Today’s Word is… ‘Tightness’

Mike Caro is the ‘Mad Genius’ of Poker
Can you have too much discipline to win at poker? Oddly, yes. In some games, it’s easy to beat lively opponents by simply being ultraselective about the hands you play. But many players who approach poker with the correct attitude, take the game seriously, and are motivated by […]

Table Image

Table Image
After you have studied the great books available on poker strategy, I believe the best tool you can utilize is a winning table image. The beauty of it is that since people are so varied, there are many images that will work well at a poker table. Let’s look at our options.

1. Rock
2. Loose […]

Omaha H/L: Should I Play this Hand Part 3

Sam Mudaro is the Omaha Guru
Today we shall continue with questions to ask while deciding whether to proceed with a hand or muck it.

We should always know how much money our opponents begin the hand with. The number need not be exact but a good estimate is needed. This is more critical in a no-limit […]

Duh… It’s No-Limit

Tom Leonard
Regular readers of this column know that its focus is Limit Hold’em. Limit Hold’em cash games have been my bread and butter for a long time. However, just like the rest of the poker world, I’ve been playing a lot of No-Limit tournaments, especially on the internet. So, for a change of pace and […]

WHY Winning Streaks Can Be Bad For Your Bankroll

Diane McHaffie
I was flabbergasted when Mike told me that not all winning streaks are good in poker. How could any winning streak possibly be bad?

He explained that you must consider what is causing the winning streak. Sometimes poker players will play their best game, content to stay or leave whenever they believe the time is […]