Ed Miller, with his spectacular, background-blending hair is back with some interesting pre-flop concept insights. He lists this as "advanced", but I disagree. While the pace of the video is fairly fast, the content is definitely relevant to beginner/intermediate players.... Continue Reading →
Game: PokerStars Pros Big Game Players: Vanessa Rousso, Tony G. Why is it interesting?: Preflop: Tony G opens for 3x from the small blind, and his opening and calling range is wide, so it's hard to understand why Rousso just flats. She's... Continue Reading →
Let's count the ways casino operators hate Phil Ivey... no, can't do it, there's just too many of them! Embedded in 60minutes of waffle about meathead American Foozball players, there's an extended biographical interview with Ivey where he is very... Continue Reading →
"Understanding ICM is advanced strategy, and I don't want to make beginner players sweat about yet another load of mathematical bullshit that makes poker boring; but sometimes a principle is important, and you only need the principle here."
My favourite, James "Splitsuit" Sweeney, with 35mins on playing flopped sets/trips. Don't be put off by the things you don't know. This is a massively valuable learning skill; do not let what you don't know dent your learning ego- NOBODY... Continue Reading →
I'm the world's best NLHE dealer. I'm fast, I'm accurate, I control the table, I'm strict, I know the rules and I can get the players chatting to eachother. In addition to all those honed technical and social skills, I have... Continue Reading →
22 very useful minutes from James "Splitsuit" Sweeney on understanding an opponent's range and using that information to identify good bluffing/value spots. As usual, he hits the ground running, but if you get a bit lost at the start, stick... Continue Reading →
"Whatever your own cards are, you should always be more interested in what your opponent's cards are."
A 35min video from James "Splitsuit" Sweeney on various ways to tackle these tricky hands from various spots. It uses real hand examples and discusses various lines and approaches. It is (just about!) beginner level strategy, but you do need... Continue Reading →
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