If you’re interested in playing poker for free online, chances are that a quick search in Google has led you to a gaming site like Zynga or Replay. These sites claim to offer players the opportunity to play Texas Hold’em and other popular poker variants online for free, and its worked. According to a March… read more
Omaha Poker 101: A Beginner’s Guide
What is Omaha Poker? Omaha Poker is a form of poker that is on the surface very similar to Texas Hold ‘Em, but with a few very important distinctions that make it a very different game. What’s the difference between Omaha Poker and Texas Hold ‘Em? Omaha is structured the same as Texas Hold ‘Em;… read more
How NOT to be the Fish at the Poker Table
There are all kinds of poker players, but if you’re just starting out playing poker online, chances are, you’re going to be considered a “fish” – otherwise known as a new player whose money is easy to take, and whose strategy (or lack thereof) is easy to spot. Skilled players know how to spot a… read more
The Different Types of Online Poker Players
“Poker may be a branch of psychological warfare, an art form or indeed a way of life – but it is also merely a game, in which money is simply the means of keeping score.” – Anthony Holden Know your opponent. It’s a rule of thumb in any kind of controlled conflict in which people… read more
Online Poker 101 – Reading List For Beginners
Poker is a skill game, and like with any skill, in order to improve, you have to study the strategy of the game and then put those learned skills into practice at the table. When I first started playing poker at a home game with some of the guys I worked with, one of them… read more
Online Poker 101 – Free Video Tutorials
When it comes to improving your poker game, there are a number of methods, besides actually playing, that you can use to brush up your skills and improve your strategic gameplay. If you haven’t already, take a look at my list of the best books for beginner poker players. For those less inclined to read… read more
Hold’Em Manager Review
Once you’ve gotten comfortable playing poker online, and as your skill set improves, you may find yourself in the same position as many other players. You’re getting better, you’re making more money playing, and you’re playing multiple tables at the same time. At this point in your game, you may want to consider the use… read more
PokerTracker 4 Review
Poker Tracker is a company that has created several poker HUDs. PokerTracker Holdem v2, PokerTracker Omaha v2, PokerTracker 3 Hold’em for Texas Hold ’em, PokerTracker 3 Omaha for Omaha Hold ’em, PokerTracker Stud for Stud poker, and TableTracker. All of these HUDs offer similar, yet distinctive software for the kind of game you want to… read more
Review of Magic Hold’em Heads Up Display
Endorsed by professional poker player Tony G, Magic Hold’em is a simple Heads Up Display tool that can be used as a personal poker coach, helping you improve your game while learning poker strategy. In fact, one of the most helpful features for new players that Magic Hold’em developed is a 14-lesson interactive poker school… read more
Poker HUDs Explained
Sit down at a poker table, online or not, and all you have on your side are your wits, your hand, and what you’ve observed of the players around you. But what if you had more—if there was a way to quickly analyze your opponents’ hands and decisions and make more informed bets? Well, there… read more
Five Factors to Consider When Picking an Online Poker Site
If you are ready to take the plunge into the world of real money online poker the 100’s of different sites available to you might seem a little overwhelming. Which site are you supposed to pick and why? What kind of benefits are there for picking one site over another? Let’s take a look at… read more
Looking to Play Poker for Free?
We’ve played them all and there are three free play sites that really stand out. They are the biggest and best freeplay poker sites online with lots of players online at all hours to play with. Keep in mind however that these sites do entice players to spend money on playing poker. Also check out… read more