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[1 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]

I think I have had just about enough of online poker players thinking they know everything about the game simply because it has become so popular and mainstream. I find a large proportion of poker players feel that a wealth of experience playing the game itself makes it ok for them to feel like they can tell everyone else at the table what to do all the time. People are having problems facing a bit of reality when it comes to the game of poker. Some people out there view …

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

Strategy
The key decision in Seven-Card Stud is made on Third Street. You need to decide whether to play your hand or to fold it. It is important to recognize that certain hands are more suitable in multi-way pots while other hands work better with shorthanded pots. Drawing hands are most suitable for multi-way pots while big pairs play well in shorthanded pots.
Patience is an important virtue when playing Seven-Card Stud as you need to be very selective about what hands you play with. Playing too many hands ends up being …

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

DOs and DON’Ts
Do

Be selective with your starting hands. It is imperative to choose the correct starting a hand based on your situation.
Be selective when choosing a table. You should only play in games where you have an edge. Also, you want a couple of weak players at the table.
Play the players. It is important to immediately evaluate the opposition.
Pump it or dump it. Either fold or bet/raise. Avoid calling unless you have a valid motive, like trapping an opponent.
Be respectful of a majority of big bets and raises. Most players …

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

Strategy
Your goal in Omaha high-low is to win both the high and the low, also known as to scoop the pot. It is best to avoid a playing style that frequently gets you quartered or makes you split the pot. In order to steer clear of this you need to be extremely selective about what hands you play, both before and after the flop. Below is a list of DOs and DON’Ts that should improve your game.
Do

Remember that your goal should be to scoop the pot.
Often fold on the flop.
Only …

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

Starting Hands
Below is a list of very strong starting poker hands in Omaha. Some other solid hands include double suited hands with four connecting cards, starting at six or higher. The abbreviation DS in the list denotes that the hand is double suited, while x refers to any card.

A-A-K-K
DS

A-A-J-T
DS

A-A-Q-Q
DS

A-A-J-J
DS

A-A-T-T
DS

A-A-9-9
DS

A-A-x-x

J-T-9-8
DS

K-K-Q-Q

K-K-J-J

K-Q-J-T

K-K-T-T

K-K-A-Q

K-K-A-J

K-K-Q-J

K-K-Q-T

K-K-J-T

Q-Q-J-J

Q-Q-T-T

Q-Q-A-K

Q-Q-A-J

Q-Q-A-T

Q-Q-K-J

Q-Q-K-T

Q-Q-J-T

Q-Q-J-9

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

Strategy
Position is one of the most important concepts in No-Limit Texas Hold’em. Position can greatly impact your stack. For example, if you trap an opponent with the help of position, you can win his entire stack. Compare this to earning a couple of extra bets in Limit Texas Hold’em.
Another difference between Limit and No-Limit is that big connectors decrease in value when playing No-Limit. The reason is that you have an opportunity to double through your opponents if you hit a set. Consequently, big pairs increase in value in a …

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

Strategy Poker
Limit Texas Hold’em is easy to learn but difficult to master. Follow the pieces of advice listed below to take your first step toward elevating your poker game.

Only play good starting hands. Generally you should not see more than 25 percent of the flops.
Beware of tight and aggressive tables since they usually mean low profit and high volatility. Also, do your best to avoid strong players in general. When selecting a table look for games where at least 30 percent see the flop on average.
Only call the bet …

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

The game of poker consists of many different variations, in total there are more than 120 forms of poker although a few are played by many people. The most popular forms of poker are Texas Hold’em, Omaha Hold’em, Seven-Card Stud and Draw poker. These games are most likely to be spread at every casino and poker club around the world. Omaha, Seven-Card Stud and Draw poker are also played in high/low versions. In the US the high/low versions are more
common than they are in Europe. Among the unusual but still …

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

Multi-player tables are tables with more than one player. In land-casinos, almost all non-video gaming is at Multi-player tables, unless the casino is dead, then a player can play one on one with a dealer; still, someone can come and sit down any time they want.
A single-player table only has one player. That player usually faces off against the dealer, or the bank. Traditionally, most online casinos only offered single-player tables; however, a new trend in online gaming offers Multi-player tables and some online casinos even offer live dealers. The …

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[8 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]

Multiplayer poker is simply poker with multiple players. Sometimes you may see a term that serves to confuse you, but never fail to let logic dictate! Multiplayer poker is what you play with your friends on Thursday night, sitting around a converted kitchen table that now resides in the basement. The only difference in that multiplayer poker and the multiplayer poker people are presently so jazzed about is the fact that you can find it online, 24/7, in a variety of games and for real money!
If you live outside of …