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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.

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan A lot of beginner poker players struggle with the math concepts that are the core part of the game of poker. While some aspects of the game can be quite advanced, most of the basic math concepts are actually really simple, and being familiar with them is the key for your poker success. One...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran FerlanPeople often ask me how to make a good wage from poker such as $100 an hour. But let’s get one thing clear right off the bat. Earning a hundred bucks an hour from poker consistently is impossible. It’s just the nature of the game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. The best you can...

People often ask me these days if it is worth it to use a poker HUD. Or do you really need to use a poker HUD in order to win at online poker? And my answer is pretty much always the same. If you are serious about online poker, then yes, using a HUD is definitely worth it. As an online poker pro,...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. Learning the winning poker strategy can be daunting. With an overwhelming amount of material available, it can be challenging to know where to even start.This article will give you a complete step-by-step breakdown of what it takes to start winning in Texas Holdem poker quickly,

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. Poker can be a profitable hobby and can even earn you a considerable side income. But what if your ambitions are bigger than raking in a few hundred dollars a month? This is a question that I get asked a lot. So today we are going to do a deep dive into it. How...

People often ask me if GGPoker is rigged and if it is a legit online poker site to play on. And it is certainly a reasonable question when a relative newcomer to online poker like GGPoker explodes onto the scene, increasing a lot in popularity in recent years. People want to know why they are getting so many bad beats on GGPoker. Is...

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. Earning a thousand dollars playing poker is a huge milestone on your journey to poker greatness. But the road towards it is paved with obstacles, and it’s anything but easy. However, with the right strategy and adequate preparation, it can be achieved, even with little or no starting capital. This article

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.At a first glance, poker and the stock market don’t share the same conceptual universe. After all, one is pure gambling, and the other is a sophisticated skill game of math and psychology.In one the successes and failures are at a whim of external forces beyond the individual’s control,

This article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. Getting to NL25 is one of the biggest milestones on your way to poker greatness, and is arguably one of the hardest limit jumps to make.What is 25NL?NL25 or 25NL is the popular 10 cent / 25 cent blinds cash games online where the maximum buyin is typically $25. 25NL games are usually played...