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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 …

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 …

Intermediate Poker Strategy – Short Handed Limit Texas Holdem A short handed poker game is one in which you play against six or less than six players. Playing this game can be advantageous especially when you are new to poker, as it has few players. The lesser the number of …

There have been many articles written about how to play your cards pre-flop and also after the flop but few detail how your cards should be played in the other betting rounds – playing the turn card. This article is based around making the correct play or poker strategy when …

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 …

Starting Hands – Playing Pocket Aces An Ace in the Hole – Is that an Ace in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?  How you should be playing pockets Aces. Anyone who has played Holdem for any length of time knows that a pair of aces …

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 …

It’s always a great feeling when playing Texas Holdem poker to peek at your hole cards and find paint – a pair of aces, kings, or queens but how should we be playing big pocket pairs? These three combinations are the top starting cards in the game. They’re huge favorites …

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 …

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 …