TJ has probably played more hands of poker than almost anybody in the world, he knows how to read situations, he knows how to read players, he knows how to read the board, and most importantly he knows what it takes to be a winning player. This is the place where he shares some of those secrets, so if you are just starting out in poker, or if you are a seasoned pro, these articles will help you to improve your game.
Small Pocket Pairs Can Pay Big Dividends
Suppose you’re playing a no-limit hold’em tournament. It’s about the third or fourth level and you have a medium stack. You’re sitting on the button looking down at two deuces…
A Lady with a Big Kicker at the WSOP
Suppose you’ve won a seat into the $2500 No-Limit Hold’em tournament at the World Series of Poker. You’ve made it through the dinner break, and now you’re playing the last round of the evening. You wanted to end Day One…
Playing Kings with an Ace on Board
Suppose you're playing one of the $1,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em events at this year's World Series of Poker. You've just come back from the first break of the day and sit down in front of your stack, which is just...
Taking a Free Card With a Drawing Hand
In today’s tournaments, you’ll see players making all sorts of plays with nothing more than a drawing hand. Let’s look at a scenario in which an inexperienced, aggressive player might play fast with a good draw. Suppose you’re…
Ace-Small Doesn't Always Deserve a Call
A lot of players like playing ace-small suited around back, and that’s okay in certain situations. Just be careful how you play any weak ace after the flop. For example, suppose you are sitting on the button with the Ah…