“Those who can’t, teach.” As someone who used to play poker fulltime and now spends more time teaching it, I hear that a lot. Frankly, I think it’s bullshit. People ask me frequently why I spend more time writing about poker now than I do playing it. It’s because teaching …Login/Register for more.

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It’s a common question that takes many forms. “How many hands do I have to play before I know I’m a winner?” That’s the most standard form of the question. “If I’ve won 3BB/100 for the last 10,000 hands, does that mean I can move up?” A little more aggressive.
Some When Do I Know I’m [...]

At the risk of beating a dead horse, I just wanted to share a little of my morning paranoia. So I know that despite my protestations, a number of online poker players still don’t plan to report their play on their taxes. I frankly think …Login/Register for more.

Eric asks,
In one of your Q&A’s, you say that NL$2/3 $100restricted buyin game at Commerce is a terrible structure. I was just wondering why you thought that. I happen to play that game a lot and record my results religiously and tend to win. I now question whether I’m limiting Q&A #49: No Limit Hold [...]

The Scientist asks,
Las Vegas or Los Angeles…Malmuth deals with the question; I’m hoping you will help start a discussion on this or simply render an opinion.
With no real metrics, I am unable to decide which is more viable for cash, players, (skilled Q&A #47: Las Vegas or Los Angeles - Where’s the Poker Better?|148|3.95|USD|| [...]

Recently a few players took issue with something I said in a recent interview. The controversial question and answer are:
Bernard Chapin: Do you think that with each passing year, the game gets tougher and tougher due to poker players sharing all their secrets with readers?
Ed Miller: No. My Does Poker Keep Getting Harder and Harder?|145|3.95|USD|| [...]

Tom asks,
I was playing 2/4 at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City yesterday, and I made 2 mistakes on the river: On one hand I didn’t notice that the river card made a flush, and I raised and lost. On another, I mucked a hand that would have split the Q&A #24: Tilt and the [...]

BAM asks,
Ed, I desire to play No Limit Holdem for a living. I only need to make $48,000.00 a year to live. I am only interested in No Limit Holdem cash games.
What advice would you give a person who asked you, what Q&A #23: Karate and Poker|86|3.95|USD|| is the best way to learn [...]

jamjoe asks,
I have just recently started using the short stack strategy - been playing poker for only about 4months now so not really at all experienced.
I was just wondering, even though SS might not be MAXAMIZING your ev, will it still consistantly provide you with +ev - at most limits Q&A #19: Playing a Short [...]