Author name: Jonathan Little

The idea of blockers in poker has been a part of optimal theory for a while. More recently, many players have been using blockers as a significant part of their overall poker strategy.  The concept […]

Some players focus too much on making big hands when playing poker, neglecting the fact they should be winning pots even without such premium holdings. However, regardless of your playing style and your skill level, […]

Whether you’re just learning how to play poker or you’ve been playing for decades, keeping your composure and maintaining a poker face is an essential part of being a successful live poker player.  Whether you […]

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The game of poker has been around for over a hundred years, and over that time, countless poker players have left their unique mark on the game with their play and timeless poker quotes.  From […]

“Trips” and “set” are poker terms that often get thrown around at live poker tables by players of different experience levels and are often misused, but what is the real difference between trips vs sets? […]

If you play poker at a casino, you will exchange your money for poker chips, which act as a currency at the tables. But what if you want to play a home game and want […]

The importance of poker hand rankings trumps the importance of poker suits ranks in most card games, as suit ranks are much less relevant in the vast majority of cases.  While the importance of card […]

Big O poker is a variation of Omaha poker that’s played with five hole cards and the hi/lo principal in play. The full name of the game is Five Card Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 […]

While the poker rules don’t change between online and live poker, the two games are significantly different in terms of game flow, and live poker players often struggle when playing online. If you have spent […]

If you mention the word “poker” to most people, they immediately think of Texas Hold’em, but there are many different poker variations that fall under the umbrella of poker games.  In fact, there are dozens […]

Any two cards can win a hand of Texas Hold’em, but some poker hands simply don’t win often enough for you to consider them.  The worst poker hands on this list have very little potential […]

There are few worse feelings in poker than holding what you believe to be the best hand, only to be shown one of the few better hands, costing you a huge pot. In poker terms, […]

According to some reports, Badugi was first played in the 1980s and was invented in Canada under the name “Offsuit Lowball.” Since then, the game has become popular around the world, especially in the high-stakes […]

In the world of No Limit Texas Hold’em, success requires more than just understanding the rules of the game. It demands the ability to navigate an ever-shifting strategic landscape. Two of the most pivotal approaches […]

Check raising is one of the most powerful plays in the game of poker. In fact, many live poker rooms used to ban check raising in the past, as it was considered unethical and almost […]

Online 6-Max cash games present a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The accelerated pace means players see more hands per hour, requiring quicker and more precise decision-making. Additionally, the average skill level online tends […]

If you are new to poker, sitting down in your first game can be quite intimidating, as you are introduced to many different things simultaneously.  With so many things to track, including basic poker rules […]

Suited connectors are some of the most overplayed hands in poker, with many players often saying things like “I’d rather have 87s than AK” and playing their suited connectors as if they were the nuts.  […]

Pocket pairs are the strongest hand category in Texas Hold’em, as they give you a chance to start with a made hand, improve into monsters like sets and full houses, and have a significant equity […]

The game of Texas Hold’em requires a dealer. In casinos, a professional takes on this role, while in home games, players often take turns executing the role, or one person is given the responsibility for […]