Modifying my starting hands lately has paid tremendous dividends. In the last 3 weeks I’m up about $20, and for the level of buy in I play that’s pretty significant. I’ve switched to almost exclusively “non-turbo” game formats, which allows for 10 mins per blind structure. The natural adjustment to this is [...]
There are several terms in poker, just like any other game/sport, that have grown into the lexicon over the years. Many of the poker books you can buy will have a glossary at the end and I find it fun to read through there as well. Knowing these terms helps you come across [...]
As I’ve posted before, my latest hobby is learning how to play poker. To accomplish this I’ve purchased many (over 10 now) poker texts in the hopes they will help me learn the basics, and ultimately play better. Note: I still contend that I’m not playing for money, and have resisted the urgings by some [...]
I’ve been trying out play money stud hi-lo. Doyle Brunson’s Super System poker bible has the most clear and concise strategy chapter on how to play this version of poker I’ve ever read. (and I’ve read a LOT of poker books lately). It’s so good, I guarantee you will increase your fake [...]
Played in two tournaments tonight. Both No Limit Hold Em (NLHE). As I’ve posted before, I have an affinity for 2-7 Single Draw but it’s darn hard to find a Sit-n-Go match (short tourn format, 1-multiple tables that start when filled). Not for the buy ins I want.
So, I usually [...]
When I first started the online poker hobby, I started with play money (of course) then pumped a little bit of cash into an account to play for real money. The reason for the second phase was that play money is just too artificial: you could have the best hand and never get the other [...]
I stumbled on a poker format that suits me pretty well. A while back I wanted to branch out into other game types rather than No-Limit Hold ‘Em. I still enjoy playing NLHE, but the pacing and “on the edge” required betting at times can result in a tense evening. As they [...]
Alright, one day after I posted about my newest hobby I’m back to pass on some feedback. First, I’ve purchased some books on how to play poker from Amazon. No, I’m not thinking of wanting to make cash flow from playing online poker. But…I do hate losing (whether it’s real money or fake) so I [...]