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June 2008

  • Building your bankroll. Part II.

    As a follow-up to Building your bankroll - Part I, we will take a look at the practical aspects of building a poker bankroll. Whether you plan on playing poker full-time or just casually, it is important to set a budget for your gambling. Managing and maintaining this budget are key components to “building your [...]

  • Every Hand Revealed

    Every Hand Revealed, the first book of poker superstar Gus Hansen, has just been published by Kensington Publishing Corporation, New York. With a sticker price of $15.95US/$20.00CAN for 370 pages of Gus Hansen wisdom, Every Hand Revealed is truly a bargain.

  • Closing the Deal

    In a recent Mouthing Off video, Mike “the Mouth” Matusow shed light on an important topic: final table heads-up strategy.

  • Satellite Tournament Mistakes

    Players often make mistakes in satellite tournaments which I believe are easily avoidable. There is nothing more painful than almost making the money. Here are a few common mistakes and how to avoid making them:

  • The Venetian - Las Vegas

    I lived in Vegas when the Venetian first opened its poker room. With 39 poker tables spanning 11,000 square feet, they were lucky to even get a game or two started.

  • Top of the Mountain

    The Top of the Mountain tournaments at Spirit Mountain Casino in Grande Ronde, Oregon were some spectacular events!

  • WSOP Event 18

    Way to go Mike Matusow, winning your third gold bracelet in a spectacular showing against a difficult field!

  • Caesar’s Palace - Las Vegas, NV

    This beautiful poker room boasts over 30 tables and stakes that range from 3/6 limit to 200/400 mixed. My one complaint with the room involved not the poker games or the table availability, but rather the “cocktail girls.”

  • Building your bankroll. Part I.

    What does it take to build up a poker bankroll large enough to choke a horse? Starting out at low limits can make it hard to gain momentum, leaving you dry. Starting out too high may leave you broke and suffering to play again.

  • First Time Casino Player?

    Never played poker in a casino before? Nervous about how to get started? Here are some tips that can help make your first casino experience pleasurable and maybe even profitable.