Tips from the Pros
Saving a Bet
, June 21st, 2010When playing Limit Hold ‘em, saving bets is a very important skill to master. Watch this video for Howard Lederer’s advice on how to use a combination of bet-saving strategies to help take your Limit Hold ‘em game to the next level.
The Basics of Rush Poker*
, February 2nd, 2010Full Tilt Poker recently released a revolutionary new form of online poker: Rush Poker*. If you’re not familiar with the game, I encourage you to give it a try...
* Patent Pending
Are you telling the right story?
, August 19th, 2009One theme you’ll see throughout our Tips From The Pros series is that when you’re making a move, your actions need to tell a plausible story. Some stories can be simple. For example, if you raise pre-flop and then follow up with a bet on a King-high flop, you’re telling opponents that you’re happy with the progression of the hand and maybe you have A-K or K-Q...
Bubble Play in Nine-Handed Sit & Gos
, November 26th, 2008In a typical nine-handed, one-table Sit & Go that pays out three places, the most critical juncture of the tournament comes when four players remain. Three of those players will turn a profit, and one of them will go home empty-handed. It goes without saying that...
Playing Large Fields
, August 17th, 2007During the World Series of Poker, players are confronted with massive fields. For example, in the 2007 WSOP, nearly 3,000 players bought into the first $1,500 No-Limit Hold 'em event. Throughout the Series, it was common to see starting fields of 1,500 to 2,000. Many players who are accustomed to playing in...
A Calling Hand in Stud Hi-Lo
, May 18th, 2007But in Seven-Card Stud Hi/Lo, a situation sometimes arises where drawing with a modest chance at the whole pot and an even smaller chance at half the pot is clearly the correct play.
Playing Cap Games
, Sept 11, 2006You'll be able to take some shots at pots that you probably wouldn't take in deep-stack games.
The Other Danger in Slow Playing
, May 1, 2006If he bets on the turn and you raise, you're signaling that the turn card helped you.
Bad Position, Decent Cards
, April 3, 2006In spots like this, your best move is to press an edge while you have it - before the flop.
Viewer Beware
, March 6, 2006In the last couple of years, I've noticed that some of the less experienced players who have entered $10,000 buy-in tournaments don't fully appreciate what they've seen on TV.
Specialize At Your Peril
, June 13, 2005Playing the other games will develop skills that will simply make you a better poker player.
Why I Leave My Sunglasses And iPod At Home
, April 25, 2005I am confident that the information I take in with my eyes far exceeds what I give away.
Sit & Gos Made Easy
, March 14, 2005The Sit & Go is the flight simulator of Final Table play, and mastering it should be considered mandatory homework for the serious student.