Monthly Archives: October 2011

Double Barrel

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Frank Panama

During a recent session at Big Beaver Tavern in Troy, I experimented with a move I had stayed away from for some time: the double barrel bluff. I habitually use continuation bets to take down small pots on the flop, … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Theory | Tagged Big Beaver Tavern, bluffing, calling station, double barrel, nut flush, triple barrel | 9 Comments

Just How Aggressive Are You?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Frank Panama

So before Black Friday I played online on and off, testing my skills, trying to see what all the fuss was about the young internet players. I would win some, and then I would move up stakes and get crushed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Theory | Tagged 3-betting, adjust, aggression, Four Aces, Greektown, isolation, online, Sunnybrook, Trippers | Leave a comment

The Return

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Frank Panama

I decided to take a one week break from the blog and the podcast because of the passing of my uncle, Mike. He wasn’t a poker player, and I don’t even know if he watched poker on TV, so I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Poker Rooms | Tagged Cada's Room, Fire Keepers, Four Aces, Greektown, Motor City Casino, Northville Downs, Poker Palace, Snookers, Trippers | Leave a comment

Is Poker Like Major League Pitching?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Frank Panama

With the Tigers fighting in the ALCS, I listened to the announcers describe a pitch sequence and how the pitcher (Doug Fister last night) was setting the batter up for a strike out pitch. Obviously you would think that since … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Theory | Tagged bluffing, Cruz, Detroit Tigers, MLB, poker, Verlander | Leave a comment

Big Bets Pre-Flop in 1/2 NLHE Live Play

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Frank Panama

We have all been there. You’re sitting at a live 1/2 NLHE game, maybe at Greektown, maybe at Northville Downs. Someone raises from early position for $10, and then there’s three callers before you look down at pocket queens in … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Theory | Tagged implied odds, poker strategy, pot committed, pot odds, queens | 3 Comments

The State of Michigan Poker

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Frank Panama

As I think about the many hours that I have spent in Michigan poker rooms in the last twelve months, I am trying to think about that question that is often asked of professional or recreational poker players who play … Continue reading →

Posted in Poker Rooms | Tagged fish, Greektown, Michigan poker, Motor City Casino, nits, Northville Downs, online poker, Snookers | Leave a comment

The Short Stack

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Frank Panama

I recently was lamenting to a friend about having a bad session against a table full of short-stackers and how they were able to skirt what I perceived to be my superior post-flop skills by shoving all-in pre-flop or committing … Continue reading →

Posted in Game Theory | Tagged beginners, poker myths, short stack | 4 Comments

Anything but Hold’Em

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Frank Panama

If you are one of those poker players that enjoy all types of poker, or maybe you have been running bad and are ready for a change of pace, you might want to see your local poker room spread more … Continue reading →

Posted in Poker Games | Tagged MGCB, mix games, omaha, razz, stud, Texas Hold'Em | Leave a comment

The Big Prize

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Frank Panama

I was approached some time ago by a local poker player with an interesting idea for a local tournament for a big prize. One of the premises of the idea was that there was a demand by local players to … Continue reading →

Posted in Tournaments | Tagged big prize, shoot-out, single-table tournaments | Leave a comment