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3 Rookie Mistakes That Cost Me Money in Texas Hold ‘em Now that I have been gambling for about a year, I have pretty much tried every game under the sun. Poker was the last category that I pursued, and Texas Hold ‘Em was the game that I decided to try…

Beginners Guide to Playing and Winning Omaha 8 Poker Not long ago, I wrote a post about 7 card stud high-low split, so it’s only natural to follow that up with a discussion of Omaha 8. Like its studly cousin, Omaha 8 is also called Omaha 8 or better…

Playing Real Money Poker on Your Phone and Why You Might Not Want To While the boom days may have ended a decade back, online poker is still a big business that generates billions in betting worldwide. One reason behind the industry’s staying power is the rise of mobile apps that allow players to…

Why Poker Is the Quintessential American Game Poker is not just the quintessential American game—it always has been America’s game. Poker has changed dramatically, especially over the last couple of decades, but you can view the changes in the game as a reflection of the changes in…

Playing Tips and Strategies to Win at 7 Card Stud 8 or Better 7 card stud 8 or better is also sometimes called 7 card stud high low (or hi-lo split). For most of this post, I’ll just call it “7 card stud 8.” The deal and betting action in these games are…

How to Play and Win Texas Hold’em Poker for Beginners In the United States, Texas hold’em is the most popular game of poker available. You’ll see more money changing hands at the hold’em tables in a casino than almost anywhere else. And if you want to be the “best poker…

After Announcing Retirement from Poker, Doyle Brunson Places 6th in His Final WSOP Tournament When it comes to swan songs, Doyle Brunson sure does know how to go out in style. Back in 2013, old “Texas Dolly” entered his last World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event - the most prestigious tournament in the…

Top Tips for Hosting a Successful Ladies Poker Night Women everywhere are continually crushing the patriarchy by doing all of the things that we have heard we can’t or shouldn’t do. Gambling is just one of the traditionally male pastimes that women are beginning to embrace. I personally think…

How an Amateur Poker Player Won $537,710 at the 2018 WSOP I have some good news for all aspiring poker players. Those of you who think you have to quit your day job and play poker full time in order to taste the glory that is shipping a bracelet, think again.…

Preparation Is King – Getting Ready for Your 2018 WSOP Appearance It’s 2018, and I have moved on from grinding 13-hour days at the Rio. This doesn’t mean I haven’t played my fair share of WSOP events in the past. Believe me when I tell you that I know exactly what…