Sean Chaffin is a full-time freelance writer based in Ruidoso, New Mexico. He covers poker, gambling, the casino industry, and numerous other topics. Follow him on Twitter at @PokerTraditions and email him at seanchaffin@sbcglobal.net.
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Even though only 4 to 8 per cent poker tournament players are women, the ladies want to play. Here’s a quick guide to setting up your own Ladies Poker Night.
An ante is an amount of chips that every player must place into the pot before any cards are dealt. Posting antes is quite similar to posting blinds, but everyone has to post them, not just certain seats at the table. We find antes in both cash games and tournaments, but they are generally more common in tournaments during the later stages. The exception is that some variants such as Studuse antes as part of the basic rules rather than using a small-blind/big-blind system like Hold’em Omaha.
Poker tells, including verbal poker tells is a big part of getting reads and good decisions. Find out how to make use of player chit chat at the table
Much of the poker industry works to eliminate bots. They can be a nuisance and create issues regarding player security. Find out how to combat their play.