When playing poker, whether in a casino or on online gambling sites, there are also different types of play that a poker player should know about. There is such a thing as loose play and tight play. Poker players who play loose play a large percentage of hands. They start with relatively low requirements and [...]
In poker, check-raising is considered as one way of playing a strong hand weakly in order to trap your opponents and eventually win more money from them. What is check-raising? It is when you check your hand with the intention of raising on the same round right after an opponent bets. There are amateur poker [...]
In my last blog post I discussed some of the reasons and situations where you can effectively use a raise in poker. These reasons are universal and can be applied whether you are playing poker online or playing poker in a casino. In my previous blog post I discussed three reasons. Below are three more [...]
One of the basic moves in playing a game of poker is making a raise. Most new poker players think that you only make a raise if you want to win a bigger pot with a hand that you think is the best. But in actuality you can use a raise for a variety of [...]
Bluffing is one of the more useful tactics a poker player can use in a game. With a good bluff, you can encourage the raising of the pot and make a mediocre to bad hand seem like a great hand. But it is a high risk tactic and should not be used often. There is [...]
Reading one of the many poker-related books I have recently acquired. I stumbled on a chapter that talked about poker logic. The chapter really opened my eyes about what really makes a poker player a GOOD poker player – whether he plays in a casino or in online gambling sites. In the said chapter, the [...]
I love reading books. I feel enriched with the information and knowledge that I gain from the books that I read. My love for books also extends to my gambling hobby. I love reading books on gambling. The books that I read on gambling enrich the way I understand the various games that I play [...]
They’re famous, they’re rich, and they really don’t need the money. But nevertheless, some of Hollywood’s biggest names are participating in the hit show, Celebrity Poker, because 1) they love the game, and 2) it’s for a good cause. All their winnings go straight to the charity of their choice. Not a bad way to [...]
It seems like the subject of devising a personal gambling strategy is quite a sensitive topic. My gambler friends have their own take about the subject and their feelings have ranged from mild interest to very emotional opinions (well, as emotional as an experience poker player can get).
I think that devising a personal gambling strategy [...]
My recent blog posts basically revolved around established strategies and tips on online gambling games like poker, roulette and blackjack. These strategies are universally known and used by most gamblers, be they casino gamblers or online gamblers. But even if these strategies and tips are useful they are far from being definitive or universal.
But what [...]
