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Position in Poker
What is probably the most overlooked concept involved in playing winning Texas Hold’em is your position at the table during a hand.
There is an adage that says, “The Key to success in Business is Location, Location, Location”. Well to paraphrase that saying “The key to success in Texas Hold’em is “Position, Position, Position.” Yet the majority of the newer players and some of the older ones either have no idea about the importance of position or they simply choose to ignore it. Before we even start to discuss starting hands, you need to understand the importance of position.
In my book, I wrote that to be successful playing Texas Hold’em you need to learn the three P’s: Position, Power and Patience. Position is the first P because the strength of your hand (Power) is dependant upon your position to the dealer button.
A starting hand that you would throw away in early position may very well be a hand you would raise with in late position or if you are on the button.more...
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Gambling Superstitions
by Adel Awwad
Many times while gambling, I've found myself searching for subtle signs to assist me in making my next bet. For example, if I'm playing roulette and a person in a red blouse stands next to me, then I'll place an outside bet on red. If I'm experiencing very good luck at Blackjack and a less friendly dealer takes over the table, then I'll take it as a sign to move onto another table because my luck is about to change. Superstition and myth have always played a small part in the gambling area.
From the common practice of blowing on a set of dice before rolling them, to the not so common practice of carrying a toenail from a horned toad, many gamblers believe that they can actually give their game play an edge by following irrational beliefs that have long been associated with gambling. While most gamblers have adopted their own set of superstitious beliefs and practices, there still remains a common set of beliefs that many gamblers have at one time or another adopted.
Some of the superstitions which are believed to bring good luck include:more...
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