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I went to Las Vegas for a conference and was hoping to get to play some poker while I was there. I played twice, both at a $4/$8 limit table.
I did pretty well, making a little money and having a great time. I played a total of about 8-10 hours and met some good poker [...]

Is it beneficial to watch poker on television? I love watching poker on TV, and when I flip channels (which is rare) I will always stop if I hit a poker tournament. But does watching poker help you to become a better poker player?
I think you’ll see as much good poker play as you will [...]

Play Often

Just a quick piece of advice - play often. Poker, like any sport, takes constant practice to keep your game up. If you go weeks or months without playing, you can’t expect to jump right back in and be at 100%.
You don’t have to play a lot, just consistently. If you only have 10 hours [...]

Knowing when to fold is one of the hardest things about poker. Pre-flop I’ll fold just about any hand… even a small pair. If the blinds have been raised and re-raised, I’ll usually bail out.
But after the flop, I have a hard time letting go even with just a pair or two. Knowing my opponent [...]

Luck or Skill?

I’m probably the last person you would expect to play poker. I don’t believe in luck. At all. How, you ask, could I play a game like poker without believing in luck? Well, most professional players will tell you that skill is more important than luck, but I don’t know too many poker players who [...]




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