Tag: 7-card stud

It's tournament time again in Las Vegas. The World Series of Poker might not happen for a few more months, but there are tournaments everywhere and that means my poker buddies are all calling me for advice on mixed games. Most of the no-limit players I know have made this call at some point, most of them assuming that playing mixed games might...

As you glance at your hole cards and study the board on the River, how often have you asked yourself: “Should I bet, check or raise?” Checking means “no bet;” but it also tells your opponents that your hand is not strong enough with which to raise. You may have had lots of good outs before the river, but now those outs no...

It’s a new year, and with it comes the potential for new excitement and opportunities. When it comes to poker, that’s no different. Along with studying and dedicating yourself more to your game of choice (for most, No Limit Hold ‘em), It’s also a great time to take up a new game… or 8, or 10. Anyone who knows me knows I love...