Mike Caro is the ‘Mad Genius’ of Poker
Some players get married to open-end straights. They over bet and over raise. They call big bets that break their bankrolls. It’s a sad, sad thing.
I could write several books dealing with the nuances of open-end straight draws. Today, I want to share some of the issues that […]
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Peter Costa
I have many fond memories of playing poker at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. Apart from tournaments, it has proven to become my favorite place for the side action. Though the NL Holdem has provided me with much article material in the past - I just happened to recall a session of Stud […]
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Low Limit Texas Hold’em Poker (Maximizing Winnings Through Optimization)by Carlos and Carlo Abulencia 288pp paperbound, $19.95
A new book about poker is always welcome, especially when it’s written clearly and offers a way to learn a game or a way to become a dangerous, competitive player who understands the basics, or if it helps teach a […]
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Oh Brother Part 2, A Joe and Hobby Fiction
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I was on the fantail of Hobby’s yacht, Lazybuns, sipping a spicy bloody Mary. “Hobby, can you get a hold of your buddy who won the 7-card stud at the WSOP?”
“You mean Benny; maybe. What’s up?”
“Get him on the speaker phone, please. I’m still working […]
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John Carlisle
Dear Poker Counselor,
I have a hard time staying focused while playing because of the behavior of the other guys at the table. Whether I’m playing at my local casino or online, I seem to end up at the table with idiots who make rude comments and curse at me. When I run hot, […]
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