Your Guide to Reliable Sources for Covid-19 Information
This week, we want to take a step back from poker and address the global health crisis that’s so profoundly impacting our lives. We’re not going to beat around the bush and spend any time introducing the novel coronavirus. Instead, let’s jump in and talk about where to find reliable information about Covid-19. The UN issued guidance on the threat of Covid-19 disinformation , writing that “from selling fake coronavirus cures online to a cyberattack on hospitals’ critical info
When Should I Quit?
Knowing when to pick up your chips and leave the table is one fundamental poker skill that people often overlook. Whether you’re way...
Short-Handed Poker
What do you do when you can only get a couple friends together for your home poker game? Or maybe you’re playing online and there’s only...
Know When to Walk Away and When to Run
No matter how good you are at poker, there’s always going to be times when you hit up against some tough competition. Maybe you’re...
Betting for Value on the Turn
Let’s say you’ve flopped a reasonable hand like top pair, made a continuation bet , and your opponent called. The turn comes and it...
Figuring Out Pre-Flop Bet-Sizing
Knowing how much to bet pre-flop is a crucial part of your overall poker strategy. Any edges that you can get at this point in the hand...
Fold the Small Blind
When you’re in the small blind and everyone limps around to you, what do you do? You only have to pay half a big blind to see the flop....
Dealing with Card Death
Have you ever sat down to play poker and, though you’re doing your best to play a tighter range , you just can’t seem to ever get dealt a...
Strategies for Sets
You’re holding a small to medium pair like 44 or 88 and, at long last, the flop brings your card. You’ve got a three-of-a-kind. Now what?...
Combos and Blockers
One fundamental concept in poker strategy is combos, as well as their corollary, blockers. Remember, the best way to get in edge in this...
