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Pot odds and implied odds: when the second number changes the call
A flush draw needs 19.1 per cent and a third-pot bet asks for 20. What the missing fraction has to come from, and when it cannot come from anywhere.
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Poker is a game of decisions, and most of them are made before the cards are worth looking at. This section follows the order those decisions come in: where you sit, what you open with, how much you bet, how a board changes the hand — and the part nobody writes about, putting it down when the story stops making sense.
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Limping or raising from the small blind in a full-ring game
Completing costs half a blind to see a flop in a two-blind pot, which needs 25 per cent to break even. Why that price is worse than it looks.
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Continuation bet or check back: choosing the line on a dry flop
A third-pot bet on a dry board has to work one time in four. What makes the board dry, what the small size buys, and the hands that are better off checking.
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Poker Winners' Tips
Two big poker winners share their winning poker tips. Plus, what is the "cut off seat"?
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What Sort of People Play Poker Online?
So who ARE you playing poker online against anyway -- see our unofficial survey. Plus your poker questions answered. Bet raise, steal raise, opener, the squeeze learn what these mean.
The Poker Lifestyle
What makes poker such a cool lifestyle choice that millions and millions more people are taking it up each year?
Today's Poker Tip
In today's poker tip, we look at fake betting actions in social poker games, how to use them and how to spot them being used against you and how you should respond.
Poker Knowledge Foundation
Why the online poker revolution accelerates the development of new poker players, giving them an instant solid poker knowledge foundation, enabling them to become highly skilled players in days, weeks and months compared to the lifetime it
Poker 'Situational Analysis' - How To Make Fast Judgements
Learn to make fast judgements, read your poker game quickly and master the poker art of situational analysis.
Playing Poker Beyond The Flop
Is there a general rule for taking a hand past the flop? Here are our guidelines for playing poker beyond the flop.
The More Poker Air Miles The Better
Latest news on the promise of inflight gambling casino games and why Chris “Jesus” Ferguson's game theory suggests the more poker air miles you get under your belt the better
Pulling Poker Faces
How to spot what sort of poker players you are up against. And how to deal with the crazy players in your poker game.
Poker Fitness
How poker players can keep fit while sitting for long periods during online poker sessions and tournaments. And why it's essential you devote time to poker fitness if you want to be a consistent winner in the long term.
Getting Started In Poker
It's a New Year and a great time to learn online poker. If you are just getting started, check out today's poker column for some timely advice!
Bad Poker
Are YOU making these common mistakes and playing bad poker? The stats don't lie so don't let these weak hand plays ruin your game.
Poker's Highest Stakes Game Ever
Poker's richest game to be played in July 2006, with a buy-in of TEN MILLION DOLLARS! Find out about the highest stakes poker game of all time and how YOU could WIN your way to the table!
Poker Paranoia
There's quite a lot of poker paranoia among players who are playing online poker for the first time. Read the following Q&A's as we reveal what's scaring poker players today.
The Poker Loser and how NOT to be one
If you're making these common mistakes playing poker, you're gonna be a POKER LOSER!
Poker Strategy Late Position
Learn why late position at the poker table offers you great strategic advantages and how you should employ these as part off your ongoing winner's poker strategy.
What Makes A Good Poker Player
Are you a good poker player? Do you want to be one? Find out the essential skill that you need to master to be a good poker player
Fathoming The Flop
Obviously if you decide your hole cards are worth playing you will be studying the flop as it comes down with a view to how you might develop your hand.
The Turning Point For Poker Players
Discover the secret turning point that experienced poker players seize upon to grab a 3-Fold advantage going into the last round of betting in a poker game.
The Biggest Mistake Most New Online Poker Players Make
Are you making this common mistake when playing online poker? Plus odds calculators and positional play in Texas Hold'em.
No Risk Poker Playing
Explains how to play no risk poker which is great when you are starting out or just want to play and practice your poker strategies without the risk of losing your real money chips. And how to buy poker chips from the cashier.
Playing Cards: Learning poker is about playing poker for fun
How to have fun playing poker. If you are just learning poker the important thing to remember is that poker is all about playing - you've got to have fun! Here's why
First time online poker players
What you need to know when playing poker online for the first time. Don't miss this short essential guide to playing poker online for the first time.
