The Expectation Value Of Arousal
I have several strategies for nipping bad-beat stories in the bud, most of which involve rudely interrupting the person bemoaning their luck. The situation is trickier with students since it can be argued that they are paying me to listen to them, and if they choose to piss their money away by bleating about losing...
ABC Heads Up Poker
“Just play ABC and you’ll be fine” is a common response to people who ask how to play against poor players. However, that expression is pretty empty if we all have different ideas of what “ABC” actually means. Some people say it to mean, “just bet when you have it, and check when you don’t.”...
Leak Busting: To Call or Not to Call – How not to leak your roll away in 3-bet pots
One of the most frustrating actions for online poker players is playing in 3-bet pots. 4-bet pots are pretty straight forward. You’re rarely deep enough online to play these post flop, so you’re making most of your decisions pre-flop. 3-bet pots are a bit different, and they’re a killer for most online players trying to...
Encouraging Arguments
With elections just over the horizon, if congressmen want to remain in office, they are careful to avoid any issue that might be considered controversial and cost them valuable votes. As poker supporters, we need to provide them with so much information about the true benefits of legalizing poker that the issue is no longer...
Apps for Taking Live Notes
As anyone who has met me more than once can probably attest, I am terrible with names. Sadly, I’m not great with faces either. But I do have a great memory for hands, even hands I played with an opponent years ago. Since Black Friday I am playing a lot more live poker, and the...
The Basics of Poker Etiquette
*** Before I begin on this month’s topic, I want to ask for your help with next month’s article. I’m planning on writing about the costs associated with poker today – everything from rake/time, dealer tips, and tournament entry fees, to transportation costs, hotel rooms, and food. I’m seeking your feedback on what a typical...
