Explained: All the (non strategy) poker things you don't understand

BarryCarter · 2018-07-24T08:38:23Z

Sup ya'll While we have a wonderful active and loyal community, a lot of our customers are brand new players, so I have started this series where I explain whatever is being talked about that week in the news with a view to making brand new poker players understand it. I'll be updating this thread every time, but by all means if there is something you have never quite understood but were too afraid to ask, ask here (just not actual strategy, I suck). Explained: What is poker markup? Explained: What is softplay in poker? Explained: Why do good players need staking in poker? Explained: Why you don't talk in multi way pots Explained: Why slowrolling is bad Explained: What is a regular? Explained: Why do professional players still gamble? Explained: Why do poker players care so much about rake? Explained: What are DDoS attacks in poker? Explained: Why do some good online players not play live? Explained: Why do poker tournaments have guarantees? Explained: Why is everyone arguing about GTO? Explained: Why do pros register late for tournaments Explained: What is makeup? Explained: Big Blind vs Button Antes Explained: Why are so many new poker formats being created? Explained: Why do so many poker tournaments end in deals Explained: Are some nations better at poker than others? Explained: Why using a VPN is cheating Explained: Why do people say poker is dead?