Category Archives: Poker

My new poker book is out

Posted on December 15, 2009 by pokersharkpool

Just wanted to say that I received my new poker book yesterday “Winning Cash Game Poker” and it fills me with pride to have written a book on poker. The book is basically about my thoughts on poker but I … Continue reading →

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It felt good to tilt someone

Posted on December 13, 2009 by pokersharkpool

I played my first online poker in a while yesterday and played heads up at NL400. I knew that this player was good and probably better than me but I just fancied taking him on……yes yes I know. Anyway we … Continue reading →

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Expected value is key

Posted on December 10, 2009 by pokersharkpool

I had an e-mail a few days ago from someone who was confused about the Isaac Haxton video and my comments about it. Simply it is to do with various factors and the main one being how expected value is … Continue reading →

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Poker is like trading

Posted on December 7, 2009 by pokersharkpool

I did promise another Vince Stanzione video and here it is. Once again I want to underline how these two fields are not just similar but they are frighteningly similar. Listen to how this guy speaks and imagine that he … Continue reading →

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A quick word from a World Class player

Posted on November 29, 2009 by pokersharkpool

Online poker has changed…….I mean seriously changed. A few years ago you could look at the players who were considered “World Class” and they are far different to the players who are considered “World Class” today. Its like the old … Continue reading →

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This is why we play poker

Posted on November 28, 2009 by pokersharkpool

Today’s video shows a confrontation during the final table of this years WSOP main event won by Joe Cada. It is the thrill of poker and the adrenalin surges that are created when players are all-in and meaningful money is … Continue reading →

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Winning Cash Game Poker

Posted on November 17, 2009 by pokersharkpool

Well it is finally here, my first poker book is about to go to the printers and it is called “Winning Cash Game Poker“. I actually wrote this book some time ago but it has been delayed for various reasons. … Continue reading →

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Patriotic…..not when it comes to money

Posted on November 16, 2009 by pokersharkpool

I have always been very patriotic, this is why the young lad who urinated on a monument in the memory of our brave soldiers should be punished. Actually I blame the system, today’s young kids need to be made aware … Continue reading →

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Tom Dwan Finally Signs for Full Tilt

Posted on November 14, 2009 by pokersharkpool

Looks like Full Tilt Poker finally got their man in Tom Dwan alias “durrrr” as he became their newest red pro. One can only imagine just what sort of financial package that he will be on given the level of … Continue reading →

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A look at coaching

Posted on September 26, 2008 by pokersharkpool

It wasn’t long ago that poker coaching involved sitting around a table with some novice and then showing them the rudimentary principles of certain games along with the rules. But with the advent of the internet has come more sophisticated … Continue reading →

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