Category Archives: Poker

Advice on playing poker at online poker rooms

How to Succeed at Online Poker When You’re Used to Playing In-Person

By | October 6, 2023

Shifting from physical tables to a digital interface offers unique challenges and opportunities. Factors such as game speed, variety, and the absence of physical tells necessitate a distinct strategy. Adaptability is key; those who fail to adjust often find themselves falling behind. Shifting from in-person poker to online poker games necessitates adapting your strategy. Physical tells, a significant… Read More »

Poker school – when to bluff

By | May 4, 2020

Bluffing is an important skill in Poker, and especially in No Limit Texas Hold’em. You will soon find that by playing extremely ‘tight’ (only betting with strong hands), your opponents will stop calling your bets and raises. What’s more, knowing how to bluff can significantly increase your win rate, if you time them carefully. What is a bluff?… Read More »

What beats what in Poker?

By | April 18, 2017

Poker Hand Rankings While most of you will know the basics rules of poker, those new to the game may still be a little unsure of what hands are most valuable. In fact, even experienced players sometimes get confused when ranking a Full House and a Flush. A poker hand will always consist of five cards, and they… Read More »

Edge sorting – strategy or cheating?

By | October 13, 2014

Phil Ivey’s long running battle against Crockfords casino has sparked interest and debate across the world. Central to the case was ‘edge sorting’, a controversial gambling tactic which involves studying cards for minute imperfections and hence knowing the value of face down cards. Although Ivey’s claim for £7.7m, won over 2 days in August 2012, was denied; the… Read More »

Poker school – the continuation bet

By | May 20, 2014

The continuation bet, or c-bet, in Poker is a useful tool for taking control of hands and winning uncontested pots. It refers to a situation where you were the aggressor on previous streets (normally pre-flop), and continue betting later on regardless of whether you have a strong hand. Example of the continuation bet Suppose one player had J-K… Read More »