• Dealer Compensation

  by Barry Shulman

  How's this for bizarre? If you are a typical player, you probably have a fairly strong opinion on whether dealer compensation is too high, too low, or about right. Yet, you may be unsure as to exactly what dealers earn. Full-time dealers earn …continued

• Calling on the End

  by Jim Brier

  A prominent Internet poster has often stated that making tough folds on the river is not the way to make money in limit hold'em. Indeed, it is amusing to watch a player rapidly dump money into a pot on every round and then, with the pot being …continued

• No-Limit Omaha High-Low

  by Michael Cappelletti

  I recently played no-limit Omaha high-low for the first time in the final stages of an Omaha high-low tournament aboard a cruise ship (see my column in the May 25, 2001, issue). Furthermore, I actually liked it! Although I have played a lot of …continued

• Things I've Never Done, Sometimes Done, and Always Done in Poker

  by Mike Caro

  Editor's note: Mike Caro is generally regarded as being today's foremost authority on poker strategy, psychology, and statistics. In his books, videos, and seminars, his unique method of communication has earned him the title "Mad Genius …continued

• Faster Play

  by Bob Ciaffone

  Having a poker game move along in a speedy manner is desirable for both management and players. The management makes more money, and the players have more fun. (Some of us also make more money.) I have examined this subject before, discussing some …continued

• Playing A-K Out of Position

  by Roy Cooke

  It depends! That's my answer to most poker questions. Usually, the questioner thinks I am avoiding the question. I'm really not! Each poker situation is a unique problem with innumerable variables, making the answer a conclusion that's …continued

• Casino San Pablo - Where Dreams Can Come True!

  by Cover Story

  Little boys may dream of hitting a homer to win the seventh game of the World Series. Little girls may dream of ice skating their way to a gold medal. Golfers may dream of walking the 18th fairway of a major tournament while challenging Tiger Woods …continued

• Bad Beats at the World Series of Poker

  by Nolan Dalla

  The worst beats we suffer occur not at poker tables, but away from them - in life. After all, a bad beat in a poker game is limited to the money we lose - nothing more, nothing less. In short, there are far more bad beats taking place at hospitals …continued

• A Poker Nickname for a Lady?

  by Dear Acey

  Dear Acey: I've been reading your column for the last few months and enjoy it. However, your column listing "the best poker nicknames" was seriously flawed. I noticed that all of the nicknames you offered up were for men. Aren't …continued

• A Father's Day Bad Beat - But Did He Capitalize?

  by Greg Dinkin

  My dad always said, "The family that gambles together stays together." So, when we heard the boys were jamming it up in a $10-$20 hold'em game, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Father's Day. This was back in …continued

• Poker 101

  by Jan Fisher

  As I sat down to write this column, continuing along the lines of ethics and correct behavior, I received the following E-mail: Hi, Jan: Keep up the great work. I am a fan of "Poker 101." Your column about poker ethics and proper behavior is …continued

• $1,500 Limit Omaha: 'I Must ... Break You'

  by Andrew N.S. Glazer

  Editor's note: This is one in a series of articles originally written for an Internet website for the 2001 World Series of Poker tournament events. I never cease to be amazed at how often poker provides metaphors for life, and one of the more …continued

• World Series Offers Memories for a Lifetime

  by Andrew N.S. Glazer

  The just-completed 32nd annual World Series of Poker offered the poker world quite a few moments that it won't ever forget. You'll be reading about these moments over the course of the next year, as Card Player publishes the reports I sent to …continued

• Coming to My Senses

  by Phil Hellmuth

  So, you threw away K-K before the flop. Your opponent opened the pot for $1,200, you made it $1,700 more, and he moved in your last $12,000. You showed the K-K and folded, and he showed you the pocket aces! So, you threw away A-6 after the flop of A …continued

• Training for the Olympics

  by Jan Shulman

  The Olympics occur every two years, alternating winter and summer games. The World Series of Poker rolls around every year in April and May like clockwork. This year I played in two events, and as I reflect back on my experience, I feel very much like …continued

• Focus

  by Jeff Shulman

  As I have mentioned in previous columns, I am a big fan of major league baseball. One of my favorite players is Boston's ace pitcher Pedro Martinez. Pedro is not only the best pitcher I have ever seen, he may be one of the best pitchers in the …continued

