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 [...]
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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 remember:
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