August 2009 Archives

Appeal in SDNY Case Dismissed

According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the $13 million seized by the Attorney General of the Southern District of New York will not be returned at this time. The judge decided that the suit was better handled as a part of the ongoing criminal investigation. No ruling was made on the merits of online poker.

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Checkraising the Flop

When should we checkraise? When it accomplishes our goals. What does a checkraise accomplish? First, a high percent of the time, our opponents fold. Second, it bloats the pot. If you watch some of the "Biggest Pot Ever" hands, with the high-stakes and deep stacks, you can rest assured that every single one of them features a flop checkraise.

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