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Pot-limit Omaha

Pot-limit Omaha

Got a bit of gamble in you and want a break from Hold’em? We ask Josh Arieh for his top pot-limit Omaha tips The player Josh Arieh has won over $4m in tour... Continue Reading
Blind spot

Blind spot

We’ve banded together a select group of pot-limit Omaha specialists to tackle some tricky situations SCENARIO 1 You’re playing in a four-handed $5/&#... Continue Reading

Gender stereotyping

Be careful about living up to classic gender stereotypes, or you may find yourself being played for a fool   Under pressure, many men tend to default to a... Continue Reading
Rich Pickings

Rich Pickings

Choosing the right game can be the difference between cashing big and going bust. So learn to stake out your prey before you sit down There’s an oft-repe... Continue Reading
Setting up

Setting up

Flopping or facing a set is far more common in pot-limit hold’em than in no-limit Previously we looked at pot-limit versus no-limit and their differing nuances... Continue Reading
Science of straddling

Science of straddling

Straddling has long been considered akin to putting your money on the blackjack tables   The biggest reason to straddle is to loosen the game up on the wh... Continue Reading
Pot-control

Pot-control

If you want to succeed in deep-stack cash games, you must learn how to control the pot The most important distinctions between cash game and tournament poker a... Continue Reading
Taking it slow

Taking it slow

The success of a slow-play is all about knowing your opponent’s tendencies and waiting for the right moment   When choosing to slow-play big hands, you ha... Continue Reading