Spare a thought for Luke Staudenmaier who became the first player to be knocked out of the World Series of Poker main event - his demise came in the cruellest of fashions.
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Cassius Marcellus Coolidge may not be one of the most famous painters in the world but the early 20th century artist was responsible for a series of works that have become icons in the world of poker.
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Poker is frequently compared with many things, some of them not altogether complimentary, but I cannot recall it ever being referred to as a genuine meritocracy. Nevertheless, following the World Series of Poker’s protracted denouement earlier this week, it’s clear that poker is a game which, if you play consistently well, you can win, irrespective of your current standing, and the same applies for online poker as well.
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The World Series of Poker produced an unlikely outcome earlier this month, proving once again that poker is a game in which any player can emerge victorious, irrespective of their current poker tournament standing.
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If someone told you that playing poker was just like being a politician or bookmaker, you might start to wonder where they came from, but the belief does have some merit.
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It doesn’t matter if it is a small buy-in or a much larger one, reaching the final table in any tournament is a great achievement. Here we look at some final table strategy, hopefully to allow people to make the most of the position they have played well to earn.
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The Who famously asked (without a question mark) Who are you. It is a question that every poker player needs to ask themselves and only an honest answer will allow them to move on and become a better player.
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Local newspaper’s can be a great source for news but some interesting stories sometimes don’t get the coverage they might deserve.
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While not a necessity for online poker, the use of sunglasses is causing a bit of a storm in the world of Texas Hold ‘Em and many think the use of dark glasses is an unfair advantage and want their use outlawed in all tournaments.
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