Christian Soto

Christian Soto

Christian “Chin” Soto has been grinding the underground games in NJ and NYC for years, playing everything from $1/$2 to $5/$10. Learn more about Christian here
Learning How To LoseLearning How To Lose
  • Poker Strategy

Learning How To Lose

Ever think about hands in the shower? I'm not talking about bad beats. I'm referring to thoughts concerning your line…

10 years ago
Burn Your Poker BooksBurn Your Poker Books
  • Poker Strategy

Burn Your Poker Books

Poker books suck. The statement may be hypocritical, given I took part in writing one of the too many poker…

10 years ago
Streaming Poker OnlineStreaming Poker Online
  • Poker Strategy

Streaming Poker Online

When I first started playing, I would never have envisioned a situation where people tuned in to watch me play…

10 years ago
You Should Limp More Often PreflopYou Should Limp More Often Preflop
  • Poker Strategy

You Should Limp More Often Preflop

Limping gets a bad wrap. Limping just isn’t cool anymore. The act of limping isn’t as sexy as Three-Betting and…

10 years ago
Playing Underground Poker GamesPlaying Underground Poker Games
  • Poker Strategy

Playing Underground Poker Games

For years, my poker experience centered on rounding an array of underground games within the New York City/New Jersey area.…

11 years ago
Facing Tilt In PokerFacing Tilt In Poker
  • Poker Strategy

Facing Tilt In Poker

Nine players of the same technical skill level play each other endlessly; who wins? Well, besides the rake of course,…

11 years ago
Keeping Poker Alive (With Soft Skills)Keeping Poker Alive (With Soft Skills)
  • Poker Strategy

Keeping Poker Alive (With Soft Skills)

When the old school players ruled the game, they preached discipline. Discipline to not overplay hands and not pile in…

11 years ago
Long Ball PokerLong Ball Poker
  • Poker Strategy

Long Ball Poker

If you play live poker, you’ll notice that most winning players play similarly. They reside in a safe cocoon and…

11 years ago
Double Barrel SyndromeDouble Barrel Syndrome
  • Poker Strategy

Double Barrel Syndrome

“Don’t C-bet unless you have a double barrel plan.” I heard this once. Honestly, I am not entirely sure where…

11 years ago
The Two Faces Of Ace-KingThe Two Faces Of Ace-King
  • Poker Strategy

The Two Faces Of Ace-King

Coming from an online background, I am taken aback by these comments. Three, Four, and Five-bets are common place with…

11 years ago