If you've been watching live coverage of the World Series of Poker, you've probably noticed that many of the celebrity pros chasing bracelets this year are excelling in non-Hold'em events. If you're interested in learning about some of the mixed game variants (or you simply want to know what's going on), check out my column at PokerNews Canada. Don't miss the boat!
A Poker Player's Guide to Mixed Games: Pre-Release
Here is the advanced notice for Facebook & Twitter followers: A Poker Player's Guide to MIXED GAMES is now available for sale on Amazon.com!
Click on the image below for details. Additional listing details, links to other Amazon sites, and our official press release and book launch still to come.
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: Limit Hold'em
I am authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column consists of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event.
The finale: A wrap-up, call to arms, and some Limit Hold'em. Thank you all for reading, and good luck at the tables!
Book Cover Reveal
A Poker Player's Guide to Mixed Games is being prepared for pre-release. Here is a glimpse of the smashing cover -- Should be a great addition to any poker book collection.
Cover Photo: Chris Gosso
Book Design & Illustrations: Phillip Hogg
© 2014 Ken Lo. All rights reserved.
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: Omaha Hi/Lo
I am authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column consists of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event.
This week: We talk about some current events, and Omaha Hi/Lo. Thank you for reading.
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo Split (Eight-or-Better)
I am authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column consists of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event.
This week: Why assuming can get your into trouble, and a detailed discussion of Stud Hi/Lo. Thank you for reading.
Dealer's Choice Series Receives Special Mention in Pokernews Canada Anniversary Post
PokerNews Canada is celebrating its one year anniversary, and our Dealer's Choice series gets a special mention in its anniversary recap! Check it out!
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: Seven Card Stud
I am authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column consists of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event.
This week: My most memorable poker vacation destinations, and some tips on Seven Card Stud. Thank you for reading.
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: Razz
I am authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column consists of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event.
This week: The plight of the sports fan, and an introduction to Razz. Thank you for reading.
Dealer's Choice Series mentioned on Hard-Boiled Poker blog
Check out Hard-Boiled Poker, a blog by Short-Stacked Shamus, in which he discusses his meeting with the guys at Canada PokerNews and mentions the Dealer's Choice series:
http://hardboiledpoker.blogspot.ca/2014/04/delving-into-dealers-choice.html
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: Five-Card Draw
I am authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column consists of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event.
This week: The half-time recap, and Five-Card Draw. Thank you for reading.
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: 2-7 Single Draw
I am authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column consists of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event.
This week: 2-7 Single Draw, and exploiting opponents' tendencies. Thank you for reading.
Dealer's Choice games mentioned in Learn PokerNews article
Our series Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight was featured this week in an article by Martin Harris of learn.pokernews.com. Thanks for the mention!
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: Badeucy & Badacey
I am authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column consists of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event.
This week: Badeucy & Badacey, and poker's second wind. Thank you for reading.
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: Triple Draw
I am authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column consists of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event.
This week: Triple Draw, along with some introductory remarks about the "Is Badugi Poker?" debate. Thank you for reading.
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: Badugi
I am authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column consists of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event. This week I talk about Badugi!
Thank you for reading.
Out of the Kitchen and Into the Spotlight: Dealer's Choice
I will be authoring a column for the Canadian arm of PokerNews, one of the largest (if not the largest) poker news sites in the world, and the official live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). My column will consist of a series of (a dozen or so) articles, with one article being published each week until the start of the WSOP at the end of May. The theme is "Dealer's Choice", in which I talk about the various games that will be played in this year's highly anticipated, inaugural WSOP Dealer's Choice event. Thank you for reading.
Mixed Games on the European Poker Tour
Offering a tournament schedule with a substantive dose of mixed games content is not gimmicky -- it is the future of poker. Thanks, Neil Johnson.
Mixed Games Bonanza at the WSOP*
The 2014 World Series of Poker* (WSOP*) schedule is out (wsop.com).
The WSOP will run from May 27 to July 14. In addition to a $10 Million Guarantee First Prize of the Main Event, the other piece of big news is that the powers-that-be at the WSOP are doing their part to cultivate player interest in mixed games by offering a comprehensive series of mixed game events, with a "low-limit" flight ($1500 buy-in) paired with a "high-limit" flight ($10,000 buy-in) for a wide variety of non-Hold'em poker variants!
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