Table Etiquette

by: Erica R. Nelson (August 2008)

After viewing the videos of Scotty Nguyen in his drunken stooper at the WSOP 2008 HORSE final table, it begs the question(s):

How many people practice proper table etiquette? Moreover, how many people even know what the proper table etiquette should be, and how do you know when you've crossed the line?

Here are a few things I try to keep in mind when playing, to maintain a proper table etiquette,...

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Balancing Poker with Relationships

By: Erica R. Nelson (August 2008)

This concept can sound easy enough to accomplish, but believe me it is one of the most delicate balances in the world. The fine line we must walk between Poker and relationships is as thin as a spider's silk.

For those who simply view Poker as a fun and exciting hobby, they may have no trouble putting their relationships and other responsibilities first, and Poker second. However for...

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What's the Glamour?

by Erica R. Nelson (August 2008)

Many people can't understand why the entire world has gone koo koo for cocoa puffs over the game of Poker. Those who question this phenomenon view it as nothing more than a simple card game. Those of us who play it, know it is anything but "just another game."

Poker is unique for a great many reasons. Firstly, Poker is a game requiring emotional stability, mathematics and logic, physical...

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Q: "How could they play that?"

by Erica R. Nelson (July 2008)

Before you ask yourself "How could they play that?" you need to really think about a few things...

Most of us who have played a long time and have read at least one book (or more), are familiar with the premium starting hands, as well as the hands that are allowable to play in certain positions against certain opponents, and how they should be played. However, we must...

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Okay well, recently I've decided to start writing little articles, nothing major, mostly just my own opinions or experiences put down into a jumble of organized thoughts.

Anyway, I'll look forward to any feedback on these articles, good, bad or indifferent.

Thanks,
Erica

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