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Sit & Go Poker: technical concepts
Sit and go tournaments are very popular among poker fans of all levels and backgrounds. It is a special kind of tournament, which starts automatically once the required quota of players is filled. This number can range from 2 to 360 players, most common are the 6...

Open Face Chinese Poker: basic rules to start playing
Within the group of Chinese poker modalities, OFC poker is the most popular. It is a very well-known poker game worldwide, the most popular after Texas Hold'em and Omaha poker. It is a type of poker that is based on the use of points, not chips, a distinctive feature...

Private poker clubs: how do they work?
Poker players who seek to integrate into the community of the platform they normally use to enjoy their greatest hobby usually look for a way to extend that feeling of union and community with its members. The best way to achieve this is through a poker club, an...

TAG vs LAG in online poker: meaning and characteristics
Both acronyms serve to designate the two main types of players in a poker game, especially Texas Hold'em. It makes a lot of sense to analyze the key points of their respective playing styles, especially in cash games. TAG and LAG stand for "tight-aggressive" and...

All-in in poker: what it is and when it is used
One of the most spectacular and exciting moves in a poker game is the all-in. Going all-in, betting the rest... you can hear it in many different ways, but the essence is the same: putting the rest of the chips in play. In context, it's a move that makes a lot of...

Your private poker club at 226 Union? Steps to join
Having your own poker club has many advantages. As well as enjoying a growing level of traffic and a cohesive community that is growing all the time, having a club allows you to go further and do your bit to help a poker union grow and create an even bigger community...

How to play Texas Hold’em poker II: hand rankings
To tie the best possible hand with the two cards you have and with the community cards on the table is the basic objective of a Texas Hold'em game, since by forming a better hand than your opponents you can win the pot. But the hands are ordered based on a clear...

How to play Texas Hold’em poker I: history and origins
Texas Hold'em is the most popular poker variant in the world. It owes its name to the fact that it appeared in the state of Texas, specifically in the city of Robstown, and spread thanks to the role played by the casino tycoons at that time, especially Benny Binion,...

Best poker hands in Texas Hold’em: what are they?
In poker, the ability of the players to tie the best hand is decisive. Knowing the ranking of hands is essential to know which combination of cards is the strongest and what is the hierarchy that is followed to establish the most powerful combination of cards. Since...

How to play poker like a pro – part II: advanced strategies
In order to play poker like a real professional it is necessary to know some advanced strategies to be able to stand out on the table. To know them, it is necessary to dedicate time and effort to learn them, analyze them, put them into practice and evaluate their...

How to play poker like a pro – part I: general tips
The goal of every poker player is to keep improving, to create his own style and to beat players from all over the world to see who is the best. It is a long road; in fact, learning in poker never ends, and it is necessary to always remain open to new ideas, remain...

Texas Holdem vs Omaha: basic differences of both poker variants
If we talk about poker, we talk about Texas Hold'em. The quintessential variant of cards has positioned itself as the most practiced and widespread among players. However, not everything is reduced to this modality. The Omaha poker variant, derived from Texas Hold'em,...

Learning to play poker like a pro: 6 tips to get it right
You don't have to be Daniel Negreanu to enjoy a poker game. One of the keys to the success of the cards lies precisely in how easy it is to understand the rules and start playing. Every professional began his journey in poker like any other beginner. The passage of...

Professional poker table: tips for playing with high-level players
If you are an experienced poker player and want to take your game a step further, you may want to try entering the world of the World Poker Tour WPT level tournaments or the High Stakes tables. Many players feel comfortable at the soft tables. Fishes, virtually...

Tilt in online poker: what it is and tips to avoid it
In today's article we talk about one of the biggest enemies of poker players: the tilt. Experienced and suffered by many, tilt in poker is one of the worst feelings you can have, bringing disastrous consequences for the player. If you don't know what tilt poker is,...

Top 5 best trackers for online poker
As online poker has grown in recent times, the range of software programs and tools designed to improve players' performance and help them gather information has grown to create a diverse and populated software offering. It is this plethora that can make it difficult...

Why is Texas Hold’em the most popular poker variant?
Have you ever wondered why Texas Hold'em is the most popular variant of poker? Not only is it the most well-known version of cards, but some people are not even aware that there is any other. Since its appearance at the beginning of the 20th century, the fame and...

Cold call: meaning of one of poker’s most unique types of play
Delving into the world of poker will reveal new terms that you will have to become familiar with if you want to master the cards. Beyond the all-in, backdoor or bad beat, there are many other expressions to designate the moves that we can make or face on the green...

Strategies for playing online poker. Part IV: how to be the best at online poker
Learning to play poker is easy; mastering it is another story. But it's not just experience that will be key to becoming a good online poker player. Other considerations such as analytical skills, bankroll management and odds calculation will have a decisive influence...

Strategies for playing online poker. Part III: poker techniques for intermediate players
Unlike players who have just taken their first steps in online poker, those who advance to an intermediate level know how to play with greater ease on the green carpet. Impulsivity and poor bankroll management are starting to become a thing of the past, and you are...

Strategies for playing online poker. Part II: tips for newcomers
Online poker is one of the most popular games today. Millions of people from all over the world choose to bet on this challenging game of strategy. And the best thing is that there are several internet sites that offer the possibility for any kind of user to get...

Strategies for playing online poker. Part I: general considerations
Learning to play poker well can be a challenge. However, there are now a number of strategies for playing poker that can make it much easier to learn how to develop a competitive playing technique. When we talk about poker, we are referring to one of the most popular...

Online poker tips: how to be the best at poker
Online poker has enjoyed an enviable state of health since it first became popular. Thanks to its accessibility, the ease of staying connected to an online poker table and the new approach, which broke away from face-to-face to focus on virtual play (with all that...

What is a bluff in poker: how to bluff and best bluffs in history
We can start this article by stating that bluffing is an art. It is an inherent aspect of poker, a technique that is perfected over time, until the day comes when you take all the chips of your opponents, calling an all-in with such confidence that no one dares to...

Positions at the poker table: detailed explanation
Poker begins before you have your cards in your hand. The seat you choose influences, especially at the beginning of the game, the victory on the green table. And the sooner you understand the importance of where you sit at the table, the sooner you will start to see...

Poker strategies for tournaments
If you are a fan of the card game par excellence, surely you have ever considered participating in poker tournaments. Every year dozens of competitions are held, both national and international, where players from all over the world measure their skill with the cards....

Advanced Poker Strategies: Tips and Tricks for Sharks
Since experience is acquired playing poker, the player's skills and abilities gradually increase. This opens before him a whole range of strategic possibilities that will allow him to rub shoulders with higher level players, being able to opt for more imposing prizes....

Basic poker strategies: tips and tricks for beginners
Getting started in poker can be somewhat complicated for those who have never had a first contact. At the beginning it is difficult to understand half of the things that happen at the table, but the important thing is to gain experience in order to improve your game,...