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Starting stack, blinds, and minutes

Starting stack, blinds, and minutes

Hey, Poker playas! Often times when you go near a tournament area. you would hear poker players will say "you still have 20 BB, you still have chips to play" Today we would make a breakdown of what the term actually means and why it is so important to know about...

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A matter of perspective – half empty or half full

A matter of perspective – half empty or half full

This is a very old psychological question. what if a glass is half-filled. do you think it is half empty or half full? It is supposedly a question that would categorize you as either a pessimist or an optimist. The question is, what do you think? Are you a pessimist...

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Can you still earn from poker part 2

Can you still earn from poker part 2

Hey, poker playas! We are back at it again! Due to no live event in Manila. There is little nothing much to write about since technically there is no live event in Manila. You have to get used to it if you are living in the Philippines. Unless you want to play on...

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Improving your game – Removing a defeatist attitude – part 2

Improving your game – Removing a defeatist attitude

Hey, Poker playas! How are you? Due to the MECQ, Live poker rooms are not yet available. The best alternative option is going online.  A lot of players are having a difficult time winning online. Sometimes you just want to throw in the towel. But you love the...

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Tips on playing online poker tournaments

Tips on playing online poker tournaments

Hey, Poker Playas! How have you been doing, Manila is still in MECQ hence there are still no words if casinos/poker rooms/poker houses are open.  With the vaccine still not available and the number of infected still on the rise. Many players have shifted online but...

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Texas Hold-em – a basic guide to play the game

Texas Hold-em – a basic guide to play the game

Interested in playing poker? Scared of being made fun of on the table? No worries as we will try to give you all the information you need to play Texas hold-em, Texas hold-em Texas hold 'em (also known as Texas Holdem, hold 'em, and Holdem) is one of the most popular...

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Guide to the basic type of poker games

Guide to the basic type of poker games

Hey there! Are you interested to play poker but are afraid to ask. worry not. there are many ways you can learn how to play poker and you do not have to spend a single peso to practice. But first, we want to teach you the basic poker stuff you would need to know in...

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tips from the pros – John Costiniano

tips from the pros – John Costiniano

The world will always continue to move. With international organizers setting their sights on other Asian countries to hold events. PH just entered a new season of added quarantine measures, slowing down to what is already a frail poker community.  With the local...

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Poker tips from the Pros – Dave Spade

Poker tips from the Pros – Dave Spade

Dave Spade, currently the number 3 in the GPI PH ranking. A pioneer in the streaming of poker games in Manila. Dave has been a regular in winning events hence the number 3 spots in the GPI ranking. The only thing missing is that one big win. but he was getting there....

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