Gambling Articles

Online Slots: What Not to Do - Some tips on what to do and what not to do when your playing online slots.

Tournament poker requires a marathoner's mentality - Seidel commented in an article for the Hendon Mob that when a tournament is over, he has to remind himself that if he plays well and consistently, he will be rewarded.

Suited connectors are good in deep-stack events - Kid Poker explained in an article for the Arizona Star that A-8 or similar hands have the potential to win small pots and lose large ones, making them unattractive hole cards.

Brunson: High Stakes Poker is about making money - The ten-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner said that he is going for his 15th straight win on the television cash games next time he plays.

Horse Poker Rules - When playing in a mixed game format, the rotation of the games will vary depending on if it is a tournament or a right game. In a ring game each game is usually played for one complete rotation of the button.

Seven Card Stud Tips - Good seven card stud players are really good and they can be incredibly hard to crack. To maximize your winnings, try not to get involved with tables that have great players.

The Concept of Poker Betting Structures - Poker is a game in which the players place bets in succession till the hand is won by one of them. There are different rules governing the quantum of these bets and these rules are referred to as betting structures. The betting structures commonly used are fixed limit, pot limit and no limit.

How to Use Pot Odds - In any gambling game the player has to constantly evaluate the payout with the actual odds of the favorable event occurring. If the payout is better than the actual odds then it makes sense for the player to go ahead with the wager.

Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Strategy - Before understanding the strategy it is essential to understand how the pot is won. At the showdown the pot is divided into two.

Texas Holdem Betting After The Flop - In a game of Texas Hold’em before the flop a player sees only his two pocket cards. Five cards are unknown. There is a fair amount of uncertainty and the betting is usually cautious.

Understanding Odds in Draw Poker - In draw poker the challenge is that players can discard some cards and draw fresh ones after preliminary betting rounds.

Winning does not make a pro - He set out a list of criteria that a gamer needs to meet for him to consider them a poker professional.

Voertmann: Big hand? Big bet - Jens Voertmann has revealed that when he is dealt a big hand in poker, he prefers to bet strongly from the outset, particularly against a loose opponent.

Daniel Negreanu: Stupid players go out fast - In an article for The Grands Rapid Press, the poker ace told of one competition he was in where he made a good run and then blew most of his chips in one go.

Caro: You need to care about your opponents - In a recent article by Mike Caro, the poker strategy expert said that in order to win the maximum money possible, it is necessary to "care" about opponents.

Hellmuth: Phelps is a very good player - Phil Hellmuth has stated that American Olympic hero Michael Phelps can play poker, and pointed to his performance at the Caesars Palace Classic as evidence.

Using Odds to Play Flush and Straight Draws - To do this, you should use a combination of pot odds, implied odds, and the odds of making your hand. We’ll talk about all of those topics in this article, and have you well on your way to making smart decisions after crunching the numbers.

Some Tips On Playing The Small Blind - Limit poker and the small blind. How should a human cope with the small blind? It depends. First, let's define our terms. We're talking about limit poker.

The Terrible Truth About Winning Pots - If you get great cards, you get great cards. If you don't, you don't. So what else does anyone need to know about poker

Bluffing tips from Brokos - Poker pro Andrew Brokos has released a number of tips for poker players looking to try some new things in their game.

Shortstacks should move in with marginal hand first - When shortstacked in a competition, it is advisable to move in with a marginal hand rather than be forced to call with one, it has been claimed.

How to Win Huge Pots with Suited Connectors - Skilled players know how to get maximum value when they make a big hand with their suited connectors, and when to give up on the hand. This balance will help you make the right decisions with suited connectors, and make the most possible money. Read on to learn more.

The Oracle: Don't show hands - Roy Winston, otherwise known as The Oracle, has advised players not to show their hands too often.

Negreanu: Time is the key - Kid Poker has stated that the key to organising a tournament in which players with particular skill in post-flop play prevails is to ensure that there is time to play before it becomes "a shovefest".

How What You Say At The Poker Table Can Triple Your Profits! - My conversation as my opponent started to bet and then hesitated was playful and went something like this: “Don’t go betting that hand into me. What if I have a flush? Oh, you are betting? I might be trying for the biggest flush in the history of poker.