The Gap ConceptIntroduced by professional poker player and author David Sklansky in his book “Tournament Poker For Advanced Players”, the “Gap Concept” is an important principle to understand in order to improve as a poker player, particularly in tournaments.
Poker Strategy: Online Sit And Go TournamentsSingle table "Sit And Go" poker tournaments can be a great way to improve your bankroll, as well as offering experience that can be vital if you are to succeed in the later stages of Multi Table Tournaments. Here is our guide to online Sit And Go tournament strategy.
Basic Strategy for Rush PokerFull Tilt Poker’s recently launched game known as “Rush Poker”, was hailed as “the greatest innovation since poker started on the Internet”. Now that the dust has settled on the game’s grand release and they hype has all but disappeared, how do we actually go about playing it effectively?
Online Poker TellsA “tell” is a sign that gives away a players’ hand or strategy. It may indicate that a poker player holds a good hand, a poor hand or he is bluffing, and in live play can be determined by finger tapping or shuffling in the seat, or by some distinguishable action that attracts your attention. When playing poker online, physical actions are not discernable, so it is important to identify when a player is telling you something that you need to take notice of.
Guide to Asian Handicap BettingAs the name suggests, Asian Handicap odds originated in Asia, where they were seen as a way to create viable betting opportunities on events that may otherwise have been too one-sided to offer sufficient betting options, and also as a mechanism to remove a draw, or tie, from the list of possible outcomes. Asian handicap odds can be a lucrative opportunity for the serious bettor so read on to find out what it's all about!
Blackjack Tournament TipsBlackjack Tournaments are becoming a more frequent addition to programs run by live casinos and the virtual ones online. Although the game is basically the same, competing in a blackjack tournament is a lot different from playing solely against the dealer, and it is well to know how they work, and the best approaches to take before you enter one.
Know Your Outs and Pot OddsMost poker players, even complete novices, will be aware of the concept of pot odds. To become a long term winner at poker, it is essential to put your chips into the pot only when receiving the correct price (or better). As luck evens itself out over time, if you only ever contest pots that offer better than your true odds of winning, you will make a long term profit at poker.
