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Pot Odds 101: The Name of the Game In any poker hand there are many important factors which one needs to consider before making a decision. The strength of your hand, your position, the playing ability and style of your opponent—all of these variables need to be weighed when a player considers whether or not to commit chips to a pot. However, there are two factors which in terms of sheer importance towers above the rest. They are t...... [read more]
Why Does Position Matter? This is something that newer players often ask me, so I thought I’d dedicate an article explaining the nuances of position. As most players—even newbies—know, you’d rather act last than first. But why is this? As it turns out this question is fairly simple to answer .Although we could expound on the nuances of positional advantages until the cows come home, 95% of the benefits that last positio...... [read more]
Basic Reminders & Contradictions for NLH Tournaments Patience is the hurdle most beginners struggle with. The biggest mistake is usually playing too many hands. If they have not seen a hand for 20 minutes, all of a sudden A4 looks like a monster in any position. Don't do it. Patience is everything. Secondly, watch ! Watch how many hands someone plays and how they play them. Make mental notes. Watch. Ask how you can take advantage of what they ar...... [read more]
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