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Win at Poker with Winners.com

There is a new poker brand in town and it has the online poker world talking. Winner.com has been launched and growing with a strong... 

March 15, 2010 | Read the story »

Pokershufflers Gallery 10-03-2010

Pokershuffles game 5 was held at The Sound Studio in Milnerton Big ups to Edward Wiesner for coming first by taking 2 people... 

March 15, 2010 | Read the story »

When to Fold in Limit Texas Hold’em

Decent players have a good understanding about when to fold preflop. You want to play premium ... 

March 9, 2010 | Read the story »

Pokershufflers Gallery 04-03-2010

Pokershufflers Game 5 was held at The Sound Studio in Milnerton opposite Trade Centre. Well done to Christoffer Rabeling that... 

March 8, 2010 | Read the story »

Poker Strategy – Choose your game carefully

Game selection is a critical skill at poker. I have spoken and mentioned this factor a couple of times, if not to find your poker... 

March 1, 2010 | Read the story »

Pokershufflers Gallery 18-02-2010

Pokershufflers Game 3 was held at The Sound Studio in Milnerton. Well done to Garrick North for taking the win. Thanks to everyone... 

March 1, 2010 | Read the story »


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    • Playing poker has its hazards! There are two types players that one should watch out for and try to stay clear of. The Shark and the Donkey! The Shark: The shark is very dangerous. This player is the classic example of the top of the food chain waiting to take advantage of the weakness of lesser poker players. Dealing with a shark is very easy. Stay away from them and stick to shallow waters ie. small stake games. But don't be fooled, smaller, less well know sharks still lurk in these waters. Characteristics of a Shark Usually wait at a table for players to come to them Plays very few hands When they play, they play aggressively Usually win the hands that they play The Donkey If the shark is dangerous, then the donkey is leather. Technically speaking, the donkey has no concept of the what poker is about. These players are gamblers and enjoy the thrill of the chase. Unfortunately, the donkeys get lucky every now and then and usually deliver the worst bad beats imaginable. Dealing with a donkey is pretty straight forward. Select your hand very carefully, and when you have the nuts then punish the donkey with strong/clever betting. Characteristics of a Donkey Usually plays too many hands Plays a range of stakes, mid to highs stakes Always limping in and flat calls bets Hit there cards on the river Surviving the Donkeys and the Sharks is a stressful affair but once your poker scope is set, then pick on the weakness of these players. Be clever, play within your bankroll and keep on learning.