Poker is a demanding game. It requires clear, rational decisions in the midst of a complex and constantly shifting landscape. The more bad decisions we make, the more bad results we get. And...

Conflict is what poker's all about. This is a central truth of the game that we all deal with every time we sit down to play. We're trying to beat the other...

Whether you play poker for a living as a means of extra income, or as a passionate hobby, one of the greatest things about being a poker player is the chance to be...

Whether you're a casual player or a professional, there is always some element of pressure to succeed in poker. Poker is a competitive game and as with anything in life, you want...

He who exercises no forethought but makes light of his opponents is sure to be captured by them - Sun Tzu In poker, everything is relative - including and perhaps especially your...

Everything in moderation - Socrates It's no secret how negative emotions can impact the way we play the game of poker. Fear can transform even the strongest of poker players into a...

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 learn about the game of poker. I...

We have met the enemy and he is us - Walt Kelly Why do otherwise sane, smart poker players occasionally play like fish? I'm not talking about recreational poker players who don't...

Poker is war. Though we might not always recognize it as such. Poker disguises itself under the veneer of a civilized game, where chips stand in for bullets and victory is a...

What drives you to play poker? When you sit down to play, what are you goals - what is it exactly that you want to accomplish? To pass the time and socialize...