Lotteries first appeared back in the 15th century, or so it seems; and since the 1960s, they have been getting ever more popular in developed countries. They usually have low odds; but this doesn’t really matter much. For the majority of people who want to hit a lottery prize, the kind of stakes at issue […]
If we were asked to come up with a word that could accurately describe the contemporary world of online slots, we would go for chaos. Chaos is actually reigning in the industry, and software providers are only adding fuel to the fire by releasing more online one-armed bandit games yearly. Chaos begets even more chaos. […]
This question is as old as gambling itself. Players have been pondering it since ancient times. Tons of books have been written, theories developed, and practices tested. On top of having fun and enjoying the experience, players have always wanted to succeed as well! And this is quite natural, as everybody who is starting off […]
Flopping top pair out of position isn’t as bad as flopping air out of position. But it can still be a lot more expensive if you’re not careful. Why? Remember: being out of position puts you at a huge disadvantage vis-a-vis your opponent, by forcing you to play the role of initiating, rather than reacting, […]
Not long ago, we looked at three questions you should ask yourself about your hand before you decide to bet on the river. Now we’re going to look at how you can get the most value out of your hand when you do decide to wager. Talking value better here, ladies and gentlemen! Once you […]
Given how intricate and complex the game of poker is, it’s no wonder that the game can sometimes be really stressful; for newcomers and skilled veterans alike! Sitting down at poker table with several ambitious rivals, who are all ready to win the game at all costs, undoubtedly takes a lot of courage and mental […]
In this article, we’re going to discuss what is sometimes known as the nuclear bomb of no-limit hold’em: moving all-in before the flop! No matter how much we try to avoid it, there just comes a time in almost every tournament when we find ourselves sitting on a short or (at least shortish) stack. While […]
Limping can be a very touchy subject for poker players. Some players like it, so they can see cheap flops; especially when they’re holding speculative hands, like suited connectors or small pairs. Other players believe you should never limp, because by limping, you’re inviting players into multi-way pots, and thus limiting your chances to win […]
Because the relative strength of the hand you’re playing is so dependent on your position, it is quite obvious that you should be playing the strongest hands possible when you choose to play from the worst possible positions on the poker table. How to Act While You’re in the Early Position at the Poker Table Let’s […]
When you make a pre-flop raise, you’re telling your opponents that your hand is quite strong. So, what are they telling you when one of them decides to make a re-raise before the flop? That’s the question we’ll help you answer in this article. Why is facing a preflop re-raise is different from facing a […]
