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Heads-Up SnG Action
Heads-up SNGs represent the purest form of heads-up SNG play because players start with equal stacks, thus none of the combatants enjoys an initial advantage over his opponent. Heads-up SNGs have to be some of the most intimidating game-formats ever. One goes head to head with a single opponent, in a test of poker skill [...]
Full StoryPoker Bankroll Management When Playing No Limit Texas Hold’em
Today’s topic is poker bankroll management. Many of you will probably already know the concept but IMO it never hurts to be reminded of the basics. If you’ve been playing poker for some time, you will have your share of bad beat stories to tell. That’s because poker is a game of probabilities (some critics [...]
Full StoryExercising The Six Handed SnG Strategy
While in its core, a 6-handed SnG (Sit-n-Go) strategy is the same as a regular SnG strategy, there are subtle but important differences. The low-blind stage of the game is basically the same as in any other SnG (or MTT for that matter). You need to play a tight aggressive game, only raising with near [...]
Full StoryWhat Are The Most Efficient Methods Of Depositing Money At 888bingo?
It is no secret that 888bingo offers a very wide range of different deposit and withdrawal options for their players. However, they are not all created equally. Some work a lot better than others, and some should only be used as a last resort. But, what are the most effective methods of depositing money into [...]
Full StoryRemembering A True Gentleman In The Game Of Life
“Handsome” Eddie LeFrancois went by numerous nicknames on the online poker felt; RocketManAA, RagsTriches, and MakeABuck to name a few. But whichever nickname he was using, Eddie would find a game if you needed one, usually free and usually with huge payouts. He was a member of hundreds of poker forums/sites and knew almost every [...]
Full StoryThe Correct Way To Utilize The All-In Bet In a Tournament
It’s hard to talk about no limit poker and not discuss the All-In bet in detail. This is what sets this game apart from all other games. The ability to put someones entire stack at risk at any given moment. This is a very powerful tool and, utilized effectively, can really help a player control [...]
Full StoryDefining The Opportunity And Reacting On Your Gut Instinct
What is gut instinct? We are blessed to be alive at this age of technological breakthroughs which, used properly, can help reveal a lot of secrets and answer many questions. However, there is no computer program or medical instrumentation – not even a mathematical equation that can be used as a measurement or reader for [...]
Full StoryThe Ability To Read A Player: An Essential Poker Skill
I have done very well for myself at this game of ours. Yes, I have math skills. Yes, I have discipline. Yes, I have a love and respect for the game. But most importantly, I have the God given ability to read a player. The truth is we all have tells. Yes, I will repeat [...]
Full StoryChris Hiter Calls For Independent Review of Carbon Poker
Online poker player, Chris Hiter, has called for an independent review and audit of Carbon Poker’s payment withdrawal process, in the wake of several lengthy delays through the mail. The time between that final payment submission click and the eventual check in a mailbox is pushing eight weeks on average, far greater than the usual [...]
Full StoryPricing In & Pot Committed: Lessons In A Poker Tournament
What I would like to once again point out is how this methodology is applied differently in cash games than in tournament play. In a cash game this is a very good strategy to implement whenever possible. If the pot odds are there are you have already priced in then it is obvious that you [...]
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