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Expertise
I am a professional poker player and game theory expert. I can answer almost any question related to poker, from your local home game to winning big tournaments or playing at a casino. I am the head cash game instructor at pokerxfactor.com, and I run a site for poker coaches at http://www.foxpoker.com, give lessons (I'm usually booked at least two weeks ahead of time) and I know a little about the online poker affiliate business as well.
Experience in the area
I've been playing poker for a living for 4 years, and have written about the subject extensively. I have sold articles to places like twoplustwo.com and Deal magazine, and I write a monthly column called The Online Fox in Poker Pro Magazine and Poker Pro Europe. I run a poker magazine at www.blindstraddle.com and a rakeback site at www.pokerwhip.com.
Organizations
http://www.headsupsitandgo.com - http://www.poker-coach.com - http://www.shortsharks.com
Publications
Poker Pro Magazine, Pocketfives.com, Twoplustwo.com, Blind Straddle online poker magazine
Education/Credentials
I've read the books, talked to the old timers, and done my time at the tables. That's all the education a poker player gets. I own over 100 poker books and have read them all at least once.
Awards and Honors
"Best Article" award on pocketfives.com for 2005 for my bankroll management article. All my other "awards" have been in cash, and I've already spent them. Poker isn't about trophies, it's about money. Many major tournament wins online.
Past/Present Clients
Too many to list. I run http://wwwfoxpoker.com I also work for PokerXFactor.com as a consultant and no-limit Hold Em expert.
What do you like about this subject?
The challenge of the world's most complex game
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I would like to win a WSoP bracelet
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron | 02/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Quick to answer with a clear, easy ..... |
| barney | 01/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | While I agree with your answer, I ..... |
| Elroy | 12/21/11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | |
| Vikas Manjunath | 08/25/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. You were helpful :-) |
| Frank | 08/15/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you I do appreciate it Thanks ..... |
Recent Answers from Chris
2012-02-04 7 card no peek:
If you are playing home games without standardized rules, it's best to play only for money that doesn't matter and only with people who are gracious and fair. It sounds like they just wanted to take advantage
2012-02-03 7 card no peek:
Unfortunately there aren't any official rules to kitchen table style games. Actual casino poker games with standardized rules help to prevent this sort of issue rather than dealing with house rules. There
2012-01-20 jacks or better trips to win (not progressive):
I can't count the number of times I've answered questions about home games like jacks or better. The problem is that there is no standard rule set for made up games, and every players has their own rules
2011-12-20 Vending Machines:
Interesting idea. Without knowing more about the situation I don't know if I can help much more. Since you are raising the price by $0.25, you want to include a similar amount of extra value in the machines
2011-12-20 Vending Machines:
I'm primarily a poker player, so I don't know much about this kind of gambling, but I can advise caution if this will be in a public place. Many states and municipalities have laws that are fairly vague
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