George Epstein

Chasing cards that will give you the winning hand can be tempting, but in poker it has to be a worthwhile gamble.

Our Senior contributor George Epstein examines a few such situations such that you can learn whether it’s prudent to give in to or resist the temptation to chase.

Predictability can be a death sentence at the poker table, as your opponents will know precisely how to play back at you. Our Senior contributor George Epstein discusses the pitfalls of predictability – and how to avoid them – in his latest strategy piece.

Our Senior contributor George Epstein shares what he calls “the greatest tell concept”, namely looking to your left. Getting into that habit at live poker tables is something that’s likely to save you and make you a good amount of money in the long run, and it’s a critical lesson for poker beginners.

Our Senior contributor George Epstein discusses what it means to be playing in a GOOD poker game and why that’s so important.

You’ll encounter all types at the poker tables, whose who buy in for the minimum, those who buy in for the maximum, and those who fall somewhere in the middle.

In this article our Senior contributor George Epstein discusses the repercussions of buying in for the minimum (and strongly recommends against it).

Our Senior contributor George Epstein explains his favorite kind of bluff, the Esther Bluff, named after his granddaughter.

It can be particularly difficult to maneuver in poker games that feature a maniac with unpredictable tendencies.

In this article, our Senior contributor George Epstein warns of the perils of such loose aggressive games.

Your kicker matters! Sometimes it matters so much that it could mean a six-figure prize swing! That’s the situation our Senior contributor George Epstein discusses in this latest tips and strategy column.

George Epstein talks about the types of poker players who strike fear into his heart and who he tries to avoid when at the tables. They’re dangerous and could scoop all your chips up if you’re not careful.

Gambling and poker playing can be fun pastimes, but it’s important that if you play for real money you must do so responsibly. That is to say, be sure that you never risk too much or become a compulsive gambler.

Our Senior contributor George Epstein put together a creative story that illustrates how perhaps politics could have a positive influence through poker.

Cast aside your political leanings; this interesting read will likely make you think about poker — and politics — in a different way.

Bill Gates’ success as the Chairman of Microsoft is legend the world over. What’s somewhat lesser known is that Gates loves poker and that the game played quite the role in his life, especially during his collegiate years at Harvard.

In this article, our Senior contributor George Epstein details how poker influenced Gates and thus the rise of his company into a global powerhouse.