Pocket Queens are killing me lately. Last Tuesday, QQ < AA all-in pre-flop. Then Friday, QQ < KK all-in pre-flop.…
Consenting Adults
It’s almost 3:00 a.m. and the poker game is breaking up. We had a full table, then 6-handed for awhile.…
Given Only This Information, Is This Ethical?
An interesting post in my Twitter feed: Would like thoughts from the poker community on this: Two friends play cash…
Just Close Your Eyes and Gamble
If you play poker for keeps, there is plenty to fear. Fear of being wrong, getting bluffed, losing, going broke,…
Do You Have a Big Pocket Pair?
The flop was T65 with no flush draws, giving me a set of fives. At the start of the hand, I…
Thin Slicing
“Thin-slicing” describes the ability to make very quick inferences based only on narrow experiences. Judgments based on thin-slicing can be more…
I’m Not THAT Good; He’s Not THAT Bad
In big bet poker games such as No Limit Texas Hold’em, you’re about as good as your long-term results. The…
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
“I know the rules.” These words flew from the open mouth of a player one table over. He was an…
Things That Are Cool
Going to Las Vegas is cool. Such a poker mecca. Visiting the Bellagio hotel and casino is cool. Timeless beauty…
Show Time
“No offense,” said the villain after the hand ended, “but after we’re all-in, aren’t we supposed to turn our cards…