In the high-stakes world of poker, one attribute separates the casual players from the champions—patience. Much like a seasoned hunter waiting for the right moment to strike, successful poker players know the power of biding their time. Patience in poker isn’t merely about waiting; it’s about understanding the game’s rhythm, reading your opponents, and choosing […]

A professional poker player is a player who can pay either all or the majority of their bills and expenses with their winnings from the poker table. For this reason, many of the best and most intelligent professional poker players have realized the need to create multiple income streams from the game. These players supplement […]

Poker’s many variants are the reason for the game’s incredibly broad appeal. Even if you don’t like one form of poker like Texas Hold’em, there are countless other to try. The additional variety also means veterans feeling burnt out can simply try poker in a different form to rekindle their passion. If you haven’t left […]

Once you’ve been playing poker for a while, or been studying, learning and practicing the game, you will invariably have been in a situation where you are sitting with a flush draw. In these situations, sometimes in an important spot, you are faced with a difficult decision. Regardless of when you find yourself with a […]

When you sit down at the poker table, there is a variety of players you could be facing, all of whom play a different way. One of these players is the ‘fish’. The ‘fish’, in poker slang, is a weak or inexperienced poker player and when faced with a Fish, you have to be careful. […]

The psychology of poker is a complex and multifaceted subject. It involves not only understanding one’s own mental and emotional states, but also the states of your opponents. In order to be a successful poker player, it’s important to have a strong understanding of the psychological factors that can influence, and how they influence, the […]

Setting up to play poker online can be a great way to enjoy the game from the comfort of your own home. However, it’s important to take the necessary steps to ensure that you have a positive and secure experience. Here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when setting up to play […]

Poker Expected Value (EV): A Guide for Beginners During your time at the poker tables, after you have been playing long enough, you will eventually hear someone mention EV.  But what is this “EV” and why should it matter to you? Simply stated, EV, or Expected Value, is a term used in poker to refer […]

All-In or Fold Sit & Go – A Beginners Strategy Guide Today we will review some beginner strategies for the All-in or Fold Sit & Go (AOF SNG) poker tournaments, one of the many online poker tournament variants offered through the GGPoker client. AOF SNG poker is different from regular poker tournaments and regular SNG’s […]

Poker Tells Live and Online Despite the technical aspects of game theory optimal (GTO) poker getting much of the spotlight over the last couple of years, poker is still a game between people. Being aware of poker tells and how to interpret them is an important skill, while being oblivious to them is akin to […]

What is the BATTLE ROYALE Today we will discuss some beginner strategies for the “Battle Royale” tournaments, one of the many online poker tournament variants offered through the GGPoker client. Battle Royale tournaments, which are limited to 30 players, work a bit different than a regular tournament. A Battle Royale is split into 3 parts […]