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I need some money. You got any money?
The art of reading physical tells isn't an exact science.
Hyper-aggressive poker works best in deep-stack tournaments.
You don't need a Ph.D. in mathematics to be a successful poker player.
I became vegan in 2006 when I started taking healthy eating seriously.
It's never a good thing when an opponent has a solid read on you pre-flop.
Premium hands are simply few and far between when large pots are at stake.
The World Series of Poker has always attracted a competitive international field.
I think Donald Trump is a complete and utter buffoon and a cancer to our society.
High-stakes gamblers love heart-racing Omaha-type action; normal poker players don't!
In the world of poker, it's not heroic to try to function on a couple hours of sleep.
The majority of players are looking for reasons to fold. I am looking for reasons to play.
Soft playing destroys the integrity of the game of poker, and it's wrong - flat out wrong.
Table talk is a part of the game, and frankly, it's the part of the game that I enjoy most.
I try not to push veganism specifically. If I'm asked for my advice, I say just eat healthy.
Experienced no-limit Texas Hold'em players understand the importance of reading flop texture.
Never underestimate the importance of preparation for any single poker session or tournament.
I've seen so many thousands of hands that I am just going to be right more often than most people.
Bluffing is most effective when done sporadically; bluff too often, and you'll blow your credibility.
In small ball poker, you'll need to widen your starting hand requirements beyond pocket pairs and A-K.
Hyper-aggressive poker is most effective in games where players are happy to just call rather than reraise.
Chess is a great training ground for poker players because it's a math-based game, much like backgammon is.
Always keep in mind that poker is about limiting your losses and maximizing your gains on every hand you play.
Blind stealing is not exclusive to late position play. You can steal blinds from any position, and you should!
In poker, position is power. When you've got position, play more hands and apply more pressure before the flop.
I prefer being able to see my opponent. It is just different for me; I didn't grow up with the internet age really.
In tournaments, you want to steal the blinds as cheaply as possible without risking a high percentage of your chips.
The correct strategy in heads-up poker is based on identifying and acting upon your opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
Whatever game suits you best, learn to play both Limit and No Limit Texas Hold'em. Your overall game will definitely improve.
In No Limit Hold'em, much like video games and karate lessons, you need to master one level before you can move on to the next.
Here's one general rule that applies to No Limit Hold'em tournaments: Avoid playing coin flip situations for all of your chips.
Playing deep-stack, no-limit hold'em is a very complex game where the most critical and difficult decisions come after the flop.
Any call that jeopardizes a big chunk of your chip stack just because you think your opponent might be on a bluff is flat-out wrong.
Trump is clearly very loose and very aggressive. He's a loose, aggressive wild man. He's hard to prepare for because he's a lunatic.
No matter what poker book you read or poker show you watch, the topic of position will invariably be discussed and its importance stressed.
Swallow your pride and be completely objective about your own poker skill level. Only then can you implement an effective betting strategy.
The goal of hyper-aggressive poker is to create a wild and crazy image that will return dividends when you're eventually dealt a monster hand.
Moving all-in with a small pair from early position only makes sense when you are severely short-stacked and desperately need to pick up the blinds.
One pair rarely wins an Omaha pot, even if that pair is aces. In Hold'em, on the other hand, a pair of aces is right around the average winning hand.
Playing middle pairs like 10-10, 9-9, 8-8, and 7-7 can be difficult but only if you overvalue them and mistakenly play them as you would premium hands.
Beginning players are predictable and rarely bluff. They tend to focus only on their own hand and simply hope to catch the one card they need to improve.
Tournaments are won by aggressively going after smaller pots with a range of starting hands. The trick is learning how to do that without becoming reckless.
Protect your hand when you're confident you're in the lead. Don't be greedy and try to milk your opponent for a few more chips when the pot is already large.
If you are in a poker game for money and are taking it easy on one of your buddies, you are cheating yourself, your friend, and every other player in the game.
It's one of my basic premises for tournament play: Choose to bet the lesser amount when a smaller-sized bet will accomplish the same objective as a bigger one.
In poker, you've got to start at the bottom level and work your way up. This advice applies to the limits that you play and the sizing of the bets that you make.
Missing even one night of shuteye will impact your ability to concentrate the next day. And it only gets worse if you deprive yourself of sleep night after night.
Picking up a tell - a hint that a player unknowingly gives that reveals the strength of his hand - often means the difference between winning and losing a big pot.
Don't try to make a big bluff on the turn with a drawing hand. With only one card to come, even a big draw is an underdog against a made hand. Keep the betting small.
The secret behind playing small ball poker isn't so much in the hands you choose to play. It's more about the amount you choose to bet with the hands you end up playing.