• A $10,000 Second-Chance Tournament, and More Schedules

  by Jeff Shulman

  When Bellagio Tournament Director Jack McClelland told me that Bellagio was going to have a $10,000 second-chance tournament the week after the World Series of Poker, I laughed. I thought players would have to be nuts to come back a few days after …continued

• Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Poker - Part II - More helpful information about Internet poker

  by Roy Cooke

  As many players know, I've been involved in the Internet poker industry since the days when there were only a couple of sites, as opposed to the hundreds there are now. Poker on the Internet is the biggest part of the game now, and I suspect that …continued

• An E-Mail About Poker Rules - When can the betting be reopened?

  by Bob Ciaffone

  I get a lot of e-mail these days from people with poker rules questions. This helps me continually improve my poker rules, Robert's Rules of Poker. I found the following e-mail to be especially interesting, because it called attention to a …continued

• Grading the AFC Coaches - An evaluation of NFL coaches

  by Chuck Sippl

  With NFL football on the horizon, it's time for an overview. During the teeth of the season - amid the ups and downs of the playoff races, injuries, and the inevitable controversies - it's sometimes difficult to keep "the overall" in …continued

• Pet Peeves - Undesirable traits of players

  by Jan Fisher

  I love our game of poker and the poker world, but there still are a few things that bother me at the table. I have so many pet peeves that this might sound like a gripe session. That is not my intent. I really hope to educate some of you to things of …continued

• The Guru of Giggling - An attempt at catering to a wider audience

  by Max Shapiro

  Like the late Rodney Dangerfield, I often worry that I get no respect. Everyone tells me that I'm the only thing worth reading in Card Player, but I'm too cynical to believe it. I fret that all the other columnists provide valuable advice on …continued

• Cappelletti in Las Vegas - "Stopping by" the World Series in Poker

  by Michael Cappelletti

  Although I normally frequent East Coast contract bridge tournaments that are within an hour or two of flight time from, I was quite happy to accept an offer to play in the Las Vegas Regional Bridge Championships - which just happened to occur during …continued

• Implausible Play in The Cincinnati Kid? A play-by-play analysis of a highly unlikely poker hand

  by Michael Wiesenberg

  One of the greatest poker movies of all time has long been unavailable for viewing. That changed recently with the release on DVD of The Cincinnati Kid. In addition to the movie, there's also a short that showcases the card-handling skills of …continued

• World Series of Poker Impressions - Implications for the future of the World Series of Poker

  by Mike Sexton

  Poker definitely has entered a new era. The game is growing by leaps and bounds. It's now big business combined with massive media hoopla. The top players have become rock stars. There was a record number of players in the 2005 World Series of …continued

• The Finals: Chris Ferguson Vs. Phil Hellmuth Part I - The National Heads-Up Poker Championship

  by Phil Hellmuth

  In the past several issues, I have been covering the National Heads-Up Poker Championship matches that I played. After advancing past Men Nguyen, Paul Phillips, former World Champion Huck Seed, Lyle Berman, and Antonio "The Magician" …continued

• The Darkest Corner of Your Poker Mind - A couple of thoughts - on chasing and tells

  by Roy West

  Hi. Come on in. I've cut up several varieties of wholesome, salubrious fruit, some of which I never heard of until this morning at the market. Let's rumble around here in the dark corner of your poker mind while we munch our way to good …continued

• The Royalty of Poker: A No-Limit Hold'em Tournament Quiz - Test your skill in playing big pairs

  by Tom McEvoy

  Paparazzi are drawn to members of the royal family like bees to honey. It's no different for us poker players - except that the royalty we most anticipate sighting is at the green felt. Take a look at these situations in which you're dealt …continued

• On Tilt

  by Jim Brier

  This was a ninehanded $40-$80 hold'em game at Wynn Las Vegas. Since the hand involves actual players, I have changed their names to protect their identities. Pete, a friend of mine, was two off the button with the A 10. A good player by the name …continued

