Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world, it is therefore surprising that compared to most other card games it has a relatively short history. The game started out as a game of pure luck but has since changed into a game that requires a great deal of skill. All of [...]
Category Archives: Poker
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 cards. The [...]
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, [...]
Sometimes, you get rewarded for bad play.
April 17, 2009 – 4:12 am
Full Tilt Poker Game #11724732127: $2 + $0.15 Heads Up Sit & Go (87956799), Table 1 – 50/100 Ante 10 – Limit Stud Hi – 23:33:40 ET – 2009/04/16 Seat 1: JFoss (1,960) Seat 2: gobrokepoker (1,040) JFoss antes 10 gobrokepoker antes 10 *** 3RD STREET *** Dealt to JFoss [3d] Dealt to gobrokepoker [Td [...]
Some Beginner Mistakes to Avoid in Poker
March 23, 2009 – 2:00 am
You aim to have fun and win some chips when you play poker. When you are a green apple in the game, you tend to make some mistakes which may get the players on the table raise some brows or may get you out of chips. We made a simple list for you to browse: [...]
