by Jim James | Mar 17, 2018
There is more to winning at poker than just trying to find the best strategy. While learning a solid, fundamental strategy is important, it is not necessarily going to make you an expert player. In the beginning, we all start out as donkeys and fish and, as we learn,...
by Jim James | Mar 16, 2018
Dealing with downswings in poker is a common occurrence for avid players. If you play long enough, variance will inevitably strike and you will be forced to deal with a soul-crushing downswing. In fact, running bad enough to generate a bad luck streak will happen...
by Jim James | Mar 14, 2018
Over the years, I have seen a couple of questions floated around quite often. People either ask, “what’s the best way to build a bankroll?” or, “what’s the fastest way to build a bankroll from scratch?” I think I have a simple, if unorthodox, answer to both questions....
by Jim James | Mar 14, 2018
Nowadays, a lot of people get all of their information from the Internet by reading articles or watching videos. Even so, I know a lot of you, like me, still enjoy sitting down and reading a good book. However, navigating your way to the best poker books for beginners...
by Jim James | Mar 13, 2018
There are different ways of defining what makes a good poker player. To me, success is defined by long-term consistency. The reality is that being able to win at poker over an extended period of time is a rare commodity in the poker world. Over time, players come and...
by Jim James | Mar 13, 2018
Being the host of a poker night can be daunting. Whether you are starting a new poker game in your neighborhood or have been doing it for years, my goal is to provide you with all the setup info you need to make your poker nights a success. I have been playing poker...
by Jim James | Mar 9, 2018
I have played millions of hands and have seen just about every kind of result you can imagine. This experience has made me painfully aware of what a bad beat is in poker. Part of the game is that there is almost no such thing as an invulnerable hand. However,...
by Jim James | Mar 6, 2018
Knowing the optimal number of players that can sit at a poker table is important when running a home game, poker night, or a local pub poker tournament. For those of you who have ever sat at a casino poker table that is full will know what I’m talking about. To...
