Welcome to the new Blind Straddle!
Welcome to the relaunch of Blind Straddle, our new online poker magazine. We’re going to cover anything and everything that interests a serious poker player, from strategy to interviews to new products and more. Make sure to sign up for the email newsletter in the top right corner of the site and we’ll let you...
The Future of Online Poker
While the Black Friday disaster leaves things looking pretty bad, there are still a few places to play online for Americans, and they don’t appear to be making the dumb mistakes that the big three made to draw the attention of the Department of Justice. If you’re looking for a place to play, drop by...
Short Stacking
This article provided by ShortSharks.com Short stacking has been the subject of much debate over the last few years, and since most players don’t understand how it works, we decided to clear things up. Short Stacking is the practice of buying in short to no-limit cash games, usually for twenty big blinds. Most short stack...
Stake Agreements – The Basics
Staking a player in poker can make both parties a lot of money or lose one party even more money. It’s a complex relationship that can turn out great or end up a disaster. Arguments may arise on a normal basis like any working relationship, and as most people know, the subject of money added into...
Interview with SharkStaking.com
Online backing companies, bascially people who stake players to play online for a portion of their winnings, are becoming more and more popular. This month we have an interview with one of the best names in the business, SharkStaking.com. We’ve seen a real increase in player backing, both online and in live events over the...