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Managing your stack in Multi Table Tournaments (MTT)
The great particularity of tournaments is the continuous increase in the size of blinds throughout the entire tournament. This keeps the players under pressure and avoids the possibility that the tournament go on for days between players who are simply waiting for the best hands. This means that it is necessary to adapt one’s game according to thes ...Sep 21 -
Daniel Negreanu Calls His Last Two Running Cards
Daniel Negreanu calls his two running cards to make his straight flush against Jerry Buss at the 2005 National Heads Up Poker Championship.Law of Attraction in Poker{youtube:C28nGd38iGQ} ...Jul 06 -
Crack My Poker Face
An amusing clip from Crack My Poker Face. Man put his legs behind his head! {youtube:b_7u2qftB3w}A very funny clip from Crack My Poker Face. Guy puts a condom in his nose, and it comes out of his mouth. Win GBP1000.{youtube:RHTx_6qCELU} ...Jul 06 -
WSOP 2006 Tournament of Champions
WSOP 2006 Tournament of ChampionsI thought I would follow up on Ninja's Dinner Time Poker Video Blog, thanks again ninja. Listen up, here is the WSOP 2006 Tournament of Champions videos you all have been waiting for.Players in this Tournament:Mike MatasowMike SextonAndrew BlackDaniel NegreanuDaniel BergsdorfDarrell DickenKido PhamChris FregusonChri ...Jul 03 -
Martins Poker Review
Hello friend,Listen up. I would like to use Martins Poker Bonus Code. I heard they have a welcome freeroll with a password. Has anyone used this poker room? I would love to get your feedback. Have a bonus code offer and send us your feedback. ...Apr 30 -
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To Fish or not to Fish
Last Friday has been a rather weird poker night for me as I was playing with my friends. Believe it or not, for approx 80% of the hands I played, I flopped some kind of big draw; open-ended straight draw, nut flush draw, straight flush draw.. and yes, a royal flush draw which finally killed my bankroll. At the beginning, I tried to avoid fishing t ...Oct 20 -
My S&G performance
Altough I did not get organised in noting my results of the tournaments I play, from time to time I like to sit down and take a look at my perfomance over a particular time. Naturally, this curiosity mostly arises when I suddenly realise that either my bankroll has shrinked almost to nothing or as happened this time, my bankroll grew fatter. The ...Oct 10 -
The Poker Donkey Spell
Nothing is more frustrated in poker then to have to leave the table because of a donkey. It seems like the donkey spell is working magics on me, because this is happening more and more often. Let me explain myself. I find myself with a massive hand, something like pocket rockets, K K or AK. I love to play these hands aggresively as I tend to be v ...Sep 25 -
How performance is effected..
Barry Greenstein said in his book Ace on the River: "I wasn't the best player on the tables. The only difference between me and the others was, that while men used to come and play poker and have a drink after a day of work, I was sleeping all day. And that was the reason why I was winning." I never had the chance to analyse this statement, until ...Sep 19 -
The bad beat Season
I registered to the MPA Freeroll Launch Tournament with excitement. I have been playing live and online poker for some time now, but was never really into a particular event. I wanted to be there at the Academy's Launch. Being exited, doesn't mean I was feeling I'm going to win. To be honest, after a long and wealhty run, this week ...Sep 01 -
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WSOP 2005 Tournament of Champions
