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The Biggest Advantage Amateurs Have Over Professionals

The biggest advantage that amateurs can have over professionals is behaving randomly.  If amateurs do something randomly or without any reason, it can be difficult or impossible  for professionals(and other opponents) to deduce what range of hands he hold.  For … 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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The Best Hand I Have Played in a While

Sometimes you feel like you are in the zone and that you know exactly what your opponents are going to do.  When they do exactly what you are expecting and it works out, it’s truly a great feeling.  I have … Continue reading

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What You Do Depends on the Situation

Just like in life, every decision you make is framed by the circumstances.  What might be the right decision at one time, would be the completely wrong decision another time.  That is why it is so important to take context … Continue reading

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A Bit About Varying Your Play in Poker

Many people talk about varying the way you play so that opponents will have a more difficult time determining what hands you might have.  In actuality, it is usually impossible, or at least very difficult, to determine exactly which cards … Continue reading

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