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Pro Tip #180: Finding the Right Game and the Right Mindset

news@wedoitallvegas.com (Ben Roberts) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:30:00 CDT

For me, poker is a game that is meant to be played joyfully, and the path to playing the game joyfully begins with finding the game that’s right for you and entering it in the right frame of mind.

Pro Tip # 159: Coin Flips

news@wedoitallvegas.com (Ben Roberts) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:00:00 CDT

Whether or not you decide to get into a coin flip situation in poker really depends upon what type of game you're playing. I'm far more likely to take on one of these challenges when I'm playing in a cash game than when I'm playing in a tournament, and I'm also more likely to do so when I'm playing in a live game as opposed to play in an online poker site.

Pro Tip # 135: Tilt Control

news@wedoitallvegas.com (Ben Roberts) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:30:00 CDT

About two years ago, I wrote On Cavemen and Poker Players, which talked about the importance of learning to control your emotions at the poker table.Since then, I’ve had time to further refine my views on this topic, especially when it comes to the concept of tilt.

Pro Tip #98: How Much Luck? How Much Skill?

news@wedoitallvegas.com (Ben Roberts) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:30:00 CDT

While all serious poker players believe poker is a game of skill, they don't always agree on how skilful a game it really is.

Pro Tip #78: Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone

news@wedoitallvegas.com (Ben Roberts) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:05:01 CST

Many beginner poker players naturally gravitate toward a level of game where they feel most comfortable. The reasons for their choice may vary, but often include the size of their starting bankroll, and the amount of money they feel comfortable wagering in a particular hand or throughout a session.

Pro Tip #66: Winning Poker - It's About More than Money

news@wedoitallvegas.com (Ben Roberts) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:56:12 CST

New poker players who want to be good students of the game often ask me for advice. In response, I often tell them about emotional stability, which I touched on in my last tip. The next point I'd like to make is that they need to be careful when assessing their own play. That's because there are a couple of common mistakes new players make that lead them to draw faulty conclusions about the strength of their play.

Pro Tip #47: On Cavemen and Poker Players

news@wedoitallvegas.com (Ben Roberts) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:37:44 CST

There are four possible outcomes for any session of poker. You might win a little, lose a little, win a lot, or lose a lot. Most of us react differently to the different outcomes. When we win big, we're elated; when we lose big we're upset. Think back to some recent bad beats. Do you recall feeling a rush of adrenaline and an overwhelming sense of rage? If you haven't encountered this, you're lucky; most players have.