Minnesota Poker Magazine » Strategy http://www.mnpokermag.com Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:22:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How Realistic is it to Play Poker Full-Time? http://www.mnpokermag.com/2012/02/04/how-realistic-is-it-to-play-poker-full-time/ http://www.mnpokermag.com/2012/02/04/how-realistic-is-it-to-play-poker-full-time/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:11:07 +0000 MNPokerMag Staff http://www.mnpokermag.com/?p=9953

By: John Douglas
Published on Feb 4th, 2012

It’s not easy playing poker professionally. From a nocturnal lifestyle to the ebb and flow of your bankroll to the mental rigors of tough decisions, poker players experience the gamut of emotions on a daily basis.  

Being a poker pro definitely isn’t for everyone, which is why … READ MORE

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by Card Player News Team  |  Published: Jan 17, 2012 – Poker hands have many names. Depending on who you ask, Ace-King can be called Big Slick, Anna Kournikova or, if you’re old enough, Walking Back To Houston. (Google it.) 

Even professional poker players have staked their claim to certain hands. Doyle Brunson owns the … READ MORE

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I’m having a blast getting the opportunity to follow Blake on his WSOP journey.  I’ve learned a ton already in just the last couple of days on how to approach big time, deep, multi-day tourneys.  One always thinks they know poker but there’s a lot of things involved other than just playing your cards in … READ MORE

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by Bodog Poker | Jan 12 2011

With the advent of online poker, there’s a whole generation of players who have never stepped into a casino or even sat down to play in a friendly basement game with friends. The thing is, bigger challenges — and bigger rewards — await players who sit down in … READ MORE

]]> http://www.mnpokermag.com/2011/01/14/basic-strategy-online-poker-play-vs-the-real-world/feed/ 2 The Poker Edge 8/5: Jason Senti http://www.mnpokermag.com/2010/08/09/the-poker-edge-85-jason-senti/ http://www.mnpokermag.com/2010/08/09/the-poker-edge-85-jason-senti/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:05:19 +0000 Bryan Mileski http://www.mnpokermag.com/?p=2492

Phil Gordon and Andrew Feldman are joined by Minnesota’s Jason Senti, the short stack of the November Nine, who talks about what his strategy will be.

This is a great interview, it starts only 2 minutes into the podcast.  Senti talks a lot of strategy.  

The Poker Edge 8/5:  http://sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/podcast/archive?id=2509922

Bryan Mileski is the President and … READ MORE]]> http://www.mnpokermag.com/2010/08/09/the-poker-edge-85-jason-senti/feed/ 1 3-Time MN State Champ Clay Lipke Talks Strategy and Style http://www.mnpokermag.com/2010/05/05/3-time-mn-state-champ-clay-lipke-talks-strategy-and-style/ http://www.mnpokermag.com/2010/05/05/3-time-mn-state-champ-clay-lipke-talks-strategy-and-style/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 01:46:37 +0000 Bryan Mileski http://www.mnpokermag.com/?p=1778

From FreePokerNetwork.com

For a guy who owns a successful seamless gutters and insulation business, poker is just another way for Clay Lipke to keep his mind as sharp as his business sense.  And with three Minnesota Poker League state championship prize packages under his belt, one national championship win and a cash-out in a 2007 … READ MORE

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This is a long blog but stick with me. There is a great point at the end, it is worth it.

For those that know me well you’re aware that I’m a regular on the Cake Poker scene. I’ve established a very steady, consistent income playing there the past couple of years. The upside to … READ MORE

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