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Poker Lesson Index


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The Professonal Poker Team of Full Tilt Poker

The Full Tilt Team has more than 120 WSOP Titles Combined

Poker Lesson 237: Why to Bet

"The most common reason you are going to bet is because you think you have the best hand..."

August 23rd, 2010

Poker Lesson 236: Attacking Antes

"When deciding your approach during a tournament, you need to consider the ante and blind structure..."

August 16th, 2010

Poker Lesson 235: Stealing Pots

"When deciding whether to bluff or not you need to consider the texture of the board..."

August 9th, 2010

Poker Lesson 234: Choosing the Perfect Seat

"One of the most critical aspects of good poker is choosing the correct seat at the table..."

August 2nd, 2010

Poker Lesson 233: Aggressive Opponents in Heads-Up Play

"When playing heads up there is a lot more variance, as it is unlikely you will both have a hand..."

July 19th, 2010

Poker Lesson 232: Fold Equity

"When playing tournaments, you can't rely on waiting for the best hands and doubling up..."

July 12th, 2010

Poker Lesson 231: Fold Equity

"Playing in late position gives you more opportunity to make a bigger profit because you have access to greater information..."

July 8th, 2010

Poker Lesson 230: Implied Odds

"If you want to win bigger pots, you need to take into account future betting rounds..."

June 28th, 2010

Poker Lesson 229: Saving a Bet

"When playing Limit Hold ‘em, saving bets is a very important skill to master. Watch this video for Howard Lederer’s advice on how to use a combination of bet-saving strategies to help take your Limit Hold ‘em game to the next level..."

June 21st, 2010

Poker Lesson 228: I'd Rather Be a Raiser than a Caller

"Unless you have a monster draw or are slow playing a big hand, calling is often the wrong play at the table. In fact, it often times takes a stronger hand to make a call than it does to make a raise..."

June 14th, 2010

Poker Lesson 228: I'd Rather Be a Raiser than a Caller

"Unless you have a monster draw or are slow playing a big hand, calling is often the wrong play at the table. In fact, it often times takes a stronger hand to make a call than it does to make a raise..."

June 19th, 2010

Poker Lesson 227: Fold Equity

"What is a short stack? Well, most players would consider a stack of ten big blinds or less to be a short stack in a tournament..."

June 7th, 2010

Poker Lesson 226: Fold Equity

"During the final table of Event #1 at the 2008 WSOP, the $10K Pot-Limit Hold ‘em Championship, I encountered a hand where I had a very tough decision to make. We were about midway through the final table with the blinds at $20K/$40K...."

June 1st, 2010

Poker Lesson 225: Medium Stack Bubble Play

"When you get down to the tournament bubble, it’s often going to change your play. Perhaps you’ll play more aggressively to try and take advantage of some of the tighter players aiming to sneak into the money..."

May 24, 2010

Poker Lesson 224: Heads-Up PLO

"Because Pot-Limit Omaha is a game where the nuts can – and often do – change on every street, many players can’t go too wrong by playing a super tight strategy at a full table..."

May 17th, 2010

Poker Lesson 223: Small Buy-Ins, Big Scores

"With MiniFTOPS XVI in full swing and the Mini Series of Poker set to begin, Full Tilt Poker offers a variety of ways for you to turn a small tournament buy-in into a huge payday..."

May 10th, 2010

Poker Lesson 222: Aiming High in Omaha Hi/Lo

"Everyone knows that in Omaha Hi/Lo, starting with low cards is your best bet. You want to play hands with two-way potential, hands that can scoop the pot. In any hi/lo game, scooping is the dream..."

May 6th, 2010

Poker Lesson 221: Tight-Aggressive Is Always Chic

"If a poker player wants an edge, he must move with the times. Today, a style which was successful only a year ago can already be outdated; tomorrow, he could be the sucker..."

April 26th, 2010

Poker Lesson 220: Bluffing In Big Pots

"The ability to bluff big pots effectively is one of the key skills that separate good players from great players. It is no accident that the games played at the highest stakes feature some of the most daring bluffs: big bluffs are a central part of the game..."

April 19th, 2010

Poker Lesson 219: Running Bad

"Wherever you go in poker, you hear plenty of poker stories, usually of the bad beat variety and various claims of individuals running bad. But what is running bad?.."

