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Hand Analysis: 5-J
Insider Know —
Authority: 130
The most common poker nickname for the jack five might be pretty obvious, but it’s also one of the more fun ones. The Jackson 5 just seems to have the spirit of poker online written all over it, if for reasons I can’t quite name. Still, I wouldn’t raise with this if I was playing your money, even. I ...2 days ago -
Hand Analysis: 5-9
Florondo —
Authority: 130
The 9 to 5 is also known as the Working Girl, the Dolly Parton poker hand, Hard Working man, and probably many local others related to the idea of the working stiff, the 9 to 5 job. Despite its many titles, this isn’t really a hand you’d ever want to show up anywhere with, as the only way it can end up working ...2 days ago -
Hand Analysis: 5-7
The Dart Maker Blog —
Authority: 130
Often known as the Heniz hand, the ketchup hand, the steak hand, or other various plays on the famous brand of sauces, five seven is a good mid-tier connector that for the right price and return can be a decent investment for the prospecting poker player. Surely you’d rather be pushing the action with these hands, ...2 days ago -
Escaping the Poker Books
Fitness Infos —
Authority: 127
There is a wealth of great poker information available to the player who would learn from books. Clearly, there’s no argument that years and years of information gained by players like Doyle Brunson and David Sklansky over countless logged hours of time at the poker online table is invaluable, especially when ...2 days ago -
Pot Limit Adjustments
The View Shapers —
Authority: 127
In pot-limit poker online , the pot sizes can swing from small to large depending on how loose or tight the players are. Because the betting structure is different than No-limit poker online , players who switch into P-L poker have to adjust their thinking to the accommodate the different betting structure and to ...3 days ago -
Big Stack vs. Big Stack
Nearly Daily —
Authority: 127
When you are sitting on a big stack in a Texas Hold ‘Em poker online tournament, you want to protect it and make it grow with as little risk as possible. That factor is why poker pundits often exhort players with strong stacks to avoid engagement with other big stacks, especially those that are larger and able ...3 days ago -
When to Raise in Texas Holdem
8 Rs Net —
Authority: 128
One of the most popular questions among new Texas Holdem online poker players is when to raise. There are a hundred different ways to answer that question, but the most universally applicable has to do with seat position. If you are in an early position, raise. It is really that simple. No complicated math formulas ...6 days ago -
Tight Is Right
Payday Tango —
Authority: 128
One of the best tips for new online poker players to learn is how to play tight. People are drawn to the game for the fun and excitement, which means calling and betting lots of hands. But if you are going to play serious poker, then you must learn how to be tight player first. After you have mastered the rules ...6 days ago -
Throw out the Wrong Kind of Thinking
EBYX Center —
Authority: 125
To win at online poker , you have to think logically and make decisions based on mathematical probabilities and attentive observation. There is no place in poker online for irrational guessing or superstition that will only degrade your game. Don’t muddle up coincidence with reality when you are playing ...6 days ago -
Thinking about Bad Beats
Alternative Shopping Infos —
Authority: 130
All online poker players, no matter how sharp, experience some bad beats. It is an inevitable part of the game. You are holding top set, then a weak player who has called all your bets, gets lucky and hits runner-runner on the turn and river to make a small flush. Your good online poker hand got smashed by bad ...6 days ago -
The Problem with a Little Knowledge
Unscratched —
Authority: 127
Average online poker players today know more than a few party facts about their favorite game. They often know the ins and outs of good poker strategies, the names of the most popular poker players, and the rules for a wide variety of games. Before you start thinking that all of this poker education is a good thing, ...6 days ago -
The no. One Trait of Average Players
ragemore.net :: Articles :: News Articles —
Authority: 129
Let’s start this discussion right off the bat by saying that there is not anything wrong with being an average player. Once you know that you belong to this particular subset of players, you can adjust your playing style and table selection to work with the online poker material you know. The first step to ...6 days ago -
Dumb Mistakes when You Are Running Good
The Beckoners —
Authority: 129
All online poker players experience an occasional good luck “rush” when the cards hit you every time. You make improbably draws on the river, get dealt pocket Aces several time in one game, and in general go on a big winning streak. When you are running good, you should be wary too. It is easy to get carried ...1 week ago -
Skill vs. Luck Debate
The Spark Shark —
Authority: 128
Poker has always been somewhat controversial, illegal in some places and openly played in other locations. The game is considered gambling by some because of the random nature of the cards that are dealt and the unpredictable influence of luck. Is poker a game of skill or luck? The debate goes on, with online ...1 week ago -
Laying down Losers in Limit Poker
Vernacularism —
Authority: 129
While playing Limit Texas Hold ‘Em, you’re holding pocket 8s, and the flop brings Ks-Qs-8d to complete your set. This is a terrific scenario for you, sitting in middle position. The big blind bets and you raise, putting your online poker opponent on a strong King or Queen. A tight player behind you re-raises. ...1 week ago -
Going Head to Head
You Are Right —
Authority: 126
The 2009 World Series of Poker winner, Joe Cada, refers to himself as a “shorthanded specialist” at the game of online poker . He logged many hours playing online and preferred to play shorthanded tables and heads-up contests. Being able to choose from a variety of games is one of the advantages of online ...1 week ago -
Using Position to Respond to a Raise
The Transmission Outfit —
Authority: 125
When you hold a strong pocket pair in a poker tournament, and a raise comes out ahead of you, how do you know what to do in response? Your stack size is an important factor. A short stack can shove all-in and a big stack can make a standard three-bet raise. If you stack is middle of the pack, then consider your ...1 week ago -
Online Ergonomics
All Things CD-ROM/DVD and More —
Authority: 132
Online poker can be addictive with players often logging hours and hours in front of their computer screens. Obviously, spending so much time playing online poker can be dangerous to wallet as well as your social life. It also presents specific threats to your physical health that can be avoided with a little ...1 week ago -
Keeping it Fresh
Where Worklife Matters —
Authority: 129
Poker players love their game and many will play for hours on end, day after day. For those who make some decent money at poker , it is essential that they stay sharp and focused on the game. But when you play a lot of poker, just like doing a lot of anything else, you can become bored and succumb to burn-out. ...1 week ago -
Strategies for Small Pocket Pairs
Astounding Advance —
Authority: 128
In Texas Hold ‘Em poker , each player gets two starter cards, and sometimes even a pair. But not all pairs are equal, and small pairs, from 2-2 through 6-6 can be tough to play because there are so many higher ranking cards. It most cases, once the flop comes out, your small pair will be beat unless a third ...1 week ago
