When Do You Call the Clock?
A bit of a controversy blew up at the WSOP Main Event this week about when to call the clock. Last week Daniel Negreanu took to social media to declare: Anyone who plays live poker knows how irritating it can be to play with an opponent who takes 40 seconds before every action. We get […]
5 Situations Where You Should Bluff More in Small Field Tournaments
Small-field tournaments offer prime spots to apply pressure—but many players miss easy bluffing opportunities. Here are five situations where you should bluff more to get a major edge. When Your Opponent Actually Cares This sounds like a “duh” point, but it’s amazing how many players miss these opportunities to bluff more. I’ve played $10,000 events […]
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 […]
The 7 Golden Rules of Winning at Cash Games
Winning at cash games isn’t about luck—it’s about discipline, strategy, and making the right decisions over and over again. These seven golden rules will help you build a solid foundation, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize your long-term profits at the table. Decide Who Is A Nit, Maniac, Or Station Every time you sit down at […]
New Poker Rules for the 2025 WSOP
We are now less than three weeks from the start of the 2025 WSOP in Las Vegas, Nevada. The WSOP kicks off with the No Limit Hold ‘Em Mystery Millions on May 27th. This week, the WSOP released the new poker rules for this summer’s tournament, and a number if big changes can be found […]
How to Be More Process Oriented in Your Poker Game
What does it mean to be “process oriented” in relation to poker? A process oriented poker player would focus on getting better at the game and making correct decisions in each moment while not worrying about results of a given hand. If you keep your focus on the process, you can’t help but improve your […]
8 Cash Game Mistakes that Cost You Money
Even the most experienced players make costly cash game mistakes, often without realizing it. By identifying and fixing these common leaks, you can maximize your profits and gain a significant edge over your opponents. Not Three-Betting Enough This is one of the most common cash game mistakes that you see. People love seeing flops because […]
The 5 Most Common Post-Flop Mistakes in Cash Games
Many players lose money in cash games not because of bad luck, but due to fundamental post-flop mistakes. By recognizing and fixing these common post-flop errors, you can make better decisions, extract more value, and avoid costly leaks in your game. Calling A Raise To Fold The Turn I was working with a student the […]
The 5 Key Differences Between Cash Game and Tournament Strategy
Poker cash games and tournaments may follow the same rules, but they require vastly different strategies. In this article, we’ll break down five key differences between cash game and tournament strategy that impact everything from hand selection to risk management. I will helping you adjust your approach for either game to get you maximum success. […]