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How I Got Into Poker

I am forever fascinated by the various stories people have on how they came to be involved in poker. For many players it is the first step on a glorious run that sees them net millions of dollars and changes their lives completely. For others it is a start of a great hobby that they [...]

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Professional card counting – The real deal

The biggest misconception is that counting cards will automatically lead to profits, the reality is that this is a long way from the truth. The ability to count cards is very simple and in fact anyone who can add and subtract in single units rather quickly has the ability to be able to card count.

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Why You Should Start a Poker Blog

There are numerous benefits to the poker player on why they should also follow my lead and blog about their poker experiences. Let’s discuss a few of them now.

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Bet on bwin.com and Become a Multi-Millionaire

Playing in a tournement under palm trees, surrounded by everything a poker mind can imagine. Is there any poker player out there who wouldn’t take this opportunity?

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Having Problems Relating to Betting Flop After Raising Preflop

Hello, I believe all your regular visitors know how things get going when betting on the flop if they raise preflop. Well, I’m your fan and I visit your site regularly as well. But still I don’t totally understand some things regarding betting on the flop if a preflop is raise. Typically, I play 25$NL, [...]

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Bet Hard or Take Risk and Double Up?

Hi there! In a certain no limit tournament, we were down to 5 players from actually 20 players. As far as as I can remember, we were two there who have almost the same number of chips. Well, I had 85 of clubs back then. Fortunately, I was given the chance to see the flop [...]

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Bothered Because of a Certain Hand

Hi, On a 50 person table, I was dealt Q, 2 -both hearts. Then the flop came 3,4 hearts. When the Ace came into the scene, I’ve hit the straight however there’s a possibility that someone may consider betting on the Ace. Though with some little doubts, I bet and then one player called. Then [...]

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Pocket Pairs in No Limit

Hello, Just this morning, I played in a MTT online NL tournament. I don’t know much about the players there as I was just moved from another table. I was on the button w/ 22. UTG when I raised 3 times the blind. Eventually, everyone folded to me. What do you think, how many chips [...]

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Why Call Rather Than Fold or Raise Post Flop?

Hi, I play no limit poker. Oftentimes, I win. Typically, I just win enough but at least on a regular basis. In general, I consider myself as an analytical player who is usually bothered psychologically. Over the years, I’ve tried to change this by increasing my skills or the like. I’ve also tried to discuss [...]

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No Limit Holdem Tips by Doyle Brunson

Before anything, congrats for having a well-loved site! I’ll start by sharing that I love playing 5/10 and 10/20 NL holdem online. I regularly play those kinds, and I actually earn lots of money. But just recently, I’ve read something which I know will not make money whatsoever. It’s actually something written by Doyle and [...]

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