Mad World of Poker

There are some things in the world that simply do not make sense to me at all and the newest rule at WSOP is actually one that does not make all that much sense to me.  The rule states that if any player that is registered at the event does not show up by the [...]

I have to say that I think that T.J Cloutier is definitely one of those players that is incredible.  The way that his mind works and the way that he seems to play poker in general is something that is totally incredible and mind boggling all the way around!  Whether you are looking to learn [...]

Poker is a fun game enjoyed by players around the world irrespective of their age and regional differences. It has surged as one of the most played table games and is regarded as one of the best revenue generators for the gambling industry. Many people indulge in poker at casinos and gambling houses. Some enjoy [...]

Homegame poker is great because it’s always filled with donknuts giving their money away if the stakes are low enough. The homegame the Queen of Diamonds describes on her excellent poker blog is filled with two kinds of players: Players playing a sound and solid game with money they value. Players playing a superagressive and [...]

Was cruising the web looking for bankroll management info to complement my current background and I landed on a brand new online poker blog that launched with this awesome article titlted Bankroll Management for Serious Players. Make sure to read up and stick to the basics. I’ve been more conservative than they advice, but I’m [...]

In the comments section of this Youtube video there is quite a few people berrading Phil Laak for this call saying it’s anything but genius but this is a very tough call and he pieced the hand together perfectly. The KK wasn’t that strong by the river (and yes, he probably should have protected his [...]

I haven’t been playing enough poker over the last couple weeks and I’m feeling rusty. I played for like half an hour online yesterday and had a hard time focussing on the things I usually focus on without much effort. I’m going to the casino tonight hoping the lack of distractions will keep me playing [...]

I just had 2 in a row on UltimateBet. 1. Got aces, flop is all diamonds. I have the ace of diamonds. I check, villain bets, I raise, he shoves, I call. He shows king-high flush, I make nut diamonds on the river. 2. Holding QJ spades, flop is 49K rainbow. Check check. Turn is [...]

I played my first 12-hour live session yesterday, and I’m still somewhat shaking from the sleep-deprivation. I’m starting to realize playing poker under tough physical conditions is a challenge — but I had fun… Decided to play the $2/$4 No Limit Hold’em game as I feel I can bust a couple times before feeling bad [...]

It’s been quite a few weeks without a substantial poker win, and it was becoming more and more frustrating seeing my tournament bankroll diminish in front of my eyes. Luckily, I finally managed to turn the tide a little with a pretty solid Two-table sit&go win. It’s only 18 players, but it got me back [...]