Success at poker is ultimately the result of solid fundamentals and the ability to read your opponents’ betting patterns. This is especially true when playing online. But playing live poker is a completely different animal. In this venue, the presence of physical tells can not be overlooked.
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Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Poker Math Made Easy
Take a deep breath and relax. You don’t need a PhD in mathematics to be a successful poker player. All you need to do is learn a few simple math tricks that will enable you to play fundamentally sound poker.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Play More Hands in Smaller Pots in Tournaments
There are a couple of methods to amass a big stack in tournament poker. One way is to try pushing small edges before the flop by playing coin flip situations, like a pair versus two overcards, or vice versa. The problem is that this approach is far too inconsistent. You’ll […]
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: The Squeeze Play
The squeeze play has been around poker for a long time but I’ve seen many more players using it in recent years. What is the squeeze play? Well, it goes something like this.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Switching From Cash Games to Tournament Play
You need to make adjustments to your game when switching between cash games and tournaments. One important adjustment relates to blind stealing – making a pre-flop raise with the intention of winning the blinds by inducing players in the blinds to fold.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Some Thoughts on Value Betting the River
Making a value bet defines a situation where you place a bet – a bet that you hope is called – because you think you have the best hand.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Playing from the Small Blind is Tough
Playing correctly from the small blind can be frustrating and confusing.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Playing Hot and Cold Hands Late in a Tournament
Playing hot and cold hands refers to the strategy of entering into a pot solely on the basis of the hand’s merit before the flop. Running a hand hot and cold generally means that you’re willing to play out your cards with no more betting after the flop.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Bet Sizing is Proportional to Skill Level
In No Limit Hold’em, much like video games and karate lessons, you need to master one level before you can move on to the next. In karate, as your skill level increases, your instructor presents you with the next belt. But in poker, only you can decide when it’s time […]
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Limping In
Common wisdom in Texas Hold’em suggests that you should raise before the flop if you’re planning to play a hand. The saying goes, “Raise or fold,” but is that correct? Well, it’s not the worst advice but limiting yourself to one of these two options would be a mistake.
