Seven Eight of Hearts Poker

Playing suited connectors is not an easy task. It is very tricky and one wrong move can make you say goodbye to your stack of chips. If you have an average stack or a large one, it may give you the opportunity to play more hands see more cards.

Suited connectors call for a good position in the field. If you have a small stack on a preflop and you are in an early or mid position, fold. This will help you keep the chips. If there will be some limpers, you may want to make a move in late position.

Remember that you are not hoping for a pair or two but a flush or a straight. Getting pairs may place you in trouble. Always keep in mind why you are playing suited connectors.

You have a bigger space in the game if you have a large or just an average stack. You can play some small raises during the early and mid positions. When a player after you raises on top of your bet, in most cases you need to fold. If a smaller stack player re-raises, then you can call but you have to know up to how much are you willing to risk.

During late positions and you have a favorable stack of chips, you can dictate the game and steal some pots.

On flop play when you have a small stack, look if you have a chance for a straight or a flush. If you have an open ended chance for a straight, it is most of the time wise to fold.

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The ever so adorable Clonie Gowen at the ’09 Aussie Millions. She’s a doll!

Poker chips have been in play from the last 2 centuries, and are continually evolving with the advancement in technology. The first chips came into existence in the form of stones, bones and wooden chips and by the late 1800’s clay poker chips entered the arena.

There are various types of chips available like the inexpensive 100% plastic chips which are the best for casual home games, the diamond poker chips, chips made of composite materials and the most preferred ones the clay poker chips.

The composite poker chips are fast emerging as one of the favorite substitutes to the age old still incomparable clay chip. The composite chip weighs around 11.5 grams and has a lustrous and downy appearance.

The facet that adds to these qualities is the high quality, durability and options to personalize the chips. There are a lot of customization options available in the market. They are made from a mixture of clay and resin around a metal disc.

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I mean LOL @ Mike Matusow. If you bet pot on a pure bluff and you get raised big — don’t call all-in knowing you’re not good…. Mikey mikey, John Juanda just schooled you… again….

No way this guy is going to make his $50 into some REAL money. If you want a successful 50 Dollar Poker Challenge, you need skills, boy!

I’ll need a couple weeks to settle in here, but I’m making a first post just so things aren’t 100% empty… As soon as I get used to this wordpress thing I’ll start blogging about the poker I love!

See you soon!