Robbie Strazynski

The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and, in between, some of the most frustrating experiences possible for a game to provide. That’s poker in a nutshell and we’ve compiled a list of the 10 most frustrating things in poker. Every poker player, whether pro or recreational, has experienced many of these frustrations firsthand at one time or another. It ain’t fun, but it’s certainly worth looking up and down the list to see if you agree with our picks.

Long airport layovers can be quite trying. After recently having had to endure a 6-hour airport layover, however, I was able to come away with some interesting experiences, many of which translate over to lessons to implement at the live poker table. I put pen to paper while sitting and waiting for my plane to depart and came up with some good poker tips that I’d like to share with you.

Happy birthday to us! We’re thrilled to be celebrating 4 years online and couldn’t be happier going into our fifth! We briefly recap some of the highlights of our 4th year online, take a look at how much we’ve grown, and outline some of our plans for the future. Thanks to all our fans for your support – we couldn’t have done it without you!

It’s a banner day for New Jersey today, as legal online poker has finally made it’s debut in the Garden State. With everyone abuzz about the new online poker (and online casino game) offerings, we thought it would be a good time to interview someone with a unique perspective on the goings-on there. Dan Morelli is the Poker Operations Manager for Caesars Entertainment, which owns four properties in Atlantic City and is the region’s largest live poker operator. We asked Dan his thoughts on the current live poker scene there, what he thought the effects would be of New Jersey’s new legal online poker offerings, and a host of other intriguing questions. Curious what he had to say? Read on…

Want to know what it’s like to be in charge of news for one of the biggest poker affiliate sites in the world? Well, we’ve snagged an interview with Barry Carter, who has actually held the position of Editor at TWO of the biggest poker affiliate sites. Aside from giving us a behind-the-scenes look at what that’s like, Barry discusses his co-authorship of The Mental Game of Poker series and his other side poker projects. Check out this must-read Cardplayer Lifestyle exclusive!

Everyone has bad beat stories to tell about their tough times at the tables. This post was originally meant to be a celebration of good fortune, but, as I heartrendingly learned, even high hands can get bad beat. Grab your tissues and read on for a sorry poker tale (unless of course you were “the other guy”). At least there’s a happy ending though.

Seen everything Las Vegas poker has to offer? Tired of the same poker rooms you always visit in Atlantic City? Looking for a new exotic poker destination to visit? We’ve compiled a list of 5 exotic live poker destinations that would be sure to reinvigorate your passion for the game. Visit any of these places and aside from playing some fun poker you’re all but assured a phenomenal trip!

I had a 5-star experience meeting The Mental Game of Poker author Jared Tendler in person a couple days ago. A professed fanboy and follower of his mental poker game advice, there are a number of takeaways I’d like to share with you all from my meeting with him. Read on to find out what they are.

Daniel Negreanu won his sixth bracelet and 2nd WSOP Player of the Year award. So the rich get richer, right? Well, it depends how you look at it. I think the poker world as a whole wins big when Negreanu succeeds. Read on for the rationale behind that claim.

The poker game featured in Season 9 Episode 5 of How I Met Your Mother did little to answer the question of which cast member was the best poker player. Cardplayer Lifestyle decided to take a look at many of the characters featured in the hit comedy over the years to investigate who among them is the true ace of the show. The answer may surprise you! Read on to find out who it is.

Though every recreational poker player dreams of the ultimate poker fantasies, like winning millions of dollars in the WSOP Main Event, the likelihood of that happening is slim to none. However, there are a number of poker experiences that it’s possible for recreational players to have at least once in their lives. If you’re able to cross any of these items off your poker bucket list, you’ve definitely got a poker life highlight to look back on. Read on to see what made the list.

Who knew that a water boiler had the potential to teach poker lessons? Well, not precisely. But, when my water boiler broke recently, I was reminded of a few important poker tips that are definitely worth remembering and sharing with all of you. Read on for the specifics.