Poker Articles

August 2006 - Posts

• Lucky vs. Unlucky

  
  

  I don’t believe in bad beats, and most of the people I know don’t either. In fact, I'd say that most people who do believe in them are limited in their potential for improvement. So when I talk about lucky vs. unlucky, it has little to do with winning... Read More... Posted Aug 12 2006, 01:39 AM by beanie with No Comments

• Some Strategy for the Higher Buy-In MTTs

  
  

  This article focuses on “need” areas or weaknesses I see in many online players, as well as some general strategy. Over the last year or so, I have analyzed my game and fine tuned my poker skills. I have found it tough sometimes, though, as I have reached... Read More... Posted Aug 09 2006, 07:45 PM by browerkid with No Comments

• "Railbird"

  
  

  I’m sad to say that I never won my seat to the main event. It’s hard for me to believe. I went and dropped off my bags last Thursday when I arrived, and I went straight to the Rio and registered for the $1000 1 p.m. tournament. 500+ entrants = 50 seats... Read More... Posted Aug 08 2006, 03:33 PM by butterfly9 with No Comments

• P5s Party and Main Event

  
  

  Please check out our live updates on the main event at www.pocketfiveslive.com ! My wife and I arrived in Vegas at 4:45 in the afternoon, got checked into the MGM (not the nicest hotel, but it was free) and got to the party at 6:20. After hearing about... Read More... Posted Aug 06 2006, 05:33 AM by Wachovia with No Comments

• 5 Keys to Winning Poker Dome Challenge

  
  

  With online poker still booming, new websites continue to buy-in to the game and hope to take chunks of the huge chip stacks in front of the major players, like PokerStars and PartyPoker. One such newcomer to the table is MANSION . This site may be metaphorically... Read More... Posted Aug 03 2006, 03:50 PM by WriteSkiPlay with No Comments

• Getting Paid - Part II

  
  

  Part I of this series can be found here . This is an article about chipping up in online MTTs. Mid levels : Manipulating the squeeze play The squeeze play is becoming more and more popular. It’s something that the good players have had in their bags of... Read More... Posted Aug 02 2006, 05:11 PM by phatcat with No Comments