As poker is very popular today and a favorite game to play among Americans, one may ask, if there really is a sure way to win at poker.
The answer is simple. Study and check out these guidelines, try them at poker time and see for yourself.
Before starting to play the game, keep in mind these simple suggestions:
*Inspect the site. Make sure that it is authentic.
*Read the terms and conditions of the site. Check the maximum payouts and the minimum bets.
*Allocate a budget for the day. That budget will determine how much you are willing to lose or to win in the game. Stick to the limit.
*Do not gamble if you can not afford to lose.
*Practice playing the game. Familiarize yourself with the game first before you play for real money.
At the table, here are some warnings that you should always remember:
*If you do make a big win, do not be greedy, stop. Making a big win and gambling it all over again is a big sign of greediness.
*In poker, overall winnings are what count most. If you are losing, or have already lost your allotted money for the day, don’t try to win your losses back. You won't. Stop. Tomorrow is another day.
*Drinking alcohol is a big no no at poker time. It can serious affect your judgment. So stay away from it while on the game.
*Never take side bets. Usually these are just gimmicks, so that more money will go to the casino.
*Never gamble your hard earned money unless you are very much ready to lose it.
While in the game, here are some important ideas to think about:
*Gaze at your opponent's eye. Survey all their moves. Observe them, to better know them. This way, you will fear them less. This way, you will know when they are bluffing or not.
*Play in silence. Have that conversation with your self as well as think deep to your opponents actions. Concentrate.
*Base your decisions on what the reality is. See all movements as they are. Do not fear, instead, be calm and assess their moves accordingly.
*Don't take it personally. At the poker table, it is always unavoidable that your opponent can irritate you. Never give in to such responses. Stay within the good game. Be cool and objective. This is a bluffing game. But do keep in mind that just because your opponent has bluffed earlier, it does not mean that he does all the time. Think tight. Review each move.
*Think about what your opponents have. Create a situation. So when deciding, you'll have a better chance to be right.
*Know when to stop. Is the hand that you are raising now the hand you folded a while ago? This is a sign that you should go home.
*Play to enjoy. Do not play if you are sad, bored or tired. If you can't play having enjoyment as your goal, then don't play at all!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
My Bad-Beat Story for This Year...
Let me preface this post with: I am not a very good loser! Especially when its to an inferior player...
I ventured out to the Hard Rock Casino - Tulsa to participate in one of the nightly $120 buy-in NL hold'em tournaments. I had a great start with six limpers to me in the big blind with 10 - 4 off suit. The flop came 10 - 4 - 4... The small blind checked and I made a small bet. Five folds and a call by the small blind. Turn was a 7 and again the SB checked to me and I laid out a bet for roughly half of the pot and he called. The river was a 2 and he checked and I again bet half of the pot and he folded... I was off and running.
Our table was the first to be broken and I moved to a new table after about 45 minutes of play and around 9K in chips (starting stack was 6K). I immediately went card dead for the next half hour. I finally woke up with A-K diamonds under the gun and made a raise and everyone folded back to me. I guess I had a pretty tight image at the table.
Finally the cards started coming around... or maybe I just got a bit more aggressive, and took down a few more pots, most without a showdown.
I went into the first break in the top 10 overall in chips and easily had the lead at our table.
I've always told my wife thats she's the biggest cooler in the world. I can be on the biggest roll evr and she calls me or stops by to talk and everything goes south from there. So why in the name of all that is good did I call her during the break???
After the break, I was once again pretty card dead, but I did manage to take a couple of short stacks out and win a couple of other rounds of blinds just by betting and watching everyone fold. The guy to my left, on the other hand, went on a big heater.
He had been down to around 3K in chips and ended up with it all in and sucked out on the river to double up through another player. When its your time, I guess its your time... And it was definitely this dude's time as he continued to catch cards and come from behind to win pots. He soon had taken the chip lead at our table.
Then things seemed to change as he lost a couple of pots, but still had a small chip lead over me. I limped into a pot with A - 8 spades as did he, the small blind and the big blind checked his option. The flop came down A clubs, 8 diamonds, 10 diamonds. Both blinds checked and I bet 3K into a pot of about 4K and he raises to 9K!
