Category Archives: Ring Play

Too loose?

Posted on September 23, 2008 by jkprevo

Noted Poker Authority has a nice blog. It is a useful one for all levels of play at NLHE. I found it when he got pressured by Sklansky et al to take down his advice as it was affecting book … Continue reading →

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My Bad III

Posted on September 18, 2008 by jkprevo

I have Fuel55 to thank for sending me to this bit of silliness. We’ve moved from tournament to ring here. And the highest of high stakes to boot. It is a session which features Tom Dwan (Durr) of forum fame … Continue reading →

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Low Level Cash Game’s Dirty Little Secret

Posted on July 24, 2008 by jkprevo

This is going to be a problem article. There’s a one line answer. As soon as I make the point, the rest of the blog is annoyingly superfluous. What am I worried about? Most of my blogs can reach than … Continue reading →

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Hell

Posted on May 19, 2008 by jkprevo

I’ll get the poker part out of the way first. The darn random number generator at PokerStars is mistaking me for Linda. I have a cooler from hell. Sets and straights are costing me money. My losses on those darn … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Ace

Posted on April 8, 2008 by jkprevo

Admit it. We’ve all played it at times. It can even win some huge pots. I remember a bubble hand where I held a set and the only card that could beat me was a 4. The player had raised … Continue reading →

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Real Money Play ODDS

Posted on August 8, 2007 by jkprevo

Intelligent use of odds are most dramatic in flop game play at limit tables. Whether you are a total Rock or the loosest of players, you ignore odds at your peril. In No Limit play another form of odds rears … Continue reading →

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Picking a seat

Posted on May 21, 2007 by jkprevo

In the casinos, the house will normally try to seat you at their choice of tables. In the online world, the choice is all in your hands. Sites tend toward reputations. But, all of them can and do provide an … Continue reading →

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Bargain Day

Posted on May 6, 2007 by admin

Come right this way; our clothes are all half off! There is an interesting thread started by Linda in the forum. I’m hoping you’ll all weigh in. I am a Limit Donk and beyond my depth here. Please add to … Continue reading →

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Fuel55

Posted on May 3, 2007 by admin

And, with current fuel prices, that is a good thing, Martha. If you play poker, that is also a very good thing.

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Write your congress people

Posted on April 28, 2007 by admin

I am showing the letter I wrote to my two Senators and Congressman. All three supported the UIGEA. Try to write an original email. You can enter mail to them on their respective sites. Point out you have become a … Continue reading →

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