Moving From Live to Online PokerIf you’re looking to make the switch from live to internet poker, be sure to realise there are some major differences between the two. You might be a winning poker player at your local casino, but dipping your toe into the online poker waters for the first time requires adjustment.
Bluffing in PokerSo, you have just placed an audacious bluff on the table, when your partner sitting behind you announces to the world “Why did you do that? You haven´t got anything!” What would you do?
Poker Strategy: What Makes A Great Poker Player?Anybody can learn to play poker – that’s one of the most appealing aspects of the game – but to truly master the game can take a lifetime. There are many different approaches to poker; different styles, tactics and ways to win. However, all of the best poker players share a few common traits.
Gambling A To Z: MThe latest in our "A to Z of Gambling" series sees us take a look at the letter "M". We'll take a look at a betting system, a bizarre poker hand nickname and type of bet, commonly found in sports betting.
Chips Stacks in TournamentsWhen playing in a No Limit Hold’em poker tournament, it is important to keep an eye on your fellow players in order to absorb as much information as possible, which will help make your decisions easier. Paying attention to your rivals, the cards they play and their betting patterns is not the only useful source of information though.
Playing Poker when Short StackedBeing short-stacked is a position that no poker player likes to find themselves in. You have to acknowledge that you are getting towards the end of your participation in a game and either hang on in for as long as you can, or take a chance with a shove. Neither option is wrong, but when it comes to choosing which hand you want to be all-in on, you need to be sure you are aware of all the facts.
Flopping Two PairFlopping two pair in No Limit Hold’em is a great feeling and it is definitely a hand you want to play aggressively, but it is important to remember that not all flopped two pair holdings are the same.
