Tom Dwan Is Kicking Some Butt

Tom Dwan is on an absolute tear in 2008. “durrrr” on Full Tilt is the biggest winner so far this year, with an estimated profit of around $2.13 million. This includes his earnings playing high stakes PLO as well as Hold Em, and is not inclusive of his mixed game earnings.  
Since November of last [...]

The Art Of Checking

In poker, the bluff is a huge move. Some people love to do it, and some people hate getting bluffed, and will almost refuse to, which leads to a player melting down all together. But are there situations where you do not want to bluff or semi-bluff and just check or call? Contrary to the [...]

Women Are Naturals At Poker

Poker is a male dominated activity full of testosterone-driven personalities. The game’s history is rooted in Mississippi riverboat duels between whisky-shooting men gambling with their egos as much as their wealth. While the game may have turned tame relative to its origins, it is still very much a medium through which men challenge each other [...]

The Joy Of Winning

Oh the joy of winning some extra money at poker. While you can’t win every time, becoming a good poker player can always earn you a reliable stream of extra cash. For anyone with a shopping addiction, success at poker is the best cure. Instead of a $200 shoe purchase cutting into our budgets, it’s [...]