Poker Resolutions for 2008

Looking back at my year as a poker player in 2007, I tally up my wins and losses and find, overall, I was a profitable player in 2007. But not in every aspect: I made money playing poker in tournaments (barely) and in home games, but was a huge ginormous loser in one place: Atlantic City. No matter if I played at the Borgata, the Taj, or the Tropicana, I lost. So my resolution for 2008 is to follow my own poker tips -- don't play until you're exhausted and don't drink at the table. I blame the latter for the former: If I hadn't been tipsy, I probably would have stopped playing earlier. Live and learn!

What are your poker resolutions? If you're looking for some suggestions to guide you in 2008, here are a few ideas:

• Be a better bluffer
• Improve your skills at reading poker tells
• Learn a new poker game
• Become a generally better poker player

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So mix up a poker cocktail and raise a glass to having a great poker year in 2008! And have a happy, happy new year.