Rules & Strategy – Poker
Rules & Strategy
Poker
Poker is the world’s favorite card game. But to win, you need skill, luck and a strong stomach. We can’t bring you luck or settle your nerves, but our experts can guide you to the tables and teach you the ins and outs of the game.
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BLUFF, STRATEGIZE, CONQUER
Meet 21 Bluff – the party game ready to redefine game night Move over Cards Against Humanity, Uno …
The Evolution of Online Poker in Online Casinos: How Poker Became a Digital Favorite
People who played poker in smoky dark rooms during the 19th-century era would agree that technology has definitely left …
The Thrill of the Game: Impact of Famous Poker Tournaments on Casino Culture
Poker has gained so much popularity in the world of casinos, both online and traditional, and it has created an …
POKER SHOWDOWN
Your guide to the diverse summer poker tournament scene in Las Vegas by Sean Chaffin The World Series …
WSOP 2024 SCHEDULE UNVEILED
Poker pros prepare for summer showdown in Las Vegas By Sean Chaffin This month’s “Poker Notes” takes a look …
The Art of Bluffing: Mastering Poker’s Most Essential Skill
Whether you know or not, you’ve likely bluffed your way out of a tricky situation before. However, aside from navigating …
Poker Notes
Daniel Negreanu reflects on 2023 losses, New York eyes online poker, MIT offers free poker courses By Sean Chaffin …
BIG NAMES, BIG PLAYS
WSOP underway with some famous names chalking up wins By Sean Chaffin Las Vegas is the center of the …
All In
WSOP unveils complete 2023 schedule with 95 live events on tap By Sean Chaffin The poker world saw some …
THE NUMBERS GAME
When it comes to poker, know your strategy and betting amount By Jim Feist We are bombarded with choices …
WHICH POKER GAME DO I CHOOSE?
Know your hands – and your games By Jim Feist After a warm summer around the nation, the signs …
Trickster Moves
Cheating scandals rock high-stakes poker world By Sean Chaffin The summer brings plenty of news in the poker world with …
WSOP Unveils 2022 Schedule
The World Series of Poker is less than two months away and organizers recently released the complete schedule for this …
Battling For Bracelets
16-Time World Series of Poker Champion Phil Hellmuth Discusses His Life in Poker and Quest for Greatness By Sean Chaffin …
Crown Champ
New Champion Crowned in World Series of Poker Main Event By Sean Chaffin After battling for nine days, Germany’s …
THE SOUL READ
Observe opponents through critical analysis and then attack! A poker “Soul Read” is when a player supposedly looks into …
Live Poker Eases Toward Normalcy
Your guide to a summer filled with live poker play By Sean Chaffin Live poker is back, at least …
Setting The Pace
The advantages of playing slow By Jack Clayton We live in a hectic world. Fast cars, fast food, a …
PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY
Observe and focus on your opponents By Jack Clayton The rise in poker popularity the last decade has skyrocketed. Draw …
BLOCK AND TACKLE
Use blockers to become a better poker player By Jack Clayton Block and tackle, anyone? Not the kind associated …
RICHES TO RAGS
A look at 5 poker pros who went broke and what became of them By Sean Chaffin Going broke …
A SEAT AT THE TABLE
In real estate and in poker, location is everything By Jack Clayton Let’s talk about positioning. No, not leaning …
LYING EQUALS WINNING
The ins and outs of successful bluffing By Jack Clayton Lying gets a bad name – and it should. …
A NUMBERS GAME
Knowing what to bet and when is half the battle By Jack Clayton We are bombarded with choices about …
BETTING IT RIGHT
Making the most of a value bet By Jack Clayton Knowing how much to invest in a stock at …
THE TABLES HAVE TURNED
Electronic offerings bring something new to table games When you think of table games, what are the first things …
PACE YOURSELF
The many advantages of playing slow By Jack Clayton We live in a hectic world. Fast cars, fast food, …
THE BLOCKER DEFENSE
Use blockers to become a better poker player By Jack Clayton Block and tackle, anyone? Not the kind associated …
