What are Outs in Poker?

We go through the fundamental concept of outs, how to count them and what they’re good for. Say you’ve moved all in and the opponent called although he wasn’t supposed to. What are your chances now?   Photo courtesy of ...

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Where do Probabilities Live?

Are probabilities hidden in the dice, planted in your hand or somewhere else completely? The answer gives us an important lesson. A probability tells you how likely something is to happen. We use probabilities to talk about things that we ...

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Average, Expected Value, Variance and More

We go through a few basic statistical concepts that a poker player needs to understand. Photo courtesy of Zsuzsanna Kilian Average Averages are a pretty straightforward thing, and I think most of our esteemed readers have a good feel for ...

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Basic No Limit Hold’em Strategy

No limit hold’em. It’s the game that everyone is playing. It’s the game that determines the world champion of poker and that dominates televised poker coverage. You probably know the rules of no limit hold’em, but may be a bit ...

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Double Down or Not When Playing Online Video Poker

Double Down Stud Video Poker is different than most of the other Video Poker machines available in casinos. Most Video Poker machines are based on draw games in which players have the opportunity to make their hands better after seeing ...

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Variations of Online Video Poker

Jacks or Better Jacks or Better is the game that started it all. When video poker first burst on to the casino scene in the 1970s, the lowest hand that was paid off was two pair. Jacks or Better changed ...

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Online Red Dog Poker Strategy

Red Dog is a simple un-poker like game that carries a poker name. If you like playing poker and making poker-like decisions, this game may not be for you. If you just want to have a relaxing time wagering on ...

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Video Poker History

Video poker machines are places where chance and skill collide. Video poker combines the random luck of slots with the decision-making skills of five-card poker. When you battle a video poker machine, you get to play at your own pace. ...

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Online Casino History

The allure of online gambling is simple to understand. Never before in the history of the world has it been easier to wager money on casino games. There is no need to plan a gambling trip to Vegas or Atlantic ...

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