Archive for March, 2009

Pkr.com – Case Study 3

March 30th, 2009

www.pkr.com – This was a hand from last nights live event and involved me being dealt (J,Q) on a five handed table. I called hoping to see a kind flop against the big blind, but missed with a board of (5d,5c,7d). I checked to my opponent who put in a small raise. CLICK HERE TO [...]

888poker.com – My Recent Tournaments

March 23rd, 2009

www.888poker.com – This week, I decided to stick to my strategy from the previous week of playing tighter in general, which led to a solid 4th place last time around. My first hand of the tournament was (10,10) and I picked up the blinds with a raise, but unfortunately I didnt see a hand better [...]

Betfredpoker.com – Case Study 3

March 20th, 2009

www.betfredpoker.com – There were two occassions at my recent live game where I found myself having been dealt (3,3). Funnily enough, they both had the potential to be pivotal in my evening. I played the first of these early on in the tournament after having played myself into being a short stack. Three players had [...]

Betfredpoker.com – Case Study 4

March 17th, 2009

www.betfredpoker.com – In this case, imagine you are dealt (Ah,Qh) from the small blind. One player calls, and another makes a raise before the action gets to you. You have two options open to you here in my opinion. You can call, or reraise. Flat calling means you get to see how the board cards [...]