Erik Seidel
I recently read Maria Konnikova’s, “How I Became a Poker Champion in One Year.” Her coach was Erik Seidel. To me, he’s the most under the radar poker professional around;…
Reverse Implied Odds (RIO)
Reverse Implied Odds (RIO) We often calculate statistics relating to playing post flop, after the turn, and on the river. Most computations relate to our chances of winning or drawing…
How About You?
Do you prefer tournaments or cash games? I like the former. Here’s why: A loss is limited to the buy-ins, possible rebuys and, hopefully, gratuities if one finishes in the…
Steel Wheel
Steel Wheel – Definition: A five high straight flush (A-2-3-4-5 of the same suit). The odds are 1 in 32,000+ hands. Although it contains an Ace, it is only considered a…
Poker Pearls of Wisdom
“Fold and live to fold again.” – Stu Unger “Poker is not a game in which the meek inherit the Earth.” – David Hayano “People would be surprised to know…
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Although lost in the mists of time, legend has it that Las Vegas poker or blackjack dealers (depending on the source) at Binion’s Horseshoe Casino would utter the classic phrase…
Rake vs. Drop
A rake is when the house takes a percentage from each hand in cash games to pay for operating costs, etc. Think of it as a fee to play. Rakes…
Live Cards
A Hold ‘em poker term when your hand is behind your opponent but you’re not drawing dead and have outs. In other words, there are cards still in the deck…
Two Interesting Card Games
Aside from traditional limit and no limit Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha, and dealer’s choice, Casino 99 offers blackjack, 3-card poker and Pai Gow poker. In Pai Gow, seven cards are…
Fussy, Fussy….
Keep your chips in plain sight, especially the larger denominations. Announce a raise and don’t splash your chips when betting. Remember the rule, “Show one, show all.” Don’t even think…