Poker Articles

June 2006 - Posts

• Profiling SNG players

  
  

  A large part of being a successful poker player is making good reads. Ideally, we'd like to have such a good view into our opponent's thought processes that we can figure out what hand they have by their betting patterns. However, this is not always possible... Read More... Posted Jun 17 2006, 01:07 AM by epicatc with No Comments

• An Objective Look at the Value of Satellites

  
  

  I think satellites are one of the greatest things to ever happen to tournament poker, both for the sites and for the players. For the sites, satellites generate a ton of rake, both in that tournament and in future tournaments. For instance, as I write... Read More... Posted Jun 15 2006, 03:10 AM by N 82 50 24 with No Comments

• Playing in the Fog

  
  

  One thing I pride myself on is that I don't really tilt. I still get a little mad when I get sucked out on, or lose a game I think I should have won, but I don't let it affect my decision making. Now, I think it's critical to get a little mad in those... Read More... Posted Jun 15 2006, 12:05 AM by epicatc with No Comments

• I get it!

  
  

  Those of you who have read my blog for a year or so may remember the “Beanie and Annie” blog where I was able to loosen up my tournament game and play deeper into hands because of some advice I got from our very own Beanie and an article that Annie Duke... Read More... Posted Jun 14 2006, 11:33 PM by Fox with No Comments

• Play Poker, not just Hold 'Em

  
  

  Jeff Williams, AKA "yellowsub," is a top online player, who won the 2006 European Poker Tour Grand Final for $1.1 Million. Most online poker players today play either limit or no-limit Texas Hold-em. They do this for a number of reasons, mainly because... Read More... Posted Jun 14 2006, 01:38 AM by yellowsub with No Comments

• On the WSOP

  
  

  Some of my former and current students have won their first seats into the main event this year. Honestly, the thing most of em have in common is a healthy bit of fear. Rich, or hopin to get rich, young or old, pros and amateurs, the big game is intimidating... Read More... Posted Jun 11 2006, 02:05 PM by seal with No Comments

• Taking Pots vs Building Pots

  
  

  In any pot limit and no limit game, you should always be thinking about two things when you are involved in a hand – taking pots and building pots. When your hand is vulnerable or your edge is small, you should be taking pots. In these cases, you don... Read More... Posted Jun 11 2006, 10:23 AM by seal with No Comments

• Setting Yourself Apart

  
  

  Taylor "Green Plastic" Caby is an instructor for CardRunners.com . When most players are working to improve their poker game they focus on discussing strategy and theory. By now, most people understand that even with a strong grasp on optimal... Read More... Posted Jun 11 2006, 04:21 AM by Green Plastic with No Comments

• It all Works Together

  
  

  After doing so much teaching over the last few months to save up for my new car (see my last blog for details) I have learned a great deal about what it is I do to make money. Teaching not only helps me review things, it helps me understand what I'm... Read More... Posted Jun 10 2006, 01:21 AM by Fox with No Comments

• Blog - My New Ride

  
  

  I went and did it... I bought myself a 1967 Ford Galaxie 500! 390 cubic inches with a 4 barrel carb and a bunch of modifications I don't even understand. What I know is that it looks good (kind of needs a paint job though) and roars like an angry bear... Read More... Posted Jun 10 2006, 12:38 AM by Fox with No Comments