Archive - Jun 2008

If you didn't make it into the World Series, never fear. The Rio isn't the only place for big tournaments.

The Orleans is offering their annual Orleans Open beginning July 5 and running through July 20.

All 16 events take place one per day beginning at noon in the Mardi Gras room. Buy-ins range from $200 to $2000.

Events are:

People who have some poker education know what the EV is, or at least they think they do. It’s amazing how many of them get the concept wrong though. Poker is indeed an endless battle for EV+, but in order that you should understand the subtle aspects of this battle, you first need to make [...]

Also known as the ‘second bullet’ for most poker players, continuation bets are and should indeed be an integral part of a successful poker player’s arsenal.
Before we go into strategic implications though, let’s see what a continuation bet really is. You’re in the BB with a pair of jacks, and you decide to hold your [...]