poker 101

Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) is one of the most popular betting structures in Omaha poker. Unlike No-Limit Hold’em, where you can …

Tournament directors play a crucial role in the smooth operation of Texas Hold’em leagues. They are responsible for ensuring that …

Poker etiquette refers to how players should behave themselves while at the poker table. It involves an unwritten set of …

I’ve listed the 12 steps below, along with some comments about how these steps make sense for the less-than-successful poker …

Do you find yourself merely breaking even at the poker table without the consistent profits you aim for? Rest assured, …

The question “Will you show if I fold?” is heard a lot. Most players have heard this question many times …

Some examples of uncertain verbal behavior: Small expressions and utterances like “uhh” or “umm”, either on their own or accompanying …

Misdirections are an attempt to “explain away” the true meaning behind a speaker’s action. Another fitting word for them would …

Non-aggressor Speech I sometimes separate behavior into coming from either the aggressor (the bettor/raiser) or the non-aggressor (the player checking or calling). This separation …

The Power of Weak-Hand Statements Strong-hand statements are what I call statements that strengthen the range of a speaker. For …

A list of Long-Shot Odds in Texas Hold’em Quads over quads? Set over set over set? Hitting the bad beat …

Like it or not, Texas Hold’em is an odds game. Every action you make, hand you play or bet you …

A poker hand is typically made up of the best five cards you have at your disposal. For example on …

You’ve probably heard countless tips on how to play against weak live players. A few of these tips might be …

Position at poker table is a significantly underestimated factor by many novice poker players. Your position at the poker table …