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Considering Variables Against Ranges
Many people in poker have reached the point where they're considering probable hand ranges and their equity against said ranges. One thing many people aren't doing however, is considering...
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WSOP '09 Predictions by Bond18
It's that time of year again! As the World Series of Poker fast approaches, people have many questions and predictions, and after spending some time in Vegas I thought...
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Poker Trends and Plays: Part 2
continued from Part 1 The Light 4-Bet How it's used: You open raise with a medium or weak strength hand. Someone behind you re-raises, and you shove all in while praying...
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Poker Trends and Plays: Part 1
Over the course of the evolution of tournament poker, certain plays have come in and out of style and popularity based on how well known they've become and their...
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Catching Bluffs from Weak Players
The title of this entry into the series must seem odd at first glance. Since when do weak players do all that much bluffing? You're right to think that...
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The Difference Between Manipulative and Deceptive Poker Plays
Hey PocketFivers, it's been a while since I've done any strategy writing but I assure you I was very busy rotating between grinding long days of live poker and...
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Putting the Pieces Together: Part 2
(cont.) For a second example on this matter I've asked my friend and well known forum contributor Nath capnjackpot Pizzolatto to include a hand he posted on his blog some...
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Putting the Pieces Together: Part 1
Every now and then you'll see someone make a play that looks very much out of the ordinary. Whether it's a sick call, a massive fold, or a bluff...
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Things It Took Me A While To Learn Part 18: Self Improvement
At any point in my poker career you could ask me "how were you as a player 6 months ago?" and I could honestly tell you "My God did...
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Things It Took Me A While To Learn: The Flaw in Level 2 Thinking
I've been thinking about this concept quite a lot lately. At first, I thought I was being results oriented, paranoid, or simply way too nitty. I ended up having...