Lessons from Farzad Bonyadi
Tips from the Pros
What Not To Do With a Short Stack
December 8th, 2009
When you’re on the extreme short stack in a tournament, there isn’t always a “right” decision to make...
Managing Your Poker Bankroll
December 1st, 2009
People always ask, “How much do I need to play in a certain stake game?” The usual answer to all poker questions is, “It depends."...
Being Focused
November 24th, 2009
In the world of Full Tilt Poker avatars there are no bad hair days. Not the type of thought I want to be having at an FTOPS final table. I want my mind absorbing and processing just the right information...
Using Aggression Wisely
November 17th, 2009
In the game of Hold ‘em, especially No Limit, aggression is usually rewarded. By being aggressive, you are putting your opponent in an uncomfortable situation and forcing him to either make a hand or make a bluff...
Don’t Waste Money on Advertising
November 11th, 2009
Table image can be a very powerful tool at the poker table, especially in ring games where you can expect to play a long session against the same opponents.
Stack Size Limbo
November 3rd, 2009
When you’re playing a tournament and sitting on around 15 big blinds, you can face some seriously tough pre-flop decisions. Welcome to stack size limbo...
Let the Maniac Hang Himself
30th September 2009
We’ve all played poker against those guys who are relentlessly aggressive, who’ll make moves with any two cards...
Winning by Checking and Calling
September 22nd, 2009
It’s been said many times that the weakest play in poker is calling – that it’s better to be raising or folding. In my opinion, there are situations where that statement simply isn’t true...
A Big Hand Early in a Tournament
September 16th 2009
In the late stages of a tournament, big pairs are generally pretty easy to play. When you have 20, 30 or 40 big blinds in your stack, and you find a pair of Queens or Kings...
The Power of Position
8th September 2009
When beginning poker players are describing a hand they’ve played, they usually start by saying what their hole cards were before moving on to talk about the betting.