Frequently Asked Poker Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED POKER QUESTIONS. If you're new to poker or online poker, here is a poker FAQ to get you started.
Playing Poker Games For Cash
PLAYING POKER GAMES FOR CASH. How to step up from playing "play money" poker games to real cash money poker games. Plus, Blackjack card counting explained.
Chinese Poker Chips
CHINESE POKER CHIPS. Genuine antique Chinese poker chips and how you can play with them at your next social poker game. Plus, what is "a Siegfried and Roy" and is theirs "a mixed marriage"? New poker terms defined.
The Fear Factor
THE FEAR FACTOR. Always be on the lookout for an opponent’s weaknesses and the fear factor. A lot of players regularly bet the flop with a decent hand, but will follow up by checking the turn. This is a fear reaction.
Short handed versus max handed poker games
SHORT HANDED VERSUS MAX HANDED POKER TABLES. What's better to play, a full table or a short-handed game? Plus, successfully making the transition from play money poker to real money poker games.
The Tipple Tip
THE TIPPLE TIP. The best time of day to play poker and win! Plus an online poker tournament where you could win $8,000,000!
No Cash No Problem
NO CASH! NO PROBLEM! Amarillo Slim's Winning Poker Adventures! Some of the stories surrounding Amarillo Slim make it very clear why he is known the world over as Mr Poker
The Tight Poker Player
THE TIGHT POKER PLAYER. How to play winning poker against a tight player. Plus, what's the essential difference between online poker play and a poker tournament?
Black Jack
BLACK JACK. Why You Poker Newbies Also Love Black Jack Texas hold’em and Omaha are certainly the games of choice on dailystarpoker.com but I’m getting a lot of questions from newcomers to the site who are pressing the casino button and
Poker Strategy Posts
POKER STRATEGY POSTS. Why strategy posts on poker forums can be a goldmine of useful tips despite all the hostility!
Starting hands
STARTING HANDS. When are starting hands worth a bet? Plus play money tables, and another great moment in poker Leonardo da Caprio versus Doyle Brunson
Card School Questions And Answers
All The Aces daily poker column: CARD SCHOOL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. The Card School answers your questions on how to improve your online poker game.
Kiss My Ace
All The Aces daily poker column: KISS MY ASE! Why you shouldn't get seduced by the site of an ace into a Kiss My Ase attitude.
Poker Questions and Answers
All The Aces Poker Column: POKER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Thanks for sending in your poker questions. Here are the answers to a few of them.
Poker Betting Strategy
POKER BETTING STRATEGY. How much to bet depending on the type of poker game you are playing. Here are some simple guidelines to correct poker betting strategies.
Poker Lingo
All The Aces Poker Column: POKER LINGO: Learn the poker lingo you'll need to know to get to the World Series of Poker!
Friday-June-24-2005
All the Aces poker column friday june 24 2005: frequently asked poker questions
Study the community cards
Poker tip of the day: STUDY THE COMMUNITY CARDS. Why the beginner poker player needs to study the community cards and do some strategic thinking even with a great hand!
Poker Resources
Poker magazines, poker books, poker software, all your poker resources
Poker Hand History Strategy
How to read other players' poker hand history as a winning poker strategy!
Play Winning Poker
To consistently play winning poker you must not make many mistakes, and exploit your opponents mistakes and weaknesses.
Online Poker Tips
Bite-size poker tips, poker strategies and winning poker advice from the Daily Star's ALL THE ACES daily poker column. Get your winning poker tips here.
Maryland Casinos and Gambling
Explore the best Maryland gambling sites – find casinos, racetracks, poker rooms, lottery games, and charitable gaming options with secure, legal play in Maryland.
Big Slick
Poker Tip of the Day: THE BIG SLICK ACE-KING. What to do when you have Ace-King as your hole cards!
Betting For Information
Poker Tip of the Day: BETTING FOR INFORMATION OR THE BACKWARD STEAL RAISE. How to find out what hands your opponents have when you are the first to act.
All Betting Strategies: Financial and Game-Based Approaches
Explore the most effective betting strategies, from flat and percentage betting to Martingale systems. Learn how to manage your bankroll and pick the right approach for your style and experience level.