On the couch

On the couch

Intuition can be built up over the years but most of us would do best to treat our inner voice with a healthy dose of caution Watching poker on TV, it’s ... Continue Reading
Fast forward

Fast forward

Vanessa Rousso tells us why mastering the intricacies of game theory will fast track you to success According to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, game ... Continue Reading
Poker enlightenment

Poker enlightenment

Enjoy the moment of glory but always return to the drawing board   The thing about winning is that it’s easy to take your foot off the pedal Success at la... Continue Reading
Online meltdown

Online meltdown

A moment of madness gets Mark Stuart thinking about how to avoid online blow-ups   I sat in my seat… absolutely gutted that I’d blown-up from such a promi... Continue Reading
Money Matters

Money Matters

We explain how to build a bankroll from $10 to $10,000, and why this is achievable   If you are in the bankroll building stage of your career, you... Continue Reading
Suited connectors

Suited connectors

Pocket pairs and big slick are all well and good, but if you want to win tournaments you need to play more starting hands When you’re playing no-limit Hold’em ... Continue Reading
Speeding online

Speeding online

We explore what can be inferred from the speed of bets in online play What makes the truly great online players so consistently successful? Being continually o... Continue Reading
Bill Chen on…

Bill Chen on…

Why it’s essential to know the mathematics behind poker The player Bill Chen is a PhD mathematician turned poker player. Realising that he could win more than ... Continue Reading
Auto Pilot

Auto Pilot

In the first of a two-part series Jim Worth explains how the ‘auto-check’ button can be used for false tells   An observant player will bet into you after... Continue Reading
Improve your game

Improve your game

So what are the best ways to make sure you get out of your comfort zone and keep improving your poker? Read books This may seem like obvious advice, but it bea... Continue Reading