Tag Archives: Aria

Thinking About What Your Opponent Has Matters (Sometimes)

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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Why Are You Not In Ivey’s Room?

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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The Final Word on Variance, Winrates, Small Edges and Loose Aggressive Players

In this post, I want to explain how variance, your winrate, pushing small edges and being a loose aggressive player come together to affect your winrate and your game. There are two definitions of variance.  The first is the statistical definition of … Continue reading

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I Was Fired 2 Years Ago Today

Dear Mr. Obama, Members of Congress, Governors and State Officials, My name is Jason Schlachter and I used to have the greatest job in the world until I was fired by the government 2 years ago.  I was an internet … Continue reading

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Highlights of 10 Years as a Professional Poker Player

I have been a professional poker player for nearly 10 years and here are some of the memories that stick in my mind.  I might turn some of these into blogs at a later date.  In no particular order: Winning … Continue reading

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