Playing poker is almost like dining in a fine restaurant. There are a ton of different rules that you need to follow but you would be surprised just how many beginner poker players do not follow these particular rules … nor do they even know them. Not following etiquette in poker can be a huge, [...]
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Understanding the Hands in Texas Hold ‘Em: 2
October 15, 2009 – 6:13 pm
In Texas Hold ‘Em, a three of a kind is considered part of a flush. You just need to have three cards with the same value, whether they are threes, tens, or aces.
Two pairs is just that — you may have two fives and two jacks between your hand and the community [...]
Understanding the Hands in Texas Hold ‘Em: 1
October 8, 2009 – 6:05 pm
Now, first of all, it has to be said that the hands described here occur in pretty much any indication of poker. However, the analyses presented in the next few posts by and large apply to Texas Hold ‘Em.
That being said, let’s take a look at what are considered middle hands and low hands, [...]
No-Broke Poker: 3
October 1, 2009 – 7:21 pm
Follow the Queen is a great, fun version of poker. We all love a wild queen, right? Well, in this game, the queens are wild.
Players get two cards dealt face down; the third card is dealt face up, and whoever has the highest one bets first. A betting round follows [...]
No-Broke Poker: 2
June 3, 2009 – 4:49 am
Are you guys ready to start nickel and diming it? Like say, I know Nickel and Dime poker sounds boring, but it is great for many things. Playing for fun, playing to hone your skills, these are even games you can play with the kids for candy, matchsticks, or change.
First we have Spit [...]
No-Broke Poker: 1
May 31, 2009 – 3:27 am
So … is there any way to keep from going broke in poker? Well, yeah, you either don’t play or you play responsibly, right? Sure. But sometimes, when the cards are coming down hot and every place is just the nuts, you start to lose a little bit of your control and that whole responsible [...]
