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Extracting Money from an Action Player in a Cash Poker Game

Jun 30 2008

Action players are people you might refer to as loose/passive, maniacs or calling machines. They take many forms, but they don't play poker very well!
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Understanding Flush Percentages: Don't Overvalue Suited Cards!

Jun 28 2008

Playing mediocre cards because they're suited is a common error made by beginner poker players. Here are some common flush draw percentages you should try.
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Poker Table Position: How to Play the Button in a Poker Game

Jun 25 2008

Playing on the button allows you to be the last to act every hand. This table position gives you an instant advantage over every opponent in the game.
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Betting Strategy: Overbetting on a Big Bluff or a Monster Hand

Jun 23 2008

When a player makes a bet that is extremely high when compared to the size of the pot, it's called an overbet. Here are two reasons why a player would overbet!
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Poker Table Position: Playing Under the Gun on the Pre-Flop

Jun 18 2008

When you are seated to the left of the big blind, the first seat to act pre-flop, you are sitting "under the gun," which is not a desirable place to be.
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Poker Betting Strategy: Slow Playing Basics

Jun 12 2008

What some beginner poker players do too often and at the wrong time is slow-play with a big hand to lure opponents into a trap. Here are the basics!
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How to Play Pocket Jacks in Texas Holdem

Jun 10 2008

Pocket jacks can be bad for beginners who play at low-limit Texas Holdem tables where players usually have no problem limping in with a lucky flop.
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Playing Poker Against Tight Players: Loosen Up and Bet!

Jun 5 2008

When playing against tight players, you should always be thinking "raise, raise, raise." Aggressive play can win pots even when the cards are bad.
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Turning the Table on Maniacs in Fixed Limit Poker Games

May 30 2008

A maniac is a poker player who raises almost every bet and plays almost every hand. In a Fixed Limit poker game, play tight until you get a premium hand.
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The Importance of Stack Size in Sit and Go Tournaments

May 29 2008

In a Sit and Go tournament, an important factor to consider is stack size. Compare your stack against your opponents and the size of the blinds!
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