I had been at the table with him for a few hours so I knew he was pretty reckless at times. I thought about it and figured him to have A - small of diamonds. Both blinds folded and I called, leaving me around 12K in chips.
The turn was a Q spades and I laid out a bet of 3K and he again raised, this time to only 6K... If I call, then I would only have around 6K left for the river and I pushed it all in. He stopped and thought about it for a while... counted his chips... he had me covered by 800 chips. If he calls and loses, he's done... He calls!!!
I throw out my A - 8 for two pair and he turns over A - 2 diamonds... The only thing that will win it for him is a diamond... Then comes the river and its a 6 diamonds and my night is over.
I was right in the way I played it and would have loved it if we would have been in a cash game, because chasing a draw is sure way to lose over the long haul.
I stood up from the table and he reached to shake my hand... I reached out and shook it and as I walked away couldn't help myself but to do my best Helmuth impression: "How many times can one person suck out?" I said.
He was out of the tournament less than thirty minutes later after having climbed to 4th overall in chips after taking my stack.
Sorry for the bad-beat story... It won't happen again... hopefully.
I ventured out to the Hard Rock Casino - Tulsa to participate in one of the nightly $120 buy-in NL hold'em tournaments. I had a great start with six limpers to me in the big blind with 10 - 4 off suit. The flop came 10 - 4 - 4... The small blind checked and I made a small bet. Five folds and a call by the small blind. Turn was a 7 and again the SB checked to me and I laid out a bet for roughly half of the pot and he called. The river was a 2 and he checked and I again bet half of the pot and he folded... I was off and running.
Our table was the first to be broken and I moved to a new table after about 45 minutes of play and around 9K in chips (starting stack was 6K). I immediately went card dead for the next half hour. I finally woke up with A-K diamonds under the gun and made a raise and everyone folded back to me. I guess I had a pretty tight image at the table.
Finally the cards started coming around... or maybe I just got a bit more aggressive, and took down a few more pots, most without a showdown.
I went into the first break in the top 10 overall in chips and easily had the lead at our table.
I've always told my wife thats she's the biggest cooler in the world. I can be on the biggest roll evr and she calls me or stops by to talk and everything goes south from there. So why in the name of all that is good did I call her during the break???
After the break, I was once again pretty card dead, but I did manage to take a couple of short stacks out and win a couple of other rounds of blinds just by betting and watching everyone fold. The guy to my left, on the other hand, went on a big heater.
He had been down to around 3K in chips and ended up with it all in and sucked out on the river to double up through another player. When its your time, I guess its your time... And it was definitely this dude's time as he continued to catch cards and come from behind to win pots. He soon had taken the chip lead at our table.
Then things seemed to change as he lost a couple of pots, but still had a small chip lead over me. I limped into a pot with A - 8 spades as did he, the small blind and the big blind checked his option. The flop came down A clubs, 8 diamonds, 10 diamonds. Both blinds checked and I bet 3K into a pot of about 4K and he raises to 9K!
I had been at the table with him for a few hours so I knew he was pretty reckless at times. I thought about it and figured him to have A - small of diamonds. Both blinds folded and I called, leaving me around 12K in chips.
The turn was a Q spades and I laid out a bet of 3K and he again raised, this time to only 6K... If I call, then I would only have around 6K left for the river and I pushed it all in. He stopped and thought about it for a while... counted his chips... he had me covered by 800 chips. If he calls and loses, he's done... He calls!!!
I throw out my A - 8 for two pair and he turns over A - 2 diamonds... The only thing that will win it for him is a diamond... Then comes the river and its a 6 diamonds and my night is over.
I was right in the way I played it and would have loved it if we would have been in a cash game, because chasing a draw is sure way to lose over the long haul.
I stood up from the table and he reached to shake my hand... I reached out and shook it and as I walked away couldn't help myself but to do my best Helmuth impression: "How many times can one person suck out?" I said.
He was out of the tournament less than thirty minutes later after having climbed to 4th overall in chips after taking my stack.
Sorry for the bad-beat story... It won't happen again... hopefully.
