According to the Super System 2, Jennifer Harmon says that she likes to sit back and study her opponents when she first arrives at the table. Doyle Brunson and many other professionals... more
This week, I will take a look at playing Omaha Hi/Lo Split at pot limit. Like pot limit Omaha High, it is necessary to be sure of your footings before launching yourself... more
In the last two columns on this subject we explored exactly what check-raising was and how to use it in a game. But what happens when you come to a game and there is a rule against check-raising? more
I have talked a lot about the basics of Omaha, the characteristics of its hands and what you should think about playing, especially at limit stakes. I have introduced pot limit and how you should be less inclined to see flops... more
Check-raising is a valuable tool for the Stud player for many reasons. Even so, it remains controversial in many circles among poker players. In part two of this series... more
Many players routinely bet the flop with a good hand, but will virtually always check the turn. They do this because they don't want to be raised by someone on the turn or river.. more
Last week, I covered some basic information about the structure of the pot limit Omaha game that you will find on-line. This week, I will talk a little about... more
Over the past weeks, I have covered all the rudimentary basics of the game of Omaha, both High and Hi/Lo Split, including all the types of hands you are likely to face in practice. more
This week, I am concluding our on-line session of Omaha Hi/Lo Split. These real-time sessions are, I think, a good way to look at the type of everyday problems you will typically face... more
Last week, I concluded our on-line session of Omaha High which I hope encapsulated to some degree the puzzles and decisions faced every time you play limit poker on the Omaha tables. more
Last time out, I decided to record the hands of an on-line game of Omaha High at a low level limit table ($0.50/$1) to test out the points of strategy I have been discussing more
We learned in my last column that bluffing in low limit stud games is usually a mistake. Most players bluff too frequently, failing to accept the fact that most low limit stud players call too often. more
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