Poker Tips & Strategies

Learning To Survive When You’re The Underdog

Pokermon — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:42:00 +0000

All of us like to think we’re the Master Of The Universe on the table. We have the skills and the strategy to outplay our opponents. But, there are times when you’ll sit at a table and instantly realize that you’re the underdog. You’re a minnow in an ocean of sharks. When that happens, how do you survive? Should you lurk in the shadows and strike when the other players aren’t expecting it? Or, are you better off making them think you’re the player they’ve been afraid to confront. Here’s how to survive as the table underdog. (more…)

Keys To Mastering The Poker Bluff

Pokermon — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:19:05 +0000

Bluffing is a key part of playing good poker. But, there’s an art to it. Do it too often under the same circumstances and other players will pick up the scent. You’ll go from predator to prey in a heartbeat. Do it too seldom and you’re leaving opportunities for quick kills on the table. Anyone can bluff. Few have the skills to do it well. So, let’s talk about the art of bluffing. (more…)

The Difference Between Online And Casino Poker

Pokermon — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:56:22 +0000

Anyone who has played poker in a casino and played it online knows there’s a huge chasm that separates the two. Some prefer to play live cash games where you can stare down your opponents and look for tells. Others like playing online. It’s easier and more comfortable. Plus, you’ll be stunned at how many horrible players there are online that you can take advantage of (I’ll get to this below). If you’ve never played online or never been at a live cash table, you’re going to be surprised by what you read in this post. Here’s a crash course on the difference between the two. (more…)

Looking For Common Tells In Players

Pokermon — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:00:48 +0000

We’ve all seen enough poker movies to know what “tells” are. If you’re new to the game, you’re probably giving things away without even realizing it. Don’t worry. I’m going to help you fix the problem right now. I actually wrote this to help players recognize tells in their opponents. But, if you’re reading and saying to yourself, “Geez, I do that.” you’re in trouble. Fix it or prepare to get eaten alive. (more…)

Getting Your Feet Wet In No Limit Texas Hold’em

Pokermon — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:59:21 +0000

New day, new blog post. Today, I’m going to give you a quick crash course on an important piece of No-Limit Hold’em. You may already play the game. Or, you may be too intimidated to dive in. Whichever the case, what you’re about to read is going to be valuable to you. I’m going to take you through a critical part of the game. This is the stuff that cause rookies to self-destruct at the table.
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4 Lethal Mistakes Beginning Poker Players Make

Pokermon — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:05:24 +0000

Poker is not a science. It can’t be boiled down to a series of events and reactions. It’s an art. The best players learn to roll with the punches and come back swinging. Things go wrong. Cards land badly. Bankrolls dip desperately low. But, each time, a veteran poker player will consider his odds, keep his cool and sometimes, come back to fight another day. On the other hand, novice poker players make a ton of rookie mistakes. And when they do, the veterans on the table move in for the kill. Below, you’ll find 4 of the most lethal (and common) mistakes that novice players make.
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What is a Deepstack Poker Tournament ?

Pokermon — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:12:26 +0000

A type of poker tournament that is growing in popularity in recent years is the deepstack poker tournament. When poker tournaments first came into existence, they were simply freezeout poker games. They were mostly $5,000-$10,000 events, so all the participants got $5,000-$10,000 in chips.

Read on to find out what are Deep Stack tournament and where they came from … (more…)

How to tell if someone is bluffing ?

Pokermon — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:10:57 +0000

Advanced poker is much more about playing one’s opponents than the cards. The psychological aspect of the game gets front seat, and subtle things (like all sorts of poker tells) become much more important. These are the circumstances under which bluffing inevitably rears its head. Whether it’s a blind-stealing semi-bluff, or a full one, bluffing is going to be present in the game, one way or another. Knowing how to read your opponents, the board and the betting patterns can come in extremely handy in this situation. (more…)

Single Table Tournament ( STT ) - The Middle Stages Strategy

Pokermon — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:21:47 +0000

Playing in the opening stages of STTs requires tight and aggressive play, in its purest form. Everyone knows that and as a player, I have never had any problems dealing with this issue. Short handed play, or heads up was always something I was naturally good at, too. When I have to be crazy aggressive, and play on the edge, for some reason I feel good about the game and manage to make all the right calls time and time again. I know not all online poker players are like that so I’ll devote a different article to the short handed and heads up stage in the future. (more…)

The Best Poker Hands

Pokermon — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:37:49 +0000

When talking about the best hand in poker, people immediately think about the Royal Flush. While that is indeed the best possible five-card hand in poker, it is so rare, it can hardly be considered a hand that one shall win a lot of money on. A truly good poker hand is always the one that you win big on, regardless of its value. (more…)