Poker Strategy

Third Man In
There are a number of times in a multi table poker tournament where you might be holding a very good opening hand, or have connected with the flop, only to see an all-in bet go down in front of you. … more

Patience
One of the card games we first learnt to play when we were kids was patience. Either you discovered it sitting around the dining table on a wet Sunday afternoon with a dog-eared pack of cards, or picked it up … more

Chasing a Hand
When you are playing any form of poker, and are dealt cards which might turn into a monster hand if the right cards appear on the board, this is known as chasing a hand. From the most obvious (AK suited) … more

Using the Clock to Your Advantage
If you are new to multi table poker tournaments, you may wonder why players constantly use the maximum amount of time available to make their betting actions – if they make any at all. There are several reasons for this … more

Giving Up On a Straight
Suited connectors are a popular hand to play from late position in Texas Hold’em poker because of the wide range of possibilities they offer. Flopping two pairs or a set is a cause for celebration, as is the one-in-sixty times … more

The Value in Re-buy Tournaments
A number of poker players shy away from re-buy and add-on tournaments because of the maniacal early stages known as “storming” – where loose aggressive players overbet with practically any hand to gain a chip advantage, knowing that they can … more

Understanding Hand Strength After The Flop
For the most part, post flop play is determined by the strength of your hand and the relative hand strength of your opponent’s hand range. It sounds really complicated but it really isnt. On the flop when the three community cards … more

Tips on Player Note Taking
Whenever playing online poker, it is always important to be very observant of the other players at the table, to identify what particular poker playing style they may play. In addition to know their style, it can be helpful to … more

Multi Tabling Online Poker
In the world of online poker a lot of players can now take advantage of the multi-tabling features available on most online poker rooms. The latest fashion is to play multiple tables on the Internet which adds to the excitement … more

Isolating Limpers in Micro Stakes Games
No Limit Texas Hold’em has become a very popular game, and everyday new players are joining the micro stakes online tables to find action and have some fun, without realizing the big leaks in their game. Amateur players are still learning … more

All-in Situations in Poker
In this article we will discuss a Texas Holdem action, which can confuse players because they do not know how to take advantage of it. Moving all-in is a special move in No-Limit Holdem, which permits the players to get back … more

Buying Information with Probe Bets
When playing online poker, it is often very difficult to determine the relative strength of your hand against that of your opponents. In brick and mortar casinos, players often develop signs (“tells”) that their hands are good or bad and … more

When Not To Bluff
Believe it or not, bluffing is an important part of poker, but it is something which should be used sparingly if you don’t expect to go broke quickly. It’s easy to play very aggressively but difficult to not spew off … more

Opening Up Your Game In Late Position
When playing poker, experienced poker players understand the importance of aggression and opening up your game in late position. In this article we will discuss the advantages of undertaking this poker strategy. Interestingly, this concept applies to both 10 handed and … more

6 Max Poker
6 max poker games have gained in popularity in the online poker world over the past few years. You will notice the short handed tables populating the games lobby with many players migrating across from full ring tables. Because of … more

Why AK Is Such A Powerful Hand
To become a good poker player it is important not only to look at which starting hands to play, but also learn why they should be played. Starting hand charts are good for beginners to give them something to fall … more

Raising To Get A Free Card in No Limit Holdem
Raising to get a free card is an important strategic concept in No Limit Holdem. You may use this strategy when you are last to act after the flop and you have a strong draw that you want to play … more

Playing The Opponent in Texas Holdem
Adapting to your opponents style of play is probably the hardest part about Texas Holdem. There is a lot which can be discussed on this subject, but I will keep this section very short. The reason for this is twofold. … more

Online Poker Table Selection
Selecting a good table is usually a relatively straightforward task, but when it comes to online poker its also very important. Why? Because your skill level is only important in relation to the other players. No matter how good you … more

Keeping track of poker earnings
How can you know if you are a winning player if you are not keeping track of poker earnings? Playing poker is a long term game. In the short term luck plays a much bigger role and your bankroll can … more

Implied odds in poker
Implied odds in poker is an important concept to understand in order to become a winning player. Good players realize that you shouldn’t only consider what the pot odds are paying you for the current bet. Sometimes it may be … more

How to Play Short Handed Poker
When it comes to Texas Holdem, you have to choose the most suitable variation for your personality and playing style. You can play limit or no limit Texas Holdem, heads up or full ring, but also you can play short … more

How to Play Heads Up Poker
This article will talk about how to play Heads Up poker which is one of the most exciting formats in poker. Let’s start with a brief explanation of its characteristics. We say that we are playing heads up when the … more