Shuffle Up
Well-mixed cards are the goal for a near-perfect random deal in poker. Using the riffle technique, a 52 deck of cards is considered optimized after seven shuffles and ready to…
Splashing the Pot
Let’s start with “Don’t Do It!” Please don’t throw your chips into the pot in a chaotic, messy manner. Rather, place them neatly in front of you so the dealer…
Squeeze Play
A squeeze play is basically a pre-flop three-bet intended to force out the initial bettor and raiser. However, the difference is most three-bets are made with premium hands. The squeeze…
Dead Money
Dead money refers to money or chips in an active pot that belonged to players who have folded antes, blinds, and even bets and are no longer in the hand.…
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:…