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Articles are uploaded here six months after publication, for copyright reasons, but may be available at PokerPlayer.co.uk sooner.
#64: Polarised Hand Ranges
PokerPlayer #60, May 2010. Available here November 2010.
#63: Rakeback
PokerPlayer #59, April 2010. Available here October 2010.
#62: Fighting the Four-Bet
PokerPlayer #58, March 2010. Available here September 2010.
#61: Decoding the Metagame
PokerPlayer #57, February 2010. Available here August 2010.
#60: Basic River Play
PokerPlayer #56, January 2010. Available here July 2010.
#59: Terminating the HUD Bots
InsidePoker #71, December 2009. Available here June 2010.
#58: Insider's Guide to Chinese Poker
InsidePoker #70, November 2009. Available here May 2010.
#57: Insider's Guide to Courchevel
InsidePoker #69, October 2009. Available here April 2010.
Available Now
#56: Insider's Guide to Double Flop Games
In the tenth part of this series, I provide an introductory guide to Double Flop Hold'em and Omaha, which can be found online as well as in some dealer's choice games throughout Europe. This article is published in the September 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#68).
#55: Insider's Guide to 5 and 6-Card Omaha
In the ninth part of this series, I provide an introductory guide to 5 and 6-Card variants of Omaha, which are popular in home games and European casinos. This article is published in the August 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#67).
#54: Insider's Guide to Stud Eight or Better
In the eighth part of this series, I provide an introductory guide a final Stud variant, Stud Eight or Better (aka Stud Hi/Lo). This article is published in the July 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#66).
#53: Insider's Guide to Razz
In the seventh part of this series, I provide an introductory guide to the stud and lowball variant (and one of my personal favourite games), Razz. This article is published in the June 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#65).
#52: Insider's Guide to Seven Card Stud
In the sixth part of this series, I provide an introductory guide to a second stud variant, Seven Card Stud. This article is published in the May 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#64).
#51: Insider's Guide to Five Card Stud
In the fifth part of this series, I introduce the first stud variant, Five Card Stud. This article is published in the April 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#63).
#50: Superstition and Intuition in Poker
In this two-part feature, I look at the damage that can be caused by superstition in poker, and consider whether 'intuition' and 'feel' are really as important as so many players make out. This article is published in two parts in the April and May 2009 issues of InsidePoker Magazine (#63).
#49: Insider's Guide to Badugi
In the fourth part of this series, I look at the Asian triple draw variant, Badugi. This article is published in the March 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#62).
#48: Card Dead
In this feature, I look at strategies for dealing with everybody's most dreaded tournament situation - being card dead.This article is published in the February 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#61).
#47: Insider's Guide to Triple Draw
In the third part of this series, I examine triple draw varieties of poker.This article is published in the February 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#61).
#46: I, Robot
In this feature, I look at some of the common poker plays made robotically by so many players, and ask the question 'should we take these strategies for granted?'. This article is published in the January 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#60).
#45: Insider's Guide to Lowball Draw
In the second of this 13-part series, I look at poker turned upside down - Lowball. This article is published in the January 2009 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#60).
#44: Insider's Guide to Five Card Draw
In the first of a year-long series looking at the world outside Hold'em, I give an overview of at one of poker's oldest variants, Five Card Draw. This article is published in the December 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#59).
#43: Dealer's Choice
In this feature, the prequel to a new 'Insider's Guide' series, I look at some of the more unusual variants of poker, such as Badugi, Super Stud, and Double Flop Hold'em. This article is published in the November 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#58).
#42: The Final Quiz
In the final quiz in my series, I cover some miscellaneous topics, such as Omaha Eight or Better, Bankroll Management, and probability. This article is published in the October 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#57).
#41: The Short Stack Quiz
In quiz number ten, I look at ways to defend against the controversial 'short stack' strategy. This article is published in the September 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#56).
#40: The Implied Odds Quiz
In my ninth quiz, I look at one of the keys to winning in big bet poker, Implied Odds. This article is published in the WSOP 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#55).