So I like sites such as http://www.pokertube.com. I think it's fair to say that I've watched 75% of their movies, however I get pissed off when I have to move through different pages to load a movie. Also on PokerTube I couldn't find thw WSOP Tournament of Champions 2005 and now that I have my own blog I can simply put them one after th ...Jun 25 -
Daniel Negreanu Blows Up In Interview
Well the guy doing the interview in no doubt a big asshole. It's a shame that Daniel Negreanu, a player of such class was treated this way. I give Daniel respect for his reaction,ti is simply awesome, don't mess with Kid Poker {youtube:-3mrX5j27rU} ...Jun 11 -
Even Poker Pros Make Mistakes
This is a clip of Jennifer Tilly VS Patrick Antonius. She plays this hand so badly and misreads her opponent so bad lol. The look on Jennifer Harman's and Phil Ive's faces is priceless. He could've slapped her if he could!! She's very nervous you can see her tits going up and down heavily. {youtube:tN6wAHTWeEA} ...Jun 10 -
2008 WSOP Event #11, $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout Round 1
June 07, 2008Shari Geller Event #11 was a new one for in this year's WSOP, the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Shootout. Essentially, this is a group of sit-and-go's with the winner of each of Round 1's 36 tables moving on to Saturday's Round 2. With a $5,000 buy-in, this event was expected to draw a number of recognizable figu ...Jun 07 -
2008 WSOP Event #10 $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi/Low Day 2: Rouhani Leads
June 07, 2008John 'Falstaff' Hartness Event #10, $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo, drew 388 players initially, but only 108 of them returned to the Rio on Day 2 to try for their shot at the final table. Among the players remaining to start Day 2 were Greg Raymer, Howard Lederer, "Miami" John Cernuto, Hoyt Corkins and Todd Brunson. Th ...Jun 07 -
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Poker is on fire! by Poker.CC
Poker.cc brings you a comprehensive and unbiased guide to the world of poker and a place where both novice and experienced players can learn more about the game. Learn more about the poker community from our website, read expert opinions, pro tips and start taking charge of your game. Here you will learn how to play a stronger - smarter poker! ...Jun 20 -
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fishtryhardr
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World Women's Open Poker
Some women are crazy ... and that's why we love them :) Check out this vid ...Oct 18 -
WSOP 2008 Main Event - Royal Flush vs AAAA
This is a movie about the sickest poker hand I've ever seen which was dealt in the WSOP 2008 Main Event. Quad Aces vs a Royal Flush. The commentator says the odds of this happening is 1 in 2.7 billion. To add to the awesomeness Ray Romano (the guy from Everybody Loves Raymond and Ice Age) is sitting at the table. It' can't get m ...Sep 10 -
The My Poker Academy Launch Tournament
I am very excited about tonight's launch tournament, I have played a lot of tourneys in my day but never for a launch of a website. I guess the price is sweet for a launch freeroll. Does anyone project how many players will be playing tonight? Sadly I have a wedding to go to, so you might be seeing some all ins on my table by 10.30. B ...Aug 31 -
So YOU Want To Start Playing Poker Huh?
Well when I discuss poker with someone who hasn't played poker yet I usually get 2 reactions. "This is easy, I can do it" or "Be Careful, Gambling Will Ruin Your Life". I can understand why they would say such things, but they surely don't understand the game. It's true Poker is an easy game to learn, you will learn the rules in less than 10 min ...Jun 24 -
Fish Killer is Here!
