Special Interest: Poker Articles
A collection of articles and stories from the poker world!
- Boylepoker.com International Poker Open 2008
The IPO took a massive effort in 2008... BoylePoker.com brought a huge amount of prestige to the event and Ruairi Coy (Galway) was the very worthy winner... A full report can be found on http://www.boylepoker.com/ipo.... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Tue, 06 Apr, 2010
- The return of the Deepstack
.... read moreAuthor: Gary Clarke | Date: Thu, 05 Feb, 2009
- International Poker Open
With months of preparation, hundreds of hours of work, sweat and tears and a whole lot of support from players and tournament organisers around the country we managed to achieve a field of 1,072 participants (smashing the European record) for the first ever International Poker Open.... read moreAuthor: admin | Date: Thu, 17 Jul, 2008
- The International Poker Open is upon us
.... read moreAuthor: Gary Clarke | Date: Fri, 05 Oct, 2007
- JP Poker continues to blaze the trail in pub-poker
This week I examine the rise in "pub-poker" and in particular the influence of JP Poker..... read moreAuthor: Gary Clarke | Date: Thu, 13 Sep, 2007
- International Poker Open FAQs
If you cannot find what you are looking for, more details can be found below: .... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Sun, 01 Apr, 2007
- The Husband Store Versus the Wife Store
.... read moreAuthor: The Clamper | Date: Sat, 18 Nov, 2006
- TRUST
How's this for TRUST?.... read moreAuthor: The Clamper | Date: Sat, 18 Nov, 2006
- New to the Game?, Tournament Rules are Here
The following are the tournament rules which we use at all of our events; .... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Thu, 16 Nov, 2006
- Questions on Poker
oh, what to do.... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Sun, 12 Nov, 2006
- Getting Inside Your Opponent’s Head
In the same way that a mechanic has a check-list of things to look for when repairing a car it is good for you to have a check-list of things to think about when you need to understand your opponents. Perception and observation are fundamental assets when it comes to getting inside your opponent's head. Observing their actions (and non-actions) and interpreting them as best you can..... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Wed, 01 Nov, 2006
- Lets get creative
Being creative and resourceful can be a huge bonus to a no-limit hold’em player. Most players starting out eventually come to realise that there is much more to the game than the cards you are dealt..... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Sat, 23 Sep, 2006
- Less Tricks and More Common Sense, Please
Poker is more subtle than a lot of people realise. Trying to put a definite strategy on a particular situation can be like trying to catch a fly with chop-sticks. I know the karate kid was able to do it but hey, he just kept on getting lucky..... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Sat, 23 Sep, 2006
- When The Going Gets Tough
It isn't all easy going in poker. Like any other sport or business there are times when things can go bad. And like any other sport or business when the going gets tough, the tough get going! .... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Sat, 23 Sep, 2006
- Oh The Blinds They Are ‘a’ Changing
A good poker player is not necessarily a good tournament poker player. There are a couple of key differences between the disciplines of cash game play and championship tournaments. It is no surprise to me that very good cash players seldom do well in big tournaments, and vice versa. This is because circumstances change in tournaments, and so must your strategy..... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Sat, 23 Sep, 2006
- Macau Festival Report ‘06
The city of Cork is the heart of Southern Ireland. And hidden within the valley of this historical and cultural place stands the Macau Sporting Club on St. Patrick’s Quay. .... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Sat, 23 Sep, 2006
- Bankroll Management and Tournament Poker
There is a secret…….The only reason I know the reality behind this secret is because I have spent most of my life around all sorts of betting. Its something that every poker player needs to realise, here it is…You can be the best poker player in the world and play great poker for a million years, but you are by no means guaranteed of making any cash, ever. .... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Sat, 23 Sep, 2006
- The Value of being the Aggressor
Some players are well known for their aggressive, attacking style of play. Among Irish players Noel Furlong, Padraig Parkinson and Alan Betson are a few names that spring to mind. So what does it mean to be an aggressive player and how it can help improve the results of average players like you and I?.... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Sat, 23 Sep, 2006
- A Walk Through A Tournament With Me
Ulster Cup Report; Cavan Nov 12th '05 .... read moreAuthor: Stephen Mc Lean | Date: Sat, 23 Sep, 2006
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