Six Characteristics of a Great Poker Player

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:00:00 -0600

First off I’d like to express that I do not think I am a great poker player. I have been outplayed thousand of times, some of my opponents constantly outplay me. I tilt, play in bad games, gamble too much, drink too much and make countless other...

Bankroll Builders, Vol. 7 Part I: Low-Limit Turbo SNGs

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:00:00 -0600

Most online sites spread single-table turbo sit-n-goes. PokerStars spreads full-ring turbo SNGs with $3.40, $6.50, and $16 buy-ins and six-max turbo SNGs with $3.25, $6.50, and $13 buy-ins. Full Tilt's gamut of full-ring and...

Elite Strategy: No-Limit Hold'em with Vinny Pahuja

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:00:00 -0600

Poker is a game of information so it is in this vein that PokerNews brings viewers a strategy section devoted specifically to helping to develop one’s game. Titled ‘Elite Strategy,’ these articles feature the wisdom of some of poker’s top players.

From the Big Screen to the Final Table: The New Guy

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:00:00 -0600

Eddie Griffin offers a funny turn as a convict that helps The New Guy star DJ Qualls successfully navigate high school. Griffin's character Luther offers Qualls some great advice throughout the move that is applicable to poker players but few hit...

From the Big Screen to the Final Table: Things to Do In Denver When You Are Dead

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0600

There have been plenty of mob movies, but few can hold a candle to Things to Do in Denver When You Are Dead starring Andy Garcia. There a number of lines from the film that are applicable to poker players but none more-so than this quote from Bill...

Elite Strategy: No Limit Hold'em with David Peters

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0600

Poker is a game of information so it is in this vein that PokerNews brings viewers a strategy section devoted specifically to helping to develop one’s game. Titled ‘Elite Strategy,’ these articles feature the wisdom of some of poker’s top players.

Bankroll Builders, Vol. 6. Part 2: $10 No-Limit Hold’em Cash Games

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0600

In Part 1 of this article we outlined the bankroll requirements for $10 buy-in no-limit hold’em and gave you a few ideas about where to play and how many tables to simultaneously attempt. Now, we’ll get down to the nitty-gritty and discuss basic...

Bankroll Builders, Vol. 6. Part 1: $10 No-Limit Hold’em Cash Games

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0600

Maybe you took a shot and lost. Maybe you went on a tournament binge. Or maybe your no-limit hold’em cash game isn’t where it used to be. There’s no shame in moving down and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Look at Tom Dwan. The $50/100 PLO..

From the Big Screen to the Final Table: The Big Lebowski

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0600

The Big Lebowksi has found a cult following thanks to the hilarious dialogue that drives the warped tale of The Dude, played effortlessly by Jeff Bridges. Although Bridges lights up the screen in his turn as a simple stoner trying to get by, the...

From the Big Screen to the Final Table: Avatar

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:00:00 -0600

James Cameron's 3-D epic Avatar has stormed the box offices around the globe, generating over $1 billion in ticket sales in several weeks of release. One of the reason's for the movie's success is the well-written script that offers plenty of...