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Strategies in Poker, Law and Life

So, I forgot about poker for awhile. I mean, COMPLETELY forgot about it. I got married, went to strip bars, drank some beer, worked a lot.
I have a job that almost, ALMOST fulfills the same urges that I used to satisfy playing poker.
My job is basically the greatest strategy game [...]

Posted 05 February 2007 § Articles ‡ Comments (0) °

A Night at the Tables

[This is a story Grifter Jim has put together that lightly resembles his poker session a few nights ago.]
For those of you who missed the ESPN telecast, here is a transcript:
Mike: We’re back at Table 1, where Grifter Jim sat down a few minutes ago.
Bob: Grifter Jim is playing awfully aggressive tonight. He’s playing [...]

Posted 25 March 2006 § Articles ‡ Comments (4) °

Fools Rush in

Avoiding and Exploiting Common Mistakes in Texas Hold Em
Texas Hold Em is a game of decisions. As you improve your overall game, you will make a greater number of correct decisions and fewer mistakes. Cutting down on mistakes will win more money than anything else you can do to improve your game. [...]

Posted 01 March 2006 § Articles ‡ Comments (1) °

The Sin of Pride

“…you’re gonna feel a little sting. That’s pride, fucking with you. Fuck pride. It only hurts. It never helps.”-Marcellus Wallace, Pulp Fiction

You’re a few hands into a 100-player tournament. The field is full of fish, and your table is an aquarium of guppies with you trying to play the role [...]

Posted 17 November 2005 § Articles ‡ Comments (2) °

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

K2 call your pre-flop raise?
More often than not, you make him pay
So don’t worry,
Be happy.
Ain’t got no chips
Ain’t got no style…
Card playing isn’t for worriers. It’s not for the drama [...]

Posted 02 November 2005 § Articles ‡ Comments (0) °