Raising issues
Raising from late position in a tournament can sometimes be a major leak depending on the table You’re playing a poker tournament and it is folded to you...
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Lose the pick ‘n’ mix
‘Mixing it up’ in tournaments by adding a random element to one’s play is often a mistake Poker players are always being told they need to ‘mix up’ their game....
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Deeper underground
Deep-stacked tournament play can throw up some tough situations that test even the best players SCENARIO ONE You are playing in a live £1,000 no-limit hold’em ...
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The importance of antes
Top British pro Marc Goodwin explains how to deal with stack-killing antes What are antes? Like blinds, antes are forced bets, only this time every player (inc...
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Short-stack dilemmas
Getting very short-stacked in a tournament is never a good situation, but there are ways out BURST THE BUBBLE? Your expert opinion is needed please. On our pok...
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Jackass!
Get yourself in the saddle and wait for the poker donkeys at the starting line Stone-cold bluffing is about the worst thing you can do against this type...
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Julian Thew
Julian Thew is one of Britain’s most successful poker players, and here he shares his tips In tournaments you can go a long time without any meaningful ...
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Rocky river
Think about tournament scenarios that put you the player in a tough spot on the river SCENARIO ONE I like the pre-flop raise to isolate the weak player,...
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Post-flop betting
Post-flop betting in tournament hold’em is about extracting value and exercising solid pot control Continuation bets should generally be the same size w...
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Winning it all
Reaching the final table is an achievement, but to be a big winner you need the skill to navigate your way to a podium position The final table is where poker ...
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