Planning a ski trip — yeah, I know it’s early — to Lake Tahoe area next January. Never been there. Anybody tell me where the best HE action is? Also, the best way to get back and forth from slopes to action? Answer 1: I went to Reno in November and played holdem at the [...]

I would like some advice from some more seasoned tournament players on the following: I recently played in a HE tournament with the structure as outlined below: $100 buy in receives T2000 in chips – one $100 re-buy gets T4000 20 minute rounds as follows 25-50 blinds 50-100 limits 50-100 blinds 100-200 limits 100-200 blinds [...]

I am making a trip to Vegas and would like to learn how to play Omaha8. Is there a card room that spreads 2-4 or 3-6 Omaha8? I vaguely remember an ad in Card Player that advertised a 2-4 game, but I don’t see it in the most recent issue. Answer 1: Yes you will [...]

You sit down at a 4-8 hold’em game and come in right away on the big blind. You get KQo, no raise, 5 see the flop of KT8 rainbow. SB checks, you bet, 2 fold, one late position caller, SB calls. Turn another 8 putting 2 hearts on the board. SB bets out. Raise, call, [...]

Can we get some more clarification on this? Here is what I’m thinking and doing regarding tournament wins and losses, is it wrong? Live play is easy – take the session win or loss and add that to either the “Other Income” (Gambling Winnings) or Gambling losses (to the extent of winnings) sections on the [...]

I use Word and have the suit symbols available as “one-stroke” macros. I used that in a word document and then pasted the symbols in above. I’m posting this to see if they show up properly on rgp. Answer 1: None of these (this and next two posts) will work if the characters are first [...]

I have a question. I live near a casino where there are always games of $1-$5 7-card stud but rarely any higher limit games (a couple of times a week there may be a $5 & $10 game). There is generally Texas hold ‘em games of various limits but I prefer stud. I feel like [...]

I am new to poker and I am considering whether I should try playing for real money in one of the Internet sites, as I don’t think legal card rooms exist where I live (Orlando, FL). Could someone recommend a reputable site if that’s a good idea? Also, I’ve heard about the problem of collusion [...]

I live in Orlando, FL and I’m new to poker. I’ve been wondering if there’s a legal card room or some other reputable venue in this area or elsewhere in the state. If you know of one, I’d greatly appreciate it if you let me know. Answer 1: none only the boats that go out [...]