Saturday, October 25, 2003
Today's Poker Tell - Facial Expression
Again, many pros try to disguise their entire face by wearing a cap and looking downward. This is to avoid the classic stare down that poker pros are famous for. They may try to study your face for nervousness (detecting a weak hand), or even look for repetitive characteristics like a body "tic". You may have obvious unhappiness in your face when your hand is weak, and conversely, you may show a contrasting show of confidence when your hand is strong.
Again, many pros try to disguise their entire face by wearing a cap and looking downward. This is to avoid the classic stare down that poker pros are famous for. They may try to study your face for nervousness (detecting a weak hand), or even look for repetitive characteristics like a body "tic". You may have obvious unhappiness in your face when your hand is weak, and conversely, you may show a contrasting show of confidence when your hand is strong.
Friday, October 24, 2003
Poker Tells Top-10
What is a Poker Tell? A tell is any habit, behavior, or physical reaction, that gives other players more information about your hand. The following are tips supplied to PokerTop10 by the pros, and can apply against novice or advanced players. Remember, that in poker there are many contradictions and exceptions to the rule. Also, experienced pros will give out false tells to fool players.
Today's Tell - Watch The Eyes
This is why many pros wear sunglasses or visors/caps when playing, they know that the eyes rarely lie. For example; many players can't help but stare at big hole cards, so their length of time peeking is longer. Conversely, if a player is looking to steal the pot, he may look to his left to see if the remaining players, who haven't yet acted, have quickly glanced at their cards and are likely to fold. Another example; a player may try to ask you questions about your hand, knowing that people rarely can "look someone straight in the eyes" while being dishonest.
What is a Poker Tell? A tell is any habit, behavior, or physical reaction, that gives other players more information about your hand. The following are tips supplied to PokerTop10 by the pros, and can apply against novice or advanced players. Remember, that in poker there are many contradictions and exceptions to the rule. Also, experienced pros will give out false tells to fool players.
Today's Tell - Watch The Eyes
This is why many pros wear sunglasses or visors/caps when playing, they know that the eyes rarely lie. For example; many players can't help but stare at big hole cards, so their length of time peeking is longer. Conversely, if a player is looking to steal the pot, he may look to his left to see if the remaining players, who haven't yet acted, have quickly glanced at their cards and are likely to fold. Another example; a player may try to ask you questions about your hand, knowing that people rarely can "look someone straight in the eyes" while being dishonest.
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Hold’em Matchup
Hold’em players know the value of holding an ace, and also the value of big suited cards. When the two hands clash, even a beautiful K-Q suited is not as good as a lonely ace with a poor offsuit kicker.
Hold’em players know the value of holding an ace, and also the value of big suited cards. When the two hands clash, even a beautiful K-Q suited is not as good as a lonely ace with a poor offsuit kicker.
| Hand | Pct. | Odds |
| A Spades, 7 Clubs | 54.0 | 1.17 |
| K Hearts, Q Hearts | 46.0 | 0.85 |
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Be warned. If you are trying to make reservations at The Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J. the reservation phone # is (800) MY-BORGATA. Those dialing 800-BORGATA end up connecting to a phone-sex line.
Obviously this was done to try and extract a huge sum of $$$$ from the Borgata management to buy the phone number back.
Obviously this was done to try and extract a huge sum of $$$$ from the Borgata management to buy the phone number back.
Monday, October 20, 2003
The old Maxim Hotel is undergoing an $80 million renovation. No poker room, no sportsbook. Why bother?
Sunday, October 19, 2003
Five Diamond World Poker Classic at The Bellagio
November 29-30 Satellites Begin
December 1 No Limit Hold’em $1,500 + $70*
December 2 Omaha Hi-Lo Split $1,500 + $70
December 3 Limit Hold’em $1,500 + $70
December 4 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo Split $1,500 + $70
December 5 Pot Limit Hold’em $1,500 + $70
December 6 7 Card Stud $1,500 + $70
December 7 Pot Limit Omaha $1,500 + $70
December 8 No Limit Hold’em $2,500 + $100*
December 9 Omaha Hi-Lo Split $2,500 + $100
December 10 Limit Hold’em $2,500 + $100
December 11 Pot Limit Hold’em $2,500 + $100
December 12 7 Card Stud $2,500 + $100
December 13 Pot Limit Omaha $2,500 + $100
December 14 Super Satellite -
No Limit Hold’em $1,000 + $60**
December 15-18 WPT - No Limit Hold’em $10,000 + $200*
All tournaments start at noon.
*Champion receives $25,000 + $300 seat into the 2004 WPT at Bellagio. Championship is based on $100,000 prize money.
**Super Satellite will award as many seats as possible.
November 29-30 Satellites Begin
December 1 No Limit Hold’em $1,500 + $70*
December 2 Omaha Hi-Lo Split $1,500 + $70
December 3 Limit Hold’em $1,500 + $70
December 4 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo Split $1,500 + $70
December 5 Pot Limit Hold’em $1,500 + $70
December 6 7 Card Stud $1,500 + $70
December 7 Pot Limit Omaha $1,500 + $70
December 8 No Limit Hold’em $2,500 + $100*
December 9 Omaha Hi-Lo Split $2,500 + $100
December 10 Limit Hold’em $2,500 + $100
December 11 Pot Limit Hold’em $2,500 + $100
December 12 7 Card Stud $2,500 + $100
December 13 Pot Limit Omaha $2,500 + $100
December 14 Super Satellite -
No Limit Hold’em $1,000 + $60**
December 15-18 WPT - No Limit Hold’em $10,000 + $200*
All tournaments start at noon.
*Champion receives $25,000 + $300 seat into the 2004 WPT at Bellagio. Championship is based on $100,000 prize money.
**Super Satellite will award as many seats as possible.
