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Tips from the Pros
Running Bad Part II - It’s Bad to Always Get Your Money in Good
February 27th, 2008
In my last tip I wrote about running bad and the effect it can have on your mental state. Now I'm living it. If you've been following my $0 to $10K Challenge you know that it took me about nine months to turn $0 into $100 and another nine months to turn that $100 into $10,000.
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Running Bad
January 3rd, 2008
In 1964, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart tried to define what may or may not be considered obscene under US law. In the end, he determined that no definition existed, but that when it comes to obscenity, "I know it when I see it." The same holds true when you're talking about running badly...
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Goin' Pro
June 1st, 2007
"Should I quit my job and play professionally?" "Should I drop out of school and play poker full time?" I get these questions all the time and I always give the same answer:
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Starting from Zero
April 30th, 2007
I had a losing streak there and had to go down to $5/$10. That was tough.
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When Passive Plays
February 27, 2006
Ideally I want to get one decent sized bet in over the course of this hand and by checking, I prevent my opponent from giving me more action than my hand can handle.
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Playing a Big Draw in Limit Hold 'em
December 19, 2005
Playing big draws aggressively against multiple opponents can create very profitable situations.
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Sizing Up Your Opening Bet
August 1, 2005
Poker is like real estate. The three most important factors in deciding how much to raise are: Location, location, location.
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How To Win At Tournament Poker, Part 2
June 27, 2005
Most people would be better off making no changes at all, rather than the changes that they do make.
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How To Win At Tournament Poker, Part 1
June 20, 2005
How much of a difference is there between ring game strategy and tournament strategy? The answer: Not as much as you think.
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Keep Your Toolbox Well Stocked
May 2, 2005
One essential element of playing winning poker is forcing your opponents to make difficult decisions.
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