Using Table Talk In Live Poker
Using table talk in poker is more than simple conversation. Table talk could and should be one of the tools in your poker arsenal, especially in live poker where table image can have an effect on how people play against you.
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Clark Jensen
Strategy
- Date posted Jun 3, 2008
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Study to Become A Poker Pro
Becoming a poker professional is a lot harder than it looks. It's not enough to have a few winning sessions. You need to win consistently enough so that your bankroll will grow even as you take money out of it for personal expenses such as rent, food and providing for a family. You need to play even on days when you don't feel like playing, and you need to keep your composure and play the same level of poker no matter how badly the cards are running or how bad you feel.
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Clark Jensen
The world of poker
- Date posted May 26, 2008
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Sitting Down With the Big Guys
There is a famous scene in the poker movie "Rounders" where Mike McDermott, played by Matt Damon, gets to sit down at a poker table with Johnny Chan, 1987 and 1988 World Series of Poker Champion. McDermott bluffs Chan out of a pot, and this experience inspires him to take a shot at being a professional poker player.
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Clark Jensen
The world of poker
- Date posted May 21, 2008
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Getting Ready as the 2008 WSOP Approaches
The 2008 WSOP is coming up, and it's time to get excited. As the 2008 WSOP approaches, there are a few ways to prepare to make sure that you can get the most out of the World Series of Poker experience.
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Clark Jensen
The world of poker
- Date posted May 19, 2008
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Train Your Poker Intuition
As a poker player you need every edge you can get. Anything that helps you figure out when to fold, call or raise for an advantage gives you that added chance you need to bring home the money. Many pros say that they can often just sense when an opponent has a strong hand or is weak. This sense has served them well and in some cases made them millions. That being the case, poker intuition is something all of us should strive for. But how can we train our poker intuition?
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Alex McCay
The world of poker
- Date posted May 15, 2008
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Tricks Of A Professional Poker Dealer
Most professional poker dealers at a casino are on the level. There is really nothing to gain by cheating unless they are in collusion with another player at the table. If they are cheating and get caught, there can be serious consequences. Furthermore, casino shuffling and dealing techniques are standardized in such a way as to inhibit cheating.
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Clark Jensen
The world of poker
- Date posted May 13, 2008
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Preparing for a Poker Tournament
If you're playing a poker tournament to win, it pays to be prepared. Just as with a sporting event, the player who is most physically and mentally ready going in often has a better chance than his less prepared counterparts do. Of course, this doesn't mean you need to do an hour of bench presses before a tournament, but there are some less drastic things you can do to put yourself in a position to go far.
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Clark Jensen
Tournaments
- Date posted May 11, 2008
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Playing Aggressive Poker with Friends
Students of the game of poker know that aggressive poker is winning poker. The players who go after the chips aggressively and who don't back down tend to win the most. However, what happens when you are playing at a home game with friends? Or when you and a friend sit at the same table at a casino or in an online poker game? Is it ethical to play aggressively?
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Clark Jensen
The world of poker
- Date posted May 7, 2008
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Positive Visualization in Poker
Positive visualization is the art of imagining what you want in order to achieve it. Visualization is used all walks of life. In business, you might visualize what it would look like if you had that perfect job, how your office would look and how you would look in it. In sports, you might imagine the basketball hoop is twice as wide, or the baseball is three times as big. The idea is it is easier to grab what you can see, even if what you "see" is only a mental image.
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Alex McCay
The world of poker
- Date posted May 4, 2008
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The Art of the Deal in Tournament Poker
When you make it to the final stages of a poker tournament, things get very volatile. Short-handed poker requires skilled play and lots of luck. If you have a chip lead, you can use your stack to dominate your opponents. If you're short stacked, you have to find ways to make your final table appearances more profitable. If the end of the tourney is starting to lag, you should consider making a deal.
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Clark Jensen
Strategy
- Date posted Apr 28, 2008
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Expectations for the 2008 WSOP
It seems like the dust just cleared on the 2007 World Series of Poker, but hard as it is to believe, the 2008 WSOP is right around the corner. The first event starts at the end of May, and the main event will begin on the third of July. You can bet that ESPN's coverage will begin soon after, so that we can all tune in to the action. When we do, here are some things to watch for at the 2008 WSOP.
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Clark Jensen
Tournaments
- Date posted Apr 28, 2008
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Tipping In No Limit Hold'em Games
Tipping in no-limit hold'em games can be tricky, especially if you don't know what you're doing. Here are some common tipping situations to consider.
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Clark Jensen
The world of poker
- Date posted Apr 26, 2008
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Stop Whining!
Many poker players understand that Texas Hold'em is a mental game. Not only do you have to be skilled at playing the cards and reading your opponents, but also you have to have the focus, discipline and emotional fortitude to handle the swings of the game. Psychology is as big an element of poker as anything else, especially in a game like no-limit Texas hold'em, where a mental mistake can cost you your entire chip stack. One element of poker psychology that any player who wants to succeed should try to master is to stop that whining!
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Clark Jensen
Hand analyzes
- Date posted Apr 24, 2008
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Profit from Being Friendly In Texas Hold'em
You will meet all different personality types at the poker table. Some players will be friendly, others will be mean. Some will be quiet and others loud. Most players will fall somewhere along this spectrum. Few players give much thought to the benefit of their poker table demeanor. Most are there to have fun and they will act however they choose to act. However, if you are a more thoughtful player, you may want to tailor your behavior to the poker table situation. In fact, there are many benefits to being friendly in your Texas Hold'em games.
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Clark Jensen
The world of poker
- Date posted Apr 23, 2008
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Where the Stars Play Texas Hold'em
One of the fun things about poker in general is that it is a great equalizer. Anyone willing to put up the money to play can find themselves elbow to elbow with a superstar of the game. You'll probably never play golf with Tiger Woods or basketball with Kobe Bryant, but it's certainly possible you could find yourself at the poker table with Chris Ferguson, Men Nguyen or Daniel Negreanu.
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Alex McCay
The world of poker
- Date posted Apr 21, 2008
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