Ok so here it goes, I just stumbled upon this website and it looks like it's going to be one of the best poker communities out there. I know it's gonna get better since I decided to join. I am diggin' the idea of blogging about my skillz, my ups and my downs as a poker player. I play mostly online but I also rock the table when I'm playing live ...Jun 21 -
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mypokeracademy
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Texas Holdem How to Play A-Q
Dropping a hand like A-J is easy enough, but dropping A-Q can sometimes be a heartbreaker. Having the courage to do so can save your bankroll in many situations and this advice is geared towards higher limits or 'rational' games where raises from players are usually a good indicator of strength. Most tight players will raise with three hands: AA a ...Jul 28 -
Join Yachting Poker & Our Rakeback Poker Team Featured
Full Yachting Poker Review On Yachting Poker you do not have to risk money to have a chance of winning! We have over €6,000 worth of cash and prizes available every month in freeroll tournaments. First Deposit Freeroll - When you make your first deposit on Yachting Poker, you will als ...Jul 16 -
Freeroll on Yachting Poker
Hey Academy Members,Playing on Yachting Poker just got better for you! First we offered you 60 % Rake back - One of the best rake back deals ever. Now, we will be hosting an Academy Freeroll on Yachting Poker !The event is taking place on the unlucky, and lucky for some, Friday the 13th! Be sure to create your account on Yachting Poker http:// ...Jul 08 -
Get Weekly Rakeback! Featured
All Poker Academy Players receive a Weekly 60% Rakeback payment credited to their account!Our mission is to act as the agent of online poker players to help them save money on poker room rake fees. This is achieved by offering our players rake back; a weekly cash refund of their rake. Many players are saving over a €100 cash in online poker rake ba ...Jan 12 -
Tip of the day
Learning with Poker AcademyMy Poker Academy offers you the possibility to meet like minded players at all levels, discuss your strategies and help improve your game. Get inside information and advanced poker training.The Poker Academy is a free online poker portal specializing in No Limit Texas Hold'em. It is made up of five main subject areas - ba ...Jan 12 -
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konradmlmpro
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Malta Poker Event - Win 365 - Day 1 Featured
This 3 day main event that took place at Portomaso Casino in St.Julian's, Malta started on March 23rd. A total of 276 players both local and international (mainly Italians and Eastern) paid a fee of €550 each battling for a share of a €100,000 prize pool. I placed 3rd in this event cashing in €12,700 and below is my log of events. I took notes afte ...Apr 02 -
Imitation Is The 1st Step 2 Creation
Simply put ... Spot a particular pro poker player style of play that appeals to you most ... read his literature and imitate his style. You can also add some personal touches to it to make it your own. Been seeing good results since I started using this exercise. The more I learn about poker, the more insight I get about the relation between luck ...Oct 28 -
How 2 fire your boss playing poker :)
Started playing $5/10 on PKR a couple of days ago as I felt the need to up my game to make my time more worthwhile playing poker. I found a strategy that works as my bankroll increased from less than $1k to over $4.5k in less than 1 week. Basically I play TIGHT, choose my battles very carefully as once you're in a hand you must be ready to bet BIG. ...Oct 14 -
Impress @ The Table!
Watching a couple of chip tricks whilst killing some time at work. Thought I should share. Enjoy {youtube:0br8pWqaxmc} ...Oct 01 -
Konrad stabbed in the back by a Frenchman ...
Ouch did that hurt ... but overall placing 3rd in the very first MPA free roll is a triumph in itself. It was a gruesome battle where skill and yes, a pinch of luck by my side aiding me to bust out a couple of players (unfortunately some friends as well ... sorry guys) and to reach final table. One by one players were busting out with 2 fr ...Sep 01 -
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sarah_brunson
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The Poker Wife
Just read a good poker joke online, thought I'd share it with you all :) * Six guys were playing No Limit Texas Holdem' one night. At one point, Smith loses $1000 on a single hand, instantly cluthces his chest and drops dead at the table. Showing some respect for their fallen comrade, the other five complete ...Sep 02 -
Full House vs Full House .. plus some funny comments from Gus !
