Enticing Overcalls

Tom ‘Time’ Leonard
As we continue our attempt to ferret out possible nuances of our game which can be improved upon, today let’s delve into when it might be appropriate to entice several overcalls instead of raising with our very best hands. An overcall is when a player calls after a player in front of him […]

Instant Hand Histories

John Vorhaus
Imagine this scenario in a realworld cardroom: You make a river bet, get called, and turn over your hand. Your opponent mucks his cards without showing, but curiosity gets the best of you, so you reach into the muck and peek at his discards. How many times do you think you could do this […]

One Step at a Time

John Carlisle
We hear this old cliche way too often: “You have to take it one step at a time.” We’ve heard it so often we often dismiss its meaning and message. One step at a time has been my reality lately, not simply a cliche. You see, I was recently in a serious car accident […]