Poker Players Course

Whether a novice just beginning, a person who would like to gain a level of confidence and comfort to play socially, or a competing player committed to improving his/her skills, we have precise instruction for you! Yes, people play for enjoyment, but “that” really cannot be achieved if winning strategies and skills are not in place! And that is what we offer!!!

All classes include knowledge of terminology with origins and history, philosophies, money management and related recommended reading.

These valuable workshops are a wealth of knowledge and are taught by two instructors who have been in the gaming and entertainment industries almost all their lives.

Kyle Rohl—Poker Dealer—was raised in a world of horse breeding and Race Horses. He currently has a proven and consistent six year history as a semi-pro cash player with numerous tournament wins and cashes for Poker and Blackjack along with having played in the World Series of Poker.

Stanley P. Louis started at an early age by playing Pinochle, Draw and Stud Poker, then Blackjack for a secondary income. Working early on in Casinos provided the opportunity to become a table games Dealer, leading to the flop games, tournaments, instructor and the current owner of The Academy of International Bartending and Casino Dealing.

Level I

Class A— For the beginner with little or no understanding of the game.

• The BASICS—What To Do!
• Rules & Ethics Of Card Play
• Poker Hand Rankings
• Positions/Table Layout
• Table Stakes & Buy-Ins
• Limit Structures
• Games Played & Starting Hands
• Blinds Vs. Antes/Forced Bet
• Betting Rounds/Buttons
• Betting/Checking & Raising
• Basic Home Play/Casino And Card Rooms
• Cash All-In Tournament

Class B— For someone who knows something about Poker, can play and interact but really isn't that sure if they really know what they're doing and would like to win more!

• Review Of Class A And Expanding Play
• Vantage Pointe/Poker Vs. Pit Table Games/Bank Roll
• Player Positioning
• Starting Hand Rankings
• Limit Vs. Spread Limit
• Proper Betting & Raising/Check Raising
• STRADDLES/Kills & Blind Advantage
• Betting Procedures/Over & Unders
• How & When To Play Or Fold
• Better Board Reading
• Hi/Low Games
• Stud Vs. Community Cards
• Table Stakes & Re-Buying
• The 50% Rule
• Side Pot Action
• All-In Play/Cash Vs. Tournament
• Getting Started – Live Game Action
• Money Plateaus
• Cash All-In Tournament

Level II

Class A— For mediocre to intermediate players who wish to advance to the next winning level.

• Playing For Keeps & Preparing For War
• Any Review Or Question From Level I
• Developing A Winning Edge
• Mental Preparation/Focus/Attitude
• Understanding The Board In Depth
• Intensive Key Card Reading (Dealer Style)
• Study [Includes Hi/Low Games]
• How To Play Your Position Around The Table
• Styles & Profiling/Recognizing Them, As Well As, Yourself—Who's Who
• Mixing It Up
• Stealing/How & When To Bluff & Semi-Bluff
• What Tells There Are & How To Spot Them
• Evaluating Outs/Understanding The Percentages Of Make Your Hand
• How To Calculate “Pot Odds” Quickly & The Risk
• When Not To Go “All-In”!!!
• Gaining Premium Value Out Of Each Hand
• Setting The Trap—When to Check Raise
• Power & Aggression/Controlling The Game With A Large Stack
• Zen/Discipline/Patience/Attitude Adjustment/Re: Focus
• Collusion Vs. Etiquette
• Cash All-In Tournament

If you want to see how you're doing, check your results!!!

Class B— For good players who think they're great.

• Review of Class A
• Putting It All Into Action
• Shifting Gears & Staying On Track
• Keeping A Record
• Coaching/Quest for Knowledge
• Money Management
• Hours Of Play
• Playing Times
• Mental Management
• Tilts & Steaming
• Staying Focused
• Hand Reviewing
• Cash Vs. Tournament
• Quest For Knowledge
• Testing Your Limits In High Limit
• Reframing The Psychology Of Learning How To Lose/Survive In A Losing Proposition Game
• Cash All-In Tournament