• The $5 Million Challenge Continues -A $500,000 challenge match against Barry Greenstein

  by Daniel Negreanu

  Before the World Series of Poker started, Barry Greenstein had agreed to play me in all the nine forms of poker that I had listed in my open challenge. Since I asked for a rematch in seven-card stud after he beat me, the amount of money that each of …continued

• Raymer is a Champion Who 'Gets It' - A well-earned tribute

  by Greg Dinkin

  After spending a week in Vegas at the World Series of Poker, the endless stream of parties, side action, and business left me so exhausted that I had to leave town before day eight of the "big one." Thanks to the tremendous coverage on …continued

• Getting New Players Started - A fun way to get new players started in the game of poker

  by Lee H. Jones

  Sing a simple song It probably has happened to you already - at a party or a family gathering, an office picnic, or even after throwing burgers on the grill with some friends. If it hasn't happened yet, it will. Somebody says, "Well, I've …continued

• Cruising European Style - A fabulous poker cruise

  by Linda Johnson

  Each year, Card Player Cruises embarks on a very special "exotic" cruise. This year, about 200 poker players experienced an incredible 12-day voyage aboard Holland America's new cruise ship, the Westerdam. The trip began in …continued

• A Poker Correspondence, Part II - Analysis of middle-limit hold'em hands played by a friend

  by Rolf Slotboom

  In Part I of this column, I discussed a couple of hands that Marc, a very good friend of mine, had sent me to review. In this column, I will analyze three more limit hold'em hands that Marc played in another session. My thoughts/comments are in …continued

• One Player's Observations on the 2005 World Series of Poker - Opinions on a variety of elements of the

  by Mark Gregorich

  I have attended the World Series of Poker (WSOP) every year since 1996, and many of my fondest memories in poker center around the happenings in Downtown Las Vegas at tournament time. Although I knew this year would be quite unlike the past, due to …continued

• To Limp or Not to Limp? Arguments for and against limping with aces or kings from early position in no-limit hold'em tournaments

  by Matt Lessinger

  You are playing in a no-limit hold'em (NLH) tournament. You pick up A-A or K-K in early position. Should you open with a raise or limp in? This has been an ongoing debate with several of my poker-playing friends. They all swear that limping is the …continued

• Puerto Rican Poker - No-fold'em hold'em is everywhere

  by Robert Varkonyi

  Recently, my wife, Olga, and I celebrated our anniversary by spending a few days snorkeling and sightseeing in Puerto Rico. We were pleasantly surprised to find that several casinos in San Juan had added a few poker tables to their operations in the …continued

• Final Thoughts on the 2005 World Series of Poker A disappointing performance at the World Series, but praise, nonetheless

  by Thomas Keller

  I did not fare well in any of the events that I played during the 2005 World Series of Poker. Despite this, I am very pleased with my overall poker results for the last month or so; thank goodness for side action! The main event was an utter disaster …continued

• Female Fascination on the Felt - Men Need Not Apply

  by Lee Munzer

  Jennifer Tilly shows off her gold bracelet. Do Not Disturb At this stage of poker development, given men hold no advantage over women at a poker table, should we continue to have "ladies only" events? Many believe the end of closed …continued

• Limit Hold'em Lessons Part II - Value betting is a great strategy against loose/passive opponents

  by Matt Matros

  In my last column, I posed the following two limit hold'em problems. In both, assume your opponent is a loose/passive, bad player. 1. You have Q-Q and raise preflop. You get called by only the button. The flop is king high with a two-flush, and …continued

• My Time at the Final Table, World Series of Poker Style - First-time appearance at a World Series final table

  by Joe Sebok

  "Everyone is going to be afraid and nervous there," Bear (Barry Greenstein) said. "You need to take advantage and attack the table. Make them fear you and your chips." These were the words passed on to me in the hours before my …continued

• The Greatest Player You've Never Heard Of - A player who just may become more well-known to the public

  by Stan Goldstein

  For those who don't know me, here's a quick introduction. I'm 42 years old and have been playing poker professionally since before I was old enough to legally enter a casino. I started out playing five-card draw and lowball in the casinos …continued

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