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Having a hobby that supplements, or even better, replaces your income at the same rate as your chosen occupation is a lofty aspiration. Over the years, Man, who plays under the name “Plankton_TH”, has tried many different things and has worked in various professions, all before he started playing poker. He can’t claim to be […]
Sam walked the short distance to the venue. It was a private room inside a building that was itself part of a gated community. The color and vibrant nature of Barcelona faded behind each façade as the number of buildings grew. By the time he arrived, Sam needed to look up in order to see […]
The Three Betting Structures There are several reasons why poker is one of the biggest games in the world. For one, it is a versatile game you can play in many different ways. You can play it with any number of players, with different rulesets and for different stakes. This makes it a great game […]
Sam Houston left London in torrential rain. Less than three hours later, he had touched down in Barcelona, where it was 28 degrees in the shade. As he walked slowly down the stairs to exit the plane, Houston looked at the other travelers marching towards solid ground ahead of him. Most were still in clothes […]
In this article we will cover the ins and outs, the pros and cons, and the ‘anything else you might need to know’ about staking players through the GGPoker client. But the first thing you may want to know is ‘what is staking’? Staking is a practice wherein two or more individuals enter into an […]
Suited connectors are versatile hands favored by many great poker players such as Daniel Negreanu, who, in combination with his great hand-reading skills, uses them to outplay his opponents. In the hands of less experienced players, suited connectors can be troublesome hands – especially when played without the appropriate stack depth or when out of […]
Poker’s variety is one of its primary reasons for its popularity. It is endlessly replayable since every game is different, and if you don’t like one form of poker, you can keep trying new ones until you find the perfect one. Common choices in poker include Holdem vs. Omaha or tournaments vs. cash games. We […]
Poker is a popular game for many reasons. It is simple to learn, can be played by people of all skill levels and can be played at any stakes. An important point to remember about poker is that it is not a game of chance. Despite having an element of luck, it is not defined […]
Small pocket pairs are one of my favorite hand groups in Texas Hold’em. They tend to be one of the easiest hand groups to play and are usually inexpensive to play. A small pocket pair is generally considered to be any pair between deuce and six and they all play similarly, for the most part. […]
A common question for most new poker players is whether to play cash games or tournaments. While the same basic rules apply to both formats, there are slight differences in how they are played and the strategy employed. Depending on how you play and the strategies you favor and use, you can succeed in one […]
In today’s installment of our Beginner Strategy series, we’ll be discussing some strategies for Spin & Gold, which is another fun online poker game variant offered by GGPoker. Spin & Gold is offered in both a 3-player and 6-player match and strategies should be modified based on the player count. In this guide, we will […]
It’s often said that “variety is the spice of life,” and poker is a game that embraces and strives to exemplify this. Many versions of poker share the same core mechanics, but come packaged with novelties that change the dynamics of the game and the strategies you’ll need to use. This diversity is a benefit […]
