Basics: Betting Hands and Their Positions
UTG: 77+, AJs+, AQo+ MP: 66+, ATs+, AJo+, KQs CO: 55+, A9s+, KTs+, QJs, ATo+ Button: 22+, Ax suited, Kx suited, Q9s+, suited connectors Small Blind: 66+, A9s+, KJs+, QJs,…
Question: Besides the Democrats, Who Hates the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act?”
Answer: Professional Poker Players. Why? A new provision will significantly change the way poker losses can be deducted. It limits the deduction on gambling losses to 90% vs.…
Common Animal Nicknames in Poker
Fish – Consistent loser Whale – Really big fish with lots of money to lose Mouse – Tight and passive player Snake – Sneaky and loves to trap Dog –…
Position Names at the Poker Table
The Button (dealer position that moves clockwise after each hand) Small Blind Big Blind Under the Gun Under the Gun +1 Middle Position(s) Hijack Cutoff (one seat to the right…
Complex Opening Hands
Ace-Rag: Tempting but it usually costs chips. King-Queen or Queen-Jack Offsuit: Good looking but dangerous Jack-Ten Suited: If you are raised before the flop, it’s a tough call. Pocket Jacks:…
Tough Situations in NLH
Chasing Draws: Especially flushes, straights, and bottom pair. Out of Position: Playing marginal hands when you have to act early. Overvaluing Ace-rag: Especially when an ace flops. Calling a Tight…
Slow Roll
Let’s start with: Don’t do it! At the least, most players consider it poor sportsmanship; some unethical. One example is when the a player takes a long time to call…
Top 10 All-Time Money Winners
1. Bryn Kenny $65 million 2. Stephen Chidwick $66 million 3. Justin Bonomo $65 million 4. Jason Koon $63 million 5. Mikita Badziakouski $63 million 6. Dan Smith $60 million…
Polarizing
This term refers to a player’s strategy of habitually over betting the pot or going all-in. Others at the table need to figure out if he has a monster hand…