If you’ve ever taken part in any poker discussions online, you’ve probably seen mention of EV. If you want to get in on the discussion but don’t know how, here is a basic explanation regarding what poker players mean when they refer to EV.
Expected Value
EV stands for expected value, and players usually speak in terms [...]
For many years there has been a debate on whether gambling should be considered legal or not. This topic with regards to the legality of gambling and online casinos is a serious matter and must be thought through properly before making a statement. This is also one of the reasons why there should be legal [...]
Are you on the lookout for added value? If you’re not, you’re probably not thinking about poker the right way. In any form of gambling, where money is wagered on random outcomes, the successful player is the one who can find an edge. An edge means that the player has managed to create an arrangement [...]
Did you know there is something called internet poker tv? Jim was complaining at the poker table, about how he keeps missing the good episodes and poker games on tv. I always hear about them afterwards and forget to record them… sometimes I can see clips on YouTube, but its not the same.
Sound familiar?
Then young [...]
I was watching High Stakes poker on YouTube last night. I think it is one of the more recent episodes, its episode 5 and they have a mix of new and old poker players, together with different nationalities.
Peter Eastgate the 2008 World Series of Poker champion from Denmark is playing and he reaches for the [...]
I just don’t understand some guys. Moaning on about tough times and how hard their life is… bla, bla… they get no sympathy from me!
Because they do nothing about trying to improve their situation. Change jobs, get a second job or just get a job in the first place. Start a business, look for opportunities [...]
I played some online poker on the weekend. Things were pretty slow, spent hours grinding it out for little return – must be the hard times – people dont want to take chances and are playing extra tight.
Don’t know if it was just the tables I happened to be playing at, but they were quite [...]
I was chatting in a casino forum the other day, and we got into a debate on marginal hands and whether its worth taking the risk. Phew some people got really heated about what to do and what not to do.
Poker strategy depends on so many things, its hard to say exactly what you will [...]
I’ve just been catching up on the “Durrrr Challenge”, reading the latest in online casino news and reviews, so that I can keep up with what is going on in the world of poker and online casinos.
Dwan and Antonius resumed their match this week but they still have 43,000 hands to play! I enjoy railbirding [...]
Everyone knows that the economy has been struggling for some time, and may continue to struggle in the months ahead. This begs the question, are people still playing poker? Should you continue to play poker? What are the effects of the crisis on poker? Playing Poker in the Financial Crisis for Amateurs [...]
