Archive for July, 2007

The No-Limit Toolbox — The Call Bluff

The No-Limit Toolbox is a new series that showcases the array of tactics available to no-limit players.
The Play: The Call Bluff
How It Works: You have position on a lone, aggressive opponent. Your …Login/Register for more.

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Excerpt Available for Professional No-Limit Hold’em

In case you haven’t seen it yet, go check out the excerpt for Professional No-Limit Hold’em: Volume 1 by Matt Flynn, Sunny Mehta, and me. The first books are scheduled to scheduled to appear from the printer in a week or two, so get excited.
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Q&A #79: But Doyle Brunson Says…

Today I will both answer a question and rant a bit about a related pet peeve. Excited? I know I am. First, the question from Jarno Virtanen,
On a different forum, I got into an argument about the correct preflop play with AA/KK and AKo. I just got a free copy Q&A #79: But Doyle Brunson [...]

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Q&A #78: Big Hands Deserve Big Pots

Big hands deserve big pots. It’s a fundamental no-limit concept. When you flop a set, you want to build as big a pot as you can. Today, jamleeco flopped his set, but his opponent folded top pair before he could get it all-in. Let’s see if he could have Q&A #78: Big Hands Deserve Big [...]

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Archive Review: Books, Books, and More Books

Today’s archive review is a reminder of some of the books I’ve recommended thus far on NPA. Each of these titles is definitely worth checking out.

Winning in Tough Hold’em Games by Nick “stoxtrader” Grudzien and Geoff Herzog is an instant classic. It’s one of the finest limit hold’em books …Login/Register for more.

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The No-Limit Toolbox — The Flop Overbet Semibluff

The No-Limit Toolbox is a new series that showcases the array of tactics available to no-limit players.
The Play: The Flop Overbet Semibluff
How It Works: You flop a draw. Your opponent bets, and …Login/Register for more.

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Minor Software Upgrade

This morning I upgraded the site software to the newest version. I noticed that some of the characters in some posts got corrupted, so I’m guessing there may be a few glitches here and there. If you see anything that looks weird, please leave a comment here with a link …Login/Register for more.

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I’m July’s “Ask an Expert” at InternetTexasHoldem.com

Matthew Hilger has generously invited me to participate on his “Ask an Expert” forum as July’s expert. I’m going to answer people’s poker questions, much as I do here, for the month. So if you have something on your mind or if you want to read the thoughts of …Login/Register for more.

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