Tag: poker for beginners
Oh, what a story I have for you today, dear readers! Picture this: a young girl barely 4 years old, sitting at a table, holding cards that were almost too big for her small hands. This was the beginning of a journey that would lead to the magnificent [...]
There is a little secret in poker, and no, it is not inside information about who is going to crack his aces. Have you ever wondered how the best poker players can keep their cool even when the stakes are as high as the Eiffel Tower? The answer lies in poker visualization, an underrated mental game within the physical [...].
In poker, as in life, the greatest glory lies not in never falling, but in getting back up every time we do fall. But let's face it, wouldn't it be even better if we didn't fall so often? Especially in the complex world of postflop play, where the stakes really [...]
Do you ever sit at the table, cards in hand, ready to conquer the world... Or at least the chips of the villain sitting across from you? Well, dear friend, to do that at Omaha Poker, you need to master your starting hands. In Omaha, each player is dealt four hole cards. [...]
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 [...]
You sit at a poker table, surrounded by a group of shrewd opponents all with a poker face as impenetrable as a brick wall. Your heart is racing as you judge your hand, but you know there is more to poker than just the cards. Conversations at the poker table, the art of talking while [...].
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 occasionally play poker and are curious about the nuances that can improve your game? Let's delve into one of those nuances: poker blinds. They may seem like just another aspect of the game, but blinds play a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of each round. [...]
Is there a game as delightfully deceptive as poker? Poker originated on the murky, smoky riverboats of the Mississippi River and has always been associated with a certain mystique, a certain ... art of cheating. And why not? After all, the iconic phrase "poker face" did not originate in a pop song, [...]
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 [...]