AGGRESSIVE POKER PAYS
Raising is the key to gauge the reactions of other players and increase the pot By Jack Clayton We’re …
REAL MONEY FROM HOME
7 tips for playing poker online By Sean Chaffin As the coronavirus pandemic had many American indoors throughout March, …
OVERCOMING THE ODDS
Poker player James Baune’s amazing journey from flatline to final tables By Sean Chaffin “Oh my God, you’re back,” …
TURNING A PROFIT
Control every move you make By Jack Clayton The joke in our nation’s capital has long been about taxes, …
GETTING IN ON THE ACTION
A complete guide to playing poker in a casino By Sean Chaffin Poker players around the world check out …
TABLE DYNAMIC
Battling hyperaggressive players with three-time WPT champion Anthony Zinno By Sean Chaffin Aggression can certainly be good at the …
THE THREE R’s OF POKER
The methodical approach to winning at the tables By Jack Clayton All right, everyone, are you ready for a …
Online poker and casino gaming goes live in Pennsylvania
By Sean Chaffin Pennsylvania gamblers received some good news on Nov. 4 when the state became the fourth to …
DIAMONDS IN THE BLUFF
The ins and outs of successful bluffing By Jack Clayton Lying gets a bad name – and it should. …
AN ACE UP THE SLEEVE
Mike Sexton discusses cheating in poker By Sean Chaffin No one wants to play with a cheater and the …
PLAYING THE FOOL
In poker, trickery and deceit are powerful tools By Jack Clayton Football season is in full swing, with college …
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Winners of Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open
Sean Winter Wins Seminole Flagship Event for $698,175 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Aug. 14, 2019) – For the fifth consecutive year, …
KNOW WHEN TO DUMP ‘EM
Good starting cards may not always be that golden opportunity By Jack Clayton We all have favorites. Maybe you …
FANTASTIC 50TH
The WSOP draws huge numbers, 55-year-old wins second-largest event for $10 million By Sean Chaffin The World Series of …
THE FALSE DONKEY STRATEGY
Flying under the radar by pretending to be a weak player By Jack Clayton It’s the middle of the …
FANTASTIC FIFTY
World Series of Poker adds plenty of extras for its 50th Anniversary celebration By Sean Chaffin The cards are …
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Where is the most advantageous table position? By Jack Clayton Let’s talk about positioning. No, not leaning back in …
PAY ATTENTION TO EVERYTHING
The importance of being aware at the tables By Jack Clayton After a long cold winter for a lot …
ISLAND TIME
PokerStars Platinum Pass event breaks records in the Bahamas By Sean Chaffin The weather in January is perfect in …
LOOK AND PLAN AHEAD
The advantages of poker patience By Jack Clayton With sports betting in Las Vegas there are situations on the football …
PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY
Observe and focus on your opponents By Jack Clayton The joke in our nation’s capital has been about taxes, as …
HISTORY MAKER
15 Years after his World Series of Poker win, Chris Moneymaker talks online poker By Sean Chaffin It’s been an …
DEALING A FULL HOUSE
World Poker Tour Continues to Grow as it Looks to the Future with Some Recent Changes By Sean Chaffin …
THE ART OF DECEPTION
Gain advantages with cards, psychology and with play By Jack Clayton Deception is perceived as a bad word throughout …
FUN WITH A PURPOSE
Folding can be good strategy, not defeat By Jack Clayton The interest in poker the last decade has been …
BIG HANDS AND BITE-SIZED BETS
Making the most of a value bet By Jack Clayton Knowing how much to invest in a stock at …
GRABBING THE GOLD
2018 World Series of Poker Sets New Records By Sean Chaffin More buy-ins, more gold bracelets, more poker — …
A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE
Getting inside the mind of your opponents by Jack Clayton Hey, it’s the 50th anniversary of B.F. Skinner receiving …
CHATTING WITH THE CHAINSAW
Optimal play with Allen “Chainsaw” Kessler By Sean Chaffin Poker is more than just bluffing and betting. It involves …
