Q&A #90: Pocket Kings Against Possible Pocket Aces

Whenever I get pocket kings, I get a little twinge of excitement. I can’t wait to build a pot and then win it as my overpair triumphantly holds up against someone else’s top pair.
At least that’s how it’s supposed to happen. If you’ve played hold’em for a while, though, you Q&A #90: Pocket Kings Against [...]

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The No-Limit Toolbox — The Re-Squeeze

The No-Limit Toolbox is a new series that showcases the array of tactics available to no-limit players.
The Play: The Re-Squeeze
How It Works: You open-raise, and a few people call. Then an aggressive …Login/Register for more.

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4 Common Postflop Plays That Give Away Your Hand

If you haven’t done so already, also check out 4 Common Preflop Plays That Give Away Your Hand.
Hand reading is one of the toughest skills for many aspiring poker players. It’s easy to read a book and learn about 4 Common Postflop Plays That Give Away Your Hand|301|3.95|USD|| pot odds, learn about playing [...]

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Q&A #36: Sizing Preflop Reraises with Pocket Aces and Kings

jamleeco asks,

Ed, I know preflop are the most basic of questions but this came up more than usual the other night when the game got a little crazy .
I always try and Q&A #36: Sizing Preflop Reraises with Pocket Aces and Kings|119|3.95|USD|| vary my play when EP or first in , etc. But [...]

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Q&A #15: Playing AA from the Blinds in a Big Pot (Limit)

threads13 asks,
I have a question about a recent hand.
We have no reads on the players.
The hero is in the small blind with AA and an early position player, a middle position player, a late position player all limp in. The button then raises and the hero reraises. It Q&A #15: Playing AA from [...]

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