Well a new bill has come out that will make it truly “legal” to play online poker again. Seems this new bill HR 2267 is on it’s way to set the new standard. The bill will require that all online gambling ( and poker ) sites be based in the United States ( the [...]
Finally an online gaming network ( Absolute & Ultimate Bet ) has stepped up and created a bad beat jackpot for Omaha players. The problem is it’s only for PLO (pot limit Omaha) players and not eight or better plus they take a hefty thirty five percent off the top when it does hit.
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“Poker reveals to the frank observer something else of import—it will teach him about his own nature. Many bad players do not improve because they cannot bear self-knowledge.”
Started out with eight players ( #9 came in late and missed a round of the button) with both the small and big blinds posting with out a player yet. A aggressive player I’ve played with many time raises it in middle position. I’m sure he is trying to steal the absentee blinds so I call in [...]
Played the $25 morning NL hold’em single table shootout this morning. There was only eight players, making a $200 prize pool (casino takes nothing from the tournaments). Played very patient, waited for hands, then pushed hard when I got them. Raised to $250 when I had A, K off suit in the small blind after two people [...]
The new characteristic to avoid; Being “the teacher”. How many times have you been called down to the river after you raised pre-flop, bet on every turn to find your worthy adversary holding a 4,7 off suit to make some outlandish straight and making your pocket Aces worthless? Let me tell you it happens way [...]
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Keep an eye on the competition. Now with poker popping up around every corner, and new eager players just waiting to jump in ( a game they never played , but caught a couple episodes of on T.V. ) it’s time now more then ever to size up your competition and pay [...]
“ Limit poker is a science, but no limit is an art. In limit, you are shooting at a target. In no limit the target comes alive and shoots back at you “.
“ Work hard and love the game. Take your time and move up slowly. Playing poker can be a humbling experience; you learn real fast how to deal with failure. It’s what you do with that failure that determines future success.”
