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Misc (03.02.12) Posted by: Lasse Hamar

The psychological and financial dynamics of playing online

Over the years, a lot of poker pros - myself included - have made the transition from live play to playing online. In previous articles, I have discussed some of the necessary changes when it comes to strategic issues. Today, I will discuss two things that are quite different, and that are mental more than anything else probably: the psychological and financial dynamics of playing online.

Misc (02.02.12) Posted by: Lasse Hamar

PokerNews Jet Set: Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is the royal capital of Denmark, Europe's oldest kingdom. Full of extravagant palaces and cobbled squares, it is one of the world's premier design capitals. The PokerStars EPT has never missed a season in Copenhagen — proof that not only do Nordic players love to play poker, but also of the popularity of this destination. This season, the DKK37,250 Main Event is running from Feb. 20 through 25, 2012, at Casino Copenhagen.

Misc (01.02.12) Posted by: Lasse Hamar

Five Thoughts: Ivey No Longer a Fan Favorite?

Phil Ivey boycotted the 2011 World Series of Poker after Black Friday, citing that, "I do not believe it is fair that I compete when others cannot. I am doing everything I can to seek a solution to the problem as quickly as possible." Now, after binking a huge score Down Under, it appears as if Ivey's fans, who still can't compete, are boycotting him.

Misc (31.01.12) Posted by: Lasse Hamar

The trouble with maniacs

A while ago, I wrote a piece called “The best seat versus a maniac”. I explained the trouble you can get into because of highly aggressive players, even – and especially – if you’re in the position that quite a few people think is best: sitting on the immediate left of the maniac (i.e., having the maniac on your immediate right). One of the big problems a good player will face in this type of situation occurs when the players behind you don’t respect you when you three-bet the maniac.

Misc (30.01.12) Posted by: Lasse Hamar

Ten Cool Things About Online Poker

Online poker has taken a lot of crap lately. From the U.S. government treating it like a threat on par with crystal meth to grinders complaining that the action is drying up to some unfortunate scandals and scams, the current face of online poker looks like it just got out of a fight with Manny Pacquaio. Lest we all forget how awesome online poker is, here is a list of ten cool things about it.

Misc (30.01.12) Posted by: Lasse Hamar

The Final Hour

OK, so the title sounds a bit apocalyptic. That's all right; I thought it might help get your attention.Of course, the final hour of a poker session is less cosmic and certainly less dramatic than it would be in a sci-fi novel or an end-of-the-world movie.But most players have no idea how dangerous that final hour can be.