Pot committed?
The views of three top flight pros on major tournament predicaments I’m never going to pass. The pot’s just too big, especially against a tricky player....
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Super satellites
Playing to win is usually an admirable quality, but in satellites surviving is the key Super satellites are the only tournaments you should consider – i...
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The fishtank part 22
Live, online, tournaments, cash games – Scott Fischman has proved he’s a master of all trades Hooks, line and sinker I was in a live MTT with about...
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Limping with Aces
It’s one of the ABCs of poker: never limp with pocket rockets The primary benefit of limping is that you disguise your hand. If you limp, your opp...
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Small blind strategy
Completing from the small blind may seem a bargain way of seeing the flop, but difficult decisions may emerge later in the hand Playing hands out of the small ...
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Super Systems: Snyder
We put the most rigid poker systems through their paces in a quest for money without talent. This month: Snyder The System This system gets a ‘FAI...
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The Tank
If you want to win major tournaments, you can’t be afraid of letting an opponent catch up sometimes Laying ’em down I have a burning issue with the best ...
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Slow it down
Hyper-aggressive players are the bane of many a poker player – even the most skilled The check-raise, the call with intention of striking later and the ...
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Playing the river
Betting on the river is based on two basic precepts, make sure you make the right decision There are too many players who simply bet with what they thin...
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Big Blind Alley
Playing on the big blind may be the cheapest way to play, but thats no reason to throw chips away The big blind position is one that gives even seasoned player...
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