The Poker Staircase (Dropping Down in Stakes)
Most dedicated poker enthusiasts strive to play at larger and larger stakes as their understanding, confidence and results continue to improve. Why wouldn’t we want to make more money for the same time...
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Losing at Poker
Poker players are losers. I don’t mean that metaphysically. I don’t mean to insult you as a person. But practically speaking, most of the time when you play poker you lose. It’s just a fact. Disagree?...
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Learning Poker at 64 – Too Old?
The following article is a guest post written by my poker student, Dr. Burton Reifler. Why did I take up poker at the age of 64? And how did I go about learning? Ashley Adams, the noted poker author,...
View ArticleMachiavelli – A Master of Poker?
The Prince, is the name of a famous book written by Niccolo Machiavelli which has been studied for its insights for centuries. Originally written in 1513 and circulated among his friends the work was...
View ArticleOpportunity Costs at the Poker Table
In the study of behavioral finance there’s a concept known as opportunity cost. The official definition goes something like this: It’s the value of the option that you must give up when choosing...
View ArticleKeeping Peace and Playing Poker
I first learned how to play poker when I was five years old. My grandfather taught my brother and me how to play. I played for money in high school and college, but I’ve only been playing poker...
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The Long Run (The Really Long Run)
Inexperienced, bad, superstitious, and gambling poker players think in terms of the short run. Their mood and disposition is determined by their immediate results. Ask them how they’re doing and...
View ArticlePoker Brains vs. Poker Balls
Many of the most talented and accomplished players in the history of tournament poker have taken a cerebral approach to the game. Chris Ferguson, Howard Lederer and Dan Harrington have all achieved...
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The Risks of Losing at Poker
We all know the obvious risk of losing at poker. The risk is you lose your money and go broke. Big revelation. Some insightful poker theorist I am. But there’s more – much more to consider when it...
View ArticleWinning the Big One
I go to Las Vegas every year to participate in the World Series of Poker. I find even the thin possibility of winning a World Series of Poker bracelet to be a sufficient lure to justify the relatively...
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