Some players like to add a little more spice to their no-limit Hold ’em game. They add a live blind, also known as a straddle, where the player to the left of the big blind voluntarily puts up twice the big blind before looking at his hole cards. The player in the straddle then has the option to raise it up when the action returns to him. Phil Hellmuth Read Quote
Players too often bet too much money when they hit a strong hand. That only serves to drive opponents out of the pot, and that means a lost opportunity to maximize the value of a powerful hand. Phil Hellmuth Read Quote
Playing only when you have a strong hand, also known as being a slave to the cards, is simply not the way to win tournaments. Phil Hellmuth Read Quote
One or two great lay downs per tournament will give you a few extra lives while a few well-timed bluffs will give you a ton of extra chips. Phil Hellmuth Read Quote
All-star lay downs are all about reading your opponents, trusting your instincts, and then making the right move. Phil Hellmuth Read Quote
Consistently playing suited connectors like 8c-7c for raises and reraises will cause big chip swings. If that’s what you want, well, strap on your seatbelt, because you’ve got a turbulent ride ahead of you! Phil Hellmuth Read Quote
No doubt about it, in order to win the WSOP Main Event, plenty of stamina is required. Phil Hellmuth Read Quote
Prestigious events like the Main Event at the WSOP are marathon races. Fatigue is sure to set in. Phil Hellmuth Read Quote
There are two ways that lack of sleep affects my play: I’ll play too many hands and I’ll lose the ability to effectively read my opponents. Phil Hellmuth Read Quote
