Tag: hold’em
Poker’s rich history and strategic depth combine to give it a thrilling competitive scene. Competition in poker is a core part of the game and various legends have left their marks throughout history. These players have undoubtedly, in one way or another, changed the game, not just from their tournament wins but also from their […]
Suited connectors are versatile hands favored by many great poker players such as Daniel Negreanu, who, in combination with his great hand-reading skills, uses them to outplay his opponents. In the hands of less experienced players, suited connectors can be troublesome hands – especially when played without the appropriate stack depth or when out of […]
Small pocket pairs are one of my favorite hand groups in Texas Hold’em. They tend to be one of the easiest hand groups to play and are usually inexpensive to play. A small pocket pair is generally considered to be any pair between deuce and six and they all play similarly, for the most part. […]
It’s often said that “variety is the spice of life,” and poker is a game that embraces and strives to exemplify this. Many versions of poker share the same core mechanics, but come packaged with novelties that change the dynamics of the game and the strategies you’ll need to use. This diversity is a benefit […]
The world of poker is a curious beast, containing a myriad of poker games filled with nuance. The one variant that everybody tends to hear about, want to learn about, desire to watch more often, the Cadillac of the card games: No Limit Hold’em (NLHE). This very variant captured world wide recognition, made it to […]
Why Omaha is Best As the game of poker gained more widespread popularity around the world, the most common variant was the traditional Texas Hold’em. Initially played in the limit variant, it was soon toppled by no-limit as it unleashed far more excitement. Since then, several dozen other poker variants have been established, each with […]
Playing Live Poker vs. Online Poker At a glance, it would be reasonable to assume that there is no difference between playing poker games online or at a casino, after all poker is poker no matter where it is played. While the basic rules of Texas Hold’em or other poker variants remain unchanged regardless of […]
Beat your Opponent: Part 2 – The Loose-Aggressive Player On a wonderful and relaxed Saturday, you decide to play in poker and jump into the action in the GGMasters Bounty $105. You find your opponents to be all very loose and very aggressive. Many of your openings see action, and the villains are fighting for […]
Beat your Opponent: Part 1-The Calling Station You are playing poker in the GGMasters $25 Double Stack, and your opponent is never folding. How do you handle this type of opponent? Do you keep betting? What if your opponent plays a ridiculously wide preflop range? How do you adjust to this style of poker? Let’s […]
