Trailing And The First To Bet In part 2 of this post let's take a look at some situations where you are trailing. If trailing and the first to bet you're already at a double disadvantage. If the stacks are relatively close, bet enough to take the...

Playing Heads Up Heads up play is fairly simple to describe. If you're ahead, make a bet that will keep the lead. If behind, make a bet that will take the lead. It gets more complicated according to who must bet first and whether that player...

The Secret Bet The use of the secret bet has many nuances that can give you advantages over other players. Let's take a look at several more situations you might find yourself in and how to optimize the use of the secret bet. Position...

The Secret Bet - When is it used? Here's a rule of thumb on when to use the secret bet. Save it as long as you can but use it as soon as you must. It's a waste to be eliminated from a round without using it. It's best possible use could be on Hand...

Playing Elimination Hands In order to survive a round and advance you will probably have to play multiple elimination hands. Recall that these elimination hands are hands 8, 16, 25, and 30. The approach to these hands is somewhat of a subjective...