Hell's Cold Day: An Unlikely Guide to Poker

HellsColdDay.com is Going All-In!

Published on 2008-09-19 17:17:55

I haven’t been posting much lately for a reason. The site is about to grow up. Be excited, be very excited. Should be soon, within the week…possibly immediately. Until then you can refer to my personal blog for updates: SGMurphy.com

Poker Camaraderie

Published on 2008-09-11 21:14:23

In one of my first posts I referred to you all as “happy, shiny poker people.” I’d like to put some emphasis on that. Don’t be “grumpy, narcissistic poker curmudgeons.” Firstly, people won’t want to play with you; secondly, the phrase doesn’t roll of the tongue. I’ve played against my share of rude and obscene [...]

Thought on Tells

Published on 2008-09-02 20:08:06

When playing poker face to face you should use different skills than you would to win on-line. Physical tells can give you insight into your opponent’s hand. Here are some things to look for: Shaking hands or a flush face usually come from the adrenaline caused by a player’s excitement about a strong hand. Don’t [...]

Bid Poker

Published on 2008-08-26 21:13:29

I’ve always liked bid poker for the new strategy element it brings to the game. The game starts with an ante followed by the deal–five cards down to each player. Players review their hands and the dealer reveals one card in the center of the table. The player left of the dealer has the option [...]

Online Poker

Published on 2008-08-22 05:53:47

You can play online poker all over the world. There are still millions of people playing online poker every day. Some play in specific UK poker sites, others are looking for sites offering poker mac os. A lot of money is changing hands. There’s no reason a smart player can’t get their fair share of [...]

Ode to the Buffet

Published on 2008-08-21 16:53:51

I thought the casino food a cliche Until I saw the meals on display Chicken, lobster, and steak Makes me forgive the rake Never lose the money for the buffet! A short Ode to the Buffet courtesy of me. If you frequent casinos, you know the usual set up. High priced restaurants nearby or on [...]

Poker Nicknames

Published on 2008-08-16 14:53:05

Whether you’re the Master, the Brat, or the Mouth of the table; earning a nickname is part of the hazing ritual of the poker fraternity. We all probably know a “Mr. Conservative,” but some nicknames are a little more outside the box. I like “Slot Machine” (a name we gave to a player who seemingly [...]

Texas Hold’em Bonus

Published on 2008-08-12 18:05:37

Anyone who wants to learn to play Texas holdem is just a few clicks away. Just open an online-poker account, study poker articles on the web and practice for free. When you feel ready to play for real money, look for the best Texas holdem bonus to maximize the value of a first deposit.

Online Texas Hold’em 101

Published on 2008-08-11 16:45:48

If you’re interested in being a winning online Texas hold’em player, you’ll need to practice a lot. Talk to other players about strategy. It wouldn’t hurt to read a few books on the subject too. If you’re ready to get right into the game, make sure you’re on the right track. Here are a few [...]

Poker+Twitter=?

Published on 2008-08-08 11:22:53

Twitter (n.) is a growing social networking site that works more like a microblog. You write posts (tweets) 140 characters or less which are viewed by the internet at large, and more specifically, your “followers.” Followers are people who subscribe to your posts. Everyone has a view on their twitter page that aggregates the posts [...]