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Hey everyone, this is Nathan Williams with blackrain79.com and today I'm going to tell you my top five best poker games for beginners. Now these are going to be the best poker games for you guys that are just starting out in the game. What I mean by that, is the most profitable, the most easy to learn and the most easy to...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.While Hollywood would have you believe that it takes no more than nerves of steel and an unwavering poker face to pull off a huge bluff, there’s a lot more to it. Bluffing in poker is a complicated subject, and there are a lot of factors to consider whether or not you should bluff in...

Hand2Note is a powerful poker tracking software used by professional poker players, as well as amateurs that want to take their game to the next level.It has everything you would expect from a hand tracking software, and then some. So today, I am going to review the software, some of its most important features, and figure out if it is worth you investing...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. A lot of poker players have a love-hate relationship with Ace-King. They love getting dealt the “Big Slick”, but hate the fact that they don’t win as much money with it as they (think they) should. Or worse yet, they sometimes lose money in such horrid ways that make them question should they even...

I have been promising the release of a comprehensive advanced video based poker training program to supplement my books for nearly 5 years now. So I am very happy to finally today be announcing the release of BlackRain79 Elite Poker University. This advanced poker training program includes nearly 17 hours of videos, where I show you step by step the exact proven poker...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. Imagine flopping a top set against a recreational player. You make a continuation bet, they raise. You shove all-in, they call. You show your set, and they flip over J♦2♦. There’s only one diamond on the flop. The turn: a diamond. The river… A diamond. No paired board. Situations like these make you question...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.” - Albert Einstein Poker is a game of skill, and as with any skill, it takes time and effort to get better at it. But there are better and worse ways to go about it. It’s true that poker is an incredibly complex...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. One of the biggest advantages of online poker is the ability to play multiple tables at once. This allows you to put in way more volume than you could at a regular brick-and-mortar casino. Zoom poker takes this ability to the new extreme, as the action is lightning fast, and there’s virtually no downtime...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. Poker is a game that takes a minute to learn, but a lifetime to master. Fortunately, the learning curve is not really steep, and it doesn’t take long to master the fundamental winning strategy. By following these five simple tips, you’ll be well under way to crush your buddies next poker night and start...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. There are a few things more therapeutic than a home poker game with your buddies. As the old adage goes: the only thing better than playing poker and losing is playing poker and winning. Even though home games are a ton of fun, it would be even more fun if you could crush your...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. In No Limit Texas Hold’em poker, only about 20% of all starting hands have the potential of becoming long-term winners. But even among that 20%, some hands can cost you a lot of money if you overplay them. While they look pretty enough on paper, playing them without considering other important factors (such

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. Choosing the right game format is essential for your poker success. You want to choose the one that fits your preferences and play style. If you opt for the cash games format, you need to choose between the full ring (9-handed) or 6-max (6-handed). This article will break down the differences between the

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. The secret to winning in no-limit Texas Hold’em is this: don’t make any mistakes. And the only way to not make any mistakes is having a lot of experience. So how do you get the experience? By making a lot of mistakes. Fortunately, there’s a better, and less costly way, and that is learning...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. Something I've personally struggled with in the past, and still do to this day, is trying to explain to people why poker is a game of skill. And if you’ve played poker for a while, it’s pretty self evident. However, even players who have been playing for a while and thoroughly enjoy themselves insist...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. One of the biggest advantages of online poker is the ability to play multiple tables at once, or multi-table. This allows you to play way more hands you could at a live brick-and-mortar casino. By putting in more volume in a shorter time span, you can weather the negative variance faster and get to

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. There are few things worse in poker than having an insanely aggressive player on your left who keeps pushing you out of the pot any chance they get. And when you finally get a decent hand to trap them, they wake up with the stone-cold nuts and take away your stack! It’s infuriating to...

Summer is upon us and that also means the biggest sale of the year on all my poker strategy books and my poker strategy video course as well. All of my best selling poker strategy books and my video course will be 30% Off until Friday August 20 at midnight EST. If you have been waiting around to pick up one of my...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. A loose and aggressive (LAG) style is the most fun, and arguably the most profitable play style in no-limit Texas hold’em poker, especially once you start climbing up the stakes.This is a style of play in poker that has been made famous by loose and aggressive high stakes pros like Tom Dwan and Patrik...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran FerlanStudying advanced poker strategy these days can be intimidating. Under the surface, poker is an incredibly complex game, and mastering it is a lifelong journey.However, becoming a winning poker player isn’t nearly as complicated if you follow the right formula. With the proper game selection, bankroll

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan Beneath the surface, poker is an incredibly complex game. It takes a lifetime to master, and there is always something new to learn about. So to truly get good at poker will take some time, effort, and perseverance. Fortunately, in today’s age it’s easier than ever to learn new skills, poker included.