by Jim James | Feb 11, 2019
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...
by Jim James | Feb 10, 2019
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....
by Jim James | Feb 10, 2019
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?...
by Jim James | Feb 9, 2019
If you are setting up a poker home game and want to know what each chip is worth and how many to give to each person, you have come to the right place. I have been a poker tournament player for over 10 years and can give you solid answers. The recommended poker chip...
by Jim James | Feb 8, 2019
If you aren’t quite sure whether you should take the leap and play on America’s Cardroom, don’t worry. I have played over a million hands there and will help you make an informed decision. What is America’s Cardroom like? Found on the Winning...
by Jim James | Feb 8, 2019
Deciding how many big blinds you should buy into a cash game with can be a bit tricky. I have played every stack size imaginable for over 10 years and can help you make an informed decision. How much should you buy into a poker game with? When deciding what amount to...
by Jim James | Feb 7, 2019
If you have ever wondered if you can count cards in poker, you have come to the right place. I have been playing Texas Hold’em and other poker games for over 10 years and can give you a solid answer. You can count cards in poker, however, not in the same way you...
by Jim James | Feb 6, 2019
It’s a weekend and you and a friend or family member are wondering if you can play a game of poker with just the 2 of you. I have been playing for over 10 years and can give you a definitive answer. Can you play poker with 2 players? Poker can be played with...
by Jim James | Feb 5, 2019
When two players appear to have the same hand in poker, deciding who is the winner is not always easy. I’ve played for over 10 years and will show you how to determine whether there is a winner or if there is a tie. What happens if you have the same hand in...
by Jim James | Feb 4, 2019
There are many different times during a hand that a card can be either accidentally or intentionally exposed. This can be a confusing situation, so I decided to compile all of the exposing cards poker rules in one place. The exposing cards poker rules: If the first or...
