the Donkey of Poker

How the prize pool is distributed is different from site to site with 2 main differences in the percentage awarded. For the past 30 years the payouts have been about the same style known as the regular payout and some people prefer a flat payout structure.

What is the difference?  Which do you prefer?
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We have all been in the situation where we are either calling off our stack or making the push all-in.  This entry is about the math and winning percentages of heads up.

Think of your favorite pocket pair and lets see how well it really does in the long term.  You might be surprised to see some of the numbers that follow.
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Stud Poker is where players are dealt a mix of cards face down and face up with multiple betting rounds.  There are many different types of Stud Poker the most common would be 5 and 7 Card Stud.  The game H.O.R.S.E uses 3 different variants of stud poker;  Razz, Seven card Stud, and Seven card Stud Eight or better.

Shuffle Up and Deal

Each player has placed their ante to receive cards
Two cards dealt face down to each player, one card dealt face up to each player around clockwise. When using a ‘bring in’ which is a forced bet (kinda like blinds) the player with the lowest card showing of the up faced cards is required to put in chips.

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Hi all its WyldBillH

Since the site is already loaded with tons of great information regarding specific poker strategy, be it ring games, mt tourneys, or SnG’s, I thought I might give some food for thought regarding simple mindset as it applies to being profitable at sit and goes.
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Poker can be a tough game to play, losing sessions cost you money.  There really is a few things you need to know and do every time you play the game of poker…Read my 5 tips to better poker to get you back into those winning sessions.
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