One of the top questions that serious poker players inevitably ask themselves is, “Should I be backed?” Should I stop risking all of my own money in tournaments and cash games and instead seek a partner of sorts? What if … Continued
If your travel plans call for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) or any destination that offers live poker, we have several important tips for you. What should you bring? What should you avoid? MacPoker.com has you covered on how to … Continued
As we approach the World Series of Poker (WSOP), many players will be heading to Las Vegas to play live poker for the first time ever. To that end, a discussion of live poker etiquette seems in order because, well, … Continued
The notion of barreling in poker – bluffing at the pot on multiple betting rounds – is a concept that many novice players are confused by. First and foremost, you should never be barreling in poker on two streets in a … Continued
Professional poker players always say that the best thing about being a professional is doing whatever they want, whenever they want. Most people who say this actually mean that they enjoy not having a real job and the restrictions that … Continued
Bluffing at poker is an integral part of the game. After all, it’s a skill game, meaning that you can’t win purely based on the two cards you’re dealt. I’m reminded of Betfair pro Annette “Annette_15” Obrestad, who once took … Continued
Bankroll management exists in all aspect of life, including the traditional world. If you have a traditional job in the real world, you budget for expenses like food, drink, entertainment, rent, and travel. For every dollar you earn, a certain … Continued
Poker starting hands are absolutely paramount to understanding how to play poker, and we’re here at MacPoker.com to take your online and live poker game to the next level. We’ll go through a range of poker starting hands and recommend an … Continued
Do you want to learn how to play better poker or a new poker player? Are you constantly losing at your home game and tired of your friends rubbing it in because they know how to play better poker than you? … Continued
Learning how to calculate pot odds and count your outs is imperative in becoming a winning poker player. Sure, math probably wasn’t your favorite subject in grade school, but don’t worry. You don’t need a statistics degree to figure out the … Continued
