Are not the tactics and strategy for much of poker surrounded by deceit and cunning? I don't imagine Machiavelli played poker but I'm certain he ... [more]

In the second part of this series I shall look at third level play, decision support tools, playing through multiple streets, and calling - the ... [more]

It's no secret how negative emotions can impact the way we play the game of poker. How can feelings like love, happiness, and compassion affect ... [more]

Talk to a friend or acquaintance who doesn’t play poker. Ask him about what he thinks are the two or three most important things to ... [more]

Many live poker cardrooms and casinos offer promotions to help encourage traffic at their venues. Most of these promotions can actually change the way the ... [more]

Poker has changed more rapidly over the past few years than it has in the entirety of the game’s history. Some of these changes were ... [more]

Why did I take up poker at the age of 64? And how did I go about learning? Ashley Adams, the noted poker author, recently ... [more]

Why do otherwise sane, smart poker players occasionally play like fish? Why do otherwise astute poker players behave in ways that are so obviously contrary ... [more]

I found myself not only making the final table but wound up facing down, heads-up, none other than the Godfather of poker, Mr. Doyle “Texas ... [more]

For players looking for a safe alternative to major online poker sites, some social networking sites often provide free “play money” poker games against real ... [more]