Three Betting Light
Three betting is a term which has become almost synonymous with the modern game of poker. Spend even a little time on the poker forums, or watching videos at one of the training sites and you’ll hear it again and again. If you’re unsure what a “three bet” is don’t worry, it’s nothing technical. In […]
Playing The Short Stack In Poker Tournaments
If you play tournaments, whether single table SNGs or big field MTTs, you’re going to be in a short stack situation pretty often. Learning how to play well from that position can make a big difference to your overall win rate, so here’s some advice on playing a short stack in early, middle and late […]
Multi-Table Sit'n'Go Strategy
Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) and single table Sit’n’Gos (SNGs) have become hugely popular in recent years, but more recently a new breed of game which mixes the best elements of the two styles has started to gain popularity. These multi table SNGs can have from just 2 to as many as 20 tables, but still start […]
Short Handed Poker Strategy
Shorthanded poker is rather different from other forms of poker because it will typically involve six or less players at any given time and the effect of this is that the players must be far more proactive to win the game. It is a very exciting form of poker indeed, and little wonder then that so many of the top poker players happen to excel at this particular variation of the game. Shorthand matches tend to be much less rigid in their execution and require a lot more input and skill.
Rush Poker Strategy
Rush Poker, the fast paced poker format from Full Tilt poker is very similar to a normal ring game in many respects, but with some obvious differences. For a start you’re not playing against the same opponents each hand, since as soon as you’re no longer involved in a hand you’re rushed off to a new table. That of course affects reads and table image, and the fact that players will be folding so many hands means that when you are involved in a pot, you can assume that your opponents actually have a hand – that means you need to tighten up in order to have an edge.
Plugging The Holes In Your Tournament Play
If you have had the displeasure of being summarily removed from a poker tournament, you will have no doubt agonised over your playing strategy and feel that you made some gross miscalculation in your strategy and that is what left you wide open for defeat. You will no doubt be feeling rather glum about your defeat but every cloud has a silver lining and if you are questioning your strategy then you are already on the path to improvement. It can be difficult at times to identify what areas of your poker playing need to worked upon, and so this article will consider them all in some detail.
No Trash Talk At The Tables!
When you get your money in good and a weak player sucks out it camn be very tempting to put them down, letting them know what you think of their play – but please don’t! Not only can it not help, it can really work against you since you’re effectively “teaching” your opponents not to make bad plays (and that will hurt you in the long run).
Gus Hansen Interview With Poker Superstars
Gus Hansen is without doubt one of the most exciting players in high stakes poker today. He’s also a bit of a wild card, playing with a unique and modern style which has been very successful for him. In this interview Gus talks about his modern style of poker, what makes him different from many other players, and why he plays a lot of hands, but is always ready to adjust to the game.
Backing Off Bluffs – Knowing When To Fold
Bluffing in online poker can often feel like you are backing away from a fight if your opponent doesn’t seem to want to go away. Even though it’s against your natural instinct to back off, sometimes you just got to do it. A typical situation is when you are the first to enter a pot and decide to raise it up because you have some paint cards. The big blind calls you and the both of you see a ragged flop. Normally, he’s going to check to you, the aggressor in a hand.
Improving Your Tournament Poker Game
If you have had the displeasure of being summarily removed from a poker tournament, you will have no doubt agonised over your playing strategy and feel that you made some gross miscalculation in your strategy and that is what left you wide open for defeat. You will no doubt be feeling rather glum about your defeat but every cloud has a silver lining and if you are questioning your strategy then you are already on the path to improvement. It can be difficult at times to identify what areas of your poker playing need to worked upon, and so this article will consider them all in some detail.
