Last night I was at a low-stakes, private poker game marked by some very loose play. There was frequent straddling … More
Category: Bad play
Bad Beat –> Happy Tilt. Oh my!
This post involves our friend “Myles” from the previous post, where I made a massive over-bet all-in river shove. Read … More
Two Pair Plus
How many times to I have to tell you? In this case, “you” is actually myself. Last winter, Bill Hubbard … More
Good Guy, Bad Guy
The phrase “Good Guy, Bad Guy” generally refers to a negotiating tactic whereby two people on the team team play … More
Fancy Play Syndrome
This hand took place last night at a home cash game, blinds of $1/$1. Two players limped in, and the … More
Slow Playing for Dummies
This was just about too good to be true, on Bovada’s Zone Poker. I’ll let the Share My Pair hand … More
What Can I Say?
Dear Readers, What can I say? I’ve been running good and winning more than my fair share lately. Since this … More
What Can I Beat?
One way to decide whether to call a big river bet is to ask yourself “What can I beat?” And … More
Thou Shalt Not Steal
On most lists of the Ten Commandments, not stealing is number eight, right between the prohibitions on adultery and telling … More
In Love with Over-pair
This hand comes from a live cash game in Las Vegas 2 nights ago. I am playing $1/3 no limit … More
