Hi Everyone!
I have created this blog to help all my home game regulars keep up to date on standings, news and events related to the third season of the best home game north of Las Vegas.
As you look around you will see the 08-09 schedule, the Hall of Champions and (0ver time,) a variety of other features. In addition to these updates I will also post strategy tips and any other relevant news.
At the bottom of these updates you can subscribe to a "feeds" link that will let you know when there is updated content (as far as I undersatnd it).
Aswell, please vote in the poll found on the left hand side. I am considering running an additional event this year that will NOT be No Limit Hold'em. The the poll will help me to determine IF we should do it and what the game shoud be.
Julie and I are looking forward to seeing you all again this season.
Rob
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
For New Players: The Rules
For those who are coming to our game for the first time, this is a very friendly environment. IF you have never played No Limit Texas Hold'em before, your first time is on us. To help out with the basic rules of the game, you can watch this video from Poker Pro Phil Gordon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPpAhwhM1M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPpAhwhM1M
Raising Before The Flop
Anytime a person raises, there should be a good reason. When a player raises before the flop, it is usually to accomplish at least one of the following...
-to win the pot right then and there.
-to gain position of subsequent betting rounds
-to build a big pot with a strong hand
-to protect your hand by pushing out limpers
In general, when you are the one opening the pot, you want to raise the majority of the time. The stereotypic goal is to see a flop with position against one (maybe two) caller(s).
This also means playing better cards, or folding more often preflop. This can be difficult for a new player, who wants to get into the middle of the action. However, for the novice, seeing a lot of limped or minraised flops is a good way to whittle away your chips. These players often find themselves short stacked by the end of the second or third level, wondering how they got so "unlucky".
-to win the pot right then and there.
-to gain position of subsequent betting rounds
-to build a big pot with a strong hand
-to protect your hand by pushing out limpers
In general, when you are the one opening the pot, you want to raise the majority of the time. The stereotypic goal is to see a flop with position against one (maybe two) caller(s).
This also means playing better cards, or folding more often preflop. This can be difficult for a new player, who wants to get into the middle of the action. However, for the novice, seeing a lot of limped or minraised flops is a good way to whittle away your chips. These players often find themselves short stacked by the end of the second or third level, wondering how they got so "unlucky".
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