Out of all the strategy concepts we hear discussed in poker, putting an opponent on a range of hands has to rank right up there and for very good reason. After all, being able to determine a specific range of cards your opponent could have is crucial in determining what …
Read More »Texas Holdem – Playing the Short Stack
A game of no limit Texas Holdem has been going on for quite some time. Most of the original players have already lost their chips and left their seats. You are left at the table with a small number of players that each have a relatively even stack (or perhaps …
Read More »Professional Poker Player
Poker is the game of the moment, and looks set to be for the next few years anyway. At Doolallys.com we can’t think of any other game that could surpass poker as the world’s most popular online gambling game. With so many people playing poker online, stories of people turning …
Read More »How to Take Pot Size into Consideration
Beginner Poker Strategy – How to Take Pot Size into Consideration One of the key aspects to take into consideration when playing poker is the pot size. This will help you decide whether you should bet, raise, check or fold at any point in the game. Also, understanding pot size …
Read More »Poker Fish and Poker Sharks
Poker Fish and Poker Sharks – An Explanation If you are referred to as a “FISH” or “POKER FISH”, then you aren’t being paid any compliment, on the contrary, a fish in poker is someone who plays badly and is inexperienced. The definition of poker fish comes from the other …
Read More »Texas Holdem – Playing Large Poker Tournaments
Find out the best way of playing large poker tournaments. Texas Hold ‘Em is an interesting game in so many ways. The betting systems are unique, the rules are at first surprising, and the various hand improvement odds are unique. However, one of the most interesting parts is the various …
Read More »Poker Strategy – Percentage of Hands to Play
One of the most important aspects that those new to playing poker should pay attention to is the percentage of hands that should be played. This specifically relates to the pre-flop game-play. The percentage of hands that you play in poker determines whether you play tight or loose. When you …
Read More »Online Poker Tells – Second Article in the Series on Tells
Online poker tells are probably slightly more difficult to interpret than real card room action, mainly due to the lack of human interaction. Physical characteristics which can give so much information away into the hands of players that have an understanding of what they are looking for are not available …
Read More »Last is Sometimes Best Playing Poker
Last is Sometimes Best when playing Poker! When you’re playing a game of online poker, there is no doubt about it; being last is sometimes best. Take a look at any game outside of poker, particularly game shows that involve some level of skill. The contestant to perform the task …
Read More »Calculating Poker Odds – Texas Holdem Strategy
There are a number of resources for the serious player. Among them there articles about calculating poker odds, the mathematical aspect of gambling. Nobody likes these articles. Writers don’t like writing them, and players don’t like reading them. If you’re both a player and a writer, you really don’t like …
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