#39: The Omaha Quiz
In my eighth quiz, I look at some basic Pot Limit Omaha problems. This article is published in the August 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#54).
#38: The Continuation Bet Quiz, Part 2
In my seventh quiz, I discuss what you should do after your continuation bet has been called. This article is published in the July 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#53).
#37: The Top Pair Quiz
In my sixth quiz, I discuss some situation's involving one of No-Limit Hold'em's most dangerous hands, top pair. This article is published in the June 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#52).
#36: The Multiway Pots Quiz
In my fifth quiz, I discuss some scenarios unique to multiway pots, and test your knowledge on how to deal with them. This article is published in the May 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#51).
#35: Advanced Sit & Go Play
This article looks at some advanced SNG strategy considerations, including 'M', the medium-stack dilemma, controlling the pot size, using ICM at the bubble, and Heads Up strategy. This article is published in 'The Advanced Guide to Sit & Gos', free with the April 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#50).
#34: The River Quiz
In my fourth quiz, I look at common river situations and how to play them. This article is published in the April 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#50).
#33: LAG vs TAG
My second feature for InsidePoker, this article charts the evolution of the Loose Aggressive style, and asks the question, 'should I play LAG or TAG?'. This article is published in the April 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#50).
#32: The Turn Quiz
In my third quiz for InsidePoker, I test your knowledge with some turn dilemmas. This article is published in the March 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#49).
#31: The Preflop Betting Quiz
In my second quiz for InsidePoker, I test your knowledge with some preflop betting scenarios. This article is published in the February 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#48).
#30: The Continuation Bet Quiz
In the first of a monthly column called 'Test Your Knowledge', I look at how to use one of poker's most important but overrated moves - the continuation bet. This article is published in the January 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#47).
#29: Tell Me More, Director's Cut
In my first feature for InsidePoker, I look at the importance of tells in live poker, collating some of the existing evidence and using some of my own research. This article was a cover story in the December 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#46).
#28: Keeping Records
In this article, I discuss the importance of keeping detailed records of your wins and losses. This article is published in the December 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#46).
#27: The Truth About Bots
In this brief insert, I discuss some of the common myths about Bots. This article is published in the November 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#45).
#26: Results Oriented Thinking
In this article, I discuss the common trap of Results Oriented Thinking. I talk through five common examples and suggest how you can avoid them. This article is published in the October 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#44).
#25: Squeezing One Out
In this article, I discuss the perils of Fancy Play Syndrome, and then look at a fashionable fancy move - the Squeeze Play. This article is published in the WSOP 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#43).
#24: The Science of Straddling
In this article, I discuss the live straddle, it's implications on your strategy, and why it isn't as stupid a move as you might think. This article is published in the August 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#41).
#23: Playing Your First Live Tournament
In this article, I discuss the daunting situation of playing your first major live tournament. This article is published in the July 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#40).
#22: Betting Into The Dry Side Pot
In this article, I discuss the common misconception that you should never bet into an empty side pot, and give example situations where it's correct and incorrect to bet. This article is published in the July 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#40).
#21: The Fast Track: Steps Satellite Tournaments
In this article, I discuss an approach to 'Steps' Satellite events, focusing on those provided online in the run up to the 2007 World Series of Poker. This article is published in the June 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#39).
#20: How to Win a Stud Eight or Better Tournament
In this article, part of a series for InsidePoker analysing each of the HORSE games in turn, I analyse Stud Eight or Better, and give you hints and tips on how to play each stage of a Stud 8 event. This article is published in the June 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#39).
#19: Easy Money - A Short Stack Strategy
In this article, I discuss a simple approach to cash game No Limit Hold'em, a short stack strategy ideally suited to low-limit internet games. This article is published in the May 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#38).
#18: How to Win a Seven Card Stud Tournament
In this article, part of a series for InsidePoker analysing each of the HORSE games in turn, I analyse Seven Card Stud, and give you hints and tips on how to play each stage of a Stud event. This article is published in the May 2008 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#38).
