Poker Strategy: What Makes A Great Poker Player?Anybody can learn to play poker – that’s one of the most appealing aspects of the game – but to truly master the game can take a lifetime. There are many different approaches to poker; different styles, tactics and ways to win. However, all of the best poker players share a few common traits.
Psychology of PokerThere are quite a lot of books written on the subject of the psychology of poker, but none better than Alan N Schoonmaker's Psychology of Poker. This book really gets into why players play like they do, and suggests various ways to overcome them, as well as enhancing your own game along the way.
Poker Edge Gives You an EdgeHave you ever wondered why the same players keep showing up at your online poker table? Have you ever consider why you frequently lose when they do? The answer is that they probably have the “Edge” - a great piece of software that gives you an amazing array of stats on your opponents and much more!
Gambling A To Z: OIn our latest "A to Z of Gambling" series, we'll be taking a look at the classic casino game of roulette, a common term found at the poker table, plus the term heard most often in the whole of the gambling world - "odds"!
Finding Value in SatellitesAt this moment in time, practically every poker site is tempting their clientele with gateways to multi-million dollar competitions such as the WSOP, SCOOP and ECOOP, but are they really as valuable to a player as they seem? If you were to win (say) a $50 qualifier to one of the big finals, would you not have been better off taking the $10.000 prize and then deciding what you would like to do with the money?
High Stakes Poker - Hansen and NegreanuWhen it comes to poker tournaments, Gus Hansen is one of the world’s most feared players, particularly at No Limit Hold’em. In recent years though, he has really struggled with online high stakes cash games. He ended 2009 almost $6 million down and is regarded by many in the poker community as something of a high stakes fish.
The Value of Learning Poker Chip TricksPlaying with poker chips is a time honored tradition at the poker table, and if you enter any poker room you will see plenty of people playing with the chips in front of them, doing all kinds of tricks and appearing to be having a very good time. In many cases this poker chip play is much more than just a game; it is a serious strategy used to give the player an edge in the game.
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