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Why do otherwise sane, smart poker players occasionally play like fish? Why do otherwise astute poker players behave in ways that are so obviously contrary to the goal … Read more

I found myself not only making the final table but wound up facing down, heads-up, none other than the Godfather of poker, Mr. Doyle “Texas Dolly” Brunson! That’s … Read more

For players looking for a safe alternative to major online poker sites, some social networking sites often provide free “play money” poker games against real players. One of … Read more

While all good poker players have the skill to make tough decisions correctly more often than not, great players also have courage that supports their convictions. Read more

In my last article I addressed the first three of the six pieces of conventional poker wisdom that I have found exception to. In this article I’ll deal … Read more

Be proactive and always have a plan. I know when you decide to play poker you’re not planning to fail, so make sure you don’t fail to plan. … Read more

Poker is war. Though we might not always recognize it as such. Poker disguises itself under the veneer of a civilized game, where chips stand in for bullets … Read more

It may come as a surprise to you, but a large number of tournament poker players – the pros that you see every week on television, not the … Read more

Conventional poker wisdom is passed down from teacher to student and from one generation to the next. These poker generalizations seem so simple that they are rarely, if … Read more

Tweet, tweet… what does a canary have to do with poker? I’m certain you are all familiar with the use of pigeons, donkeys and fish as poker terms … Read more