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Developing a poker strategy

Posted on July 25, 2013 by The Dean

As you begin to evolve as a poker player then the big quantum leap forward that you can make is when you start to think strategically. There is a big difference between tactics and strategy in any game and games … Continue reading →

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Do poker books show us the way?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by The Dean

Back when I first started playing poker full time in 2002, the online poker landscape was a whole lot different to what it is now. You could get hold of a couple of good books, study them for several months … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I despair for the poker race

Posted on August 13, 2012 by The Dean

I was thinking about kick starting my blog again after having a break for a few weeks. What actually happened was that I was leaving my blog until the evening and then didn’t feel like doing it and so it … Continue reading →

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Playing live - Its been a while

Posted on August 7, 2012 by The Dean

Playing live poker for the first time in a brick and mortar venue can be very intimidating. There are many players who have only had experience in home games and on virtual tables on the many on-line poker websites. Of … Continue reading →

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Getting the bet sizing right

Posted on August 6, 2012 by The Dean

I can always tell a good poker game simply by looking at the bet sizing that certain players look to execute. For example let us say that I see a player check-raise on the flop so that half their stack … Continue reading →

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When is a game a good game?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by The Dean

I was watching the NL50 games on Lock Poker a few days ago and I have been encountering similar situations watching NL100 cash games. There are all sorts of ways to spot a good poker game but let me discuss … Continue reading →

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How much study time?

Posted on September 2, 2010 by The Dean

This weeks theme seems to be how much time does one spend studying poker? I have been asked this question no fewer than four times this week which is something of a record. I am going to quote PokerTracker again … Continue reading →

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A good start to 2010

Posted on January 3, 2010 by The Dean

It’s only January 3rd and already I am having second thoughts about my New Years resolution not to play PLO. A close friend of mine and someone who I can trust with all things poker reckons that I must be … Continue reading →

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The Future of Online Poker

Posted on October 16, 2009 by The Dean

Just where is online poker heading, is it heading the same way as casino blackjack where technology prevents any sort of meaningful edge from being obtained? Then you have to resort to imagination to get the job done but even … Continue reading →

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Poker…..what poker

Posted on October 12, 2009 by The Dean

Well its official, I now have not played any poker for two whole months and that I think is my record since I started playing online in around 2000 ish. The transformation in my week has been nothing short of … Continue reading →

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