The Smallest Poker Game In Town

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss situations where you feel compelled to take a specific action. Why does this happen and how can you consider the other options?

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Regardless of the level you play, poker can be a confusing, complex game. Valerio and Ray discuss ways to simplify your play in your low stakes home game.

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How do you play more aggressively without becoming a maniac? In this episode we explore simple ways you can inject more aggression in your game. Your opponents may not like it but your bankroll will.

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Fear can stop us playing our best poker.  In this episode we discuss four fears - the fear of looking stupid, the fear of your opponent drawing out on you,  the fear of not getting paid off and final…

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss how they have improved their game by taking the time to study. Whether it be reading books, watching videos or chatting with your poker friends, studying poker…

One way of knowing you are playing well is if the other players are complaining about your play. That normally means you are doing something different and disrupting their gentle, cosy game. Valerio …

So you are a winning player, but that doesn't mean you win every session. What happens when you find yourself losing? In this episode we discuss to stay tough in the face of adversity. 

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Should you prepare for your home game? If you know the line up of players you are facing, preparation can give you an edge.  Who is tight, who is loose? What about position? A few minutes thought bef…

Let's face it, nobody likes to fold. However, if you want to be a winning player, you must be able to know when to fold and when to continue. 

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Our home game has changed. Players are getting better and it is tougher to win. Here are three adjustments we plan to make in order to stay ahead.

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Do you ever have an excuse for losing?  In this episode we discuss our excuses, only to find they mask the fact that we made mistakes. By challenging your excuses you can start to understand why you …

Our weekly home game has been going for over six years. Valerio and Ray discuss the factors that contribute to a successful home game.

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Valerio and Ray discuss the importance of paying attention to unusual behaviour  pre-flop, on the flop, on the turn and on the river. Even if you are not involved in the hand there are valuable lesso…

Valerio and Ray discuss how to make decisions at the poker table. Should you rely only on  intuition or just apply logic? Can you combine both?

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In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss three of the most significant lessons learnt from playing in our home game. Learning these lessons will definitely help you win more.

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In this episode Valerio and Ray revisit the concept of playing in a box. The box is a framework within which you usually operate. When is it correct to stay well within your box, tweak it to exploit …

Valerio and Ray consider introducing different buy-in choices. In addition to 100 Big Blinds for £10 we look at offering a short stack option of 50 Big Blinds for £5 and a deeper stack option of 150 …

Valerio and Ray discuss their recent experimental home game.
The rules: 
- Initial buy in £5 for 100 chips
- Blinds 1-2
- Players can only re-buy when they lose all their chips.
- When a player is first t…

Should I keep playing? In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss when it’s time to leave the table.

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Generally it isn’t a good idea to show your cards to your opponent revealing your strategy. In this episode Ray and Valerio discuss if there are cases when it’s ok to show your cards or even advantag…