Nomad's Poker Journal

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2011-07-25T11:17:00.000-07:00

Size 'em up
Study
Look 'em up
Wait...
Take 'em down

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2011-07-18T12:59:00.000-07:00

Never limp into a pot
Alright limp sometimes but don't make a habit of it
Wait - never limp
Well okay if you have to once ... no
Just don't do it!

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2011-05-09T13:51:00.001-07:00

Never be afraid to get involved
Be patient and fearless.

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2011-04-25T19:01:00.001-07:00

If you're not allowed to play poker in one place
play somewhere else

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2011-04-12T01:01:00.000-07:00

Beer goggles can make even the worst hand seem better
Strap on a pair and raise

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2011-04-03T18:50:00.001-07:00

Always do what they want you to do
Reverse that
Do it ten times

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2011-03-14T18:28:00.000-07:00

One would be wise to say "Always know why you're betting"
Perhaps on a rare occasion it might be beneficial to have no idea why you're betting
Confuse yourself and in turn confuse your opponents.

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2011-02-28T18:00:00.000-08:00

You have to ask yourself every time you make a choice
Are you basing your decision on the general situation
or the actual situation?

Winning Mtt Strategy

2011-02-16T23:58:00.000-08:00

Well I won a freeroll the other day and that's a nice feeling in any field of 500 or more players. The prize was very small as the buyin was $0 but that was not so important to me. The important thing is getting through all of those players and coming out number one. Was it luck? Was it good strategy?

I want you to be a winner too. Perhaps you already are. Here is an older article of mine that might get you thinking and turn you into a winning multi-table tournament player. If you are already a successful player take a look anyhow, it might get your wheels spinning and put a fresh spin on your game.

Please leave a comment, link or suggestion as I'm always looking for new ideas.

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2011-02-07T14:16:00.000-08:00

Even when life seems hopeless
Even when your chances seem small or impossible
It's always better to imagine a little ray of sunshine than nothing
Miracles only happen if you believe in them

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2011-01-17T09:43:00.000-08:00

Always give your opponents plenty of credit, however
Never assume they are sane, sober or logical

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2010-12-28T03:30:00.001-08:00

Red chips black chips purple chips green
Own the felt and wipe 'em clean

Online Pokershow Freeroll Password

2010-12-23T10:10:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good freeroll.

Sometimes I post freeroll passwords here because everybody loves a freeroll. Please take some time to check out the articles and other posts and links here as well.

The Online Poker Show Freeroll on stars has a first prize worth $215. An entry to the Sunday Million.
So good luck everyone and the password is...

(drumroll)

(drumroll)

(drumroll)

cordelia

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2010-12-06T19:13:00.000-08:00

Sometimes it's fun to be a fish to generate some more action at your table
But don't have too much fun you might turn into a perma-fish

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2010-11-29T13:52:00.000-08:00

Whatever happens happens
Just play the best game you can
And if you catch a card or two and get lucky sometimes
So be it

Online Poker Show Freeroll Password For Nov 18

2010-11-18T10:48:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I post freeroll passwords here because everybody loves a freeroll. Please take some time to check out the articles and other posts and links here as well.

The Online Poker Show Freeroll on stars has a first prize worth $215. An entry to the Sunday Million.
So good luck everyone and the password is...

(drumroll)

(drumroll)

(drumroll)

ariel

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2010-11-15T15:48:00.000-08:00

Think of your chips as a liquid
Not as a solid
This may help your game
It may hurt your game
Whatever happens it will be interesting

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2010-11-01T12:52:00.000-07:00

Poker can be a lonely game at times
Just remember as nice as people may be at your table
They are probably more interested in your chips than being friends

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2010-10-18T14:25:00.000-07:00

Pay to see the river when you suspect you're ahead
If it's clear that you're behind once the river hits
Don't let pride prevent you from folding

Million Dollar Challenge Freeroll Password Oct 10th

2010-10-10T14:36:00.000-07:00

There is a big freeroll on stars today under the regional tab in the lobby.
It is the Million Dollar Challenge Freeroll. This one is a real long shot as only the top ten players get paid however there are some good payouts at the top. You will have to run like a God to take it down but it's worth a shot.

It starts in a couple of hours so if you want to play along good luck! You're gonna need it....

The password is case sensitive and needs to be entered in all capitals. Please take some time to vote on my surveys or look at some of the great books and poker merchandise to the right. Thanks and have fun!

Password = VANESSA

Online Poker Show Freeroll Password Oct 7th

2010-10-07T09:57:00.000-07:00

Freerolls are great, however the ones with huge fields can be really tough to place in. If you do manage to make the prizes they can be well worth your time.

The top prize for this event is a ticket to the Sunday million on Stars. If you're interested in playing register for the game under the freeroll tournament tab. The game starts in about two and a half hours.

password = kari

Enjoy!

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2010-10-04T13:03:00.000-07:00

Everyone has good runs and bad runs
The trick is to make the good runs count
And fall asleep or play dead during the bad runs
If this doesn't work steal like a crazy monkey
That cares only for chips if they are made from bananas

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2010-09-20T17:56:00.000-07:00

Taking a bad beat is a
Bit like getting food poisoning
But don't give up fish forever
Most of the time they won't make you sick

Million Dollar Challenge Freeroll Password on Stars (Sept 19th)

2010-09-19T14:07:00.000-07:00

There is a big freeroll on stars today under the regional tab in the lobby.
It is the Million Dollar Challenge Freeroll. This one is a real long shot as only the top ten players get paid however there are some good payouts at the top.

It starts in a couple of hours so if you want to play along good luck! You're gonna need it....

The password is case sensitive and needs to be entered in all capitals

password = BROOKE

The Weekly Poker Mantra

2010-09-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

If you're up against a maniac or Mel Gibson
It's just not worth getting involved with Q4 offsuit
Even though you know unequivocally that it is the best hand at the time...