SETTING THE PACE
The Advantages Of Playing Slow By Jack Clayton We live in a hectic world. Fast cars, fast food, a …
LOSING TO THE WORST PLAYER
The short life of the River Rat By Jack Clayton There’s one in every crowd. The loudmouth who mucks …
POKER BRAT
14-Time World Series Of Poker Winner Phil Hellmuth Discusses His New Autobiography By Sean Chaffin With more than three …
DIAMONDS IN THE BLUFF
The ins and outs of successful bluffing By Jack Clayton Lying gets a bad name – and it should. …
YOU’RE BEING WATCHED
Don’t play any hand, play the right hand By Jim Feist One of the biggest mistakes sports bettors make …
CARD CRUSHER
New Jersey’s Scott Blumstein Wins World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table Showdown By Sean Chaffin “I’m either …
CHIPS, CHECKS & CHALLENGES
Poker tips from the PokerStars pros By Sean Chan Afraid to jump in a poker game? Do those other …
FULL HOUSE
Previewing the WSOP 2017 schedule By Sean Chaffin ALL EYES OF THE POKER WORLD LOOK to the Rio Hotel …
GAME SAVVY: THE TERRIBLE THREES
Just reading about poker strategy will get you only so far. Test your poker skills and compare your choices to …
BIG HANDS AND BITE-SIZED BETS
Making the most of a value bet By Jim Feist Knowing how much to invest in a stock at the …
CHECK RAISE AS A WEAPON
Strategy for Texas hold ‘em By Jim Feist Basketball season is a frenzied time in Las Vegas, with rivalry matchups, …
BEATING FRUSTRATION – KEEP EMOTIONS IN CHECK
Bluffs, flops and what TV has done to the game By Jim Feist It’s easy to get frustrated. We …
THE ART OF BIG ‘D’— DECEPTION
Keep your opponents off balance By Jim Feist Deception is perceived as a bad word throughout most of culture, but …
STACKING CHIPS
An inside look at an average day at the World Series of Poker By Sean Chaffin With a sprawling …
CARDS IN THE AIR
WSOP Gets Underway With Changes, additions… and fun! By Sean Chaffin The biggest event in poker got underway June 1 …
PATTERNS AND PREDICTABILITY: HONE YOUR MEMORY
Folding up shop can be a good strategy By Jim Feist The growing interest in poker the last decade …
The Psychology Of Poker Play
It’s a lot more than pretending to be eccentric By Frank Scoblete Being a competent, good or even great …
Meet The 2015 WSOP Champ
Joe McKeehen Wins World Series of Poker Main Event By J. Phillip Vogel He’s no ordinary Joe. Philly’s Joe …
SIZE MATTERS
Stack size has many variables—know how much to bet and when By Jim Feist Yes, size matters. At least …
READY TO RUMBLE
The November Nine are set to battle for the title as ESPN expands live coverage By Sean Chaffin After a …
Main Eventers
6,420 began but only nine players remain in the WSOP’s Championship Event By J. Phillip Vogel Every year, …
Poker Table Mind Games
Ins and outs of the check raise By Jim Feist August may be hot, but I could care less: …
Upping The Ante
WSOP rings in a massive field for the Colossus, Hellmuth’s 14th bracelet, and a ton of poker action By Sean …
A Poker Life
Daniel Negreanu has become the face of the game and discusses life, competition, and even bringing an NHL team to …
More Mind Games
The ancient art of deception By Jim Feist As a longtime poker player who also studies and wagers on …
Deal Me In!
Common sense and wisdom to help jumpstart your poker game By Kevin Blackwood Twenty five years ago, you would …
WSOP: Meet the November Nine
Nine players from around the world are set to square off for poker’s biggest event By J. Phillip Vogel …
Poker Tips: Starting Hands and Seat Position
Understanding your opening moves and hands By Jim Feist In sports, poker and gaming, everyone is anxious to know …
A Winning Hand
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open out to capture poker spotlight again with 2nd Annual $10 Million Guaranteed Championship By Sean …
The Squeeze
Using the squeeze in big-bet games such as no limit, pot limit Omaha and Texas hold ‘em. By Jim Feist …
The Face of the New Online Poker Movement
The “Magician” Antonio Esfandiari is Ultimate Poker’s Brand Ambassador By Paul Wilson There were a lot of things that …
Playing Poker: The Skill or the Will?
