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Counter-intuitive poker strategy
I wanted to test my multi-table skills without much risk today, so I 4-tabled some $2+.25 SNGs at Full Tilt. Here’s what I observed:
1. When you put money in the pot, always defend it pre-flop when you have the least amount of information about your opponents’ hands.
2. QT is the nuts, and can call any [...]
From Good to Bad
Last week, I was running hot. Seriously hot.
Perfect reads. Laying down big hands when I knew I was beat. Making big calls with second pair. Catching the cards I was chasing, and picking up the big hands deep in the SNG.
And, when it was over, I didn’t realize it.
Calling extra bets. Bluffing with air, [...]
The Pre-Flop Push: A Defense, Part 2
See Part 1
So, in my prior post on this subject I promised a discussion about using this strategy when you’re an underdog to your opponents. What I mean here is that there are situations where you recognize right away that you are playing against people whose skills are superior to your own.
What? You’ve never been [...]
The Pre-Flop Push: A Defense
Part 1: The Short-Stack
One of the more controversial strategies in texas hold ‘em tournament poker these days is going all in pre-flop, otherwise known as the “Push”. Those who consider themselves better players want more decisions to make, believing that if they make more decisions correctly than their opponent, they will win most of the [...]
Hello Nut, Meet Blind Squirrel!
It appears your not-so-humble author may have caught the nice end of the variance stick in his debut at “The Mook” last night. I say ‘may have’ because I have a throbbing headache from being sleep-deprived and I’m not entirely sure if I finished the tournament or fell asleep and dreamt the finish.
Thank god for [...]
Live blogging a repeat
Fox Sports Network ran what I think is a re-run of of Full Tilt Poker’s “Learn From The Pros” this evening. I never saw it the first time around, but I recognize Chris Rose and Howard Lederer’s suits. They wore the same suits every show that first season.
Here’s a summary of the episode: Aggression is [...]
Another Brunson MySpace Review
Yep, I’m subjecting you to another MySpace review: This time, the spawn - Todd Brunson.
Knock, Knock….
Anyone home?
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