Being a better hand reader
On : --In games like no limit Texas hold’em then hand reading is a very valuable skill. When I say hand reading then I am not just referring to identifying what type of hand you have got or anything as simple as that. I…
Tag: Poker
Money Management in Online Poker
On : --I have often seen many so called “experts? in poker say how money management isn’t the Holy Grail when it comes to making money. This is true because no amount of money management will make you a successful player if your game…
Making Yourself a Tough Poker Player
On : --A few days ago I was having a conversation with a colleague who asked me for poker advice. He was failing to make any kind of meaningful income from the game despite studying and reading numerous books. I asked him to show…
The easiest way to build a poker bankroll
On : --Just like in all forms of gambling, it is easier to make small amounts than it is to make very large amounts. For example you could go into a casino and play roulette and despite the house having the edge, if you…
Is thinking negatively a good thing?
On : --A wise head once told me some years ago that the key to always keeping your psyche on an even keel in poker was to enter each session thinking like a pessimist. At first, I didn’t think that this was very good…
Analysing Short Stack Play
On : --I was having a discussion the other day with a colleague about short stack strategies and the effectiveness of them. He wanted to try playing a short stack system and I advised him to learn how to play a deep stack instead….
Don’t Be a Weak Limper in NLHE
On : --There are many reasons why you shouldn’t open limp in no-limit Texas hold’em cash games. Limping is often seen as weak whether you are playing six max games or full ring games. While some good players do open limp, I think they…