09

Apr

Aces cracked for $180,000!!

The famous last hand for barry greenstein!!

30

Mar

Poker in the eyes of the monster!

             Poker...What is poker? Well, some might argue that poker is a game based on luck, if you've got it you're a sure winner. Well I say otherwise, poker is a game based on numerous skills; simple math, knowlege of your opponents, knowlege of the game. One important factor in poker is the Psychology of poker. Eventhough I said that poker isn't about luck, it still plays apart of the game. What cards you're dealt and what community cards come out is all luck, but what you with the cards isn't. All these skills can be mastered over a period of time. So I guess the more experience one has at the game the better he is as a poker player. A good poker player will learn when he's winning and he'll know when he's beat and when he just has to get out of the way. All you've got to keep in mind is: Poker is a game that takes minutes to learn but a lifetime to master!
       

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20

Sep

Chili Poker's Sit & Go Challenge: 2

Hey everybody, as you probably know i am trying o complete Chili Poker's Sit & Go challenge. My aim is to complete 40+ $1 Sit & Go's in the month of September and cash in most of them to have a good ROI.

ROI:Return on Investment. This quick calculation gives you the exact data on your return for $1 in play. For example, with a ROI of 17% it means that when you stake $1 you win $1.17.

So far i have cashed in about 10/14 Sit & Go's. I have also improved my Sit & Go game. I have learnt that patience is the name of the game! And that establishing a tight table image can pay off in the future!

19

Sep

Chili Poker's Sit & Go Challenge.

I will be starting a new challenge. I will be playing $1 Sit & Go's. My aim is to do more than 40 sit & Go's In the month of September. I Will be posting each of my results for you to view.

During this challenge i am hoping to improve my Sit & Go Level and become a better poker player! So wish me luck Cause i'm off to start!

#1 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 2nd: $3

#2 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 1st: $5

#3 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 3rd:$2

#4 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 8th: $0

#5 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 1st: $5

#6 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 2nd: $3

#7 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 8th: $0

#8 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 10th: $0

#9 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 8th: $0

#10 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 5th: $0

#11 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 6th: $0

#12 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 1st: $5

#13 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 2nd: $3

#14 Sit & Go: 10 players: Finished 9th: $0

19

Sep

The other danger in slow playing.

You've probably heard the standard reason to avoid slow playing: It's dangerous, because when you slow play, you give an opponent a chance to make a bigger hand at a minimal cost. This is absolutely true. But there's another reason to play your big hands fast, and this one isn't talked about as frequently. A slow play can give an opponent a chance to get away from a hand more cheaply than he would have had you played it fast from the start. Consider the following example.

You're in late position in a No-Limit Hold 'em ring game. A player raises in early position. You look at your cards, see pocket 8s, and decide to call. The flop is absolutely perfect: Qh 8h 2d. You've hit your set and, with the Queen out there, chances are your opponent has something – maybe A-Q, maybe pocket Kings or Aces. He bets the flop.

Many players will just call in this spot, hoping to get their opponent to bet on the turn. But a raise is usually the better play. If you just call, you risk seeing a heart on the turn. I don't think you need to be especially worried about the flush beating your set. You might get your set beat by a flush draw even if you raise. However, you do need to be concerned about the effect the Read More »