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Destiny Shines on the Duck

Never underestimate the wisdom of a fortune cookie. The night before the final table of the WPT Borgata Poker Open, Vivek Rajkumar cracked open a fortune cookie during an interview on PokerRoad Radio. It read, "You may lose the small ones, but win the big ones." Less than 18 hours later, that's exactly what he did.

Stare Wars... It's Glaring and Blatant

Usually it’s considered rude to stare, but in poker it’s a perfectly legitimate tactic. When a player is involved in a pot, he’ll often lock eyes with his opponent. Many players do this to extract a tell, and others to suggest strength. But...

Keys to Success

Isaac Haxton entered the Season V Pokerstars Caribbean Adventure final table with the largest chip lead in WPT history but it was Ryan Daut who walked away with the title. Ryan has joined us to provide his unique insight into three hands he feels...

Hand Rankings

Confused about whether a flush beats a straight? Want to know what a full house is better than? Look no further.

How to Play Texas Hold'em

Texas Hold'em is the most popular poker game in the world today. It's easy and fun to play. We'll tell you how.

Differences in Cash Play

Many of the poker students that I coach come to me for strategies in how to beat No Limit Texas Hold ’Em cash games on the internet, and the editor has asked me to share some of my thoughts on this with WPT Poker readers over the next few...

Theft on the Felt... You Gotta Pick a Pot or Two

Theft is looked down on in all societies. Whether it’s the purse of an old lady or a vault full of bullion, no one likes a thief. There are only a few situations where larceny is considered acceptable: Robin Hood stealing from the rich to give...

The 1-2-3 of ABC... Child's Play

You’ll often hear the term ‘ABC Poker’ used to describe a playing style, or the way a particular hand was played. It has connotations of predictability, and this isn’t too far from the truth. I like to sit down at a table full of ABC...

Poker Glossary

Confused about what "bullets" are? Can't tell a pair of sailboats from a couple of walking sticks? Check out our poker glossary.