Winners Probe Effectively

Because they know that information is critically important, winners probe much more frequently and effectively than most players. A "probe" is any action taken primarily to get information. It can be a bet, raise, question, statement, and so on. The critical issue is: What are you...

Wednesday May 14, 2008

published 51 days ago in
Card Player Magazine Volume 21, Number 9

Winners Concentrate Intensely

Concentration creates a huge edge. Hall of Famer Johnny Moss once said, "In an otherwise even contest, the man with the best concentration will almost always win." (Jason Misa, "The Ultimate Poker Skill," Card Player, Nov. 28, 1997) Winners concentrate intensely because...

Wednesday Apr 09, 2008

published 86 days ago in
Card Player Magazine Volume 21, Number 7

Winners Prepare Thoroughly: Part VI

Previous columns in this series stated that winning poker players and generals win battles by preparing thoroughly. Their commitment to preparation never ends. After one battle is over, they prepare for future ones. I asked Barry Tanenbaum, a very successful pro and Card Player columnist,...

Wednesday Mar 12, 2008

published 114 days ago in
Card Player Magazine Volume 21, Number 5

Winners Prepare Thoroughly: Part V

This series of columns is based on the military maxim, "The battle is often won or lost before it is fought." In Part II, Nolan Dalla, the World Series of Poker media director, related it to game selection, but it applies to every step of the battle. In poker battles, information is the...

Wednesday Feb 13, 2008

published 142 days ago in
Card Player Magazine Volume 21, Number 3

Winners Prepare Thoroughly: Part IV

The first three parts of this series discussed the preparation steps you should take before playing a single hand: • Study strategic principles • Plan for this specific event or session • Get into the right state of mind • Choose a good table and seat • Categorize the...

Wednesday Jan 16, 2008

published 170 days ago in
Card Player Magazine Volume 21, Number 1

Winners Prepare Thoroughly - Part III

Parts I and II discussed how to prepare before going to the cardroom and before sitting down to play. This column will focus on preparing at the table before playing. Should You Post Immediately? Many players do because they came to play, not watch. It's a very human reaction, but a mistaken...

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