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Phil Hellmuth blows up on Poker After Dark
Phil Hellmuth explodes, mostly at Shawn Sheikhan, on Poker After Dark. One of the longest and greatest blow ups in poker history! Part 1 of 3 {youtube:9kHkdjmssus} Part 2 of 3 {youtube:0CRZK4njihI} Part 3 of 3 {youtube:nrgCqkAFv4k} ...Aug 30 -
Women at the Tables
Awesome website, cool job guys! Lots of great content - with style! .. looking forward for the launch! So .. I'm officially the first lady on this blog! Let me be the first in here to give a brief prelude to the female sector in this industry .. :) When ladies like Jennifer Harman and Annie Duke appeared in the poker scene for their fi ...Aug 27 -
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chilipoker
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NEW! Monthly Million Guaranteed Prize Tournament
Chilipoker brings you a unique opportunity to become a Millionaire every month by playing your favourite game on your favourite poker room! The first two $500 + 35 Monthly Million Tournaments with a $1M guaranteed prizepool already have had the dates confirmed. The event has an excellent deep structure and 20 minute blinds. So be sure to markdown S ...Aug 26 -
Omaholics $130,000 Rake Race
Omaha is a game that appears very similar to Texas hold’em, but in fact is quite different. The additional two cards and the restriction that players can only use three board cards creates an entire new array of strategies relevant to Omaha. There is one poker variation that beat all the others – it’s definitely the game where you find most action ...Aug 24 -
Double Up SnG's at Chilipoker.com
Don't miss out on the Chilipokers newest Premiere! As part of its constant effort of being at the cutting edge of the poker world, Chilipoker is now bringing you brand new features that will make your life easier and spicier! It's time to double up your money. Challenge your skills in the new Double Up SnGs! These exciting tournaments crown half ...Aug 11 -
Instant Poker Summer Sweepstakes
Dear Chilipoker Fan,To Celebrate the launch of our Instant Poker Application we are giving away $200 worth of poker bankroll to a lucky sweepstakes winner and $10 bankroll to five of his or her poker mates.Simply follow the link below to register for the FREE SWEEPSTAKES - click here. ...Jul 28 -
Play Chilipoker in your Browser
Chilipoker brings you a new spicy feature that makes your poker player life much easier! Our "No Download Instant Poker" flash application allows you to play your favourite games anytime, anywhere! Chilipoker brings you a new spicy feature that makes your poker player life much easier! Our "No Download Instant Poker" flash application allows you ...Jul 21 -
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xeoflex
TCOOP is the online tournament series for players who like their action fast. It runs from January 19-29, 2012, with a guaranteed prize pool of $10,000,000 awarded over 50 events. The schedule includes Turbo and Hyper Turbo tournaments, with buy-ins ranging from $5.50-$2,100. The highlight is the $1,500,000 guaranteed Main Event, and you can qualify now.
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DANIEL NEGREANU'S SMALL BALL MASTERCLASS
Small-ball is the style of poker employed by the majority of successful tournament players, as it enables you to steadily increase your stack without taking significant risks. When you watch a player who's employing a small-ball strategy at the table, you'll notice how well they appear to control the action, yet at the same time appearing to play w ...Jul 08 -
Finding bigger better online tournaments
Fining a good online tournament is not always easy, some poker room just don't have the quantity of players needed to organize a solid online event. Personally I like to play re-buy tournaments any where between $3-5 dollars, with as many players as possible. I have had the most success in there type of tournaments - usually ope ...Jan 15 -
First Session is All About Warming Up
As noted our starting bankroll is a 100 euro, starting with the right amount is vital, choosing the right limit and table is also vital. I had a quick look around on Yachting Poker and there is not to many tables to choose from, I do find 1 table with 1 player in the Omaha section of the client. Omaha is my favorite game and I can also p ...Jan 12 -
Controlling The Size of a Pot
Pot control is the art of manipulating the size of the pot based on the relative strength of your hand. “Relative strength of your hand” refers to how strong your hand is in comparison to the likely range of hands of your opponent. This means that the tighter your opponent is, the stronger hand you will need to play ...Oct 23 -
First Blog from WPT Marrakech
Welcome poker fans and thanks for visiting. During the week please visit the special WPT Marrakech Live Reporting website for live tournament updates, video clips, photos and player chip counts. Furthermore, each day while we are here in the lovely city of Marrakech we will be using this space for blogging and rounding up a collect ...Oct 11 -
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pokernordica
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Massive Badbeat Jackpot at PokerNordica!
Bad Beats happen to each and everybody but at PokerNordica you can get a part of a very big Bad Beat Jackpot when you get one of those Bad Beats. In any Texas Hold'em game, you will be looking to maximise your value when you pick up four of a kind. The chance to go all-in is automatic, but what happens if your opponent is holding hig ...Oct 26 -
Massive Badbeat Jackpot at PokerNordica!
