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Articles
| Mastering the Fundamentals: Part I |
August 31, 2005 |
| NFL players are in their third week of preseason play. No doubt they’re working on complicated plays, precise patterns, and lightning speed flea-flickers in preparation for opening kickoff. But guess what these teams are spending most of their time on? They are mastering the fundamentals: blocking, tackling, and patterns. |
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| Inside the Mind |
August 10, 2005 |
| Many years ago I used to watch broadcast coverage of the WSOP – the only televised poker tournament at the time. This was before hole-card cameras, back when a typical review of a poker broadcast included the words “cattle grazing.” But I loved it; I loved trying to get inside the mind of the poker professionals at the table. |
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| Reflections on the 2005 World Series of Poker |
July 20, 2005 |
| The 2005 World Series of Poker has come to an end. After nearly 7 weeks of non-stop action at the Rio in Las Vegas, it is completely clear to me that the game is in great shape for the future. Here are some of my observations from this tournament and some predictions for next year’s event as well... |
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| Not Playing By The Book |
July 11, 2005 |
| Once I am involved in a hand, many of the actions I take after the flop are automatic, or nearly automatic. Therefore, the most important decision I have to make in No Limit Hold 'em takes place before the flop. |
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| Common Mistakes |
June 06, 2005 |
| Everyone makes mistakes. The thing is, a good player will learn from them while a bad player will make the same mistake over and over again. And poker players that can exploit these mistakes will win. |
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| The Fish and Chip Sandwich |
April 04, 2005 |
| An early position opponent, preferably a loose opponent, raises before the flop and gets called by one or more bad players. There is a lot of money in the pot. Better yet, the fish that called the initial raise have very little chance of having a hand what would merit calling a big re-raise. This is a great opportunity to employ a play I call the "Fish and Chip Sandwich." |
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| The Script |
April 04, 2005 |
| In an effort to simplify my decisions, every single time it's my turn to act, I try to run through the same script in my head... |
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| Bad, Bad Beats |
March 17, 2005 |
| You’ve paid $20,000 to enter one of the most prestigious tournaments in history. You’re a few minutes into the tournament, a heads up match, and you look down to find 8-6 suited. The flop comes T-9-7 rainbow, giving you a straight, and your opponent bets and raises until you’re both all in. He turns over T-9 for two pair. You feel great about your chances until the dealer burns and turns and delivers a fatal blow: a 9 of clubs on the turn giving your opponent a full house. You were about 81% to win that hand after the flop. |
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