by Mike Kam on May 18, 2011

Once you have attained the status of a winning poker player and are reaping the rewards, it is time to take stock of the money you’ve earned. However, depositing your earnings to your account and accounting for it while paying your taxes is a very important step. We’ve already covered some information on filing taxes; this article today will focus on the different methods of depositing and withdrawal of the money in a safe manner. [click to continue…]
by Mike Kam on May 17, 2011

Betting is the name of the game in poker. The following betting strategies: the 3-bet, continuation bet and check raise, are all aggressive plays. In poker and especially online, you need to get your money in the pot when you have the best hand, and these are some of the best ways to put pressure on your opponents. [click to continue…]
by Mike Kam on May 16, 2011

A forced bet received prior to the flop, i.e. even before the cards are dealt to a player is called a blind. That pretty much explains why it is known as the “blind” too, doesn’t it? [click to continue…]
by Mike Kam on May 13, 2011

The float play or “floating the flop” is an advanced NL Texas Hold’em play that utilizes your position and perceived hand strength to steal the pot, even though you have nothing or next to nothing. [click to continue…]
by Mike Kam on May 12, 2011

There are always going to be times when you find yourself short stacked, whether you took a bad beat, got out-kicked or had a bad run of cards. Knowing how to play with a short stack and when to go all-in is essential to doubling up and getting back in the tournament. (As a general rule of thumb, if your chip stack is less than ten big blinds, you’re short stacked.) [click to continue…]