Tips and Tricks

Texas Hold'em Hand Groupings

It is obvious that AA is a better starting hand then A2 but why are some hands strong in certain situations and why are some hands not? Extremes are always easy but most the game is spent in the muggy middle. Read more on starting hands and hand groupings...

Texas Hold'em Hand Odds And Probabilities

Ever wondered what the odds were of catching that full house by the river? Will your 7 2 offsuit prove to be the nuts? Read more on Texas Hold'em hand odds and probabilities...

How To Shuffle Cards

Videos showcasing tips, tricks and "how-tos" on how to properly shuffle and deal Texas Hold'em! From HowToShuffle.com. All links go to website.

• 'Standard' Poker Shuffle
• Washing The Deck
• Riffle Shuffle
• Strip Shuffle
• Cut The Deck
• Flop-Turn-River
• The Showdown

Dealing Tips

This page is an excellent read. Become a better dealer and help our games run a lot more smoothly. Read more on dealing tips...

Poker Hand Nicknames

Ever wondered if your favorite hand has a nickname? Read more on poker hand nicknames...

Poker Chip Tricks

Want to spice up your table image? Learn these chip tricks to impress your poker pals. It won't improve your skills at cards, but if nothing else, it's something to keep yourself entertained while waiting for the next hand to be dealt.

• Shuffle Poker Chips
  
• The first thing most players learn to do is shuffle or "riffle" their chips. Once you figure it out, it's impossible not to shuffle your chips. - Illustrated instructions on shuffling poker chips
• The Poker Chip Snap
  A fun trick and can be distracting to your opponents if you make the chip snap loud enough. - Illustrated instructions on the poker chip snap
• The Chip Flip
  Take three chips and flip the first in line to the back with this trick. Not showy, but a nice way to add a little flair before putting down a three-chip bet. - Illustrated instructions on the chip flip