Q&A #37: Some Fish Have All the Luck

JJS asks,
I don’t have a specific hand to analyze, I have a more general question. I have been lurking in the forums at pokerlistings.com for a while and I just don’t understand a lot of the things people Q&A #37: Some Fish Have All the Luck|120|3.95|USD|| post there. For example, this thread.
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Q&A #24: Tilt and the Curse of Absent-Minded Mistakes

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 [...]

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Q&A #17: What’s the Deal with Straddles?

I’ve gotten a few different questions about straddling, and none of them covers all the issues, so instead of quoting one, I’ll just sum them up with my own question.
What’s the deal with straddling? Is it a good thing to do, or is it dumb? How does it change the Q&A #17: What’s the Deal [...]

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Micro and Macro Poker

Please forgive me in advance for a brief pontification this month. I have a very practical view of my poker writing: people read my stuff because it helps them make more money. They don’t read it to appreciate my eloquence or erudition, and they don’t care to hear my opinion Micro and Macro Poker|64|3.95|USD|| [...]

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Q&A #14: Dealing with Tough Players in Short-Handed Limit Hold ‘em

uDevil asks,
I like the change to the site. I just read your post on how to play against tight players. As on your “Adjusting Your Play” DVD, it’s great stuff!
Along similar lines, can you give us a few tips on how to adjust to loose-aggressive-tricky players?
Especially in heads-up situations, this Q&A #14: Dealing with Tough [...]

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Q&A #6: Playing in a Live Cardroom for the First Time

Michael Finnegan asks,
Ed Miller, I really enjoy reading your books. They have helped me a lot with my home game. I want to test the waters and try a local casino. I live in the Chicago area. I hope to visit Las Vegas in the spring. How can I find Q&A #6: Playing in a [...]

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Donkeys Always Draw

Five years ago, donkeys didn’t play poker. Times have changed. Now they’re everywhere. Buy in to a $200NL 6-max game. Donkeys. Sit down for a relaxing Turbo Steps Ultra Sit-N-Go Super Mega satellite before bedtime. Donkeys. Thought no one still plays stud? Donkeys do.
They’re even at the World Series. There Donkeys Always Draw|37|3.95|USD|| [...]

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