Float play is an advanced poker bluffing technique used in Texas Hold’em poker. Float play involves calling another player’s bet during the flop and then betting when checked during the turn so you can win before seeing the the river. This is an effective poker technique for advanced players since opponents expect them to do [...]
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Knowing if you played your hand correctly
As you learn the ins and outs of poker, you actually want to know whether you are making the right decisions or not. Overtime It will be easier to pinpoint mistakes but as a newbie, it is quite tricky to know the color of the good from bad decisions. One good practice is to know [...]
Strategy when playing Shorthanded Poker Tournaments
You will see an increasing number of tournaments being tagged as “shorthanded”. These shorthanded tournaments will only have six players as the maximum for a poker table instead of the traditional ten. This kind of tournament will require you to adjust and use a different skill set to make sure you rake in some chips. [...]
The Six Types Of Hands In No-Limit Hold’Em!
When you are playing in Olympics, second place winner actually just wins a silver metal but when you are playing no-limit hold’em, the second place actually loses a heck of a lot of money. Many players who actually cross over from limit to no limit have a very hard time understanding that, but I have [...]
Think For Yourself In Poker!
One thing that I have noticed that is a growing trend in the poker community is that people actually want to follow some of the strict guidelines that are put out for the game of poker. While you might want treat poker like blackjack, I can assure you that it isn’t blackjack and you do [...]
The Role of Kill Pots in Poker
Kill pots form an essential part of any poker game. The phrase to ‘kill a pot’ basically signifies the act of putting an over blind that serves the purpose of raising the limit of betting allowed. A kill is basically used in the event when a player wants to be included into the game right [...]
Eli vs. Barry, High Stakes Poker
Both Eli Elezra and Barry Greenstein go into this first hand of a High Stakes Poker session hoping for a good flop – but Barry had decided to come out firing whatever landed. Barry did not connect – but Eli couldn’t call the all-in bluff on the turn…
Vanessa Rousso at the WSOP ’07
A great interview with the ever so sexy Vanessa Rousso at the 2007 World Series of Poker. She looks confident, happy and optimistic. I’m sure she’s going to be BIG in poker in the next decade as she’s got it all: the looks, the skill and the boyfriend. More Vanessa on IblogPoker soon, I promise!
Hosting a Home Poker Night: Things to Do and Remember
What can be better than a weekend of home poker night with friends when you are trying to learn the ins and outs of the game. Aside from catching up, a little money can be raked in too. You want to setup a perfect poker night so everyone can enjoy. Here are some things to [...]