April 6th, 2010

Poker Lesson 218: Audit Your Game

"For some, playing poker is an acceptable expense because they simply enjoy playing the game for fun. It's fine to have that approach if you have it reconciled in your own mind that you are prepared to spend money..."

March 29th, 2010

Poker Lesson 217: Thinking About Strategy in Rush Poker*

"Rush Poker* is an innovative new form of poker offered by Full Tilt Poker that allows players to see up to four times as many hands as they would see in a normal game..."

March 16th, 2010

Poker Lesson 216: Keeping the Pot Small

"Poker is a game of decisions. Some decisions are very easy to make, while others will keep you awake all night if you choose poorly. In my experience, the larger the pot size, the harder the decision you’ll be faced with..."

March 2nd, 2010

Poker Lesson 215: Making the Connection

"When you’re playing ABC poker, you always want to start with premium hole cards. Hands such as pocket Aces or A-K suited are solid, no-nonsense cards and it’s reasonably easy to figure out whether or not you have the best hand..."

February 22nd, 2010

Poker Lesson 214: The Importance of Keeping Records

"Full Tilt Poker’s Cashout Tournaments provide players the option to leave the tournament at any time before the final table and get the cash value of what their stack is worth..."

February 16th, 2010

Poker Lesson 213: The Importance of Keeping Records

"A year before Barack Obama launched his presidential campaign, a reporter asked him if he had a hidden talent. "I’m a pretty good poker player," he said..."

February 9th, 2010

Poker Lesson 212: The Importance of Keeping Records

"Full Tilt Poker recently released a revolutionary new form of online poker: Rush Poker*. If you’re not familiar with the game, I encourage you to give it a try..."

February 2nd, 2010

Poker Lesson 211: The Importance of Keeping Records

"It’s not a sexy subject, but we all know how vital bankroll management is to your poker career. A great way to help out with managing your roll is to keep records of your play..."

January 27th, 2010

Poker Lesson 210: The Squeeze Play

"In tournaments, you should always be looking for ways to pick up chips. You can’t just sit around waiting for Aces or Kings and hope to double up when you do..."

January 9th, 2010

Poker Lesson 209: Making the Second All-In Call

"When a short-stack moves all in and you have him comfortably out-chipped, your decision is usually straight-forward. You consider what range of hands he could have, gauge the likelihood that your hand is best, do some quick pot-odds math, and either call or fold..."

December 29th, 2010

Poker Lesson 208: Hands You Want To Play ... But Shouldn’t

"Even the best poker players in the world make mistakes, and when these mistakes are not corrected, they can develop into "leaks" that can easily sink your game..."

December 15th, 2009

Poker Lesson 207: What Not To Do With a Short Stack

"When you’re on the extreme short stack in a tournament, there isn’t always a “right” decision to make..."

December 8th, 2009

Poker Lesson 206: Managing Your Poker Bankroll

"People always ask, “How much do I need to play in a certain stake game?” The usual answer to all poker questions is, “It depends..."

December 1st, 2009

Poker Lesson 205: Being Focused

"In the world of Full Tilt Poker avatars there are no bad hair days. Not the type of thought I want to be having at an FTOPS final table. I want my mind absorbing and processing just the right information..."

November 24th, 2009

Poker Lesson 204: Using Aggression Wisely

"In the game of Hold ‘em, especially No Limit, aggression is usually rewarded. By being aggressive, you are putting your opponent in an uncomfortable situation and forcing him to either make a hand or make a bluff. You take over control of the pot and put yourself in the driver’s seat..."

Nov 17th, 2009

Poker Lesson 203: Don’t Waste Money on Advertising

"Table image can be a very powerful tool at the poker table, especially in ring games where you can expect to play a long session against the same opponents..."

Nov 11th, 2009

Poker Lesson 202: Stack Size Limbo

"When you’re playing a tournament and sitting on around 15 big blinds, you can face some seriously tough pre-flop decisions. Welcome to stack size limbo..."

Nov 3rd, 2009

Poker Lesson 201: Let the Maniac Hang Himself

"We’ve all played poker against those guys who are relentlessly aggressive, who’ll make moves with any two cards..."

September 30th, 2009

Lesson Index: Poker Lessons | 1-10 | 11-20 |
21-30
| 31-40 | 41-50 | 51-60 | 61-70 | 71-80 | 81-90
91-100 | 101-110 | 111-120 | 121-130 | 131-140 | 141-150
151-160 | 161-170 | 171-180 | 181-190 | 191-200 | 201-210

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