The History of Online Poker
Online poker's history is a story of garage-era innovation, explosive growth, government crackdowns, and billions of dollars. It spans from text-based IRC chat rooms in the mid-1990s to a global…
Articles by Joshua Hill
Joshua is a lifelong (can you play poker in diapers?) poker player who moved online in 2004. He created Beat The Fish in 2005 to help fellow frustrated online poker players choose the right poker site for their strengths and then how to win consistently once they got there. He is a published author, a certified news writer, and has played millions of hands of online poker.
Poker Freerolls
Finding quality poker freerolls can genuinely boost your bankroll at zero cost. The problem is that most freerolls aren't worth your time — tiny prize pools, massive fields, or burdensome…
Poker Hand Nicknames
Poker hand nicknames are part of the game's culture, passed down from old-time cardroom regulars and spread further by television announcers. Some are fairly transparent (American Airlines, Fish Hooks, Jackson…
Poker Rules for Beginners: How to Play (The Complete Guide)
As Mike Sexton famously said, "Poker takes five minutes to learn, but a lifetime to master." The rules are straightforward. Read through this page and you will have a solid…
How to Play Omaha Poker
Omaha poker is a variation of Texas Hold'em that deals each player four hole cards instead of two. The critical rule that trips up beginners: you must use exactly two…
Poker Glossary of Terms
Poker has its own language. Sit at any table and you'll hear terms like "donk bet," "gutshot," and "bubble" tossed around as if they're common English. Strategy forums are even…
Pineapple Poker Rules and Strategy
Pineapple is a Hold'em variant where each player receives three hole cards instead of two. What happens to the third card, and when it gets discarded, defines which variant you…
Final Table Strategy
The final table of a multi-table poker tournament is where you can finally consider employing advanced moves that you've seen the pros use. Players tend to play smarter here, especially…
How to Play Badugi
Badugi, also known as Padooki (Korean for "spotted dog"), is a unique lowball draw poker variant. You will most often find it in mixed games, high-limit Las Vegas cash games,…
How to Play Razz Poker
Razz is the lowball variant of Seven Card Stud. It appears in high-stakes mixed games, select WSOP events, and is available as a standalone cash game on some online poker…
Continuation Betting Strategy: When to C-Bet and When to Check
When the c-bet prints money, when it's a leak, and how board texture and opponent type decide the answer.
Texas Hold’em Masterclass
Rules, betting structures, and the core no-limit strategy every new player needs before sitting down for real money.