Poker Pays My Bills

On the surface, poker is a just card game. Most people are not aware of the game’s depth and complexity. Unlike many games, poker’s structure makes it possible for a seasoned player to earn consistent money for playing. In addition to financial benefits, poker offers psychological challenges that often lead to personal growth. As [...]

When you were a kid, did you ever think that it wasn’t fair that you didn’t get paid to go to school? After all, grown-ups got paid for getting up early and going to work all day, and school certainly felt like work. Most people don’t like to spend time and energy learning to do [...]

Plan your session length ahead of time. Take frequent breaks.
Deciding how long you play before you begin will help you develop the discipline necessary to be a winning player. Many players, even the most experienced ones, have a tendency to play longer if they lose money in an effort to win it back. [...]

The best poker players in the world all know one simple rule: Stop playing immediately if you aren’t playing your best. Monitor your mistakes and emotions to identify when your game is off. Even if stopping just means you just take a ten minute break to regroup, get up and walk away from the game. [...]

Each morning before you play, take a few minutes to prepare yourself for the sessions ahead. Taking some time to think about the process before you play will do wonders for your decision making ability, mental stamina, and overall results. Here is a sample preparation I find very useful for Hold ‘em.
Sit comfortably and close [...]