Archive | June, 2010

Online Poker Tells

In the world of online poker, one in which you cannot see the face of body language of your opposition, it might seem crazy to claim that, just like in a live action game, there are tells that can help give you an indication as to what your opponent is holding. Crazy as it might [...]

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Can you read the opposition?

It is generally accepted that in order to be considered among the best poker players, you need to be able to put your opponent on a hand. Though, as unusual as it may sound, many poor poker players have the ability to generally put most of their opponents on a hand. So why are they [...]

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Playing the trouble hands.

 Most average poker players have hands that they will play and hands that they won’t, but I will take a look at why this is a bad idea, playing the sure thing is both unrisky and usually not as rewarding as the hand deserves. A lot of players want to avoid the trouble hands, hand [...]

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Poker; Is it really about skill?

 I know its a debatable topic, and it is a debate I would probably use but it is a thought that has been circling my mind so I thought I would raise the topic and see if it gauges a reaction. Poker in a casino environment is seen as a skill game, which would suggest [...]

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What makes a great poker player?

I’d like to start by admitting, I am not a great poker player. It pains me to say it but I really must face facts on the matter. However, I do know many quality poker players. They take my money regularly and during my expensive lessons I have made several observations on what qualities separate [...]

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