Poker Strategies – Page №18

This is the first in a two-part series looking at cap games and some of the adjustments needed to adapt your game. Unlike a regular No-Limit game (where the amount…

Hitting a big draw and stacking someone is one of the most satisfying parts of poker. The problem most people have playing draws correctly, though, is overvaluing their implied odds.…

Learning to play poker can be a very trying experience. Once you know the basic rules of Texas Holdem you can at least function, but you’ll still be a complete…

Hold’em is a very difficult game. As everyone’s favorite WPT announcer Mike Sexton always says, it takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master. Truer words were never…

There are two basic types of bluffs in poker: The “Semi-Bluff” – essentially betting with some outs to the best hand The “Pure Bluff” – essentially betting with almost no…

One of the key differences between No-Limit and Limit Hold’em is the ability to size your bets. Sizing bets correctly is an extremely important skill, and one that often differentiates…

In No-Limit Hold’em, drawing hands can often be very profitable. In part one of this article, we analyzed the play of drawing hands in heads-up situations and concluded an aggressive…

In No Limit Hold’em, playing drawing hands well is critical to your overall profitability. Most of the time, playing aggressively is best. But knowing exactly when to jam the pot…

Anyone who has played more than a few hands of No-Limit Hold’em has undoubtedly heard the mantra “Position is critical.” But few truly understand why it’s so important – or…

Master No-Limit Hold’em cash games by strategically timing your bets and waiting for strong hands. This article highlights essential strategies, common beginner mistakes, and effective pot management, enriched with personal…

The early blind levels in a multi-table poker tournament are the easiest blind levels to play. You really want to fold most hands in this blind level until the fishy…

The Zone System was first introduced by Dan Harrington in his highly acclaimed poker tournament strategy book Harrington on Hold’em, Volume II: The Endgame. The system divides a poker tournament…

Strategy Guide for No-Limit Texas Hold’em (Cash Game) Introduction Key Advice and Common Mistakes Pre-Flop Play Flop Play Specific Holdings at Flop Play On the Turn On the River Special…

In Texas Hold’em poker there is a larger short-term luck factor. Adding deception to your game is very important because it makes you less predictable.

Straight draws are strong draws in Limit Texas Hold’em. Learn how to play gut-shot and open-ended straight draws in this full Limit Hold’em article.

The article explains the importance of playing overcards effectively in Texas Hold’em poker. Overcards are hands where both your cards are higher than the highest card on the flop. The…