For years, Daniel Negreanu kept a written blog on his website, Full Contact Poker. But this year, he's switched to keeping a video blog. He started off with a weekly installment, but his regularity has fallen off over time. I put the Weekly Rant in quotes, because honestly, it's mostly a sales pitch and there is no rant.
April 4th "Weekly Rant" from Daniel Negreanu
Every Wednesday, Daniel Negreanu releases a new episode of his video blog, The Weekly Rant on YouTube. In this week's vlog, Daniel begins with a story about Howard Lederer and Annie Duke that is simply not to be believed. I don't want to give it away, so just watch the video...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
What's stronger than a continuation bet?
What's stronger than a continuation bet?
In a full ring cash game, you are in middle position, the action folds to you and you look down at AhQh. You raise to 5 BBs. The CO and BTN both call, as does the BB. The four of you see the flop, which comes K75 with one heart. The big blind checks. What do you do?
In a full ring cash game, you are in middle position, the action folds to you and you look down at AhQh. You raise to 5 BBs. The CO and BTN both call, as does the BB. The four of you see the flop, which comes K75 with one heart. The big blind checks. What do you do?
Judge Kaplan displeased with SunFirst vice chairman John Campos plea agreement
Judge Kaplan displeased with SunFirst vice chairman John Campos plea agreement
Poker news highlights from March 2012, published March 29th, included a report regarding John Campos, former vice-chairman and part-owner of SunFirst Bank. His trial was to begin April 9. Instead, Mr. Campos reached an agreement with the DOJ to plead guilty to a single misdemeanor charge to settle the case. Without the agreement, Mr. Campos would be facing six felony charges. At the time of that report, the plea had not yet been presented to the judge...
Poker news highlights from March 2012, published March 29th, included a report regarding John Campos, former vice-chairman and part-owner of SunFirst Bank. His trial was to begin April 9. Instead, Mr. Campos reached an agreement with the DOJ to plead guilty to a single misdemeanor charge to settle the case. Without the agreement, Mr. Campos would be facing six felony charges. At the time of that report, the plea had not yet been presented to the judge...
Monday, April 2, 2012
Chad Brown Challenge begins April 19th at Choctaw-Durant
Chad Brown Challenge begins April 19th at Choctaw-Durant
Choctaw Casino in Durant is hosting the second annual Chad Brown Challenge poker tournament series from April 19th through the 30th. Two of the events (Event 22 on 4/26 and the Main Event on 4/27) qualify for Player of the Year points for Card Player Magazine.
Choctaw Casino in Durant is hosting the second annual Chad Brown Challenge poker tournament series from April 19th through the 30th. Two of the events (Event 22 on 4/26 and the Main Event on 4/27) qualify for Player of the Year points for Card Player Magazine.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
All-in: The Poker Movie is coming to Tulsa
All-in: The Poker Movie is coming to Tulsa
All In: The Poker Movie is a poker documentary being released after over three years of development and refinement, and it's coming to Tulsa April 20th. It won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary when it premiered at Dennis Hopper's Cinevegas in 2009. The film is both an advertisement of the game as national past time, and a behind-the-scenes look at the industry...
All In: The Poker Movie is a poker documentary being released after over three years of development and refinement, and it's coming to Tulsa April 20th. It won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary when it premiered at Dennis Hopper's Cinevegas in 2009. The film is both an advertisement of the game as national past time, and a behind-the-scenes look at the industry...
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Becoming a professional poker player
Becoming a professional poker player
One of the perks of writing a poker column is the many opportunities it gives you to discuss the subject with people of disparate opinions. With my e-mail address displayed in the footer of every column I publish, people often write to ask questions. One of the most common has to do with what it takes to go pro...
One of the perks of writing a poker column is the many opportunities it gives you to discuss the subject with people of disparate opinions. With my e-mail address displayed in the footer of every column I publish, people often write to ask questions. One of the most common has to do with what it takes to go pro...
Friday, March 30, 2012
Keeping records
Keeping records
Many poker players, especially recreational ones, have no idea where they stand in terms of overall winnings or losses. And if you're a recreational player with all the money you will ever need, that's fine. But for everyone else, it's a good idea to keep track...
Many poker players, especially recreational ones, have no idea where they stand in terms of overall winnings or losses. And if you're a recreational player with all the money you will ever need, that's fine. But for everyone else, it's a good idea to keep track...
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Poker news highlights for March 2012
Poker news highlights for March 2012
Ever since Black Friday (April 15) last year, poker news has been a somewhat depressing experience for the players. In the last week, though, a few things have happened worth noting.
Ever since Black Friday (April 15) last year, poker news has been a somewhat depressing experience for the players. In the last week, though, a few things have happened worth noting.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Poker and Sun Tzu
Poker and Sun Tzu
Fifteen years ago I bought a copy of the 1996 translation by Ralph Sawyer, at a time when I was self-employed as a software development consultant. I can tell you from experience that studying this text is a great way to clear the fog of uncertainty and find an unencumbered approach any problem...
Fifteen years ago I bought a copy of the 1996 translation by Ralph Sawyer, at a time when I was self-employed as a software development consultant. I can tell you from experience that studying this text is a great way to clear the fog of uncertainty and find an unencumbered approach any problem...
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Six ways your brain works against you at the poker tables
Six ways your brain works against you at the poker tables
The most dangerous element at play in a poker game is human stupidity. (Or the world for that matter, just ask any former resident of Chernobyl.) It turns out the human brain is inherently bad at interpreting data and is instead predisposed to making decisions based on emotional input. As a result, your poker game is hampered by logical fallacies, like...
The most dangerous element at play in a poker game is human stupidity. (Or the world for that matter, just ask any former resident of Chernobyl.) It turns out the human brain is inherently bad at interpreting data and is instead predisposed to making decisions based on emotional input. As a result, your poker game is hampered by logical fallacies, like...
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