Bad Beats happen to each and everybody but at PokerNordica you can get a part of a very big Bad Beat Jackpot when you get one of those Bad Beats. In any Texas Hold'em game, you will be looking to maximise your value when you pick up four of a kind. The chance to go all-in is automatic, but what happens if your opponent is holding higher four of a ...Sep 18 -
Diamonds are Forever
When you play real money poker here at PokerNordica you accumulate Comp Points. These Comp Points have a variety of uses including freeroll entry and exclusive bonuses. Come July, they are adding even more value to these comp points to help you earn free cash as you play! Throughout July, your player admin section will track the comp points th ...Jun 26 -
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Sealing the Win
If you don't think poker is a competitive sport, chances are you've never made it to the late stages of a major tournament where the only thing higher than the blinds is the pressure of playing for thousands - or even millions - of dollars in prize money. As a former basketball player, I can compare the pressure of a WSOP final table to the final ...Jul 10 -
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vella
Just hate having my QQ crushed vs AJ ! Keep running into backdoor flushes in a pre-flop all in situation !
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Play Poker Like The Pros - Putting your opponent on a hand: Magic or Skill ?
Dear Poker Community, I have now gotten back into the game, playing more frequently both live and online. My favorite game is a live cash game, however when I'm online I will often play a mix of SnGs, MTTs and cash games. I have decided to try to improve my game and continue treating poker very seriously. In an effort to do so, I have gona bac ...Apr 15 -
Freeroll Events !
Hi fellow poker fans & academy members ! Freeroll events are a good way to start out playing online poker. It's the safest way of building a bankroll. This is because no financial risk is involved as the buy in for such tournaments is FREE! However, money is added to the prize pool to be won :) I read about a good event which is comi ...Jul 07 -
Aces cracked for $180,000!!
The famous last hand for barry greenstein!! {youtube:Yg551su1KnM} ...Apr 09 -
Poker in the eyes of the monster!
Poker...What is poker? Well, some might argue that poker is a game based on luck, if you've got it you're a sure winner. Well I say otherwise, poker is a game based on numerous skills; simple math, knowlege of your opponents, knowlege of the game. One important factor in poker ...Mar 30 -
Chili Poker's Sit & Go Challenge: 2
Hey everybody, as you probably know i am trying o complete Chili Poker's Sit & Go challenge. My aim is to complete 40+ $1 Sit & Go's in the month of September and cash in most of them to have a good ROI. ROI:Return on Investment. This quick calculation gives you the exact data on your return for $1 in play. For example, with a ROI of 17% i ...Sep 20 -
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joker
Join Friday's 100 Euro Freeroll on www.yachtingpoker.com !! This is a private tournament for all My Poker Academy members !
When creating the account..use the affiliate code: ACADEMY !
The tournament can be found in the PRIVATE tab ! :)
When creating the account..use the affiliate code: ACADEMY !
The tournament can be found in the PRIVATE tab ! :)
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Doctor Doctor!
