The tracking of poker opponents has become widespread over the past dozen or so years. The legality of poker heads-up-displays (HUDs) has been debated quite frequently during that period. I have played on just about every poker site and used hundreds of different HUDs...
BetOnline Poker: A Real Player’s In-Depth Review
Finding a legit poker site that best matches your playing style can be difficult. I have played countless hands and on just about every poker website out there and have figured out a few things about them along the way. I wrote this article to pass along that...
Can Poker Be a Career? – 17 Tips for Playing Poker for a Living
If you are exploring the possibility making poker a career then you have come to the right place. I have played poker semi-professionally for over 10 years and can give you solid advice. Can poker be a career? In order to make a living playing poker as a career, it...
Are Poker Bots Profitable? | The Legality of Bots & How to Spot Them
Technology seems to increase exponentially with each passing year. I have often wondered if poker bots are profitable and had solved the game of poker, making humans irrelevant. So I did some research and here are my findings. Are poker bots profitable? Poker bots are...
Who Invented Texas Hold’Em? – Where Poker Originated
When someone pictures the origins of poker, images of dusty saloons and shady gamblers with 6-shooters likely comes to mind. I have been playing Texas Hold'em professionally now for over 10 years and have often wondered who invented this crazy game. Since I have a...
Bovada Poker: A Real Player’s Must-Read In-Depth Review
If you aren't quite sure whether you should take the leap and play on Bovada, don't worry. I have played millions of hands there and will help you make an informed decision. What is Bovada like? Bovada is a recreational player friendly poker site that has completely...
Is Texas Holdem and Poker the Same? – The Variants of Poker Explained
Occasionally, someone will ask me if Poker and Texas Hold'em are the same thing. I've been a professional poker player for years and am happy to explain the differences between various card games. What is the difference between Poker and Texas Hold'em? Poker and Texas...
What Is Rake in Poker? How to Calculate and Beat the Rake
Recently, a friend who does not play poker asked me what rake is. I have been playing for years, yet I was still a bit vague on the subject. So, I did some research on the subject in order to find the exact details of how poker rake works. In poker, the rake is how...
Is Poker a Sport or a Game? | Why Poker Players are Athletes
A while back, a buddy and I had a friendly argument over whether poker should be considered a sport or a game. I have been a professional poker player and poker author for years but, until now, have never given the subject much thought. After some research and...
5 Real Reasons Why Poker Players Wear Sunglasses at the Table
Go in any casino or watch poker on television and you will undoubtedly see at least a couple of people donning sunglasses at every table. Being an online poker player, I have often wondered why this practice is so prevalent. So I did a bit of research into the...
How Are Poker Machines Programmed?
While visiting casinos, I have often wondered how video poker machines work. Is there any skill involved in beating them? Or are they programmed in favor of the house and require luck to win like slot machines? So, I did a bit of research and these are my findings....
What Is Considered Small, Mid, and High Stakes Poker? – The Key Differences
Every cash game poker player strives to move up from micro-stakes to small stakes beyond. I have been playing for over 12 years and can shed some on the various stake levels as well as what it takes to beat them. What is considered small, mid, and high-stakes poker?...











