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  • From the Big Screen to the Final Table: Goodfellas

    Wednesday, August 12, 2009, Michael Friedman
    Modern cinema is a great tool for teaching players how to learn the game because it crosses cultural barriers in a way that few teaching elements can. All one needs to do is listen to the advice that can be found in the lines of a variety o...more
  • The Poker Shrink Vol. 57: Adaptation

    Monday, April 27, 2009, Dr. Tim Lavalli
    Things change at a poker table. Players get tired. They get short-stacked or big-stacked. Blinds go up, antes kick in. Players bust out and are replaced by new players. The money bubble approaches; someone goes on tilt. The one constant at ...more
  • Mixed Games Poker Strategy: A Hand of 2-7 Triple Draw

    Saturday, April 18, 2009, David Behr
    While it can be rare to find more than the smallest-stakes mixed games outside of major poker tournament series, every once in a while you do stumble across that desert oasis. A friend recently told me about finding an $8/16 mixed game in a...more
  • Stud Poker Strategy: Points to Ponder -- Answers

    Saturday, March 1, 2008, Ashley Adams
    In my last column I gave you some questions to ponder, promising answers in the subsequent column, which you're reading here. I'll repeat the question and then provide each answer in bold face. All games are $10 with a $1 ante and a $3...more
  • Stud Poker Strategy: Problems to Ponder

    Saturday, February 23, 2008, Ashley Adams
    I have some problems for you to ponder until next week when I'll fill you in on my answers. For now, take out a piece of paper and jot down what you think the best answers are to the following questions. Don't sweat. No "It depends" are all...more
  • Poker Strategy: Reading Your Opponent's Play - Part 3

    Wednesday, December 5, 2007, Stuart Rutter
    Last time we began a list of typical scenarios after the flop where you may be able to read your opponent's play. Though you can never be sure about these reads, here are some more scenarios where you opponent may throw out a big clue to yo...more