Monday, January 25, 2010
2010 Oklahoma State Poker Championships February 11 - 22
Its that time of year again! The Hard Rock Casino, Tulsa is once again set to host the Oklahoma State poker championships. Beginning on February 11th at 7:00pm with a $120 buy-in Jack-n-Jill Tournament, there will be state champions crowned in Omaha 8 or better, PLO/8, Seniors No-Limit Hold'em, 6 handed NLHE, Limit Hold'em, Stud 8 or better, Ladies NLHE, Head's Up hold'em, Pot limit hold'em, Triple Draw and H.O.R.S.E..
All of the state championship events have a $340 buy-in with a $10 dealer fee for double starting chips. The main event starts on February 21st and concludes the following day. The $3150 buy-in will get you 15K starting chips and with starting blinds of 25-50 and 60 minute levels should give everyone a lot of playing time.
If you don't have the cash for the main event, there are multiple satellites with buy-ins from $120 to $340 running at different times. Plus, any tournament with a prize pool that exceeds $30K will also earn the winner a free seat in the main event.
In addition to the state championships,satellites and the main event, there are daily No limit Hold'em tournaments with a $120 buy-in.
Each tournament you play in earns you points towards the best all around player award. The best all around wins $15K! You can view the complete schedule for all of the events, here.
If you're a poker player and can get to Tulsa next month, there is really no reason to pass this one up. The buy-ins are low and the action will be hot. See you there!
All of the state championship events have a $340 buy-in with a $10 dealer fee for double starting chips. The main event starts on February 21st and concludes the following day. The $3150 buy-in will get you 15K starting chips and with starting blinds of 25-50 and 60 minute levels should give everyone a lot of playing time.
If you don't have the cash for the main event, there are multiple satellites with buy-ins from $120 to $340 running at different times. Plus, any tournament with a prize pool that exceeds $30K will also earn the winner a free seat in the main event.
In addition to the state championships,satellites and the main event, there are daily No limit Hold'em tournaments with a $120 buy-in.
Each tournament you play in earns you points towards the best all around player award. The best all around wins $15K! You can view the complete schedule for all of the events, here.
If you're a poker player and can get to Tulsa next month, there is really no reason to pass this one up. The buy-ins are low and the action will be hot. See you there!
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Creek Casino - Muskogee Daily Poker Tournament Schedule
I've been trying to get more local casino info on here. I guess since its "Okie Poker" it should have more Oklahoma Casino info...
Here is the schedule for Creek Casino - Muskogee.
Sundays 4pm
$40 Bounty NL Hold'em Tournament
Tuesdays 7pm
$20 -- $1000 guaranteed NL Hold'em
Wednesdays
2pm $20 NL Hold'em
7pm $20 Managers Choice Tournament
Thursdays
2pm $20 NL Hold'em
7pm $20 NL Hold'em -- $1000 guaranteed
Fridays 7pm
$25 NL Hold'em Bounty Tournament
Saturdays 7pm
$40 NL Hold'em
Naturally there are ongoing cash games with bad beat jackpots and other promos. Right off US Highway 69 just South of Muskogee, OK. Stop by and check out the action!
Here is the schedule for Creek Casino - Muskogee.
Sundays 4pm
$40 Bounty NL Hold'em Tournament
Tuesdays 7pm
$20 -- $1000 guaranteed NL Hold'em
Wednesdays
2pm $20 NL Hold'em
7pm $20 Managers Choice Tournament
Thursdays
2pm $20 NL Hold'em
7pm $20 NL Hold'em -- $1000 guaranteed
Fridays 7pm
$25 NL Hold'em Bounty Tournament
Saturdays 7pm
$40 NL Hold'em
Naturally there are ongoing cash games with bad beat jackpots and other promos. Right off US Highway 69 just South of Muskogee, OK. Stop by and check out the action!
Firelake Grand Casino April Poker Schedule
Here's the April Poker schedule for Firelake Grand in Shawnee, OK. If you don't know where it is... Its about 25 miles East of OKC right off I-40. Huge sign with LCD screens... Kinda hard to miss...On with the schedule!
