Professional World Poker Players

In the spotlight: Doyle Brunson

Doyle F. Brunson (born August 10, 1933) is an iconic American poker player who has played professionally for over 50 years. He is the... 

In the spotlight: Phil Ivey

Phillip D. Ivey (born February 1, 1976) is an American professional poker player who has won five World Series of Poker bracelets and... 

In the spotlight: Brandon Cantu

Brandon Cantu (born May 10, 1981 in Vancouver, Washington) is an American professional poker player. Upon winning a World Series of... 

Poker News

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How to Play Poker

Top 10 Worst Starting Hands in Texas Holdem

Sure, you know that a pair of aces are the best hand in Texas Hold’em, but do you know the worst starting hands? Knowing that... 

Texas Holdem Rules

Texas Hold’em is one of the most dramatic and popular varieties of poker in the world, and it seems like everywhere you turn... 

Omaha High-Low Advice

I can’t tell you how many times I have been playing in a juicy game of Omaha High-Low and after the pot gets pushed to someone (hopefully... 

Hot Poker Tip Number: 58

Keep player notes on opponents
While paying attention to how people are playing, in online poker, players are always coming and going, which does not give you time to feel them out. Taking notes can help you when you play these opponents again. Taking notes makes it much easier to keep a mental track of how each player plays and what to expect from them. The big things to note are: smart or stupid, aggressive or passive, tight or loose, straight up or bluffs, bets out a draw or not and what kind of hands do they play or pre-flop raise with.