Don’t just reach for the perfect hand by Jim Feist When I walk up to the wagering window at …
Going for the Gold
Poker’s best compete in the 44th Annual World Series of Poker By Sean Chaffin From savvy chip-stacking veterans to …
Poker Psychology and Deception: Time Your Bluffs
Bluffing versus Semi-Bluffing By Jim Feist Bluffing can take many forms. You can pretend to be cautious even though …
Chip Revelations: Size Does Matter
Your opponent’s chip stack speaks volumes about their game By Jim Feist April in Paris? How about April in …
G’day Mate!
The World Series Of Poker launches a bracelet battle down under By SEAN CHAFFIN In April, the biggest poker …
Winning the Big One
Greg Merson conquers final table for World Series of Poker Main Event title by Sean Chaffin ESPN’s cameras were …
Vive la France!
Hellmuth, Esfandiari continue their domination at WSOP-Europe by Sean Chaffin “I know people don’t expect me to use this word, …
Magic Man
Magician-turned-poker pro Antonio Esfandiari discusses his tricks of the trade The cards have been kind to Antonio “the Magician” …
GOING FOR THE POT OF GOLD and a BRACELET TOO – World Series of Poker
Casino Player previews the World Series of Poker final table by Sean Chaffin The players are ready. So are …
The Check Raise in Poker
When and why you should use one of poker’s most important maneuvers By checking and raising your opponent’s bet …
The World Series of Poker Goes BIG
Phil Hellmuth earns 12th bracelet during the WSOP’s first wave of events By Sean Chaffin In the 43-year history …
Beau Rivage Presents 12th Annual Gulf Coast Poker Championship
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, MS, will be home to the 12th Annual Gulf Coast Poker Championship Sept. …
Delta Gold Poker Classic Results
The Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi reported the results for events No. 7 and No. 19 in its …
Kid Poker
Daniel Negreanu gives Casino Player his thoughts on poker scandals, playing to win, and the 2012 WSOP By Sean Chaffin …
Playing Smarter Poker
How to minimize mistakes and use expected value to your advantage By Jim Feist Mistakes happen. All the time. …
Best Defense in Poker
How the right defensive tactics can position you to conquer the poker table By Jim Feist The NFL playoffs are …
Player Of The Year
Ben Lamb earns one of poker’s highest honors after a dominant streak at the tables By Sean Chaffin While his …
Playing Positive in Poker
Capitalizing on video poker games that (potentially) pay back more than 100 percent By Jerry “Stickman” Stich The main …
The Art of Deception in Poker
The ability to deceive your opponents is crucial in sports—and in poker By Jim Feist Poker is a game of …
Winning The Big One in Poker
The WSOP Mints Another Millionaire At the conclusion of this year’s World Series Of Poker, the last man standing …
Ready For Battle – Poker
The WSOP’s “November Nine” are heading for the ultimate poker showdown By Sean Chaffin Despite the cloud of controversy hanging …
Ultimate Texas Hold Em
Why playing aggressively pays off By Basil Nestor You may be tempted to play this game the same way as …
Making the Call in Poker
Do you know when to call against big bets? by Kevin Blackwood A friend of mine named Tom caught …
The Bigger, The Better in Poker
A showdown with a poker superstar reveals why I love no limit poker By Gillian Epp Hold ‘em is an …
Deal Me In! – Poker Player
Common sense and wisdom to help jumpstart your poker game By Kevin Blackwood Twenty years ago, people would have thought …
Fortune Favors the Bold in Poker
Getting aggressive and pouncing on “ABC” players By Kevin Blackwood The key to winning these pots is focusing more on …
Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em
Prepare yourself by learning the proper strategies, and it’s a table game worth wagering on by Michael Shackleford Ultimate Texas …
Playing The Percentages in Tournament
Stop losing sleep over the near-misses, and find other ways to win By Kevin Blackwood By trying different …
How “Good” A Player Are You in Poker?