A doctor answers his phone and hears the familiar voice of a colleague on the other end of the line. "We need a fourth for poker," said the friend. "I'll be right over," whispered the doctor. As he was putting on his coat, his wife asked, "Is it serious?" "Oh yes, quite serious," said the doctor gravely. "In fact, there are three doctors there a ...Aug 20 -
Poker Bling
This guy had a very attractive wife, who was always wanting Louis Vuitton, DKNY, Bling, etc., but he was not too well off. One day his wife came home with a diamond necklace. The guy asked: "Where did you get that from?" His wife replied: "I won it playing poker" The next night she came home with a mink coat. The guy asked: "Where did you get ...Jun 08 -
Jones drop dead
Six guys were playing poker when Jones loses $500 on a single hand, clutches his chest and drops dead at the table. Showing respect for their fallen comrade, the other five complete their playing time standing up. Roberts looks around and asks, "Now, who is going to tell the wife?" They draw straws. Rippington, who is always a loser, pic ...Jun 08 -
Some People Have All the Luck
Some people just seem to have a lot of luck. A friend of mine is one of those card players who can almost always draw whatever he needs to win a hand in poker, but loses big time at the races. I asked him about this once and he replied, "Well ... they won't let me shuffle the horses." ...Oct 22 -
Close-up Card Magic by Lennart Green
Like your uncle at a family party, the rumpled Swedish doctor Lennart Green says, "Pick a card, any card." But what he does with those cards is pure magic -- flabbergasting, lightning-fast, how-does-he-do-it? magic.{youtube:1_oa8m5Oq00} ...Oct 08 -
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Playing the Main Event
This week starts the largest, richest tournament in poker history - the Main Event of the World Series of Poker*. For anyone who makes it deep in the tournament, there will be several long, exhausting days of poker. So, going in rested is extremely important. Beyond that, however, there are ways to approach different portions of the event that coul ...Aug 14 -
Betting out of Position
Every Hold 'em strategy guide talks about the importance of positional advantage. The standard thinking is that the player who acts last has more information than his opponents, so he'll have a better sense of where he stands in a hand and can, therefore, make better decisions. There's no doubt that this is true, but it's important to understand th ...Aug 14 -
Being A Bully at Poker
Many players understand the concepts involved in building a large chip stack during a tournament. What they don’t understand, however, is how to use their chips effectively once they’ve gotten them. Once they’ve accumulated a lot of chips, many players want to control the action, but they haven’t thought through how to take ...Aug 11 -
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negreanu
Join Friday's 100 Euro Freeroll on www.yachtingpoker.com !! This is a private tournament for all My Poker Academy members !
When creating the account..use the affiliate code: ACADEMY !
The tournament can be found in the PRIVATE tab ! :)
When creating the account..use the affiliate code: ACADEMY !
The tournament can be found in the PRIVATE tab ! :)
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Freeroll is on !!
Bring on next Friday's freeroll on Yachting Poker ! https://www.facebook.com/events/407891709257168/ I'm taking home the money :D Just created my account on Yachting Poker : http://www.mypokeracademy.com/poker-room-bonus/yachting-poker Join the tournament !! Let's make it an interesting one ! .. Interesting for me anyways, i'll ...Jul 08 -
Mixing it up!
You'll often hear players talk about "mixing up their play." It really is an important aspect of becoming a successful and unpredictable player. If you play each and every hand the same way, it makes it that much easier for your opponents to get a read on your play.The problem is that there is no textbook that will give you a formula for mixing up ...Aug 13 -
How To Play Small Pairs
There's been much written on the subject of playing small pairs in Texas Hold'em. Small pairs consist of 2-2, 3-3, 4-4, 5-5 and 6-6. With so many words devoted to the topic, it's obvious that there are opposing theories regarding the best way to play them.Here are my suggestions.Unlike higher pairs, small pairs should not be played in all situation ...Aug 12 -
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Qualify for the World Series 4 FREE!
Your road to Vegas and the 2009 World Series of Poker starts right here on PKR. In freerolls that run once a week, every week we’ll be giving away another fantastic package to the 2009 event. PKR is giving away a different package to the 2009 World Series of Poker* every week with our massive Road to Vegas promotion and it starts right here! ...Sep 18 -
Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT London
Win $100,000 in the Garden of England!Take on Europe's finest as the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour heads for the South-East coast of England. Join the Team for sun, sea and suckouts...After the success of their journey to the third Leg of the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) in London, Team PKR travel to Thanet (Kent, UK) for Leg 8 of the GUKPT. The three ...Aug 12 -
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Choose the right time for Continuation Betting
Continuation betting has become so common in No-Limit Hold 'em tournaments that many players no longer give it any respect. They will often call your bet on the flop, whether or not they actually have anything, just to see what you'll do on the turn. Because continuation bets have lost so much value, you should be wary of making this bet if you don ...Sep 22 -
Phil Ivey videos!
