Poker Strategy

Intermediate Poker Strategy – Benefit of Using Expected Value (+EV) Expected value (EV) is a mathematical concept that can be extremely beneficial when applied in poker. It helps players determine the long-term impact of a certain strategy or play during the game. In poker, you can calculate the EV for …

There comes a point in every Texas Holdem tournament when it comes time to change strategies. The early stages of the game are about building up your chip stack and learning your opponents’ idiosyncrasies.  Towards the end game strategy phases of the game role around, the goal changes. Now it’s …

You often notice when playing poker that in the chat window, players often ‘speak’ in abbreviations.  The actual meanings of these are quickly understood but we’ve produced a quick guide below for anyone new to playing online and who is unfamiliar with these poker chat abbreviations. BRB : abbreviation for …

Texas Holdem is a game of betting.  Of all the poker games and variants played in the world, Holdem has become more popular in recent days than any other type has in history.  The main reason for this is the betting strategy involved.  There is very little more thrilling than …

At first it seems a little strange to write an article about bluffing and all-in moments, because it is usually (though not always) ill-advised to bluff at such a high stake.  However, the reason the two subject interconnect is because of the physical elements.  When you bluff, the key is …

In my opinion, poker is a game of skill.  Slot machines are gambling.  Roulette is gambling.  Faro is gambling.  Poker is an honest trade. The luck a player has and the cards he is dealt are valuable but not the primary factor in his win ration.  Texas Holdem is unique …

Bankroll Management Strategies The importance of bankroll management simply cannot be stressed enough. So many people get caught up in the excitement of gambling that they risk – and lose – their entire bankroll. But this ultimate consequence can easily be avoided by implementing some proven bankroll management strategies. The …

Nobody wins at poker all of the time, not even the most distinguished players. Losing is part of the game and everyone hits losing streaks. Some can seem to go on forever and often go on for months at a time. When we do hit a bad run of cards, …

So you’ve maybe been playing poker for a while and have heard or possibly seen that the poker room in which you play offers a bad beat jackpot but you’re not quite sure exactly what a bad beat jackpot is or exactly how it works. This is a popular question …

Below is our quick guide to avoiding going on tilt when playing poker. Going on tilt is the fastest way to lose your money and often you don’t realise it until it’s too late. Play Fewer Tables People often make the mistake of playing too many tables at once. This …