OK, we all know the superior starting hands in Texas Hold ‘Em. However, just how good are they? The top five hands, AA, KK, QQ, JJ, and AK, represent 2%…
I recently sat in on a tournament at a casino resort. The game was fun until I was knocked out in 11th place; the dreaded bubble boy. It was unfortunate:…
Tipping is a tricky issue, especially when you play in tournaments. If there is a staff/dealer’s fee or gratuity built in, you are off the hook. If you make the…
The other day, I busted out early and told the poker room manager that I felt like singing the iconic song from the the musical, Annie; Tomorrow. That got me…
Chopping to end a tournament using the ICM (Independent Chip Model) formula allows you to convert the players stacks as percentage of total or remaining prize pool. That becomes his/her…
Several major tournaments have tried an interesting innovation. The button pays the small and big blinds, plus any antes. The result is a speeded up the game, plus the dealer…