In the first one I show you how to be agressive even if you don't have anything. {youtube:--Qap3VT_ZY} In the second one you will see me facing a tough decision in high stakes poker. {youtube:-0b1HQAvTbU} ...Aug 27 -
Phil Ivey Quads
Phil Ivey Holding Quads of Kings against Jerry Fit. Ivy is human after all. We all get too excited when we get nuts and do things we regret later. He could have made even a dollar extra but instead he made none. Learn from this and dont get too excited. Small value bet and he would have pushed all in or call at worst. But Ivy is great!{youtube:c7nD ...Aug 26 -
Playing from the Blinds in Tournaments Part 1
If tournament poker is a game of situations, then it’s important to know how to play from the blinds. Poker comes down to three basic decisions: fold, call, or raise. When you’re facing a pre-flop raise, folding the blinds will usually be your best option. You have a significant disadvantage when you defend your blinds because you will ...Aug 25 -
Table talk (by Gavin Smith)
talk a lot at the table. I like meeting people, and poker tournaments give me the opportunity to chat with a lot of nice folks. The conversations I have between hands are not just pleasant - they can also be informative. What a player shares about himself will often determine how I'll play against him down the line. For example, say I'm play ...Aug 13 -
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Chris Ferguson Videos!
Me at the 2008 WSOP: $1,500 No limit hold'em final table! {youtube:S2LDI1Vds2U} All about my poker life! {youtube:6mnxn1LkGys} ...Aug 27 -
From Zero To Hero!
I'm almost a year into an experiment on Full Tilt Poker. I'm attempting to turn $0 into a $10,000 bankroll. With no money to start with, I had no choice but to start out playing Freerolls. Starting out, I'd often manage to win a dollar or two, but I'd quickly get busted and have to start over again. It took some time but, after awhile, I was eventu ...Aug 14 -
How a pro thinks through a hand. (By team Full Tilt)
A couple of weeks ago, Perry Friedman discussed the importance of being able to look at factors beyond one's own cards. An experienced player has the ability to think about what his opponent is likely to hold. Beyond that, a top-quality player - a pro - will think a level deeper and consider what he believes his opponent is thinking about his cards ...Aug 13 -
Running Bad: Part II
In my last tip I wrote about running bad and the effect it can have on your mental state. Now I’m living it. If you’ve been following my $0 to $10K Challenge, you know it took me about nine months to turn $0 into $100 and another nine months to turn that $100 into $10,000. Even though I hit my goal, I decided to keep playing and rapidly ...Aug 13 -
Running Bad
In 1964, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart tried to define what may or may not be considered obscene under US law. In the end, he determined that no definition existed, but that when it comes to obscenity, “I know it when I see it.” The same holds true when you’re talking about running badly at the poker table. You may not be ...Aug 13 -
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cunningham
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Allen Cunningham Videos!
Great read at the WSOP! {youtube:ViHOhStm8dw} Going all in against Jamie Gold at the WSOP! {youtube:6lQS08S-skI} ...Aug 27 -
Establishing a tight table image
In poker, image matters. Throughout a tournament, your table image will help determine how much action you'll get and, ultimately, how you can manipulate your opponents into making big calls or big laydowns at the wrong times. While establishing a loose, aggressive image early on can help build your initial chip stack, I believe it's important to ...Aug 13 -
Early tournament strategies
Many players' first exposure to poker comes from watching WSOP and WPT tournaments on TV, and I think that's great. It's entertaining and you'll see some interesting plays, but viewers have to understand that they shouldn't model their games based on the action they see on TV. Why? The answer is simple - what you're seeing is unrealistic and edite ...Aug 13 -
Stealing The Blinds
The middle stages of a poker tournament can be a tortuous and tedious experience for even the most seasoned pro. The long trek toward the money, combined with a variety of potentially tricky scenarios you may face along the way, make it difficult to come up with one sure-fire strategy to help you through. That said, one aspect of mid-tourney play t ...Aug 13 -
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