By Max Shapiro A while back I saw a stage production of The Wizard of Oz. It's a great story, but I thought it could be improved with some updating and a poker theme, so I sat down and wrote a new script. Playing Dorothy, the girl who encounters many w read more
Online poker can be both fun and rewarding. Perhaps you're tempted to try a Texas Holdem (No Limit) Tournament. Here are some tips from a true tournament champ. Warning! This guide isn't for beginners. You may enjoy playing poker online, but perhaps read more
By Kaelaine Minton Doctor, Firefighter, Ballerina, Veterinarian, Professional Athlete. I've heard lots of great answers to this question. My neighbor's kid even told me he wants to be "a scientist that studies bugs" - that's an Entomologist, by the wa read more
By Al Spath Control can take various avenues, but are they impacting your attention? I asked a number of online players who were quick to provide their take on how "emotions" play a significant role at the table. Comments from the rail.paraphrased "Yes read more
By Matthew Hilger I receive emails and posts in my Forum all the time asking questions about my book and general poker strategy. One of the common things I hear all the time is "I am in a bad losing streak. What can I do? My opponents play so bad an read more
By Max Shapiro I guess all of you have read that President Bush wants to stimulate the economy by doing away with taxes on stock dividends. This would be terrific news for billionaires like Barry Shulman, but wouldn't do much for struggling poker player read more
By Lou KriegerWhat should I do when I make my draw? Many Hold'em novices automatically check a good flush from early position, hoping to check-raise, thereby trapping their opponents for an additional bet. Others always will bet. These are two very di read more
By Dave Scharf Navigating a warship Long ago I was a navigating officer in the navy. The bulk of work in navigating a warship is done prior to going to sea. The Nav O makes a very thorough plan. The "Nav Plan" is drawn on charts (maps of the sea) and read more
By Mike CaroWhat was that we just read? "Let me teach you…" and so on and so forth. Weird words, don't you think? So, I guess you can't wait to ask: Why do I sound like this on such a fine day? It's hard to tell you why, in words.A man that you might k read more
Starting Hands - "AK Big Slick, Playing it right" Ace King . It's monster hand and you plan to get as much money out of everyone as you can. Big Slick is called Big Slick for a reason. Yes its a monster drawing hand but it is a drawing hand all read more