Want to sweep through the poker tables in Las Vegas? I’m currently 1 for 2, but I’d probably be batting 1000 had I taken my Uncle’s advice both times. My uncle told me whenever I play to make sure I feel good and happy about the situation. As soon as that changes, get up and leave the table because you aren’t winning.
It’s true. If you aren’t happy, you aren’t winning. So make sure you’ve got all the factors in favor: you’re not hungry, you’ve got your favorite drink, your lucky hat (or shirt, shoes, etc.) …read more

Today, I want to offer you my poker tips to reflect on periodically.  No matter who you are you can always improve.  The first tip is for you to always reaccess your poker game.  Do this honestly.  Think how other players see you.  If you can, video tape yourself during a poker match.  This will give you a world of knowledge into your tells.  I’d be willing to bet most don’t know how much information they give off or how their table image in general.  I know I probably don’t.  A few years ago I decided to ask my friends …read more

By Guest Blogger Manuel Salgado
The major mistake most new players to poker make is playing by a set of inflexible rules. You may have heard a someone say “never play against a raise” or “never draw to a gutshot” etc, etc. The fact of the matter is that a good gameplan is always dynamic and flexible.
For example, most books targeted at beginners tell the player to play only a select few premium hands. This is a correct strategy against most players beginners play because those opponents tend to play too loosely. When you are facing an opponent is playing …read more

Take it from David Sklanksy.

That’s live poker advice, kids.