Category Archives: Tutorials

Street by street betting in cash games

Posted on April 27, 2014 by The Dean

Each street in deep stacked no limit play is important but some streets are more important than others. For example your hand selection is important in no limit Texas hold’em but position is even more important. So how you play … Continue reading →

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Bet Sizing Strategy

Posted on April 27, 2014 by The Dean

If you play multiple tables in no limit Texas hold’em then you will have much less thinking time. So areas like bet sizing and opponent range estimation are harder and your game becomes more automated and automatic. There is essentially … Continue reading →

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Earn rates are not conclusive

Posted on November 2, 2011 by The Dean

I was asked something today by Richard at Top15Poker regarding the validity of earn rates. This is a fascinating topic because what exactly is an earn rate and how can we establish one in online poker games? Well let me … Continue reading →

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Online poker lends itself to systematic play

Posted on September 20, 2011 by The Dean

There are two main reasons as to why online Texas Hold Em poker lends itself to systematic play. This is the ability to be able to multi-table against weak opponents or weak opponents in enough quantity and external financial incentives provided … Continue reading →

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How Important is Bankroll Management in Poker?

Posted on November 22, 2009 by The Dean

I think that this is perhaps one of the most asked questions in poker or if people are not asking this specific question then they are asking questions that are related to it. I have made some controversial statements about … Continue reading →

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Cheating in Blackjack

Posted on October 19, 2009 by The Dean

I have had more people approach me over the years to ask me how you cheat in blackjack when you cannot physically touch the cards. Also, how do you cheat or gain an advantage when the game is using an … Continue reading →

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The Hamsters Wheel

Posted on March 14, 2008 by The Dean

Sometimes I think that poker is like one big gigantic hamsters wheel in so much as once you are on it then it can be very difficult to get off. Many people have asked me over the years if I … Continue reading →

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Knowing me knowing you

Posted on February 9, 2008 by The Dean

I thought that I would make todays blog one big tutorial as there has not been much poker to write about. I have always thought that a game like NLH makes demands on a persons character that other forms of … Continue reading →

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Its good to be free

Posted on January 26, 2008 by The Dean

You know the old line from the classic song by Queen….I WANT TO BREAK FREE! Well I am glad to be free from the ball and chain that was around my ankles of the 100K challenge. I played a great … Continue reading →

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Do as I say not as I do

Posted on January 15, 2008 by The Dean

The 100K Challenge went ever so briefly over the 10k mark yesterday but dropped back after a couple of beats. The bankroll now stands at $9112!! and is $303 up on my last post. This post today is designed to … Continue reading →

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