Handy Poker Odds Calculator

Guys,


Here's a handy poker odds calculator I came across। Useful for beginners anyway so that you can see what sort of size of pot your require to call a bet based on the number of outs you have to win a hand.

Odds are shown for the flop and for the turn! Enjoy!

Show me the odds Red Shades


If you're a beginner then have this open during your cash games and don't bet into a pot unless the pot is at least at the value specified here. It's a simple rule to follow for absolute beginners!

Poker Tracking Software

There's been quite a large response to my explanation of the poker tracker HUD so I've decided to do a review of different poker tracking software applications. So, keep coming back to the blog for reviews over the next few weeks. I will be reviewing the following:

• Poker Dominator
• Poker Edge
  
• Shark Mate
  

Watch this space, you'll get an honest review! I've linked to some vids on youtube in the meanwhile.

Weekend Success

Well, this weekend went well on VP Poker. On Friday I experimented with playing poker whilst drunk. Yes, I know this is a big no-no but I actually managed to play one tournament and win it. Then on Saturday I entered another three sit n gos and managed to at least get paid in them all. Things are looking up! There will definitely be some more poker getting played this week!


Red Shades

Back in the game!

Hi All!,
It's been a busy week this week and I've not been able to put some time in for the poker but this weekend I will be online at VCpoker (redshades86) playing SnGs for $10 stakes. So come along and have a go! I've just started reading 'The Science of Poker' (http://www.amazon.com/Science-Poker-Mahmood-N/dp/1843440148)

It's good as a reference I think showing you the probability of hitting cards etc! Just a recommendation and another weapon in the armoury.

On another note I think pokertracker is cursed as I have not played well since using it!

Adios, Shades

Poker Tracker - Hud Explanation

Right, here's a brief explanation of the poker tracker HUD. Once you've configured it to auto-import your hand histories and your opponents a HUD appears on the table showing you stats for each player, these include:

Player Name,Player Icon,Total Hands,Voluntarily Put $ in the Pot,
Pre-flop Raise,Total Aggression Factor

I won't go into detail of what each one is right now but in essence it tells you how tight or lose a player is and how aggressive they are when they bet etc. This really does give you an advantage e.g. If you've holding A-10 and the flop comes 10-9-K, you've bet and a re-raise from another player comes in. You can check that players stats on the HUD. If they're super tight then they prob have you beat. If they play loose then go ahead and call it! Don't get me wrong it should never take away playing with your instincts but I think it gives you a 5% - 10% edge on people who don't have it. It could save / win you a lot of money if you use it correctly!

Can you consitently generate money playing online NL Holdem?

Recently I've been pretty successful playing sit and go $10 tournaments. I've now decided to chance my arm at 50x - $1 NL HL Holdem. I have a bank roll of over $100 that I will take to the table every time. My strategy is to play tight, playing only the top 10 hole cards. One rule, I will never go all in or call an all in unless I am mathematically 100% that I have won the hand. My aim is to prove to myself whether it is possible for me to successfully generate income playing NL poker. I'm interested in your thoughts on this so............

What do you think?