• Betting Marginal Hands

  by Lee H. Jones

  I've often written about the value of betting hands on the river that many players would check down. For instance, when many players who have been betting top pair with a big kicker get to the river against a single opponent and the river card …continued

• Learning New Games

  by Lou Krieger

  Every year I've down-rated myself in my annual New Year's resolutions column for failing to get out there and learn some new games. Well, that may have been true in the past but I'm here to tell you that it's gonna stop - right here, …continued

• 'He Might as Well Bet $100,000 in the Dark!'

  by Tom McEvoy

  What can I say about the 2001 World Series of Poker that somebody somewhere hasn't already said? For one thing, new WSOP Champion Carlos Mortensen, a relatively unknown professional player, can no longer retain his unheralded status, that's …continued

• Backup

  by Barry Mulholland

  Suppose I were to tell you that starting tomorrow, I'm going to be printing up paper money. I don't mean counterfeit U.S. dollars, I mean my own currency. That's right - Barry Bills, in denominations of fives, tens, and twenties. Pretty …continued

• Well, Mom, I'm a Professional Poker Player

  by Daniel Negreanu

  It didn't take me too long in my poker career to realize that it was something I loved and could make a living doing. Now, explaining that to my mother and family was another story. You see, my mother had always envisioned me to be an actor, …continued

• You Make the Call

  by Mike O Malley

  This year's World Series of Poker was another exciting and record-breaking event that provided all of us players something to remember. For me, the most memorable event was the rematch between Johnny Chan and Erik Seidel. What a gutsy performance …continued

• 2001 Players Poll - Part II (Live-Action Play)

  by Jeff Shulman

  During this year's World Series of Poker, I gave approximately 60 people who are highly regarded players a questionnaire to fill out regarding who they think is the best in various categories. This is Part II, live-action play. Have fun reading …continued

• Tournament Structures

  by Reader's Forum

  After reading your recent column regarding the length of tournaments, Maureen and I could not agree with you more strongly. We each played 15 events at this year's World Series of Poker, and plan to cut this about in half next year - solely …continued

• Beware, IRS Crackdown on Gamblers is Now in Full Force!

  by Yolanda Smulik-Roche Roche

  The IRS recently affirmed that it is taking a much closer look at amounts claimed as gambling winnings on line 28, "Miscellaneous Income," of the 1040 form, especially in cases in which the amount claimed is exactly the same as the total …continued

• State Can Bar Some Adults From Gambling

  by I. Nelson Rose

  State Can Bar Some Adults From Gambling The Supreme Court of Louisiana has just upheld a statute that prevents some, but not all, adults from gambling. In fact, the court ruled that the state Legislature has the power to make it a crime to sell a …continued

• The Cream Rises

  by Mike Sexton

  I was wowed by the results of the 2001 World Series of Poker. The final tables were filled with many of the greatest players in poker. It amazed me how many of this year's champions were former bracelet winners. The cream does rise to the top, and …continued

• All in the Family

  by Max Shapiro

  My future father-in-law, Raoul, is some sort of character. He's a bit older than Filthy Willy, has been married eight or nine times (everyone has lost count), and has daughters younger than Barbara's son. He's tall, stately, and …continued

• Grading the NFC Coaches

  by Chuck Sippl

  Last issue, we examined the AFC coaches in the NFL, grading each one. Knowing the defining traits of football coaches is essential in sports handicapping, because, eventually, the teams begin to reflect their coaches. Smart coaches develop smart teams …continued

• Nani Dollison

  by Dana Smith

  The day after she bested a field of 615 players in the record-setting $2,000 limit hold'em tournament at the World Series of Poker, a weary Nani Dollison took a timeout from her hectic tournament schedule to spend some downtime talking with me. …continued

• This and That About Poker

  by Roy West

  Hi. Come on in. I've cooked up a pot of my favorite kid food - macaroni and cheese, heavy on the cheese. Yum. You were asking about making a living playing low- and medium-limit poker. It's one of the questions I most often hear. It comes from …continued

• Playing the Same in Lowball

  by Michael Wiesenberg

  Other writers have described the optimal way of varying your play. Many players think that varying their play means playing the same hand differently at different times. Rather than playing the same hand different ways, though, the experts recommend …continued

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