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  1. uptrendfinancialsignal

    Which country has the best sportsbooks?

    I don't judge any sportsbook because of their country. First, I looked at their ease of payment, whether they pay without any drama. Beautiful and flashy adverts do not impress me. If withdrawals are been delayed every week or customer support disappear once you win big, I'm gone.
  2. uptrendfinancialsignal

    Do you think betting on your phone makes you bet more often?

    Betting on phones has made betting too easy honestly. Before, you could think twice because you need to look for a betting shop or laptop that is not even readily available. But, now it takes just one tap to gamble. To me, that's a bit dangerous. What do you think?
  3. uptrendfinancialsignal

    What’s your "Golden Rule" for gambling?

    My own rule is quite simple, never stake the money you can't afford to lose. Once your rent, food or business money gets into your betting account, that’s a red flag already because gambling can't pay you a salary..
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    What is the biggest mistake new bettors make?

    The biggest mistake is believing every ticket must win 😂. That mindset would make you e rush to playing another game after losing one. I have watched guys borrow money just because one "sure odds" influencer talked about it online. So, discipline is key when it comes to betting pass. It’s even...
  5. uptrendfinancialsignal

    How do you stay disciplined after a big win?

    The biggest temptation comes after winning, not after losing. Thats when your brain starts whispering to you that you're unstoppable and that's a very dangerous mindset. If I hit a good session, I normally step away first instead of trying to chase another miracle. I have learned to celebrate a...
  6. uptrendfinancialsignal

    Do you keep a spreadsheet of your wins and losses?

    I started doing it late but it opened my eyes. Before, I honestly believed i was winning more than i actually was. Your memory can deceive you in that regard. When I started entering everything on a spreadsheet, that's when I saw reality. All the small losses i ignored had added up quietly.
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    Does a "cold" dealer ever make you leave the table?

    I don't really blame the dealer for any bad run. Sometimes it's just coincidence but your emotions can make person look for somebody to blame. I've watched people leave the table immediately because the dealer looked unlucky to them, then another player sat there and started winning. It's really...
  8. uptrendfinancialsignal

    Is Baccarat a game of skill or just a coin flip?

    No matter how people argue this, I still believe baccarat looks mostly like a luck to me. Yes you can understand the rules and manage your bankroll well, but once the cards start coming out, it's a different story. I've seen some persons celebrate one hot streak today then tomorrow everything...
  9. uptrendfinancialsignal

    What is the best way to practice poker for free?

    With the way things are right now, I can't be throwing my money around just because I want to improve my game. There has to be sensible free ways to practice first. l think free tables, training apps and watching experienced players explain their decisions would make sense before risking the...
  10. uptrendfinancialsignal

    Why shouldn't you limp into a pot?

    A friend told me to stop limping into pots and I don't seem to understand. if something is bad, explain why it's bad instead of using poker slang. I prefer people that actually teach instead of making newcomers feel confused. One thing I've noticed is that everybody suddenly becomes a professor...
  11. uptrendfinancialsignal

    What does it mean when someone says "the nuts"?

    I was scrolling through a poker forum and a member kept writing "the nuts". I didn't understand this quite well. Imagine a newcomer reading that without context. Poker terminology are very funny sometimes. Some expressions sound completely different outside of card games. But after i finally...
  12. uptrendfinancialsignal

    Is learning poker math actually necessary?

    I just finished reading one article and honestly it made me sigh. I got confused with all the percentages and probability. I know maths helps, no argument, but sometimes people talk like if you don't become a calculator, you can't improve your game.😂 I believe understanding the basics should be...
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    How much should your opening bet size be?

    I've been watching different poker videos and everybody has different opinions. One coach says keep it's small. Another says increase it depending on the table. So, who do I believe? I think beginners overthink this part too much. Before you even settle on one size, another situation has already...
  14. uptrendfinancialsignal

    What is the difference between a check and a bet?

    I was explaining poker to one guy and I nearly confused myself. At first, I thought this check and bet thing would be easy to explain. Sometimes what look obvious after playing for so long is not same to newcomers at all. Now I understand why plenty of beginners mix them up. Poker has some...
  15. uptrendfinancialsignal

    Is it better to play tight or loose when starting out?

    I was chatting with one friend after we got back from work and this argument refuse to end. He says beginners should attack. I said they need to calm down first. I feel playing tight gives new players time to understand the game without having to donate chips every minute. What's your take?
  16. uptrendfinancialsignal

    How do you calculate pot odds quickly at the table?

    I've been reading different poker articles and my head is almost hot. People calculate pot odds like a calculator was hidden in their brain. For me, I still need few extra minutes before everything clicks. Maybe with enough practice, it would become natural but right now, it just feels like a...
  17. uptrendfinancialsignal

    What does "position" mean in Texas Hold'em?

    I just watched one strategy video and everybody kept shouting "position position position" like it's a secret code. I think I understand to some extent now but it still amazes me how sitting in one place can change everything. Before I got into poker I have always thought that cards alone...
  18. uptrendfinancialsignal

    Does anyone else struggle to remember hand rankings?

    Sometimes your brain might just freezes for one second when you are trying to compare hands, especially if you have stay awake for too long. But later, everything would come back like it's a magic. Have you ever witnessed that?
  19. uptrendfinancialsignal

    What is the hardest poker rule for beginners to learn?

    The betting order is the most difficult thing in poker. Every few minutes, a beginner would ask “whose turn”. It might look easy until you tried explaining it to someone. That's when you would realized that some things that the experienced players call the basic are not really basic.
  20. uptrendfinancialsignal

    What’s the one Poker app on your phone that actually made you a better player?

    I've been clearing unused apps from my phone. Funny enough, YouTube app survived because i actually started understanding plenty of mistakes I have been making before. Watching those videos actually helped my confidence. I like apps that help explain things instead of just throwing beginners in...

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BenMachineSmith
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New article is up "Poker Math 101", under the strategy section, go check it out now 💯
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BenMachineSmith
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Apologies for being absent. Been moving house, then World Cup!

Anyways I'm here now. I have a brand new strategy article coming to the page tonight!

If you ever wanted to learn some poker math, and didn't get around to it, I got you! Watch this space!
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Bawse
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Good luck in the home games tonight
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