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Carrie Stroup is much more than a pretty face on our site. The beautiful Ms. Stroup is also quite the poker player.

Stroup learned her game from a Poker Pro friend and now she’s passing along the tips and strategies she learned so that you can enjoy the same success she’s had with them.

These tips worked for her and they’ll work for you so be sure to check back often to get the latest strategies for success in the Poker Room here at Sportsbook.com.

 

Financial Freedom: Choosing games based on bankroll

Choosing a table that fits your bankroll is every bit as important as the moves you make once you're at the table. Step over your limits and you'll be out of a game in no time. Here's a quick and easy guide on how to play with your bankroll.
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On Tilt: How to avoid a dangerous situation

Going on tilt is quite possibly the single most important and significant money drainer on a poker player's bankroll and it can happen to anyone without them even knowing. Here's how you can avoid getting sucked into a dangerous situation at the poker table.
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Starting fresh: Evaluating opponents at a new table

Whether you’re a high stakes player feeling out a new poker room, or a weekend warrior sitting at your friend’s home game for the first time, there are a few simple rules you need to follow when sitting down at a new table.
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Poker Math: Odds on hitting your Flush

Nobody likes math but some quick calculations at the table can go a long way into telling your chances for success. This week we look at the odds of hitting a flush in Hold’Em.
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Switching it up: Don't be afraid to try something new

Most of us spend our time at the Texas Hold'Em, Limit and No Limit tables but it's not always a good thing to keep playing the same game. Trying a game like Omaha Hi provides a good change of pace and we've got tips to help
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Chasing the Draw

As poker players we sometimes find ourselves chasing a draw. It's a mistake that even the best poker player makes at one some point in their career. Find out how to tell if your chasing a draw and how to avoid getting caught in a bad situation.
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The art of Deception: Playing big pocket pairs

Big pocket pairs are a poker player's ultimate weapon but if you don't play them right, you might not get full value for your hand. Find out how to maximize your potential earnings when you're finally dealt a pocket pair.
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Cash Game Strategy: Playing short stacked

Instead of sitting down and buying in for the maximum, try buying in at the cash game table with a short stack. Playing with a short stack will force you to change your playing style and, if played right, lead to better profits.
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Become a Comeback King

Coming back from a short stack at a table is not easy, but it can be done. See a first hand account of going from the outhouse to the penthouse by staying patient and not giving up.
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Cash Games Vs. Tournaments: Adjusting for success

Playing in a tournament brings a totally different challenge than your usual cash game. Find out the differences and how you can adjust your style before playing in your next tournament.
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Winning Style: Play tight and aggressive

In my early poker games I never seemed to get paid out as much as I wanted for the bigger hands, but couldn't figure out why. My buddy explained how it was down to my tight playing style. Is your playing style affecting your winnings and in need of a change?
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Positioning: It's never too late

Poker is a game dictated by your position in a hand; the later you are, the more information you have before making a decision and the better plays you can make. Check out a few examples of some situations that will likely come up when you play.
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Confusing Opponents: Shifting Gears at the Tables

It's possibly the biggest secret you should master to play poker at the highest levels. Changing gears from a passive to ultra-aggressive style can confuse your opponents and rack up chips.
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Positioning: Playing Under the Gun

It's the most dangerous position at the table. Playing 'Under the Gun' puts you at a disadvantage every time, so how should you approach each situation?
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Hit or Miss: Sit-N-Go Strategy

With so many Sit-N-Go tournaments, you can sit down for a quick tournament any time you want. Knowing how to approach these games and how to get your hands on the prize money is key.
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The Concept of Semi-Bluffing

Bluffing is an art. Knowing when to do it will earn you lots of chips at the poker table but doing it too often, or never can make winning tough
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Five can't miss tips for online success

Online poker players make mistakes and to make money, you must take advantage of those mistakes and avoid making them yourself. Here are five tips to take with you the next time you play online.
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