Dealing with Aggressive Players
We all know the aggressive player, i.e., the maniac. They seem like they’re bullying everyone on the table, betting each street and taking no prisoners. It can be daunting when this type of player shows up in your online session, where you’re being put in uncomfortable spots, and it feels like you’re always having to back down. The natural reaction is to play back at them, fighting fire with fire. But there’s a problem with that. One of you will…
Bankroll Management Poker Strategy
Defining a Bankroll Your bankroll is essentially the amount of money you have set aside to play poker. What is Bankroll Management Therefore, bankroll management (BRM) is the method by which a poker player manages his or her bankroll. However, it is more than just that. Bankroll management is a combination of using our bankroll size to determine what stakes we can afford to play at while minimizing our risk of going bust. Importance of Bankroll Management All poker players…
Understanding and Embracing Variance in Poker
Introduction Many people involved in poker will have heard the term variance as it is thrown around a lot, but many people do not always understand what it actually is. As we all know, poker is a game of statistical distribution; every hand we play is at the mercy of probability and what all poker players aim to do is to make decisions that put that probability in their favor. But of course, it’s always possible for you to make…
Understanding Win Rates in Poker
Introduction When playing cash game poker, a critical concept to understand is your win rate. Your win rate is essentially the average amount of money you win over a set period of time, similar to an hourly wage at a job. Moreover, your win rate is the metric in which you can judge your long-term success as a poker player and determine how much you can expect to make off playing poker over a long period of time. Commonly Used…
Moving Up In Limits Poker Strategy
Introduction Moving up a limit in poker is often a daunting prospect for many players. I have noticed several problems players seem to have had and some of which I have experienced personally, so hopefully, this article will help some people make a smoother transition and help make shots taken at higher limits more successful. Common Mistakes and Misconceptions Mistake #1 Players move up too soon before they’re sure they’re winning at their current level. The Solution Be sure to…