Poker has changed in many ways. The game has mainstreamed and its tactics have evolved. And there are just so many more great players today than in the past. It is remarkable to see how quickly these players have been able to introduce new winning poker strategies.
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Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Dummy it Down
There’s an old poker saying that goes something like this: “If thou attempts to bluff a bad player, thou becomes one.”
A Penny For Your Thoughts: The News of Greater Falls Church
Overall crime is down in the Washington region, according to the 2006 COG Report on Crime, issued by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments last week.
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Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Avoiding Traps
Poker is as much about cutting your losses as it is winning pots. The ability to fold a strong hand in the right situation can save you loads of money, which essentially adds to your bottom line. Money saved is money earned. This week we’ll look at some trapping situations […]
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: When to Bet and When to Check-Raise
I often discuss the importance of mixing up your play in order to remain unpredictable. One of the best ways to do that is by occasionally betting the flop and sometimes going for a check-raise.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: The Silent Dialog in Limit Hold’em
Limit Hold’em is a beautiful game to play. Maybe it’s not as dramatic as No Limit — with those exciting all-in bets — but the betting in Limit has a flow to it that’s like a language of its own.
Defense Wins Championships
You’ve probably heard that expression when referring to all types of sports, especially football. This is probably the first time, however, that you’ve ever heard it associated with playing on the World Poker Tour.
Playing Suited Connectors From Out of Position
Suited connectors like 5h-6h or 9s-10s can be fun to play, especially when you hit a big flop and make a straight or a flush. While these hands certainly have a lot of potential, you’ll need to be careful that you don’t bleed your stack to death by playing them […]
Daniel Negreanu on Poker
Fancy Play Syndrome