Poker Psychology – Page №5

Is Poker Gambling? April 12, 2009

Alright, I know. That’s one of the hoariest, most chewed over questions ever asked. But, well, you know, it’s also one that really hasn’t received a proper analysis. It’s been…
Why Exercise is Essential to Playing Better Poker March 21, 2009

I know, I know. These are supposed to be articles on poker and the psychology thereof. But a couple of instalments back we had an extended discussion on the role…
Can Being Confident Make You Win at Poker? Probably February 28, 2009

When I first started playing poker the question of confidence never crossed my mind — nor for that matter anyone else’s. We played by just playing. If we were in…
What’s the Real Value of Money in Poker? February 14, 2009

Money is funny stuff. Everybody wants it. Most of us don’t have enough of it (or don’t think we do). And, oddly, when people suddenly manage to get a lot…
Can You Trust Your Poker Memory? Probably Not January 30, 2009

Memory makes us human. No other creature can, with the flick of a neuron, revive the past, reignite old passions, reconvene special moments and treat these ephemeral visions as though…
Ivey on the Couch: An Unauthorized Look at Phil Ivey January 3, 2009

There’s an area in psychology devoted to carrying out biographic analyses called, appropriately, psychobiography. I thought I’d have some fun today and do one for one of our genuine stars,…
There Is (Probably) No “Best” Way to Play Poker December 20, 2008

The title of this article is either transparently true or patently false – depending on your point of view, and the game you’re playing. I think it’s more true than…
How to Avoid the Gambler’s Fallacy in Poker October 4, 2008

You’ve probably never heard of the gambler’s fallacy. If not, read on because if you’re not familiar with it, you’ve likely fallen into its trap and it’s costing you money.…
How to Make Simple Prop Bets at the Poker Table? September 21, 2008

As mentioned in this article, one of the ways a player can juice some action out of a table is to start some prop bets. Prop bets, short for proposition…
How to “Juice” a Poker Table July 31, 2008

My favorite part of playing poker live is getting to juice a table. You’ll see lots of the pros do this as well. Not only does it make you more…
Poker Bots: The Beginning of the End? July 26, 2008

Most serious poker players, especially those who play online, are aware of the existence of “bots.” Bot is short for robot, and the subspecies of interest here are those designed…
The Poker Lifestyle: Will It Wreck You? April 22, 2008

The most important, and possibly hardest, part of playing poker professionally is controlling excesses and living a healthy lifestyle. “The cardinal sin in poker, worse than playing bad cards, worse…

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