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...
by Jim James | Feb 1, 2019
Knowing your hands per hour is important for planning your sessions and figuring out your hourly rate. I dove into the statistics and did a bit of research and this is what I found out. How many hands per hour in poker? Online you will play around 75 hands per hour on...
by Jim James | Dec 28, 2018
Mucking is an often misunderstood part of poker. Knowing the definition and when it is both appropriate and strategically correct to muck is an important part of the game. I have researched every angle of the subject of mucking and decided to pass along my findings to...
by Jim James | Dec 23, 2018
When showdown is reached in a poker hand, it can often be a confusing moment for live poker players. Deciding who shows their cards first is a common argument in both tournaments and cash games. Let’s settle what the showdown rules are once and for all. The...
by Jim James | Sep 4, 2018
Poker is a funny game with seemingly contradictory ideas found in abundance. On one hand lying, needling, and even overtly trash talking other players is an everyday part of gameplay. On the other hand, there are lines that are taboo and should never be crossed. One...
