Tag: poker hobby
The GGPoker Netherlands League, exclusively for Dutch poker players, has ended. From December 9, 2023 to April 14, 2024, a lot of Dutch players did their best to become poker champions. Besides fighting for the Leaderboard, players could also qualify for the Final Day. GGPoker added $3,000 in additional prizes for the top 21 [...]
Poker is more than just a card game; it is a social dance based on strategy, skill and, importantly, etiquette. Understanding the unwritten poker rules of poker etiquette not only ensures an enjoyable game, but also strengthens your reputation and bond with fellow players. We dive deep into the unspoken conventions [...].
Do you ever feel like you're in a James Bond movie where the stakes are high, and every time you bluff, you're actually Daniel Craig with a grin? No, just me? Well then. Let's cut to the chase. The triple barrel bluff, the pièce de résistance of your poker strategy, [...]
No doubt you've experienced it, sweaty palms, heart pounding like a sledgehammer in your chest as you push your chips into the middle of the table: a bluff. But have you ever heard of the semi-bluff? What's up with this poker jargon? In the seductive world of poker, [...]
1. An Introduction to Poker Bankroll Challenges When your poker chips start to look a little like the leaning Tower of Pisa, you know you're on to something, but also straighten out those stacks. Now, my friend, you're not here for the run-of-the-mill "how to play poker" story, are you? No, you [...]
Babbling or dominating? That, my friend, is the question. Whether you are a seasoned shark in the ocean of poker or a tadpole just beginning to understand the ecosystem, your image at the poker table or "Table Persona" plays an incredible role in the game. Like a jigsaw puzzle, the [...]
In poker, the ability to make informed decisions based on mathematical calculations can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Although many players rely on instinct and intuition, understanding the principles of advanced poker mathematics, especially pot odds and expected value, can give you a significant advantage over [...]
Understanding the power of your breathing Poker tells are the subtle, often unintentional, behaviors or patterns that players exhibit at the poker table that provide insight into the strength or nature of their hands. These signals can range from physical ticks, such as tapping fingers or dilated pupils, to patterns in betting, such as hesitation or [...]
Ever looked across the poker table, while trying to read your opponent, and thought, "Why am I not in a tournament setting, doing this on a larger scale?" Heck, even if that thought didn't occur to you, let's begin this fascinating journey of the world of [...]
Oh, the vibrant world of poker! It's a world where the flamboyant personalities are just as dazzling as the high stakes games they participate in. And speaking of vivacious personalities, one name that stands out in the crowd is Marcel Lüske, known as "The Flying Dutchman". Now, you might be wondering what Marcel is such a [...]
Imagine this: you are sitting at a poker table, surrounded by a motley crew of players, each with their own unique strategies, ticks and stories. In addition to chips and cards, you have another powerful tool at your disposal - one that doesn't come in a shiny deck or a stack of chips. It is the [...]
Meditation and mindfulness Have you ever gasped at a poker game, with sweaty palms and pounding hearts, watching your fortune being wiped out by the seemingly mystical power of a "cooler"? If so, you're not the only one. Most poker players have suffered from this [...] at one time or another.
