Are You Really Mentally Prepared for Your Next Game?

Hi. Come on in. I ordered us a big platter of beef and chicken kabobs -- and baklava for dessert. Dig in. "If I don't have time to prepare mentally, I don't have time to play." That's just one of Roy's Rules, by which I guide my play in our beloved game of poker. I came...

Wednesday Apr 09, 2008

published 90 days ago in
Card Player Magazine Volume 21, Number 7

The Will to Win is Not Enough

Hi. Come on in. I had the deli send over a couple of those triple-decker sandwiches you like with hot corned beef, pastrami, salami, and Swiss cheese. Fill your face with one of those. Let's conduct a survey. We'll stand outside a major poker room and stop 100 players as they enter,...

Wednesday Feb 13, 2008

published 146 days ago in
Card Player Magazine Volume 21, Number 3

Don't Always Look for the Softest Game

Hi. Come on in. Did you bring the pizza? Great. No anchovies, right? Toss me a slice with sausage and one with pepperoni. I'm really hungry, so I'll talk while we chew. Let's talk about soft spots and tougher games. Most players, when they go to the poker room, take the first seat...

Wednesday Dec 19, 2007

published 202 days ago in
Card Player Magazine Volume 20, Number 25

Relax - You'll Play Better and Win More

Hi. Come on in. It's Christmas time and I haven't received my Christmas greeting from Annette Funicello yet. It's probably hung up in the rush of mail at this time of year. Let's relax, munch some sugar cookies, and sip eggnog. (I make mine like Grandma taught me, with genuine nog...

Wednesday Oct 24, 2007

published 258 days ago in
Card Player Magazine Volume 20, Number 21

The Short-Term Luck Factor

Hi. Come on in. I picked up a couple of quarts of medium-hot chili and a large loaf of sourdough bread to tear apart and dip into the chili. Start tearing and dipping. "Of course I believe in luck. How else do you explain the success of people you don't like?" (Chinese proverb) We...

Wednesday Aug 29, 2007

published 314 days ago in
Card Player Magazine Volume 20, Number 17

Are You Hoping to Win, or Expecting to Win?

Hi. Come on in. I got us some of those really greasy fish and chips you like so much - with white wine, of course. You were asking if you should leave a medium-limit game if you get down $300 to $400. My thinking is that if you get down any amount that you consider significant, you can continue...

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