With a twist…

With a twist…

Phil Shaw opens the door to a world of crazy pineapples and double flops – it’s hold’em, but not quite as you know it   The wraps that can make monster dr... Continue Reading
On the Razz

On the Razz

Razz is less of an improvisational game than no-limit hold’em, but that’s what makes the game so attractive to smart poker players Razz, or seven-card stud low... Continue Reading
So near yet so far

So near yet so far

"I was 12th, but gutted to miss out on the final table"   I was just trying to go as far as possible. The experience was fantastic, although for... Continue Reading
Defend yourself

Defend yourself

Minor adjustments in your pot-limit play can make the game more worthwhile – providing you protect your hands In terms of apparent profitability, pot-limit hol... Continue Reading
Limited access

Limited access

The key to being successful in fixed-limit tournaments is knowing when to play them like fixed-limit cash games, says Lou Krieger While no-limit hold’em ... Continue Reading
Pot Limit Omaha

Pot Limit Omaha

Annie Duke explains how taking a decidedly non-hold’em view is crucial to your long-term success in pot-limit Omaha Pot-limit Omaha, as with all forms of Omaha... Continue Reading
Analyse this

Analyse this

Rushed decision-making probably isn’t helpful in any area of life, so why do it in poker? Take your time and you’ll take it down says Julian Gardner   Pok... Continue Reading
The showdown

The showdown

Our panel of poker pros discuss their varied approaches to heads-up competition SCENARIO ONE   With blinds of 150/300 against a tight player, I would rais... Continue Reading
Less is more

Less is more

Tournament hotshot Paul 'ActionJack' Jackson explains why he’s playing less but earning more, and how outdrawing a maniac can leave a sour taste &nbs... Continue Reading
Feel your way

Feel your way

Correctly reading the texture of the flop is a critical skill and comes with experience, explains Julian Gardner in his latest instalment on tournament play &n... Continue Reading