Value Bet or Check?
What’s your opinion? For me, it usually depends on my position. I’m more likely to value bet in early position to see where I stand. My view is a value…
What is a Nit?
Watching poker on TV or streaming? You may hear someone call himself or another player a nit. It’s not a compliment. It’s a shortened version of the word nitwit; typically…
Year-End Self Examination
Did you make a profit? Were you aggressive at the table or passive? Tight or Loose? Did you adjust your game when necessary? Were you successful if/when you bluffed? Did…
Heads Up With the Dealer
Yes, that’s the premise of Three Card Poker; mano y mano. It’s a fairly new game, invented in 1994 by an Englishman, Derek Webb. And, it’s patented. After antes and…
Hole Cards
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%…
What is a Blocker?
Blockers are cards that make it less likely for an opponent to make a hand. For instance, if you are holding pocket 8s and the board flops 9, 7, 6,…
Quadruple Whammy
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:…
To Tip or Not
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…