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Finding Poker Blogs that are interesting to read can be tough, I thought I’d tell you about a few articles that I really have liked so that you get a head start.

The best Poker Player in the World

Some of us have played the game a few times and have managed to win on a couple of occasions. They are those of us that seem to win with all cards that they are dealt. The experience that these people have managed to garner and continue to do so has lead some people to call them the best in the world. Some people call it talent some call it playing everyday but what ever it is these players deserve to be called the best poker players in the world.

Hacking a poker room

Like within all areas where there are money to be made, a selection of people have learned to fool the system. And even if they don’t master the art, they will still try…

Jesus Plays Poker

Chris Ferguson or Jesus as he is fondly called is one of the most successful poker players around.

The Poker Bot articles

This is actually a whole series of articles on how they built a poker bot.

You’ll usually find Johnny Chan playing among the best poker players in the world. He has had his own success in the professional poker circuit with over $5 million in total tournament winnings. This sum does not include the pot he takes home during cash games.

He had to work hard to enjoy the success he has at present. He was born in China in 1957. His family moved to Hong Kong in 1962. Then in 1968, they migrated to Phoenix, Arizona. Finally, in 1973, they settled in Houston, Texas where his family owned several restaurants.

When he first arrived in the United States, Chan didn’t speak any English. But one thing that he liked about America is bowling. If he’s not at the family restaurant helping out, he’ll be found at the bowling alley. This is also where he discovered poker, which became his passion. He started playing small with his friends which became bigger in time. By the time he was always winning, he was not allowed to join anymore.

At 16 he decided to try the poker rooms in Las Vegas. He started with $500 and turned it into $20,000 in just one night of playing. Then what seem to be a pattern in his early poker career, he would lose all his bankroll the next night.

He didn’t pursue a career in poker just yet. He first went into college and took up hotel and restaurant management in the hope that someday he’ll take over the family business. Yet fate took over and at 21 he quit school and moved to Las Vegas to become a full time poker professional.

Those early years were full of ups and downs. There were times that he had to get a temporary job to keep his dream going. Chan has the potential and everyone around him so it. Even the great Doyle Brunson once said that Chan has the talent but didn’t know how to control his temper or doesn’t know when to quit playing.

Besides his talent, his Asian ethnicity gives Chan the edge. During that time, there were few Asian players in Las Vegas. People tend to underestimate Chan. They would assume that he’s not a good player and would call a bet just to see his hand.

In 1982 he began his second life. He quit smoking and began living a much healthier life. His play was improving as well. It was also that year that he entered the America Cup of Poker. He was given the nickname Orient Express by Bob Stupak because he eliminated 13 of 16 players in just 30 minutes of play. He won the said event.

To date, he has already amassed 10 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets. Only Phil Hellmuth has more WSOP bracelets with 11. Two of those were back to back Main Event wins, in 1987 and 1988. He could have made it three in a row but was foiled in the heads up by Phil Hellmuth and had to settle for a second place finish.

He met Hellmuth again in 2002 during a WSOP $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em event. It was again down to the two of them in a heads up match. Chan was victorious and earned his 7^th bracelet.

Chan is famous for his trademark orange that he brings to the poker table. During the time smoking was allowed, he would bring an orange to serve as air freshener for the room. These days the orange serve as his personal lucky charm.

He is considered as one the most well rounded poker players around. His wins would not only come from Texas Hold’em Events but also from Omaha and Draw poker. His fame has been brought a notch up when he did a cameo in the movie Rounders. Also the movie showed footage of his winning hand during the 1988 WSOP Main Event against Erik Seidel. He flop a nut straight and slow handed it. This move trapped Seidel to raise all-in in the river.

In 2002 he was inducted to the Poker Hall of Fame because of his achievements in the poker tables. He continues to play up to this day such as competing in the Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament. He has also successfully mentored 2006 WSOP champion Jamie Gold. Proving he has not lost his touch, Chan has reached the final table of a 2006 WSOP event.

To date he has the most wins in NBC’s Poker after Dark with three wins. He only appeared four times on the show. The one match he didn’t win, we placed second. Not bad for an old timer.

Chan would still be seen playing at high stakes cash games and is currently living in Las Vegas with his family. His dream is to open his own casino someday. When not playing poker, he could be swimming, bowling or playing pool.

A good online poker player always takes down notes. The notes on other players will serve him well when he meets the same players in the future. Note down whether a play is tight or loose, passive or aggressive. Another thing that you should observe is whether a player defends their blinds or not. You should also note if a player is either winning or losing. Lastly, note if the player likes to bluff, or plays it straightforward. These are just a few things you could observe about other players.

There would be times that you’ll find yourself against players who would wait for a good hand before reacting. This would lead to no action whatsoever on the table. Believe it or not, this is a good thing. You might not win a big pot in an instant but you can build a good stack over time. Try to take charge of the table if you can. Extremely tight players can be easily bluffed. AS time goes by, these players might become much looser so you have to adjust.

The middles stage of a sit-n-go is when there are around 6 to 7 players left on the poker table. This stage is important. It is when you start to be aggressive so that you’ll have a decent number of chips for the late stages. To build up your chip count, you must execute smart bluffs. This is where your observations during the early stage come into play. Through it you’ll know who the weaker players are and exploit them.

Travis has pocket 9s. The pot is up to $2,400 from all the bet and raises. The flop was J-9-9. Having four of a kind, Travis raised the pot. Someone re-raised him and Travis went all in and was called. The other guy had A-J. Then the turn comes with a J. Then Travis’ worst nightmare had arrived in the return with another jack. He didn’t play poker for a month after that.

Nina had 2-4 off suit while her opponent has pocket threes. Flop turned out to be a 2-2-3. Thought she had the upper hand, she went all in. Her opponent called. The turn is a 2, good for Nina. Then disaster struck in the river with a 3. This is by far Nina’s best bad beat yet.

On the big blind Anne was dealt a K-Q of hearts. All the rest folded except for the small blind that checked. The flop is K-K-Q rainbow. The small blind went all in. Thinking he either has Q-Q or A-A, Anne called. Anne called it right because the small blind had A-A. She thought she had the stronger hand. This was squashed when the turn is showed to be an ace and the river was trash.

The small blind raises $10 with his pocket queens. The big blind calls with his K-9 clubs. The flop is 10-7-6 clubs. Small blind goes all in and big blind accepts. Small blind can’t believe is eyes when he saw the King high flush. Then the turn is 10 and the river is 10 as well. Pocket queens lose once again.