In the last post, we discussed the basics to Omaha Hi Lo. While the Hi part is obvious, it is just regular Omaha Hold ‘Em, the Lo part is confusing and hard for beginners to grasp. For those still shaking their heads over the brief discussion of low games in the last post, we will […]
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A couple of weeks ago, we discussed the basics of Omaha Hi and why it was an interesting variation of other Hold ‘Em games. Omaha Hi itself, however, has a number of variations and rule changes depending on where and with who you play. One of the most common variations of this game, and other […]
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Last post we discussed the basics to the poker game Five Card Draw. As mentioned, the game itself is pretty simple to learn and to play. But one thing that isn’t always simple about the game is the rules. In other poker games, like Texas Hold ‘Em and Seven Card Stud, the rules are pretty […]
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Five Card Draw is perhaps the most unusual game of poker that exists. While most games of poker rely on luck and skill, Five Card Draw’s uniqueness makes it almost all about getting lucky and getting good cards. While bluffing is possible in Draw, the majority of hands are won by small hands and thus […]
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One thing that poker players seem to love doing in their free time, that is when not playing poker, is sharing bad beat stories. They’re like war stories for professional poker players. Everyone has them and everyone thinks that their bad beats are the worst. The truth is that with the amount of luck involved […]
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As I’ve mentioned before, Stud poker games are not really my thing. For this reason, it has taken me twenty-three posts to even address the issue of Five Card Stud. The game was originally created during the Civil War and is barely played in casinos now, but still has a popular following.
The basics of the […]
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Last post, we discussed the merits of whether or not Phil Hellmuth should be hated. Well whether you hate him or love him, the truth is that he does hold the most World Series of Poker bracelets and is considered, by many, to be the best player in the world. But will he always hold […]
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When I watch professional poker players play big events on television, one common theme always seems to arise. Hating Phil Hellmuth. For some reason, his combination of arrogance and skill grates the nerves of viewers and commentators and forces many to root against him. But why should we hate him?
The main problem people seem to […]
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When playing Texas Hold ‘Em, one of the best feelings a player can get pre-flop is to look down into his cards and find two of the same painted cards staring at him. Make no mistake, pocket aces, kings, or queens is a powerful hand that do not get dealt often to individual players. Getting […]
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Earlier I talked about online poker and how it was not a good indication of real poker. The fact is, however, that this principle is bidirectional. Real poker is not a good indicator of what online poker is either. Many players can take bad hands and make money off of them in real-life by bluffing. […]
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