Oliver Biles has been popping up with increasing regularity lately in the poker world, and that’s because this talented vlogger and content creator has ramped up his efforts to make a name for himself.
Geoff Fisk caught up with Biles for an exclusive interview to learn more about the past Platinum Pass winner’s journey in the poker world and where he aspires to get to with continued efforts.
Bluffing at the poker table isn’t something that should be done at random or with careless abandon. It’s an important tool for any poker player to have, but you’ve got to be prepared to bluff effectively and in the right spots.
In this article Tadas Peckaitis gives his top three tips for bluffing in no-limit hold’em. While the advice itself might not seem groundbreaking, it’s the attention one pays to detail when carrying out bluffs that can be the difference-maker in the long run as regards profitability.
Much like there’s more than one way to win at poker, there are also (unfortunately) more than one type of tilt that can happen in the game. The best players know how to prevent tilt from happening though.
In this article, Grzegorz Bochniak lists five of the most common types of tilt and offers tips for how they can be avoided.
Look at the list of names in the Poker Hall of Fame and you’ll notice they’re overwhelmingly American. In this op-ed, James Guill argues that it’s time for more of an international presence in the Hall, and to that end lists five top contenders who are worthy of consideration for induction in 2020.
With all that players do to try and improve their game, there are a couple factors they may never consider addressing, such as the amount of time they sit at the tables and the effect of variance on results.
Tadas Peckaitis addresses these topics in his latest strategy article, and while perhaps awkward, the tips offered are worthwhile considering, especially if you’re looking for improved performance at the felt.
After dipping their toes into poker for the first time via Ladies-only tournaments, many women might be interested into transitioning into cash game play.
In this latest installment of our ongoing Ask the Poker Experts series, poker veterans Marle Cordeiro, Vanessa Kade, Sofia Lovgren, and Jennifer Tilly share their advice, which surely has the potential to prove instructive.
Greg Raymer’s win at the 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event wasn’t a fluke. He’s got three decades of experience as a poker professional and regularly puts all that knowledge to work at the felt.
Now, you can gain insight into what makes a poker player a champion and learn some of Raymer’s secrets from his book Fossilman’s Winning Tournament Strategies, published by D&B Poker. Here’s our review.
When you’re playing Limit Hold’em poker, it pays to be aware of a number “rules of the road.” In this second of a two-part series of articles, Cardplayer Lifestyle Senior contributor George Epstein lists another half dozen plus such rules that are worth remembering and abiding by.
When you’re playing Limit Hold’em poker, it pays to be aware of a number “rules of the road.” In this first of a two-part series of articles, Cardplayer Lifestyle Senior contributor George Epstein lists half a dozen such rules that are worth remembering and abiding by.
When trying to rattle off the list of the best Swedish poker players, Viktor Blom and Martin Jacobson undoubtedly come to mind. What other Swedes ought to make the list though?
Ivan Potockin takes a look at some of the best to compile his handful of Swedish poker greats.
While poker’s biggest events have already played themselves out in 2019, a handful of buzzworthy ones are set to pack some serious action into the fourth quarter of the year, including the World Series of Poker Europe and many others.
Jonathan Little has proven to be a pro’s pro at the poker tables over the years, with his teaching and training materials considered to be among the best tools to help players win big. His latest poker training course is no exception!
Having just completed “Jonathan Little’s Cash Game Master Class” series, Mike Patrick put together this comprehensive review explaining how the numerous concepts taught have helped improve his game tremendously. Plainly put, this course has the potential to pay for itself many times over!
Ever wonder how the best poker players become so good so quickly? Online poker has a lot to do with it. Successful poker pro Matt Affleck put together this op-ed explaining the top three reasons why playing online poker is so important.
In brief, any poker player who wants to become one of the best will absolutely need to play online poker. Read on to better understand why this is the case.
Bluff catching is one of the trickiest skills to hone in poker. Always opting to fold in the face of pressure will cost you in the long run, but so will calling in sub-optimal spots.
This article gives you three tips for how to correctly bluff catch that will surely boost your win rate over time.
Jason Somerville has long been one of the most creative and innovative content creators in the entire poker industry. In this interview, we chat with the Team PokerStars Pro about his newest creation called Chat Plays Poker.
Taking place in the dedicated Run It Up Studio, Chat Plays Poker is live streamed with no delay on Twitch, enabling a heretofore impossible level of engagement with viewers. We’ve got the scoop!
