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1). What Are The Odds – Big Slick Suited Every list of texas holdem starting hands has Big Slick suited (AKs in poker shorthand) near the top. It is a very powerful starting hand, and one that shows a profit over time if played well. But, it is not a made hand by itself, and cannot be treated like one. Lets look at some of the odds involving AKs before the flop. ... 2). Home Poker Tournaments – Moving The Blinds Poker night has made a comeback, and in a big way. People are gathering for friendly games of texas holdem on a regular basis in kitchens and rec rooms everywhere. And while most people are familiar with all of the basic rules of texas holdem, there are bound to be situations that come up in a home game where players are not sure of the proper ruli... 3). Home Poker Tournaments – No Limit Betting/Raising One of the great moments in a No Limit Holdem tournament comes when you hear a player announce that he/she is “All-In”. In No Limit poker, players are allowed to back up their hands with every chip they have available. While there is no limit on the maximum a player is allowed to bet, this doesn’t mean that there are no rules governing betting in N... 4). No . . . Limit Poker So, you’re sitting on the dealer button and look down to find two Aces in the hole. This is going to be a good hand. As the action comes your way, player after player seem to be calling the big blind, looking to see a flop. Now the action is on you with three callers. You announce “Raise”, and make it two bets instead of one to see the flop. Only t... 5). Playing Cards - Paper vs. Plastic The same common supermarket question exists in the poker world as well. When it comes to playing cards there are two choices, paper or plastic. Paper Playing Cards Paper cards are the cards most people use growing up. They are cheap, easy to find, and most people are accustomed to their texture, thickness, and flexibility... 6). Reading Poker Shorthand Message boards and websites are filled with quality poker information, but sometimes the authors use "poker shorthand" to describe the game situations. If you're not familiar with the terms, you can't take full advantage of the knowledge being shared. Reading through the Poker Shorthand Primer will help you understand what people are actually sayin... 7). Home Poker Tournaments - Chip Races Home poker tournaments are becoming more and more popular. By knowing how to deal with certain circumstances your tournaments will run more smoothly, and be more fun for everyone. This article deals with removing low value chips from the tables by means of a chip race. When a poker tournament begins, each player usually starts with a h...