Looking after number one

1 Oct 2006
If you’ve ever felt you must make certain moves at the table for fear of letting other players down, it’s time to stop worrying. Play poker for yourself, says ... Continue Reading
Lucky sevens

Lucky sevens

1 Oct 2006
Pocket 7s are notoriously difficult to play. We explain how the right approach depends as much on your chips as your cards   A chip leader shouldn’t fold ... Continue Reading
Mr Logic

Mr Logic

1 Oct 2006
The strategy guru looks like a rock who grinds his way to victories, but dig a bit deeper and it’s clear Action Dan isn’t all he seems   Dan Harrington is... Continue Reading
Trusting your gut

Trusting your gut

1 Oct 2006
Poker is a game played with the heart as much as the head, but is that magic gut instinct only the reserve of the pros? The worst thing about that Kenny Rogers... Continue Reading
Think lucky

Think lucky

1 Oct 2006
Does hitting a two outer on the river happen more often if you want it to? We find out if you can really think yourself lucky Every poker player knows that luc... Continue Reading
Throwing the game

Throwing the game

1 Oct 2006
Winning at gin rummy is dictated by what you throw away as much as what you hold. Phil Shaw gives you some tips on seeing the deadwood from the trees Few peopl... Continue Reading
Turning points

Turning points

1 Sep 2006
Lou Krieger looks at the right way to approach betting on the turn and river Some people say the turn plays itself, but I don’t believe them – and neither shou... Continue Reading
Stud 8-or-Better

Stud 8-or-Better

1 Sep 2006
You can’t call yourself a great poker player if you can only play hold’em, so Phil Shaw takes a look at stud hi-lo   Outright stealing is less profitable ... Continue Reading
Necessary evil

Necessary evil

1 Sep 2006
Alex Scott looks at the well-known issue of avoiding gambling in tournament poker, and asks if the theory stands up in practice It’s the first hand of a tourna... Continue Reading
Pommo #2

Pommo #2

1 Sep 2006
Three times the big blind? David ‘Pommo’ Pomroy wants the backlash to start here Doing this column has got me intrigued as to what other pros are writing about... Continue Reading