Can You Play Poker by Yourself? | Single Player Poker Ideas
There's something entrancing about the poker table. The feel of the cards, the strategic decisions, and the competitive thrill. But what happens when the friends can't make it? I have over 15 years of experience as a professional poker player and have found a few...
The Art of Short Stacking in Online Poker: A Strategy Overview
Short stacking is a poker strategy that is often met with a range of emotions—contempt, dismissal, but sometimes, grudging respect. For the uninitiated, a short stack in poker refers to a player who sits down at a table with fewer chips than the maximum buy-in allows....
Dealing With Tilt and Downswings
When I think of tilt, it conjures up some pretty negative experiences from my past: That sinking feeling I had before (yes, before) calling a river raise with top pair. I knew I was not supposed to do it……….but I did it anyway.Knowing that I should not call AQ offsuit...
SPR Explained | How to Use It to Become a Better Poker Player
The meaning of stack to pot ratios or SPR in poker is a common question among players learning the game. While it seems like a complicated concept at face value, its meaning is actually based soundly on common sense. I have been writing about and teaching how to use...
How to Play Short Stack Poker (Free Strategy Guide & Charts)
When it comes to learning how to play short-stack poker in cash games, it can be difficult to know where to begin. I remember back in 2010 when I first tried short stacking. There was literally no good information available out there. After basically figuring it out...
6 Ways to Know When to Fold in Poker
We are led to believe by TV commentators that knowing when to fold because their opponent is holding the nuts is an innate ability that only a few people possess. There are also superstitious players out there who think others can "read souls." This is all a bunch of...
Typical Card Table Dimensions by Shape
Typical card table dimensions are 48 inches (122 cm) in diameter for circular tables, 36 x 36 inches (91 x 91 cm) for square tables, and 44 x 92 inches (111.2 x 233.7 cm) for rectangular tables. Oval tables are typically 48 inches (122 cm) and octagonal tables 42...
What Is a Straddle in Poker? A Quick Guide
Usually, most people learn what a straddle is during the first time they play at a casino. You are sitting there ready to play a "normal" Texas Hold'em hand and someone shoves chips out under the gun before the cards are even dealt. What the heck does that mean?...
What Poker Tables Are Made Of – Building Material List
Whether you are thinking about building a poker table or are just curious about what they are made of, you have come to the right place. I have played on every different type of table imaginable and witnessed them being built many times. So, I put together a detailed...
Can Poker Be Played with 2 Decks? | Probabilities and Hand Rankings
I have often wondered if anyone ever plays poker with multiple decks of cards. If it is a viable way of playing, what are the rules and hand rankings? I did some research on playing poker with more than one deck, and this is what I found out. Can poker be played with...
Are Poker Huds Legal? | The Tracking of Poker Players Explained
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...
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...
Can You Play Poker by Yourself? | Single Player Poker Ideas
There's something entrancing about the poker table. The feel of the cards, the strategic decisions, and the competitive thrill. But what happens when the friends can't make it? I have over 15 years of experience as a professional poker player and have found a few...
Typical Card Table Dimensions by Shape
Typical card table dimensions are 48 inches (122 cm) in diameter for circular tables, 36 x 36 inches (91 x 91 cm) for square tables, and 44 x 92 inches (111.2 x 233.7 cm) for rectangular tables. Oval tables are typically 48 inches (122 cm) and octagonal tables 42...
How Much Does It Cost to Refelt a Poker Table? | Cost Analysis
Finding out how much it costs to refelt a poker table can be a frustrating endeavor. As you have done your research, the majority of your search returns have probably brought you through endless realms of refelting pool tables. While they may seem similar, they are...
How Much is a Poker Table – A Cost Breakdown
If you love poker, want to host the next game night, or want to improve your game, we have the best poker tables on the market and a cost breakdown of what you’ll need to get started. There are dozens of poker games with chips, dice, cards, slots, and versatile table...
Can You Bring Poker Chips on a Plane? | Answer from the TSA
One item people often wonder about when traveling by plane is whether they can bring poker chips along for the ride. No one likes arriving at their destination and finding that something has been taken out of their suitcase by the TSA or that items have been thrown...
Playing Card Dimensions by Game, Size, and Weight
Whether you are looking for info, want to make your own deck of cards, or want to choose the right deck for the game you want to play, you have come to the right place to find out the dimensions, size, and weight of playing cards. I have been a professional poker...