In this beginners article, Cardplayer Lifestyle Senior contributor George Epstein imparts some great poker wisdom about the importance of not only learning poker skills, but also observing “Rosie’s Rules.”
Doing so will undoubtedly make the game come much more easily to you as well as likely be far more enjoyable a pastime.
In this op-ed by WSOP bracelet winner and iNinja Poker Tour co-owner Chris Wallace, he explains why the Venetian running a “$150,000 total prize pool” tournament is bad for players, bad for the poker room, and bad for poker in general.
You’ve likely seen them standing at their booth in the Rio hallways in Las Vegas during the World Series of Poker. You’ve almost certainly heard of multiple book titles they’ve published. You’re possibly even aware of their company’s name, D&B Poker. But what do you really know about those two fine gentleman?
Now, for the first time, company co-owners Dan Addelman and Byron Jacobs open up in this comprehensive feature-length interview. They speak about their backgrounds as publishers, how they first became involved in the poker industry, the process of a pitched manuscript eventually becoming a poker book, and much more.
On the cusp of launching Pokercode, a first-of-its kind poker training community, Fedor Holz joins us for an interview. Beyond telling us all about the new product, he shares what fuels him now that he’s reached the pinnacle of poker.
Some inspiring answers from a 20-something who on the one hand has already accomplished so much, but on the other hand has big dreams left to fulfill with his whole life still ahead of him.
When one thinks of great poker player nations, the US, UK, Germany, Canada, and other powerhouses come to mind. Poland, while not necessarily a “tier 1 poker country” certainly has some prominent players though. Here, then, are three of Poland’s best… you’ve probably even heard of them but didn’t realize they were Polish!
The lifestyle of a professional poker player looks attractive on the surface, but the most successful players work very hard to attain such a lifestyle, with all it’s trappings.
If you want to become a professional poker player, you’ll need to study, be physically and mentally fit, and work hard to maintain your bankroll and grow it consistently.
With the 2019 PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker underway, we catch up with Team Pro Lex Veldhuis to see how he prepared for the grueling 2.5-week-long grind and to hear what advice he’d give to players giving WCOOP a shot for the first time.
The word vacation espouses images of laid back relaxation, carefree fun, and good times. Rightly so, but it’s not always so simple to detach and go on vacation, especially if you’re running your own business.
In this post I open up about the many challenges I faced while trying to keep my poker business running while on vacation over the summer. I hope that my story might resonate with you and that my sharing it may help you with your own challenges.
If you’re a poker beginner, in order to improve you don’t just need to practice playing, you need to adopt winning strategies. In this article, Cardplayer Lifestyle Senior contributor George Epstein shares three strategies, namely the A/K/Q rule, the Hold’em Caveat, and the importance of game texture, which are critical to keep in mind when playing.
Having taught hundreds of senior citizens how to play Texas Hold’em, George Epstein knows that, especially if you want to become a winning player, you’ve got to master the basics.
In this article, Cardplayer Lifestyle’s Senior contributor lists 6 great Texas Hold’em tips that are certainly worthwhile to internalize.
When first getting in to poker media, Geoff Fisk’s dream gig was to cover the EPT Barcelona festival. This year, he got the chance and had an absolute blast.
In this article he recaps his experiences in the Catalonian capital both working in the tournament room as well as out and about in the city.
It can be very difficult to navigate your way in multiway pots, so playing those spots correctly is critical to both protecting your own hands and getting other players to fold their drawing hands.
Here are three tips for how to play better in multiway pots. Be sure to integrate them into your arsenal of poker tools so that you’re equipped to act correctly next time such a spot comes up.
When you hear that an online poker operator has just debuted a new, speedier version of the game, there’s a natural tendency to want to check it out and give the new game a try.
That said, you should be aware that speedier versions of poker tend to increase the elements of luck, which for the skilled poker player is disadvantageous. More details in this brief strategy article.
Having added hundreds of thousands in prize money to his lifetime winnings during the 2019 EPT festival in Barcelona, Charlie Carrel can truly be said to be crushing it as of late.
Geoff Fisk sat with him for a short conversation to get some insight into how he preps for poker play, covering topics like fitness, wellness, diet, and more.
Ever since becoming a Team PokerStars Pro in April, Kalidou Sow has been a busy man. Geoff Fisk managed to catch up with him briefly in between tournaments Sow participated in at the 2019 European Poker Tour Barcelona festival for a brief interview.
In it we learn a bit about what drives Sow as a player, as well as his goals for the near future.