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29
May
2009
The Check Raise In Poker In Gathering Info
Formal poker players don’t allow the check-raise strategy when they are having a friendly poker game with their friends. But when real money is at stake, this strategy is a good one to have in your pocket.
28
May
2009
Limp With Pocket Aces
In your poker experience, maybe you already have encountered this kind of strategy. You can also see this discussed on online poker forums and websites.
27
May
2009
The Truth About Online Poker Tells
They say that it is impossible for a person to spot a tell in online poker. But I disagree. But before that, a tell is an unintended action made by a player that indicates the strength or weakness of his hand.
26
May
2009
Systemantics In A Glance
“A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work. You have to start over with a working simple system.”
This saying was taken from the book book Systemantics: How Systems Work and Especially How They Fail. This passage is quoted from the book author himself – John Gall.
14
May
2009
Steaming In Poker
Steaming is not new in poker players. Even professionals are susceptible to this behavior. This is an area which requires mental discipline and self control. If you feel yourself getting hot, you are probably steaming, and it is time to take a break from the game until you can compose yourself. Steaming only results in bad play and is not recommended.
When someone is frustrated due to the result of a hand they might steam. This is where emotions overcome logic. Once steamed, players are well-advised to leave the table and return when emotions have subsided. When away from the table, players are advised to take time to refresh themselves, eat and drink (non-alcoholic) if necessary, and take a break outside in the fresh air. Here is a typical cause of steaming:
23
Apr
2009