Sundays
2pm NL Texas Hold'em Deep Stack Bounty Tournament
$100 + $20
$20 Applied towards bounty
Mondays
11am NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$25 + $5
7pm NL Texas Hold'em Tournament with $10 rebuys and add-ons
$20 + $10
Tuesdays
11am NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$20 = $5
7pm NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$40 = $10
Wednesdays
11am NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$40 + $10
6pm NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$40 + $10
7pm Ladies NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$30 + $10
Thursdays
11am NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$20 + $5
7pm Jack & Jill NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$40 + $10
Fridays
11am NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$20 + $5
6pm NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$40 + $10
Saturdays
12pm Last Sturday of the Month Ladies NL Texas Hold'em
$60 + $10
2pm NL Texas Hold'em Deep Stack Freeze Out Tournament
$80 + $20
Of course there are cash games constantly going on, so you are not limited to tournament play. Stop by there sometime and maybe you'll get lucky enough to lose your money to me... ;-)
Special this month! Domestic longnecks only a buck all month long!
See you at the tables!
Sundays
2pm NL Texas Hold'em Deep Stack Bounty Tournament
$100 + $20
$20 Applied towards bounty
Mondays
11am NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$25 + $5
7pm NL Texas Hold'em Tournament with $10 rebuys and add-ons
$20 + $10
Tuesdays
11am NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$20 = $5
7pm NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$40 = $10
Wednesdays
11am NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$40 + $10
6pm NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$40 + $10
7pm Ladies NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$30 + $10
Thursdays
11am NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$20 + $5
7pm Jack & Jill NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$40 + $10
Fridays
11am NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$20 + $5
6pm NL Texas Hold'em Tournament
$40 + $10
Saturdays
12pm Last Sturday of the Month Ladies NL Texas Hold'em
$60 + $10
2pm NL Texas Hold'em Deep Stack Freeze Out Tournament
$80 + $20
Of course there are cash games constantly going on, so you are not limited to tournament play. Stop by there sometime and maybe you'll get lucky enough to lose your money to me... ;-)
Special this month! Domestic longnecks only a buck all month long!
See you at the tables!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Cherokee Casino Resort Daily Poker Schedule + Mid-South Poker Classic Dates Released
Here's the schedule for the regular poker tournaments held at the Cherokee Casino Resort in Catoosa (Tulsa)...Soon to be the Hard Rock Casino - Tulsa.
10:00am Daily Shootout
$35 buy-in
15 minute levels
4000 starting chips
Optional $10 re-buy, $10 add-on
Mon-Fri $1500 guaranteed
Sat-Sun $3000 guaranteed
1:00pm Daily Turbo Shootout
$25 buy-in
10 minute levels
4000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
Monday thru Friday
Monday's 5:00pm Seniors No Limit Hold'em
$25 buy-in
15 minute levels
4000 starting chips
Optional $10 re-buy, $10 add-on
4pm registration
Tuesday's 7:00pm No Limit Hold'em
$60 buy-in
20 minute levels
4000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
$3000 guaranteed
Wednesday's 7:00pm Pot Limit Omaha
$60 buy-in
20 minute levels
4000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
$10 optional staff appreciation for 2000 more in starting chips
$3000 guaranteed
Thursday's 7:00pm No Limit Hold'em
$60 buy-in
20 minute levels
4000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
$3000 guaranteed
4:00pm Saturday No Limit Hold'em
$120 buy-in
40 minute levels
5000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
$4000 guaranteed
6:00pm Sunday No Limit Hold'em
$60 buy-in
20 minute levels
4000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
$3000 guaranteed
The daily 10:00am tournament game varies...Limit, No Limit, Omaha, Stud, etc. You can call the poker kiosk at (918)384-6648 for more information.
Click the banner below for more info on the Mid-South Classic. Another great poker tournament from the premier tournament venue in Oklahoma. Twenty-five events with buy-ins from $120 to $1590. There are also mega satellites running to get into the main event on the cheap throughout the schedule.
I don't make any money promoting the Cherokee, but do like to pimp-out my home casino when I get the chance. See you at the tables.
