August 2007 - Posts
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My last article addressed how to play aces in position for maximum value. This article addresses how to play aces out of position; still highly profitable, but harder to negotiate than when playing in position. Let’s look at this from the perspective...
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It's long been said that correct Sit 'N Go strategy is to play a tight game early when the blinds are small, opening up your game only when the blinds get larger. SNG experts have used ICM (Independent Chip Modeling) to back that argument up. While some...
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Remember the golden rule, do unto others, love thy neighbor, etc, etc. There are a million ways to express the same sentiment, and that is, to simply, do the right thing. When we broach the subject of ethics/character it can get touchy, as some believe...
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When I first arrived in Ramadi, Iraq in September of 2006, I experienced a range of different emotions. Anxiety. Excitement. Fear. Not fear of death, but fear of change and the unknown. Being In Iraq for a year changes you; some of us for the better and...
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This article was originally posted in 2006 on FOX. It's since been updated for P5ers, and should be an enjoyable read for the community. A typical conversation within your favorite online poker room’s chat box: PhilgivmHellmouth: OMFG (translated for...
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Blues great Albert King sang, “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.” One way or another, we’re all lucky. Lucky in love, lucky in life, lucky at poker. There are so many aspects of luck that nobody is truly “unlucky”. Some things work...
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Have you ever heard the expression, “Work smarter, not harder?” Let’s say you’re selling a new business idea and you’ve worked for days perfecting your sharp presentation and delivered it to perfection, but there appears to be no interest from the investors...
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It is often said of posthumously successful artists who were underappreciated in their lifetime that they were somehow ahead of their time. Their contribution to their craft could not be appreciated at the time because of its deviation from commonly accepted...
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Do you remember the first time you ate ice cream? If you’re anything like me, you probably squealed with delight. The fact is I still squeal with delight when I eat some good ice cream. Basically this is because I only eat ice cream once in a while. But...
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Among my family's favorite TV shows is NBC's "Deal or No Deal," hosted by comic Howie Mandel. My son likes playing a game where it's easy for him to figure out the rules, combined with yelling along with an audience. My wife loves the interaction between...
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