I routinely have $20,000 and $30,000 runs.
Probably the most important thing of this [heads up plo strategy]
There has been a lot written about how to avoid tilt or controlling your bankroll. This article is not one of those. It occurred to me after talking to a friend that tilt is universal. Let me give some examples:
1. Have you ever found yourself playing 2 people better than you [tilt poker]
the gist: This is simply one of the best guides to learning pot odds. Even as a seasoned player there are minor details that every player should review. This might be the best article written on that subject.
Poker for Dummies from Cardschat
the gist: This is an article written by Daniel Negreanu that appeared in many newspapers. The article is meant for new players to talk about the etiquette of poker. It is an interesting read even if you have been playing for a while.
Daniel’s syndicated column-this version on slowplaying friends.
the gist: If the money doesn’t matter to you or even if it does why not entertain the idea of a deal with you dictating the terms. As with all negotiations you should probably say “no” at least once.
Cardplayer magazine on final table chops
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Brandon posted this on 2+2 and it generated a lot of discussion. The post compares online poker players to live poker players and why it is difficult to compare poker to really anything else.
Brandon Adams
It’s important to know how the other players at the table perceive you. You as a poker player must know what they think of you. I know, when I sit down at a poker table, what most everyone thinks about my style of play. I tend to play a bit more on the aggressive side; [Read More...]
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My number one rule regarding draws is this: just because you have a draw does not mean that you have to play it. In many instances, draws are unprofitable. There are three main reasons why you should approach draws with caution. First and most obviously, draws don’t get there [Read More...]
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