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A blocker is a hole card that diminishes the likelihood of an opponent making a specific hand. Note: Unlikely but not impossible. An example would be holding a Jack that…

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.…

To float is a strategic move to limp early with the aim to raise and steal the pot later. Example: When a c-bet is called, suspecting the bettor isn’t strong,…

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,…

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.…

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 –…

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…

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:…

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…

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…