This is the mother of all poker questions. I’ve probably seen a variant of this question asked almost a thousand times. Can a game be too good/loose/soft? Do you actually want some good players in your game? Can a bunch of schooling fish turn even the best player into a Q&A #84: Can A No-Limit [...]

Slowplaying is seemingly one of the most tempting no-limit strategies. Flop a huge hand, and, in the immortal words of Elmer Fudd, be vewy vewy quiet. It fits with the image of poker as a game of deception; little do your opponents know that you’re waiting in the weeds ready Q&A #80: When Slowplays Attack|297|3.95|USD|| [...]

The Mission: Get you winning in your local $1-$2 no-limit game with 7 easy steps. Welcome to Step 6: Adjust To Your Opponents. If you haven’t done so already, make sure to check out 7 Easy Steps to No-Limit Hold’em Success — Step 6: Adjust To Your Opponents|248|3.95|USD|| the previous articles in the series: Step [...]

The Mission: Get you winning in your local $1-$2 no-limit game with 7 easy steps. Welcome to Step 5: Pull the Trigger. If you haven’t done so already, make sure to check out the 7 Easy Steps to No-Limit Hold’em Success — Step 5: Pull the Trigger|238|3.95|USD|| previous articles in the series: Step 1: Play [...]

eng4410 asks, Thanks for doing the site and answering questions; your advice is extremely helpful, and if your forthcoming book contains similar in-depth advice – I can’t wait!! Here are two hands from some micro-limit NL 6-Max cash games on Full Tilt which Q&A #33: Semi-Bluffing with a Short Stack|115|3.95|USD|| I think might provide a [...]

eng4410 asks, $10 SNG on Stars. Table has been playing tight overall, most hands 2-or-3 handed or folded around. No specific reads on the BB yet. Is it too early to get stacked here with an overpair? How are you handling this situation most of the time? Poker Stars No Limit Holdem Tournament Blinds: 25/50 [...]