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Forget All The Stories, Who Really Wins at Poker?
By The Marksman at October 10, 2011 | 10:17 pm | 0 Comment
Written By: Arthur Reber Every poker player is a winning poker player ... to hear them tell it. But how many of these players are telling the truth? Winning. It's a drumbeat theme on Web sites and poker blogs, and in chat rooms and discussion groups. I'm active on a couple of these and have invested a lot of time and energy on this topic. My fellow poker junkies more...
Some Things To Consider Before Deciding To Play Poker For A Living.
By The Marksman at April 11, 2011 | 12:59 pm | 0 Comment
Many players around the world feel they have what it takes to play poker as a full time career, but before deciding to choose this path, there are some disadvantages you would be faced with. Poker has many benefits, but it also has many negative consequences that come with playing long hours. This guide will help you weigh some of the pros and cons before making more...
A Beginner’s Guide To Early Round Play In Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournaments
By The Marksman at March 28, 2011 | 4:58 pm | 0 Comment
Early In a poker tournament exist some of the easiest blind levels to play. You really want to fold most hands in this blind level until the fishy players are weeded out. The key is to stay calm, collected and in the zone until the middle rounds. Some players fell that you should only play AA and KK in the early rounds. This strategy may be a little too tight. If more...
Diary of The Marksman: Solid Poker Play doesn’t always equal a win
By The Marksman at December 14, 2010 | 10:23 am | 0 Comment
I went to play at my favorite spot last night the Banea School of Poker, I haven't played over there in a while because of school, work, gym, and all other parts of life. It is a welcome change playing with real people instead of online with the crazies on party poker and ultimate bet. One of the Banea clan qualified for the WSOP main event, and I am more excited more...
Understanding the Concept of Getting Staked Into A Poker Tournament.
By The Marksman at December 1, 2010 | 2:21 pm | 0 Comment
The average person watches poker on television and follows their favorite pros from tournament to tournament. Many of these poker fans play themselves whether it be online, or in brick and mortar casinos around the world. Some of these fans even consider playing poker professionally for a living because they love the game so much, but many of these people do not more...
Poker Sit N Go Strategy Vs. Multi-Table Tournament Strategy
By The Marksman at November 23, 2010 | 7:22 am | 0 Comment
A problem that most poker players face is going into variance through loses at the tables, many players cash fairly consistently in SNG's but does not get first place as much as they would like. Some get a lot of third place finishes and a few second place ones which isn't enough to sustain the loses and come out significantly ahead with your bank roll. A lot of more...
Taking Control Of All-In Situations, Can Lead To Tournament Wins
By The Marksman at October 25, 2010 | 12:48 pm | 0 Comment
As detailed here before, going all-in while playing in a poker tournament can be one of the most exhilarating experiences around. It is glorified on television by all of the poker shows because that is when there is action, and someone can be eliminated from the tournament. A lot of players new to poker live for the time when they are in their first poker more...
How To Sign Up For Your First Live Poker Game In A Casino.
By The Marksman at October 21, 2010 | 4:36 pm | 0 Comment
With all the players jumping into to poker, many of them start out playing online because of the ease of access to the game. At some point most decide to take their gambling to a real Brick and Mortar Casino, and can be a bit confused or intimidated when they go into a Casino for the first time. It is a much different experience playing live than on your computer more...
Taking Command Of Coin Flips, Is A Key To Winning Poker Tournaments.
By The Marksman at October 14, 2010 | 8:12 am | 0 Comment
The more poker tournaments you play, you are inevitably going to end up in situations where you have to take a chance with a coin flip situation. It is improbable to win a poker tournament without ending up in one of these situations, rather than shy away from these situations and fear them, take control and look at them as an opportunity to increase your chip more...
Reading Poker Books Does Not Guarantee Success At The Poker Tables.
By The Marksman at September 21, 2010 | 1:45 pm | 2 Comments
Poker books provide players an almost unlimited resource for improving a persons poker game, some of history's greatest players and strategists have put their thoughts and poker secrets inside a dust cover. Players can benefit from years of experience in just a few hours of reading. It's one thing to read a strategy book; it's another to understand it and it's more...
