Category Archives: Tutorials

Earn rates are not conclusive

I was asked something today by Richard at Top15Poker regarding the validity of earn rates. This is a fascinating topic because what exactly is an earn rate and how can we establish one in online poker games? Well let me … Continue reading

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Online poker lends itself to systematic play

There are two main reasons as to why online Texas Hold Em poker lends itself to systematic play. This is the ability to be able to multi-table against weak opponents or weak opponents in enough quantity and external financial incentives provided … Continue reading

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How Important is Bankroll Management in Poker?

I think that this is perhaps one of the most asked questions in poker or if people are not asking this specific question then they are asking questions that are related to it. I have made some controversial statements about … Continue reading

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Cheating in Blackjack

I have had more people approach me over the years to ask me how you cheat in blackjack when you cannot physically touch the cards. Also, how do you cheat or gain an advantage when the game is using an … Continue reading

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The Hamsters Wheel

Sometimes I think that poker is like one big gigantic hamsters wheel in so much as once you are on it then it can be very difficult to get off. Many people have asked me over the years if I … Continue reading

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How do you play Tournaments?

I am making todays blog essentially a tutorial. I know that I have not been posting as frequently recently but I have undertaken to write another poker book so this is taking up more of my time. But I want … Continue reading

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Knowing me knowing you

I thought that I would make todays blog one big tutorial as there has not been much poker to write about. I have always thought that a game like NLH makes demands on a persons character that other forms of … Continue reading

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Its good to be free

You know the old line from the classic song by Queen….I WANT TO BREAK FREE! Well I am glad to be free from the ball and chain that was around my ankles of the 100K challenge. I played a great … Continue reading

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Do as I say not as I do

The 100K Challenge went ever so briefly over the 10k mark yesterday but dropped back after a couple of beats. The bankroll now stands at $9112!! and is $303 up on my last post. This post today is designed to … Continue reading

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Its all in the texture

I think that its about time that I provided you with an update on my progress in the 100K challenge. Well it has hit the skids a little bit but I have bounced back in great style. My bankroll dipped … Continue reading

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