Duplicate poker is an ever-evolving poker variant that attempts to eliminate much of the luck involved in traditional poker. Because of its evolving nature, and because of the limitations of live play ...

This strategy column, and many like it, are featured in every issue of Card Player magazine. Subscribe today to get 26 issues delivered to your home each year! When you’re new to no-limit hold’em, ...

The recurring sum of volume (money wagered) multiplied by edge (expected win or loss) equals expectation or "EV" (expected value) — (V x E) = EV. Over numerous trials, luck diminishes as a factor and ...

One of the reasons that poker is such a fun game is the fact that it is a combination of sheer luck and a variety of different skills. The best poker players have a strong understanding of psychology, ...

J. Edward Allen talks us through the fundamentals of basic poker. Of course, how to win is something we all need to learn at some point and Allen gives us his take on this. Also described are some of ...

What is short deck poker? Short deck poker is a variant that has become extremely popular in Asia and high stakes games around the world. It is played by removing the 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, and 5’s from the ...

Chuck Blount: Here's a quick guide of dos and don'ts that will help you along the way if you are considering taking that first jump into a competitive poker environment. Playing a game of Texas Hold ...

For the last couple of weeks, I have given examples of hands that were played or judged incorrectly because the player (or commentator) was not paying full attention to the chip counts. If you're new ...