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The Metagame – some greek shit

This concept is another important aspect of poker; indeed, it’s crucial for any game that is to be taken seriously. The nature of poker, however, gives it even more weight. Everyone interacts with the metagame to some extent, though the very best players are conciously aware of it and understand its ins and outs as [...]

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Posted on October 9, 2008 by Secor | Filed Under Advice, Analysis, Culture, Education, Philosophy, Poker, Strategy
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The Name Says It All

I hate the “… For Dummies Books” They have become so ubiquitous that I must confess to having one on my bookshelf (It was given to me. Just so we’re clear!). It infuriates me to no end that people spend money on books that say in the very title that they are completely dumbed down. [...]

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Posted on September 14, 2008 by Secor | Filed Under Advice, Book Review, Culture, Education, Poker
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RAZZ!!!

For the uninitiated, lets have a look at this game so that you too can join in the near universal dislike yet grudging acceptance of this poker variant.

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Posted on September 11, 2008 by Secor | Filed Under Analysis, Education, Poker
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Promoting Poker As An Educational Tool

(Picture above taken from NYTimes article) Recently there was a NYTimes article about a Harvard professor (Charles Nesson) and some of his students that formed a group that shows how poker can be used to teach cognitive skills. The name of their group is the Global Poker Strategic Thinking Society. Their idea is a good one. [...]

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Posted on January 2, 2008 by Suber | Filed Under Business, Education, Legal, Poker
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