Golden Passport Freeroll on Poker Now!

The time has come for the WPT Golden Passport Battle II! This is your chance to win a seat in the WPT $5M Freeroll tournament at the Wynn in Las Vegas this December. This tournament is the largest freeroll (no entry fee, invite only) in the history of poker with $5M in cash prizes and a $1M first place prize.

IMPORTANT:
To be eligible for a WPT Golden Passport YOU MUST CLICK HERE AND REGISTER on the Club WPT website. Please be sure to register before the start of the tournament!

The Golden Passport prize is only available to legal residents (individuals who are the majority age in their Jurisdiction, but in no case under the age of twenty-one (21)) of the fifty (50) United States (excluding the States of Idaho, Michigan, Montana, and Washington) and the District of Columbia, as well as Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec). PARTICIPATION IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Tonight’s Golden Passport Battle II This Freeroll will begin @ 9pm EST and the top three players will win a Golden Passport. 

Remember to register with the Club WPT
site to insure that you are eligible.

Everyone that enters this freeroll will also be entered into the WPT Sweepstakes to win a Golden Passport. Click on these links to read the WPT terms and conditions and sweepstakes rules. This tournament is free to play (no purchase necessary) and it’s your shot at a Golden Passport!

High Hand Keeps Winning!

Remember this week we will award ONE GOLDEN Passport to the player with the best “HIGH Hand” in the Poker Now lounge each day! Your GOLDEN Passport guarantees you a seat in the WPT $5,000,000 Freeroll Invitational in Las Vegas, Nevada December 13-15!

Remember, no purchase is necessary and anyone can play in the Poker Now Lounge. All Poker Now members are rewarded with 100 chips when they join the Poker Now Lounge and you can redeem an additional 50 free chips in the lounge every 6 hours!

Poker Strategy: Passive or Agressive

Let’s break down aggressive and passive play strategies, outlining their advantages, disadvantages, and tips on when best to deploy each.

Aggressive Play

Definition:

Aggressive play is characterized by frequent betting and raising rather than calling or checking. This approach aims to build bigger pots, force opponents to make tough decisions, and seize control of the game.

Advantages of Aggressive Play:

• Maximizes Value with Strong Hands: When holding a strong hand, aggressive play can help build the pot and extract maximum value from opponents.

• Forces Opponents into Mistakes: By consistently applying pressure, you push opponents to make errors. They may call with weaker hands or fold better ones out of fear of losing more.

• Creates a Dominant Table Image: A reputation for aggressive play can be intimidating, causing opponents to fold more often or misjudge your hand strength.

• Increases Bluffing Potential: If you’ve built an aggressive image, opponents will often respect your bets, making it easier to steal pots with bluffs.

Disadvantages of Aggressive Play:

• High Variance: Aggressive play can lead to large swings in your bankroll. You’re putting more chips at risk, which can be costly if opponents catch on and counter it.

• Risk of Isolation by Stronger Hands: If opponents see you as overly aggressive, they may tighten their calling ranges, and you might only get called by stronger hands, putting you at a disadvantage.

• Mental Strain: Consistently playing aggressively can be mentally taxing. It requires focus and a solid understanding of opponents’ tendencies to avoid costly mistakes.

Best Times to Play Aggressively:

• When the Table is Passive: Against passive players who call or check frequently, aggressive play lets you dictate the pace and take down pots with minimal resistance.

• With a Good Table Image: If you’ve been playing tight or haven’t been caught bluffing, an aggressive move can give you added credibility, making your opponents more likely to fold.

• In Position: Acting last (i.e., in position) gives you a significant advantage, as you can base your actions on the information provided by your opponents’ moves. Aggressive play in position is often profitable.

Worst Times to Play Aggressively:

• Against Calling Stations: Players who call frequently (calling stations) are less likely to fold, which reduces the effectiveness of aggression. You risk building a pot only to lose when they hit their hand.

• Against Skilled, Observant Opponents: Savvy players will adjust to your aggression and exploit it, setting traps and using it against you.

• With a Weak Hand Out of Position: Playing aggressively out of position with a weak hand can be costly, as it leaves you vulnerable to counterattacks from opponents who can easily call or raise.

Read the rest of this guide on Poker Now…