Category Archives: Poker

Thinking About What Your Opponent Has Matters (Sometimes)

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Jason Schlachter

I’d like to use this hand to relate how it is important to think about what your opponent has and not just how strong your own hand is.  Thinking about what your opponent has and how to win the most … Continue reading →

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Poker Tells vs. Math

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Jason Schlachter

Most people believe that poker is all about reading facial expressions and using tells.  As a result, when people find out that I am primarily an internet poker player, I am often asked if playing poker on the internet is … Continue reading →

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Meeting With PokerStars Management

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Jason Schlachter

A few weeks ago I met with two PokerStars managers to discuss the New Jersey poker scene.  The first meeting was over drinks in Jersey City and the second was a dinner in Southern New Jersey.  One of the managers … Continue reading →

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Books, Books, Books

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Jason Schlachter

I have enjoyed most of the books I have read lately.  The best (non poker) books were The Goldfinch, The Rosie Project and I am Pilgrim.  Happy readings! Non Fiction (+)The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown.  The … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Not In Ivey’s Room?

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Jason Schlachter

I often sit at empty tables in an attempt to start new games to increase the total number of tables I am playing.  When regulars that I do not match up well against sit down to play, I will often … Continue reading →

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