10:00am Daily Shootout
$35 buy-in
15 minute levels
4000 starting chips
Optional $10 re-buy, $10 add-on
Mon-Fri $1500 guaranteed
Sat-Sun $3000 guaranteed
1:00pm Daily Turbo Shootout
$25 buy-in
10 minute levels
4000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
Monday thru Friday
Monday's 5:00pm Seniors No Limit Hold'em
$25 buy-in
15 minute levels
4000 starting chips
Optional $10 re-buy, $10 add-on
4pm registration
Tuesday's 7:00pm No Limit Hold'em
$60 buy-in
20 minute levels
4000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
$3000 guaranteed
Wednesday's 7:00pm Pot Limit Omaha
$60 buy-in
20 minute levels
4000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
$10 optional staff appreciation for 2000 more in starting chips
$3000 guaranteed
Thursday's 7:00pm No Limit Hold'em
$60 buy-in
20 minute levels
4000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
$3000 guaranteed
4:00pm Saturday No Limit Hold'em
$120 buy-in
40 minute levels
5000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
$4000 guaranteed
6:00pm Sunday No Limit Hold'em
$60 buy-in
20 minute levels
4000 starting chips
No re-buys or add-ons
$3000 guaranteed
The daily 10:00am tournament game varies...Limit, No Limit, Omaha, Stud, etc. You can call the poker kiosk at (918)384-6648 for more information.
Click the banner below for more info on the Mid-South Classic. Another great poker tournament from the premier tournament venue in Oklahoma. Twenty-five events with buy-ins from $120 to $1590. There are also mega satellites running to get into the main event on the cheap throughout the schedule.
I don't make any money promoting the Cherokee, but do like to pimp-out my home casino when I get the chance. See you at the tables.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Big Changes Coming to Cripple Creek, CO Casinos
I know this is "Okie Poker", but I feel compelled to write occasionally about my second home in Colorado.
I love Cripple Creek. Old mining town of around 1000 people way up in the Rockies...Oh! They also have 20 or so casinos! The problem has always been that the maximum bet allowed on any game was $5. Thats all changing come July 2nd.
Here's the notice from Cripple Creek's Chamber website:
"With the passing of a resolution to expand gambling in the state of Colorado, Cripple Creek gaming will see some exciting changes this summer. As of July 2009, the stakes will rise in Colorado casinos from the current maximum bet limit of $5, to the new limit of $100. This is for slots, blackjack and poker as well as new games coming to Cripple Creek: craps and roulette. Cripple Creek casinos will also see extended hours, meaning more fun and more chances to win for you and your friends! Anticipation is mounting as craps and roulette will be added to the Cripple Creek, Colorado gaming lineup."
Looks like I may be spending a lot more time in the Mountains this Summer...At least I hope so!
If you are in need of a job and think the casino industry may be for you, the casinos in Cripple Creek are expected to add 500+ positions before July 2nd. Many are taking applications now. A dealer makes an average of $40K/year there now. With the increased stakes coming, the tips should even be better and drive that number on up!
BTW, the Firelake Grand Casino in Shawnee, OK is having its 2009 Firelake Grand Poker Championship on March 7th beginning at noon. $50K guaranteed money for this event. Not sure of the buy-in...I seem to have misplaced my invite, and their website doesn't give the amount...sorry.
I love Cripple Creek. Old mining town of around 1000 people way up in the Rockies...Oh! They also have 20 or so casinos! The problem has always been that the maximum bet allowed on any game was $5. Thats all changing come July 2nd.
Here's the notice from Cripple Creek's Chamber website:
"With the passing of a resolution to expand gambling in the state of Colorado, Cripple Creek gaming will see some exciting changes this summer. As of July 2009, the stakes will rise in Colorado casinos from the current maximum bet limit of $5, to the new limit of $100. This is for slots, blackjack and poker as well as new games coming to Cripple Creek: craps and roulette. Cripple Creek casinos will also see extended hours, meaning more fun and more chances to win for you and your friends! Anticipation is mounting as craps and roulette will be added to the Cripple Creek, Colorado gaming lineup."
Looks like I may be spending a lot more time in the Mountains this Summer...At least I hope so!
If you are in need of a job and think the casino industry may be for you, the casinos in Cripple Creek are expected to add 500+ positions before July 2nd. Many are taking applications now. A dealer makes an average of $40K/year there now. With the increased stakes coming, the tips should even be better and drive that number on up!
BTW, the Firelake Grand Casino in Shawnee, OK is having its 2009 Firelake Grand Poker Championship on March 7th beginning at noon. $50K guaranteed money for this event. Not sure of the buy-in...I seem to have misplaced my invite, and their website doesn't give the amount...sorry.
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