Position – the most valuable commodity at the poker table

Poker Strategies 29 May , 2009

You know what they say: if you’re unable to spot the sucker at your table within a reasonable amount of time, chances are you are the sucker. The good news is though that it doesn’t take a whole lot to catch up with the other poker players and to leave your sucker status behind for [...]

When to put your chips in on a draw in a tournament

Poker Strategies 02 May , 2009

This is something you see quite a bit in tournament play, especially poker online. However, there are good times to do this and bad times. Remember, just because you won the hand does not mean that it was the right play. There are several situations when it is okay to get in there on a [...]

Poker, Chance and Grasshoppers?

Poker 23 Jan , 2009

Not grasshoppers as in the little green insects that bounce around outside; grasshoppers as in students; as in you. For this conversation lets jump back into high school, or college, math class. Picture your teacher or professor standing before you; with a piece of white chalk in his/her hands ready to scrawl notes across the [...]

A Quick Rundown; The Ace-King Hand

Poker 23 Jan , 2009

One of the best hands in the game, Ace-King, can prove for some very trying times at the felt table. Sometimes it’s tough to play with such a good hand; tougher than anyone would think. When playing such a strong hand one has to measure many different things. Is it possible one of your opponents [...]

Poker Life vs. Normal Life

Poker 21 Jan , 2009

Poker is a very time consuming game; especially for veterans and professionals who earn a living from it. Every good poker player knows that as long as you are skilled at the game; the more hours you put in, the more of a chance you have of cashing out just like time spent at a [...]

Online Poker – Bonuses and other tips

Poker Bonuses 21 Jan , 2009

Signing up for an online poker venue is an easy task; but one that often leaves you with many unanswered questions. This is especially new for those players not yet comfortable with the idea of playing poker online. Here is a small collection of questions and answers that will hopefully help solve that problem. What [...]

The Big Time: A Long Haul of Losses

Poker Strategies 12 Jan , 2009

Not every player out there in the world of poker deserves a shot at the big time; which involves sitting at tables near the pros and being up against a very large stake of money. But any player who thinks they are a somebody in the game of poker needs to step up at some [...]