Ace of Spades Poker

These are some of the famous poker quotes which may inspire you to play a better game.

The two things you need to be successful in poker are, first, find the muck, and second, don’t play your own money.
– David “Devilfish” Ulliott

Marriages may come and go, but the game must go on.
– Felix “The Odd Couple” Unger

It’s hard work. Gambling. Playing poker. Don’t let anyone tell you different. Think about what it’s like sitting at a poker table with people whose only goal is to cut your throat, take your money, and leave you out back talking to yourself about what went wrong inside.
– Stu Unger, Three-time WSOP Champion

The guy who invented gambling was bright, but the guy who invented the chip was a genius.
– Julius “Big Julie” Weintraub, a New York gambler who ran junkets to Vegas (1974)

Last night I stayed up late playing poker with Tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died.
– Steven Wright

A card player should learn that once the money is in the pot, it isn’t his any longer.
– Herbert Yardley (1957)

One day a chump, the next day a champion. What a difference a day makes in tournament poker.
– Mike Sexton

They say poker is a zero-sum game. It must be, because every time I play my sum ends up zero.
– Max Shapiro

The commonest mistake in history is underestimating your opponent; happens at the poker table all the time.
– General David Shoup

Hold’em is to to stud and draw what chess is to checkers.
– Johnny Moss, 3x World Champion

Losing is like smoking. It’s habit forming.
– Puggy Pearson, 1973 WSOP winner (2001)

Fear is the basis of all mankind. In cards, you psyche ‘em out, you shark ‘em, you put the fear of God in ‘em.
– Puggy Pearson, 1973 WSOP winner (1975)

Everything is mental in life. The butt was made to lug the mind around.
– Puggy Pearson, 1973 WSOP winner (1975)

The game exemplifies the worst aspects of capitalism that have made our country so great.
– Walter Matthau

Poker is the only game for a grown man. Then, your hand is against every man’s, and evern man’s hand is against yours. Teamwork? Who ever made a fortune by teamwork?
– Somerset Maugham

If you know poker, you know people; and if you know people, you got the whole dang world lined up in your sights.
– Brett Maverick

To be a poker champion, you must have a strong bladder.
– Jack McClelland

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Comments (0) Apr 10 2010

Probably one of the most amazing people ever to be part of the poker scene. Stuey Ungar had no idea about what the money was doing to him, no idea what the drugs were doing to him – no idea what the gambling was doing to him. Stu craved the action, craved the drugs – and did some crazy stuff in his short life.

Here’s a somewhat strange documentary about Stuey “The Kid” Ungar.

Comments (0) Feb 15 2010

How sick are you when you’re Scott Montgomery? Peter Eastgate makes the right call, makes the correct decision, sees a bad flop, stays composed, and than catches the single outer for the win (and a huge pot to propel him into the WSOP win)…

Comments (0) Jan 03 2010

You may ask the question what is the role of mathematics in the game of poker. You will be surprised to learn that one of the most significant aspects of poker is the primary role played by mathematics. There are myriad players competing against each other in online poker games and it is imperative that you should know the basic probabilities, odds and other statistical data to make the right decisions. Learning about the contribution of mathematics in poker will help you in being successful in the game.

Phil Laak doing the maths on High Stakes Poker

The mathematical facet should be used in various situations but it should be remembered that all games cannot be won by incessantly using this concept. Luck plays an important role as well. For example If your are playing online poker and had started with 1500 coins along with 10 opponents and now you are at 2000 chips then the simple calculation is that blinds have increased from $100-$200 and a $25 ante. This is a terrible hand but you would be calling because the small blind would have been battered and has only 500 chips remaining and he would bet it all. That is your mathematical advantage. A harmonious blend of calculations and luck would help you to win the game.

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Comments (0) Nov 06 2009

LOL DONKAMENTS anyone? Eli Elezra gets hella durrrred and makes probably the silliest call of the whole Poker After Dark cash game… It’s so gorgeous to see Tom Dwan just take pot after pot, knowing where he’s at in so many of these hands and just clearly betting the perfect amounts at any point throughout these hands.

DURRRR FOR PRESIDENT!

Comments (0) Oct 01 2009

Quick instructional video from online video poker blogger dlperrio from Full Tilt’s 45-man $11 MTT’s. Good stuff tbh.

Comments (0) Aug 05 2009

A lot of players lose a tall stack of chips even with a big hand like pocket aces or pocket kings because they don’t know how to play their cards properly. When you have pairs of queens, kings, or aces— the big pairs— you need to be conscious about your chips, previous bets, and position in the game.

Previous Bets and Position

You have to know where you are in the battle field. If you are in an early position, it will be a difficult play but it is wise to raise three to four times of the big blind. With this move, you can lure the other players to call or to re-raise your bet.

In mid position, you will have an idea how your hand should be played. Let us say, a player raises 3 times above the big blind, it will be a good choice if you can re-raise his bet about 2 to 2.5 times more. Doing a re-pop will uncover your opponents camouflage and see what he is made of.

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Comments (0) Jul 11 2009

When Daniel Negreanu came onto the scene, people knew that the game was on. Though Negreanu is known to be the funny guy at the table, he is also a formidable opponent that can sneak in attack plays when people least expect it. Daniel was born on July 26, 1974. Little do many people know, he was born in Ontario, Canada. Daniel Negreanu has managed to change his life dramatically and work through all of the difficulties that it took for him to make it where he is today, despite any shortcomings standing in the way. Daniel Negreanu has made a name for himself as one of the best poker players around and has shot his way up to poker stardom in no time. Starting from where it all began and going back to where Daniel first came onto the scene could serve as a good stepping stone toward finding out more about who he is and the person inside as well. As a teen, he chose to drop out of high school and put his energy into playing poker and learning more about the game so that he could earn more money. Though a career in professional poker may not have always been in the future for Daniel Negreanu, or at least anticipated, he has managed to break through and build up more success for himself than anyone could have imagined. Daniel Negreanu has traveled a long and bumpy road to get where he is and make it to the top. Many people will see poker stars like him and make the mistake of thinking that it is easy, yet, they could not be further from the truth – which most people will be able to tell you. Negreanu would practice playing poker for limitless hours on end when he knew that he wanted to play poker for the long haul and make a big difference. Known for his playful and funny demeanor and attitude at the poker tables, he goes by the nickname of “Kid Poker”. Playing in tournaments and small cash games would soon help Daniel in making a foundation of skill, which would be needed to strengthen how he played and build his status as a serious poker opponent. Daniel Negreanu has earned at least four WSOP bracelets and about thirty-four money finishes under his belt. Negreanu has made more than seven million dollars to add to his financial portfolio and continues to be yet another dominating force to be reckoned with in the world of poker. Read More

Comments (0) May 24 2009

This hand from High Stakes Poker shows the high level of thinking in the heads of great poker minds like Todd Brunson, Daniel Negreanu and Sammy Farha.

I have to say I honestly think Daniel Negreanu HAD to make this call considering the size of the pot — but then again, if he would have been right — this would have been a killer laydown. This is why I love Daniel Negreanu — the man REALLY thinks about stuff.

LOL @ Mike Matusow though — “I would have layed it down too”. Yeah sure :p

Comments (0) May 24 2009