Fundamental Theorem of Poker and Morton’s theorem

Poker players results very much depend on their knowledge and skills.So let’s make it difficult 😉 and let’s start speaking of:Fundamental Theorem of Poker and Morton’s theorem Recently on Poker Engineering I wrote about the benefits of playing a non-optimal strategy in poker. I also briefly illustrated the Fundamental Theorem of Poker, introduced by David Slansky, the…

Know How to Bluff when Playing 7 Card Stud Poker

When engaged in a game of 7 card stud poker you have to be well aware of all the actions you make. It is not an easy game to play, that’s for sure, and with each and every unfolding of the cards there are different approaches to consider. According to these approaches, you can end…

Texas Hold’em Popularity and Strategy

In the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the popularity of Texas Hold em. This is mainly due to increased media coverage, the establishment of online gambling sites, and its broader competitive appeal. ESPN’s broadcast of the World Series of Poker has undoubtedly brought new fans to the game; Doyle Brunson and…

Pokey’s Guide to Blind Stealing

The pundits correctly state that poker begins as a fight for the blinds. Let’s talk about that fight at its rawest level, and discuss blind stealing. To those of you who consider blind stealing an insignificant part of the no-limit poker game, or perhaps just an “image move” to help get paid off on your…

Pokey’s No-Limit Strategy to Playing Stacks: Part 1

No-limit Texas Hold’em is a game of variable complexity. It can be a very straightforward game that requires little thought or it can be a ridiculously complex game of subtleties and nuances. The degree of difficulty in No-limit Hold’em is primarily measured by one variable: effective stack sizes. As effective stack sizes increase, the degree…