Making sure that your strategies in poker are in sync with your goals By Basil Nestor What is a …
Close Encounters Of The Winning Kind in Poker
Amazing true stories of close calls and astounding wins By John Grochowski “When it comes to electronic gaming, all things …
The Basics of Four Card Poker
Anyone can play this new poker-based table game by Henry Tamburin It’s funny how I learn about new table …
Hands you should almost never bet in Poker
Vary your hands according to strength by Mike Caro Did you know there are poker hands you should almost …
Thinning the Field – Caro on Poker
Study all the scenarios before making your move One of the weirdest impromptu poker lectures I ever witnessed happened …
Sun, Sand and Straight Flushes in Poker
Cruises create a poker player’s paradise by Len Butcher Sun. Sand. Straight flush. What more could anyone who loves …
How to Handle a Hum – CARO ON POKER
Knowing when this tell means strength or a bluff by Mike Caro Occasionally, you’ll find yourself at a poker …
Lessons from the Legendary “Mad Genius of Poker”
By Mike Caro Mike Caro, “the Mad Genius of Poker” is today’s foremost authority on poker strategy, psychology, and …
TIPS FOR PLUNGING INTO THE POKER POOL
Basic Strategies by Brad “Otis” Willis Just a few years ago, I sat in a Las Vegas poker room …
Making money in the middle
Don’t feel you always have to raise when holding a good hand Let’s examine a hand I played last …
Bad Boys, Bad Beats, and Bad Losers in Poker
WSOP presents a clash of a large group of alpha males by Kevin Blackwood In July the only thing …
The most-profitable size for a no-limit bet in Poker
Not as simple as it may seem to be What’s the right size for a no-limit bet? In limit …
Poker 101: Taking the Poker Plunge
Learning the ropes of America’s hottest card game by Kevin Blackwood The poker craze has transformed gambling over the …
The Advantage of Showing Cards in Poker
Sounds crazy but it can work in your favor By Mike Caro Look, I’m not a tournament player. In …
The Truth About Aces In Hold ’em
Knowing when to take advantage of them is the key By Mike Caro I hate it when I begin …
Caesars Palace Poker Classic
One-of-a-kind poker tournament guarantees $1 million to winner. by H. Scot Krause Following on the heels of the world’s …
Rules & Strategy – Poker
Rules & Strategy Poker Poker is the world’s favorite card game. But to win, you need skill, luck and a …
Winning Strategies – Online Poker Tells
Online Poker Tells In poker, tells are actions or gestures by players in reaction to a specific circumstance. These predominantly …
Winning Strategies – Seven Card Stud
Winning Strategies for Online Poker Players: Seven Card Stud One of the best-known poker games in the world, Seven Card …
Winning Strategies – Omaha
Winning Strategies for Online Poker Players: Omaha Omaha poker is a fun, simple, and entertaining variation of the Texas Hold …
Winning Strategies – Texas Hold ’em
Winning Strategies for Online Poker Players: Texas Hold ‘Em Texas Hold, or more commonly “Hold ‘em” is currently the most …
Recommended Poker Rooms
Recommended Poker Rooms Doyles Room DoylesRoom.com Doylesroom.com has been considered the best site for serious poker players since the day …
Winning Strategies For Online Poker Players
Winning Strategies for Online Poker Players Moving from traditional or “offline” card rooms to online ones can be a tough …
Online Poker Tutorial
Touring an Online Poker While all online poker rooms have their own unique characteristics, such as games offered, table …
Gamble Online – Poker Rooms
Poker Rooms Navigating Internet Poker Rooms There’s no question that poker has become the “in” game of the day. Television, …
Swimming With The Sharks poker tournaments
Finding and capitalizing on the best Las Vegas poker tournaments By Kevin Blackwood “Headhunter” tourneys are quite fun and actually …
