by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts This week, I want to continue the topic of staking. Staking occurs both in cash games and tournaments. In both areas there should be strict guidelines followed to ensure that there is trust, as well as a fun and relaxed atmosphere for both people --...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts Game preparation is another topic we generally do not see covered or discussed in poker literature, yet it is an integral part of your poker package. What can you do when not at the table, to be best prepared to play well on the table?...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts I would like to continue discussing the concept of table and game demeanor. Last week, I brought up the name Danny Robison, who I used to play a lot of high limit stud poker against. I considered him a great player, and one whom I...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts This week, I would like to cover the concept of game persona, both on and off the table. When at the poker table, your game persona refers to how the other players feel about you, both personally and with regard to your playing ability. While...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts I have been getting some positive feedback with regards to this game selection topic so I would like to continue with it. In addition to what we have already covered, other factors should be paid attention to when choosing which game(s) to compete in. Do...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts A couple of weeks ago, I began discussing the concept of proper game selection. I would like to pick up where we had left off. Many factors go into determining which game might be the most profitable for you. In a previous blog, I recommended...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts When beginning these blogs, I thought that I would strictly cover game-related strategy. Although I intend on doing that, someone in the $30/$60 Stud Hi/Lo game here suggested I write this blog. Even though it takes us away from what we have been covering, I...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts This week, I would like to move on to another topic in our quest to become -- and remain -- a high level poker player. Game selection is a very important; game choices need to consistently be made correctly by every successful poker player. I...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts I would once again like to thank you all for your positive feedback on my blogs, as well as suggestions on what topics to cover and explain further. Our most recent discussion has been about various forms of money management, both on and off the...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts In last week’s blog, we began to cover money management, specifically in “per session” situations. This week, I would like to address this important issue in broader terms. I am a big believer in playing as many “quality” hours as I can, as opposed to...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts Prior to beginning this week, I would again like to thank all of you for your positive support with regards these blogs. I appreciate your feedback, and that many of you find these blogs useful. But I would like to make clear that the concepts...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts I had been hoping to move forward this week to discuss “per game” money management, but, due to your many responses to last week’s blog, which covered bankroll needs, I felt compelled to address your questions on this important issue. It seems like your two...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts In last week’s blog, I began covering the various necessities that you should adhere to in order to have a fighting chance to play poker professionally. One of those items is bankroll. To reiterate, as a budding (or even established) pro, you should have at least...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts Last week, I began a discussion with regards to the different types of poker players, and what their goals are. I broke that down into three categories. They are: 1) Recreational players 2) Players who use poker to try and earn some extra money 3) Professionals,...more

by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts I am a consultant for PokerStars in the stud section. I oversee the 10-20 and 30-60 limit Stud high, Stud Hi/Lo, and Razz games. For those of you who do not know me, I have been a highly ranked player for many years, and have had...more

The PokerStars Blog is proud to introduce a new offering this week. Adam "STUDstood" Roberts will be featured here weekly on Fridays. He introduces himself below. by Adam "STUDstood" Roberts Hi, my name is Adam Roberts. I have been a world ranked stud poker player for many years in both...more

Below are selected PokerStars chip counts for Day 2B. Click Chip Counts for PokerStars players at the end of Day 2A Day 2B: PokerStars players at the start of Day 2B (200/500/50) Posted 12.25pm PST - local time Name Country PokerStars status Chips Victor RamdinUnited StatesTeam PokerStars Pro 124,600 Robin...more

The following is a list of PokerStars players and their official chip counts from Day 1D of the 2008 World Series Main Event. If you qualified on PokerStars, survived Day 1D, and are not listed here, let us know by e-mailing blog@pokerstars.com Day 1D Official PokerStars Chip Counts Victor Ramdin...more

The PokerStars Caribbean Adventure is done for 2008. The full winners list is as follows: $2,000,000 1. Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier $1,094,976 2. Hafiz Khan $800,000 3. Kris Kuykendall $600,000 4. David "The Dragon" Pham $450,000 5. Craig Hopkins $300,000 6. Joe Elpayaa $200,000 7. Christian Harder $150,000 8. Richard Fohrenbach...more

Nicolas Levi (France) - 100,300Daniel Mangas (Spain) - 98,500Antony Phillips (UK) - 94,600Chris Moneymaker (US) Team PokerStars - 79,700Ola Brandborn (Sweden) - 73,100Fredrik Haugen (Sweden) PokerStars qualifier - 63,800Vijayan Nagarajan (Malaysia) PokerStars qualifier - 59,800Joseph Mouawad (Lebanon) PokerStars qualifier - 59,700Anthony Lellouche (France) - 58,000Fuat Can (Sweden) - 57,500Ville Wahlbeck...more