Tag Archives: Poker Consulting

Politics Almost Cost Me My Job Again

It looks like the bill to ban internet gambling throughout the United States will not be pushed through in the lame duck Congress.  Attaching a bill to must pass legislation was was exactly how the UIGEA in 2006 was passed … Continue reading

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Playing Anyone Who Sits, A Partial Repost

Recently, when I have been sitting at the heads up (one on one) tables a good playing regular tries to sit with me and berates me for not playing him.  I have explicitly told him I will not play him … Continue reading

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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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Meeting With PokerStars Management

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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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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