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Using the Check Raise
By M Smith
Check raise is one of the most basic plays in poker. It is one of the most effective
moves in poker as well. Some regard it as a dishonest move or strategy but that is
arguable. Nowadays the check raise is a very common phenomenon and almost all
the good poker players do it. When it is your turn, you initially check to give the action
to your opponent. After he bets, you re-raise his bet. So you are checking at first,
then you raise; Hence the term ‘ check raise ’...READ MORE
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Beating Low Stakes Poker
By A Green
Let it be known that the odds of winning in low stakes poker are much better in
accordance to the risk factor than high stakes, and depending on the buy in,
tournament poker as well. It is also important to keep in mind that the reward
factor will be much lower, too. It is important to remember that just because the
odds to play a hand are better in low stakes poker it doesn’t mean that that hand
will win. In fact, most drawing hands will not win...READ MORE
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C Betting in Poker
By M Smith
C betting, also known as continuation bet is very popular move in poker - mostly
because of its simplicity and effectiveness. As it is very easy to execute, more and
more players are implementing this play at the table. It’s also very easy grasp the
concept. After you have read this article, you will be able to c bet right away on the
next game you play. C bet or continuation bet is the bet you make after the flop if you
had raised pre-flop, Even if you hand doesn’t develop on the flop...READ MORE
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Why Play Fixed Limit Poker
By D Moore
Many poker players are switching to play fixed limit poker for a very good reason; the
odds are always in the player’s favor. How is this possible? The worst case
scenario with pot odds after the flop in a fixed limit game is 2:1 on your money, and
this requires certain situations to play out. In most cases, a player will get a
minimal of 3:1 odds (or more). In a low limit game ($1/$2), let’s say that everyone
folds except the small blind who limps...READ MORE
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Knowing Poker Tells
By M Smith
One of the most amazing things of real life Texas hold’em poker is the poker tells.
In fact it probably is the best thing about live poker - being able to read your
opponent. It is like knowing their cards without even looking at them. “Poker tells are
symbols or signs indicating what cards your opponents might be holding.” It can
also tell you about whether they are bluffing or if they have a solid hand or not.
These signs or symbols ‘tell’ you a lot about your opponent...READ MORE
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Why is Low Limit Poker a Safer Game?
By A Green
Low limit poker has its share of characters, types of poker players that represent
certain styles of poker play. Unfortunately, most terms that depict the style of
different players are derogatory, yet they are actually fairly accurate in terms of how a
particular person plays. Below is a list of several different types of poker players
and the name that is associated with that type. Maniac-a maniac can be a player
who plays aggressively full-time...READ MORE
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Fixed Limit Strategy
By D Moore
There are many philosophies when it comes to playing or folding a hand with fixed
limit poker. There are even more variations of philosophies when it comes to low
limit betting. Some say your fixed limit strategy should not allow you to fold any
cards because the odds are always favorable to stay in to see a flop. Others say
your fixed limit strategy should say to only play premium hands, except when
position favors a medium hand or a lesser hand...READ MORE
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