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How to Calculate Poker Outs

September 10, 2010 By
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Poker is a game of skill. Not only must a person know and understand the various rules of the game, strategies and the like, they must also be at least pretty decent in math. Those individuals that claim that poker is a game of luck, have likely never played. The fact that a person has to perform mathematical equations in their head should be enough to put that theory to rest. One of the most important calculations that a person will have to make are poker outs. Being able to calculate poker outs, is necessary when calculating pot odds, another skill that poker players need to have. Below, we … [Read more...]

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When one might consider checking “in the dark”

February 16, 2010 By
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Checking “in the dark” is a slang phrase that refers to the player, first to make a wager in the opening round, checking before the community cards are dealt. There are advantages and disadvantages to this. The primary advantage is that a person eliminates any disadvantage they have based on their position. Based on where a player is sitting, they may have less or more of an advantage then the other players. Usually those in the latter positions are better off because they have an opportunity to watch everyone else. There are however disadvantages to checking in the dark. The main one is … [Read more...]

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General Poker Strategy: Art of Bluffing

January 29, 2010 By
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Individual's who wish to be successful at poker must learn to master the art of bluffing. If a person never bluffs, it is much easier for their opponents to strategize against them. Essentially, it puts them at a disadvantage. On the other end of the spectrum are those that bluff all of the time. These individuals hurt their chances as much as those who don’t bluff at all. If a person automatically assumes that you are bluffing then you're probably doing it too much. Individuals that can be counted on to bluff will find that the individuals they play against will use this to beat them in … [Read more...]

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Playing low pocket pairs

January 22, 2010 By
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Correctly playing low pocket pairs is challenging even for experienced players. Top players grapple with this just like those just starting out. Unfortunately, there is no way to play low pocket pairs perfectly. Very rarely does someone. It’s gambling so that should be expected. Low pocket pairs are a good addition to a starting hand. However, holding on to them too long can be detrimental. After getting to the flop or river, low pocket pairs may be burdensome. Exactly how to play a low pocket pair will differ based on the particular type of poker being played and also ones’ … [Read more...]

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General Poker Strategy: Playing Suited Connectors

January 14, 2010 By
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Playing suited connectors can be a great strategy. In fact, it is one of poker legend, Doyle Brunson’s, favorite hands when playing No-limit Hold’em. They can be utilized in a Hold’em game but they may not be as effective. Suited connectors can be extremely powerful because they make it possible for a player to draw to a flush and straight at the same time and sometimes even a straight flush. Also, individuals can play these hands and not bring attention to them selves, rather they can stay hidden. It is best to play suited connectors, especially small ones, in the late to mid … [Read more...]

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Playing Pocket Aces Pre-Flop

December 18, 2009 By
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Every poker player dreams of seeing those pocket aces in their hand pre-flop. While this does not happen very often, we are going to give you some advice and options on how to play Aces before the flop. I'm going to cover three ways to play pocket aces pre-flop. 1) Slow play them. This is the worst option when you have pocket aces before the flop. Slowing playing aces allows for weaker hands to see a flop. A lot of times you'll see someone limp in with some small cards and hit a flop to beat your aces. Players slow play aces with hopes of "trapping" the other players and catch them … [Read more...]

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