I finally got around to writing my first article for Martin Harris‘ new project, Learn.PokerNews. It’s called Play Your Cards Close to Your Chest, and it deals with a common beginner’s mistake:
One of your first goals at the poker table should be to ensure that your opponents never know what you have. Even after the hand is over, it’s generally better to keep the cards face down unless you have to show them, but during the hand you should always do your best to keep your cards a mystery. This may seem obvious, but there are situations where many players intentionally try to “announce” their hand to their opponents with their bets.
As it happens, though, my own contribution is overshadowed by that of Tommy Angelo. His piece is also a good read, but the best part about it is the accompanying graphic, so I’m not going to post an excerpt here. Go check it out for yourselves.
LOL!!!! Oh lord, haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. “I knew had a pair of V’s” LOL!!!! Thanks for posting Andrew, awesome article.
Props to whoever did that photoshoping.
Regarding Andrew’s article the only time I tend to bet more than normal is when I flop a flush with low suited connectors. I wonder if this is ill advised?