Турниры
Ребай и аддон — что это такое
Ребай-турниры часто привлекают игроков возможностью получить второй шанс. Но на практике все не так просто.
Илья Мельников · July 13, 2026
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Илья Мельников
Ilya is a Liga 2 player with six years of experience in online MTTs. He graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at RSUH and writes about poker for beginners, explaining complex things in simple, clear language. In his texts, Ilya combines his personal playing experience with his professional journalism skills to help newcomers confidently get into the game.
Articles
Финансы
Poker Winnings Tax: What Players Pay Worldwide
How Much Tax Does a Poker Player Pay in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Georgia, Cyprus, and 5 More Locations. Rates, Thresholds, and Payment Procedures — Explained Simply.
Илья Мельников · July 1, 2026
Основы
Pot control in poker
In this article, we'll break down what pot control is, why it's needed, how the SPR metric helps with decision-making, in which situations it's worth shrinking the pot, and when trying to play it safe leads to lost profit.
Илья Мельников · June 29, 2026
Основы
How many chips to deal out in poker
The number of chips depends on several factors at once: whether you're playing cash or tournament, how many people are seated at the table, what blinds are used, and how long the playing session should be. Let's take a closer look at all these questions in this article.
Илья Мельников · June 29, 2026
Основы
Straddle in poker
In this article, we'll break down what a straddle is in poker, how it works, what types exist, why theory considers it unprofitable in the long run, and in which situations it can still be justified.
Илья Мельников · June 29, 2026
История
History of Playing Cards: From Chinese Roots to 52 Cards
The history of playing cards spans more than 1,000 years. China, India, Persia, and Egypt all compete for the role of inventor of the deck. Let's take a closer look at the main theories.
Илья Мельников · June 27, 2026
Лайфстайл
Card Sharps in Poker: Famous Names and Their Main Tricks
We'll discuss card cheats of the past and present, and the methods used to combat them.
Илья Мельников · June 23, 2026
Основы
Stack in Poker: How Chip Count Shapes Strategy
In this article we'll break down what a stack is in poker, what types there are, how short, medium, and deep stacks differ, what an effective stack is, and why it's precisely this that determines many decisions at the table.
Илья Мельников · June 21, 2026
Стратегия
RFI in poker or open-raise: how much should you bet preflop?
To evaluate the quality of their preflop play and to understand opponents' ranges, professionals use statistical indicators. One of the most important among them is RFI.
Илья Мельников · June 20, 2026
Основы
What is a dealer in poker and why is it needed
Understanding how the dealer works matters not just for getting to know the rules of the game. The order of betting, determining positions at the table, the correct formation of the pot, and compliance with the rules of each hand all depend on the dealer's actions.
Илья Мельников · June 18, 2026
Основы
A poker deck has 52 cards.
Let's discuss how many cards are dealt in poker and whether jokers are used in the process.
Илья Мельников · June 15, 2026
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