Cash games tend to be relatively static. The blinds don’t change. The stack sizes can vary, but they tend to vary from fairly deep to really deep. And after any hand you can get up from the table and cash your chips in for dollars. So each chip is always Q&A #107: Classifying Tournament Stages|455|3.95|USD|| [...]

I’m excited to see so many people buying and reading Professional No-Limit Hold’em: Volume 1. It was a joy to work with my esteemed co-authors Matt Flynn and Sunny Mehta, and it’s a joy to see so many people learning from the book.
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The short stack strategy in no-limit has created a fair bit of controversy… and a fair bit of misunderstanding. It’s a strategy I recommend for beginners and those moving up in stakes, and it’s also one I recommend to develop a deeper understanding Q&A #75: Is There an Optimal Short Stack Size?|274|3.95|USD|| of [...]

The short stack strategy for no-limit hold ‘em is always a controversial topic. Whether you love it or hate it, though, it’s important to understand what makes it tick. So here are a few of my old articles about playing a short stacked in no-limit.

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The Mission: Get you winning in your local $1-$2 no-limit game with 7 easy steps.
Welcome to the final step, Step 7: Keep Your Head in the Game. If you haven’t done so already, 7 Easy Steps to No-Limit Hold’em Success — Step 7: Keep Your Head in the Game|249|3.95|USD|| make sure to check [...]

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 [...]

John asks,
I’ve just read your beginning hold’em book and it was great! The only question I have (and this is one that pertains to all hold’em books in general) is.. when there are jackpots for bad beats and for royal flushes and such, I’m sure the starting hands change and Q&A #8: Adjusting Your Play [...]