How to survive in a poker tournament
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Tips & Articles
Blind stealing is a skill to be learned. This not only prevents the blind from eating our stack, but let us be going to the next level with some comfort. But to steal a boat must take into account certain factors:
1) The size of the stack of our rivals. This will give us a guideline of who can steal the...
The relative value of hands in Holdem
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Strategies
Suppose we have two possible hands to choose from: 7-8 suited, or AJ offsuit. Logically, the decision will depend on many factors, not the value of the cards: the playing style of the table, our position, bets that have been made, and more.
Let’s look at several possible scenarios:
In the first, all...
Seven Card Stud: the importance of the first 3 letters
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Strategies
In general, especially if we play at low limit tables , we only have on hand if we have one of these starting hands: trips, a couple or three cards that can form a straight or a flush. Obviously this is not automatic, since, depending on our experience, our position, our rivals, and our image in the...
Quick Tips for beginner poker players
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Tips & Articles
1) If you’re thinking of making a lantern , we must first look at the stack of our opponents: if you have already put almost all his chips into the pot, re-raise our non-frightening, really, to leave his hand. Conversely, if you have a marginal hand is most likely to make all-in , and will only win...
How to defend against the small ball strategy
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Strategies
The small ball strategy is to play a lot of starting hands in an apparently aggressive, with constant increases, but always small, to give a loose player. Obviously, this is just an image. To use this strategy we have, as players, two conditions: one is to read very well to rivals, and second, have an...
