Poker Articles

When Do I Make My Move?

One of the most difficult things for a poker player to learn is when to make their move in a large multi table tournament. As someone who has won several multi player tournaments on four different web sites and several amateur in person tourneys, I have my own opinions on this question, but they come with the caveat: there is no hard and fast rule about when to make your move in a tournament, and I’d say that even [...]

Why Are Games So Aggressive? How Do I Counter?

One thing about the explosion of online poker is that it has made aggressiveness, even aggressiveness to the point of stupidity, a much more common occurrence at the poker table and especially at online poker games. There are several reasons for this tendency, and knowing the reasons why so many players are overly aggressive can help you know when to back off, and when to use this to your advantage. Knowledge of the game being played is always [...]

Ergonomics and Functionality - Your Online Poker Setup

Having a good computer setup for online poker is crucial. You can get away with playing poker on nearly any computer, but a good setup will increase your comfort, productivity, ROI, and not to mention, style. Here’s a few tips on what to look for when setting up your computer for serious poker play.

The computer

When you’re playing online poker, you need to make sure your computer is running fast and smooth. There’s nothing worse then losing [...]

No Limit vs. Limit Hold ‘Em

One of the most intriguing parts of poker strategy to me is the difference between playing Limit Hold ‘Em and No Limit Hold ‘Em. The game is the same, the rules the same, but appropriate playing strategy between the two games is remarkably different, to the point where players really good at one game have a hard time adjusting to play the other.

Many of the most successful no limit players are very conservative, especially in what hands they will [...]

Aces and Kings - Learning When to Fold the Dominant Holds

One of the hardest things to do in poker is to fold pocket Kings or Aces when the hand has potentially gone bad. There is a lot of argument about when and why to do this—and there are no hard and fast rules because every table is different, with different levels of skill and different styles of play, but there are certain instances that give you all the red flags you need to throw away the cards.

One of the [...]

The Changing Face of American Online Poker

There has been a lot of confusion as to what the “Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act” outlaws, and what it allows, under U.S. law. There hasn’t been another new law passed that has been this controversial, and surrounded by so many myths and misconceptions from individuals who should know better, than this particular piece of legislation, which many predicted would end online Internet gambling. This bill has done no such thing, but it has undeniably affected (most likely [...]

The Dangers of Playing Loose Poker

Conservative poker playing can be frustrating to many beginning players, but it is necessary. While there are players who play “looser” and are successful, all good poker playing over the long term starts with basic conservative play and moves on from there. Aggressive playing is different from loose playing, and even if you see the pros doing it on TV, what you don’t see is the two hundred hands they played to get a read on every player [...]

Quitting while you’re behind

Sbrugby made an interesting observation about how Phil Ivey plays. “He always leaves after losing a big pot so once he dropped the 100 he left. I think this is a very good strategy for him and I admire his disipline to stick with it. I don’t think it would be best for me, so I don’t intent to implement it into my game, but it defenitly appears to work for him.”

This is a great strategy. Setting up a [...]

ShortHanded Limit Holdem Starting Hand Chart

Here’s a starting hand chart that will get you well on your way to beating the shorthanded limit Holdem tables. This chart was developed by a 2+2 player over 3 years ago and has improved over the years with the input of the community.

You’ll notice that there’s a lot of aggression. Short handed Holdem isn’t for the faint hearted check/calling player. You have to get in the game and pump the pot up with a wide selection of hands.

Keep in [...]

How to Play Loose

Playing loose isn’t easy, but when done right you can make a lot of money this way. Loose players can tilt the table, control the game, and have everyone after them. When you’re making hands, the pots you win will be much larger because of the little respect other players give you.

Here are some tips on how to play loose. The best way to begin loosening up your game is to incorporate these tips gradually, so you can pinpoint which [...]