Speech play

1 Apr 2008

Knowing when to utilise speech play is an important part of a poker player’s game How much information do people generally give away when speaking at the... Continue Reading

Six pack

1 Apr 2008

You can’t just sit around and wait for good hands if you want to come out ahead in six-max cash games   Phil Shaw Six-max no-limit hold’em has becom... Continue Reading

Suited and booted

1 Apr 2008

Most players realise the true potential of suited connectors on the flop or later streets Suited connectors – hands like 6♦-7♦, J♠-10&... Continue Reading

Bad habits

1 Mar 2008

Just because you’ve taken down a big tournament, it doesn’t mean you’ve made all the right decisions There is a particular type of mistake that is extremely co... Continue Reading

Bet sizing

1 Mar 2008

So you’re confused about how big your post-flop bet should really be, no need to worry… Before we get into specifics about how to play in certain situati... Continue Reading

Early riser

1 Mar 2008

The opening levels of a sit&go are often where the game is won or lost In this first article in a series on no-limit hold’em sit&gos, I’m ... Continue Reading

Three-handed

1 Mar 2008

Three-handed play, how to play in the early stages of a tournament and raggedy Aces are all on the agenda for Willie Tann this month EARLY BIRD I was the secon... Continue Reading

Trouble ahead

1 Mar 2008

Marginal hands like K-10 and A-J are frequently responsible for some of the most difficult decisions in poker I was recently sent a letter from a reader who as... Continue Reading

Next Month’s Quiz

1 Mar 2008

Don’t switch off at the river, it’s precisely where you can maximise profits and minimise losses Many of us are guilty of switching off by the time... Continue Reading

Pocket queens

1 Mar 2008

How much resistance do Queens have to encounter before you lay them down?   Obviously, I want him calling with hands I beat, so this ‘please call me’ bet ... Continue Reading