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Getting aggressive and pouncing on “ABC” players By Kevin Blackwood The key to winning these pots is focusing more on what your opponents are holding, rather than your own cards. If they seem uncomfortable with their hand, it can be very lucrative to swoop in and grab the chips in the pot—even if your cards […]
Prepare yourself by learning the proper strategies, and it’s a table game worth wagering on by Michael Shackleford Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em is a good bet when you use optimal strategy. The game also has a slow pace, which means you’ll lose less money per hour on average. Another side benefit is that casinos often […]
Stop losing sleep over the near-misses, and find other ways to win By Kevin Blackwood By trying different formats, you might find some hidden gems. For example, I primarily play Multi-Table Tournaments, but a while back I started adding some Sit And Go tournaments to my schedule and I’ve had great results. Let’s […]
Making sure that your strategies in poker are in sync with your goals By Basil Nestor What is a “good” player, anyway? Is it someone who always wins a lot? Should losing a lot sometimes, and bouncing back, also factor into the equation? What about losing everything? What standards should we apply to performance […]
Amazing true stories of close calls and astounding wins By John Grochowski “When it comes to electronic gaming, all things are possible on any given play.” It was one of those all too rare days, a close encounter of the winning kind. Several wins, in fact, encountered close together. I was playing Super Aces […]
Anyone can play this new poker-based table game by Henry Tamburin It’s funny how I learn about new table games. I was speaking on blackjack at the Gambler’s Jamboree at Casino Windsor when I decided between talks to attend fellow gaming writer John Grochowski’s seminar. One of the games that John covered was Four […]
Vary your hands according to strength by Mike Caro Did you know there are poker hands you should almost never bet? Advanced poker players understand that there’s no absolute right answer for every situation. They know that if you have an unbeatable hand and must act first, usually you should bet, but sometimes you […]
Study all the scenarios before making your move One of the weirdest impromptu poker lectures I ever witnessed happened in the player’s lounge near a poker room about 1986. Ralph was about 30, married, a father and the poster child for “Parents for Penny Pinching.” I mean, this guy actually grimaced if he had […]
Cruises create a poker player’s paradise by Len Butcher Sun. Sand. Straight flush. What more could anyone who loves traveling and playing poker want? And that’s just what Classic Gaming Cruises offers, including a lot more, for those looking for the perfect vacation. Classic Gaming Cruises have been operating for more than 10 years, […]
Knowing when this tell means strength or a bluff by Mike Caro Occasionally, you’ll find yourself at a poker table against an opponent who hums. I want you to pay attention when this happens, because there’s a related secret I’m going to share with you today. Arnold liked to pass his time at the […]