Posts Tagged ‘draw’

On Calling Stations

Hello, For a year or two, I’ve been playing poker. Well, I love playing online. In quite a short span of time, I was able to familiarize myself about position and odds. Just recently, I introduced some of my friends to poker and as of now we are planning to be into  ...  Click to read more

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Hate a Draw

Hello, I was in an online $50 no-limit tourney the other week. At some point, I was dealt Kd Qd while the blinds were 100/200. I remember I had 1800 chips while the BB had 8000, he was the table leader by the way. One caller appeared and so I  ...  Click to read more

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About Pot Odds in Tourneys

Hello, Just yesterday, I was in a friendly tourney. At certain point, I mucked my straight flush draw on the river based on pot odds and then later on realized the card I should have. And so I started questioning myself afterwards about pot odds. Are they really significant in tourneys? Well,  ...  Click to read more

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Strategy for Tournaments

Hi, For some time now, I’ve been playing 10 player tournaments for about £10-20 entry fee. Well, most of the time I can make it to the last 3, but at times just at the 7th place. I must admit, when I’m already in the last 4 or 5, I’m confident  ...  Click to read more

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Have Decided to Go All In

Hi, The other day, I joined a $2.00 online tournament with 300 players initially. The average chips was $5000 and I had around $4800. Eventually, the tournament was down to 60 players. At some point, 9 players were in at my table. I was dealt A J diamonds and blinds were 320/640.  ...  Click to read more

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Badly Want to Win

Hi, Recently, I started playing no-limit holdem with friends. We started playing at my home actually. I’m wondering now as four of the last five games I’ve made it to heads-up but ended being 2nd placer. For several times then, I tried various strategies but of no help at all. Do  ...  Click to read more

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