Keep Your Powder Dry: 10 Things Babies Teach You About Poker
Every cloud has a silver lining. Having a newborn baby girl has turned me into a nervous wreck with a facial tick. But my poker game has improved.
From Loki to Libratus: A Look at 20+ Years of Poker AI Development
The rise of poker AI has been a strange journey to say the least. Early in 2017 Libratus finished dismantling a human team of heads-up wizards including Jason Les, Dong Kim, Daniel...
Battle of Malta Back in 2018 w/ €1,000,000 GTD Main Event!
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£120,000 GTD for 888poker Live London Kick Off at Aspers
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Daniel Negreanu's Strategy Tips for Modern Tournament Poker
Want the keys to tournament poker in 2017? Who better to take you for a spin than poker's all-time tournament money winner, Daniel Negreanu. Read More »
An In-Depth Guide to Creating & Identifying Ranges in NLHE
Competent hand analysis is one of the most essential parts of poker. It’s the foundation of all your good decisions and the base of success. Read More »- When to Fire a Second Barrel on the Turn: A Simple Guide
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How Poker Got Its Bad Name: Sol Smith & the Steamboat Hustle
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Beyond the Poker Table: Off the Beaten Path in Barcelona
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- The 2017 World Series of Sick Rides
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Battle of Malta 2017: Nadav Lipszyc wins final table, takes home €200,000 prize -
Poker Action and Side Events on Battle of Malta Day 3
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2017 BoM Hits the Money on Day 2, €200k Up Top for Winner
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2017 Battle of Malta Breaks All-Time Record with 2,074 Entries!
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2017 BoM Surges to 1,100 Entries on Day 1b; New Record Next?
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Gaelle Garcia Diaz Dives In, Day 1a at 2017 BoM in the Books
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Are you ready for the battle?
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Don't miss out the upcoming BOM Live Satellites in Malta!
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The Thirsty Barber making our own “Battle of Malta Cocktail”
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Pro Gamer "shaGuar" Becomes Big-Time Poker Pro - Griffin Benger Mini-Doc (2013)
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Best Poker Moment: Gillian Epp's $150k $10/$20 NL Pot
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Big Numbers, Maria Ho Karaoke Highlight Battle of Malta Day 1B
Background
In your six-max game online a loose-passive, fishy player limps under the gun. It’s folded to you on the button and you raise to $8 to isolate. The blinds fold and UTG calls. The flop comes 4♥ 6♦ 9♣. He checks; you bet $13. He calls and the turn comes Q♦. He checks and you bet $24. He calls. The river comes 2♠, and he checks.
- Your Hand
- $140
- Small blind
- $200
- Big blind
- $115
- 1st
- $140
- 2nd
- $200
- Cut-off
- $50
- Flop
- Turn
- River
- Pot
- $93
- $93
- Blinds
- $1/$2
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