Poker, Chance and Grasshoppers?

23 Jan , 2009 - Posted by Briley in Poker

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

23 Jan , 2009 - Posted by Briley in Poker

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

21 Jan , 2009 - Posted by Briley in Poker

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 [...]

How to Bud a Large Pot Into Fruition

05 Jan , 2009 - Posted by Briley in Poker

What is the number one surefire way to get tons of money in poker? Create large pots. Doing so however, is easier said than done. There are plenty of different ways to bet after you’ve been dealt an awesome hand; some ways are correct, while others are wrong. The trick is, not only using the [...]

A Recession of…Poker?

21 Dec , 2008 - Posted by Briley in Poker

We are in a stage of recession; there is no doubt about it. The overall economy seems, for now, to be making a rebound back up to where it should be but that does not mean it will stay. Judging by the past couple years, we may even see a slight increase before it starts [...]