The Grumpy Professor of Poker: A Tribute to David Sklansky
I was saddened to hear about the passing of David Sklansky. I’m told he wasn’t a perfect human being, but he sure knew the game of poker like no one else. While many players identify with Super/System and the “cowboy” era of Doyle Brunson, what drew me in was the cold, hard logic of The […]
When a Vision Hits the Felt: My Recap of the Champion Maker Seminar
For the last several months, the other APT pros and I haven’t just been “planning” the Champion Maker seminar—we’ve been obsessing over it. I wanted to make sure every detail was first class – right down to the lanyards and name badges. Kenna told me he spent over 100 hours writing and rehearsing his presentations. […]
Hacking the Shuffler: Don’t Quit Poker – You’re Probably OK
A few days ago, the video “I Cheated At Poker By Hacking A Casino Card Shuffling Machine,” appeared on the WIRED YouTube channel. It reveals how the WIRED team was able to take full control of a DeckMate 2 card shuffler, with the help of security expert Joseph Tartaro (not to be confused with John Turturro – […]
Poker, Killer Rabbits, and Life Lessons from Canadian Road Signs
Living in Florida, I rarely make it up to Canada, but I couldn’t resist hitting a couple poker rooms in Calgary during a recent family trip to the Canadian Rockies. Cowboys Casino: The Not-So Wild West My first stop was Cowboys Casino, which—surprisingly—was pretty dead for a Friday night downtown. Only two $1/$3 tables were running, […]
Michael Mizrachi’s Main Event Masterpiece
My heartfelt congratulations go out to Michael Mizrachi for putting the crown jewel on his illustrious poker career today, July 16, 2025. “The Grinder” has not just won the World Series of Poker Main Event; he has brought back the true spirit of the game, proving that raw instinct and mental fortitude can still conquer […]
Derby Day $300 Miscount: Part 2
In my original post, I told the story of discovering an extra $300 in my pocket after a day of poker, and a potential miscount at the cage. That story ended with me debating whether or not to return the money, unsure if I could even prove a mistake had occurred! This one picks up […]
A Derby-Day Miscount: What Would You Do?
Kentucky Derby day is always busy at poker rooms in Florida, but this year it felt like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. For those of you not from Florida, there are at least a dozen poker rooms within two hours of my house, and most of them also have simulcast racing. The racebook crowd […]
Alex Fitzgerald Joins APT as Head Pro!
Alex Fitzgerald, one of the most respected and accomplished figures in the world of poker coaching, is joining the AdvancedPokerTraining.com (APT) team as our new Head Pro! I don’t need to introduce him – all of you already know Alex from his outstanding contributions to the world of poker education. As a highly regarded poker […]
Will a GTO Trainer Make Me the Next Poker Legend?
Once every few months I find out there’s a new solver out there, with a “GTO Trainer” feature, that promises to give you a lucid path to poker greatness. This may sound exciting, but can they deliver on that promise? Advantages of a Solver Don’t get me wrong. Solvers have greatly advanced poker theory. We […]
Relax: You’re Going to Make Some Poker Mistakes
I’ve played a LOT of poker in my day. And yet, I still play a hand sub-optimally from time to time. Who am I kidding? It’s worse than that – I occasionally make catastrophic errors. Poker mistakes that cost me my entire stack. How can this be for the great Steamin’ Steve, regarded as one of […]