We have all heard the saying on the WPT tour telecasts, Texas Hold-em a few minutes to learn and a lifetime to master, but how true is that of tournament texas hold-em poker. As the owner of a bar poker business and a frequent player of local casino tournaments, I see more then the average number of people playing poker tournaments. I am beginning to believe that there is a lot more luck then skill in playing tournament poker. I also believe that ring poker requires a whole different set of poker skills, but luck still plays a role in the play. This isn’t based on any study or scientific data, just my experiences. Continue Reading »
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After a successful run online in 2007, you have won a seat at the 2008 European Poker Tour Seven Card Stud Event in Monaco. Winning this event will net you $500,000!
Fast forward…there are 125 participants who started this EPT event and it has been dwindled down to 24, all in the money.
You are sitting 16th with 75,000 chips, the leader has 250,000 chips, who is at your table. The limits are at $3,000-$6,000, with a $500 ante. You are dealt pocket Queens down, with a King on top. Only two other players are in the hand, one with a Ace showing, the other with a Seven. The player with the Ace bets out $4,000. The player with the Seven raises it to $8,000. It is now your turn to act.
How would you play this particular hand?
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After a great turnout in the first round freeroll, we hope to continue the wave of excellent play in round two. The first round of buy-in poker is getting near. Omaha is this rounds variant of choice and should prove enjoyable.
You need a refresher? Well, we have an extensive library of information, and here is a great article to help you, The Basics of Omaha Hi. Continue Reading »
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Online poker is definitely a difficult career path. Especially if you do not play cash games and only stick to six person sit n’ gos. Well, online poker player, Jared Hubbard does just that. He makes his living playing short table sit n’ gos…a lot of them, even a few tournaments at the same time! And he discusses his poker stories, processes, and secrets through his blog, jhub3000, a must read.
Now, do you have what it takes to make a living playing online poker? Maybe Jared can give you some answers to the questions you have been seeking. Continue Reading »
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