#17: How to Win a Razz Tournament
In this article, part of a series for InsidePoker analysing each of the HORSE games in turn, I analyse Razz, and give you hints and tips on how to play each stage of a Razz event. This article is published in the April 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#37).
#16: Fold Equity - Buzzword or Crucial Concept?
'Fold Equity' is a relatively new term. But what does it mean, how do you use it, and what fold equity pitfalls can you avoid? This article is published in the April 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#37).
#15: Limping with Aces
In this article, I discuss one of the common fancy plays that is regularly discussed in today's poker world - limping in with aces. So should you limp in or should you raise? What factors would affect those decisions? All will be revealed. This article is published in the March 2007 issue of InsidePoker Magazine (#36).
#14: Plain Sailing
In this article, I introduce some strategy concepts for playing the river in No Limit Hold'em, and discuss some common mistakes. I also include some example hands and a teaser question for readers involving Ted Forrest. This article is published in the February 2007 issue of InsideEdge magazine (#35).
#13: Sizing Up
In this article I examine some common bet-sizing mistakes and myths in poker. I focus in particular on the three times the big blind opening raise, the half-pot-sized continuation bet, and the small river value bet. I also discuss an example hand illustrating the points made in the article, involving professional Michael 'The Grinder' Mizrachi and wealthy amateur Fred Chamanara. This article is published in the November 2006 issue of InsideEdge Magazine (#32) .
#12: Necessary Evil
In this article I examine the debate over when to pass up close gambles in tournament poker, and try to give guidelines for when to gamble and when to take the conservative route. This article is published in the August 2006 issue of InsideEdge Magazine (#29) , and at Betfair Poker's website.
#11: Yet Another British Poker Travesty
Poker in British casinos and cardrooms is improving, but sometimes the people in charge don't have a clue. They come up with some bizarre rules amongst themselves, including the one I discuss in this article, which I would like to see eradicated ASAP.
#10: Poker Kama Sutra (Position is Power)
In this article, co-written with my friend Tony Lane, we discuss the power of position.
#9: Self Defence for Beginners
Until British casinos start to conduct their regular poker tournaments professionally, cheating by unscrupulous players will be an issue. In this article I descibe some basic precautions you can take to reduce the problem.
#8: Tell Me More
In this article I examine the results of my research into body language and deception, and explain what the consequences for modern day poker players are.
#7: Why Nietzsche Was Right About Poker
German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche was right about many things, including poker. In this article I describe some of the things he said and how they relate to common poker mistakes. This article is also published at Gutshot.com.
#6: Razz Me Up!
The game of Razz appears simple at first sight, and as a result there are plenty of simple players to take advantage of. In this article I explain what you must know to win at Razz.
#5: Raising on a draw in No Limit Cash Games
If opponents won't pay you off when you call on a draw, raising can be a lucrative alternative. Here I explain how and why.
#4: Starting Hand Evaluation in Poker
This ambitious article describes what factors you should consider when selecting a starting hand, no matter what form of poker you might be playing. This article is also published at Gutshot.com.
#3: Five Steps to No Limit Hold'em Greatness
In an article aimed at beginners, I describe the five steps to becoming a winning No Limit Hold'em player.
#2: Implied odds and calling on a draw in No Limit Cash Games
Contrary to recieved wisdom, you can call with just a draw against the right type of opponent and still make profit. Here I show you how.
#1: Why Five Card Draw is a Great Game for Beginners
Why I believe Five Card Draw is the game for new players as opposed to Hold'em or Stud.
World Series of Poker Blog 2007
I covered the early stages of the 2007 WSOP for InsidePoker magazine. Click here to read the original, unedited blogs.
As part of my time in Vegas, I interviewed David Williams for the magazine. Read the uncut interviews here.
Other
WCOOP 2009 Preview with CardPlayer
WCOOP 2009 CardPlayer Interview
