Tips For Learning Playing Styles Independent of the Poker Game

Poker is a game of information.  From the time you sit down to the table, your players are always giving information about how they will play in the game.  Some of this information can even be gleaned by their action independent of any hands they play.  Here are some things to watch for when learning [...]

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The World of Professional Poker part one

In this article I want to lift the lid on just what professional poker actually is in 2010 and to wipe away the crap and the smokescreen that is created. The reason that I have discussing this topic is very simple. During your poker life, you will be constantly bombarded by pictures and stories about [...]

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The Reward Ratio in Poker

I call some raises with hands like 8-7 suited etc because I can bust premium hands with them DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF MY OPPONENTS STACK OF COURSE. Well I feel that there is something very important about making plays like this. Many professional poker players use what is called the 5-10 rule. This is [...]

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The Minimum Raise

You will no doubt have read in numerous pieces of poker literature about what has become known as the standard raise in NL Texas Holdem. If it as been folded around to you in a $25-$50 NL Hold’em game then if you want to raise with a hand like AK then make it either 3 [...]

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The new breed of online poker pro

Having just gone through my fortieth birthday, I would have to say that I would definitely fall into the category of “old school” these days. Online poker has got significantly tougher and that applies to all poker games. The new young breed of online poker players are savvy with regards to technological software and its [...]

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Make Your Poker Skills Better

When you play, sometimes your hands can be limited depending on your situation and money. Usually, most poker players play more than one hand and it doesn’t matter whether you are playing offline or online. Say you’re playing Texas Hold ‘em, and you make a bet during the play.  You are holding a king. Sometimes [...]

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How to Protect and Manage Your Bankroll

When you are playing poker and you are at a tournament, you should try and make sure that you protect and watch after your bankroll as much as you can. Not protecting the bankroll is a mistake made by many poker players, experienced and inexperienced alike. Hopefully after you read these tips, you will be [...]

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