The Smallest Poker Game In Town

Variance is part of any card game. In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss on how to deal with variance. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

A nit is a player who uses an extremely tight strategy, who plays very few hands, and who aims to only get involved in big pots with monster hands. In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss how to play against the nit and what to do if at the table there are only nits.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

When a maniac sits down to play, the whole room knows about it. Players queue up to take what looks like a profitable opportunity. But be careful what you wish for. Maniacs are dangerous and they can seriously hurt your bankroll.   In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss how to deal with a maniac on the loose. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris...

So far, our preparation for playing in Las Vegas has considered which starting hands to play and when to fold when we are beaten. So, how do we extract dollars from our opponents? Well, we have to bet! In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss how we plan to extract value once we see the flop. Determining how much to bet and when to bet is key to winning at No Limit Hold'em.  Send comments and...

Do you call too much? All too often curiosity gets the better of us, we call and get shown the bad news. In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss when is the right time to fold.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Which hands am I going to fold pre flop? If I'm going to play a hand, should I call or raise?  You have to make pre flop decision on every hand,  and in this episode Valerio and Ray discuss what you should fold and what you should play.   Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Playing in Las Vegas is the ultimate poker challenge. Ray and Valerio are going to take up this challenge and in this episode they discuss the goals and requirements for the trip.   Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss on how your behaviour at the table can affect your chances of success.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

What are the characteristics of a typical low stakes home game? In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss what make "The Smallest Poker Game in Town" so special.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray explain how they play a small pocket pair. Although small pairs rarely win unimproved, they have huge potential to win big pots at low risk.   Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In our home game, we love a funny remark but is there a line to be drawn? Valerio and Ray discuss table talk before, during and after the game. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss the second best hand in Hold'em.    Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Is poker a game of skills? Should you play every hand? How important is position? How aggressive should you be? Should you observe the other players at the table and variate your strategy accordingly?  In today's episode Valerio and Ray discuss about what they think is fundamental to know about playing no limit hold 'em poker. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@va...

Pocket Rockets, American Airlines, Bullets, Batteries, Snake Eyes, whatever you call a pocket pair of Aces, it is the strongest hand in no-limit Hold'em. In today's episode Valerio and Ray launch into a discussion about everyone's favourite hand. Play it fast or play it slow? How do you get away post flop from what is still just a pair? Send comments and requests for future episodes...

In this episode Ray and Valerio discuss tilt. Why we go on  tilt, how it manifests and what to do about it. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Ray and Valerio discuss about bluffing, in particular river bluffing. When is the right time to bluff? How often should you bluff?  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Ray and Valerio discuss aggression from the blinds. Is it good to 3 bet from the blinds? How do you react to such a raise? Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Donk betting has a bad reputation and is often seen as a beginner play. In this episode Ray and Valerio discuss what is a donk bet, how do you combat it and should you ever try donking yourself? Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Continuation betting is one of the best ways to be aggressive at the poker table.  Ray and Valerio discuss when to continuation bet and how far you can push it.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Can you win at poker without being aggressive? In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss the benefits and costs of bullying your opponents. If you don't like blood on the table look away now!    Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Valerio and Ray discuss the importance of position at the poker table. Sometimes it is better to have position than a good starting hand.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Ray and Valerio explore the complexity of tells at the poker table. Paying attention during the game gives you an edge over your opponents.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

Is poker gambling or just a game? In this episode Valerio and Ray discuss the gambling aspects of The Smallest Game In Town and the implication for their lives.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

In this episode Ray and Valerio talk about how important it is to get out of your comfort zone if you want to improve your game.  Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com

How to find new players for your game and figure out how to beat them. Send comments and requests for future episodes to: valerio@valeriosara.com ray@raymorris-hill.com