Erik Seidel first came to my attention in the same way that many poker newcomers do. I was watching Rounders, a 1998 Matt Damon film about a brilliant law student who pays his way through school by playing poker and eventually quits law to play full-time. A real-life poker game is being played in the…
The uncertainty in poker teaches us a lot about making decisions with the cards we’ve been dealt, both on and off the table. That’s my grandmother, Baba Anya. I’ve come to Boston for a family visit, almost giddy with excitement about my new project, and she’s not impressed. To say she was lukewarm would be…
While online and live poker follows the same rules, there are a few differences to keep in mind when switching from online to live. In this article, we’ll discuss the differences between online and live poker, as well as five poker tips to help you make the transition as smooth as possible so you can…
Bluffing is the act of betting or raising in order to force your opponent to fold a better hand. If your opponent folds, you will automatically win the pot regardless of the card in your hand. In poker, you can win the pot by either having the best hand or a successfull poker bluffing strategy.…
Before you get started playing poker, there are some things you need to understand. There are different rules and positions. You should know the basic strategies for betting and bluffing. But before you start playing, read the Rules of Poker: Guide for Beginners. You’ll know the basics and have a chance to win a few…
