JOURNAL.
Every tournament, every hand teaches something. This is where Gemmy records the journey - not just to look back, but to share with everyone who plays and learns together.
When is poker legal or illegal in Vietnam?
Poker is legal only when it is organized as a licensed tournament; cash games and chip-to-cash play can cross into illegal gambling.
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- 08 published · Vol. 01
The night before the chip count said my name
A long day in Manila, a large stack, and the lesson of not letting emotion drive the next decision.
Reviewing a hand is not self-punishment
How to turn a hand into data instead of personal drama.
Downswing in Poker - Learning to Lose as Little as Possible
A downswing is not the end. It is the test of whether you have enough discipline to survive, lose as little as possible, and stay on the long road with poker.
Tilt Control - The Secret of the Seasoned Poker Player
Tilt does not come from the bad beat. Tilt comes from how quickly you react to your own emotions after the bad beat.
Bankroll Management - The Art of Survival in Poker
Your bankroll is not money for testing luck. It is the armor that helps a player survive long enough for skill to be proven.
Exploitative & GTO: Where Should a Poker Player Start?
GTO is the spine. Exploitative play is the weapon. New players need to learn the standard first, then adjust flexibly against each opponent.
Mindset & Discipline: The Boring Work Required to Make Money in Poker
Poker does not reward the player who plays the most hands. It rewards the player who plays correctly: knowing when to wait, what to choose, and how to stay disciplined when emotion wants to jump into the pot.
Three Survival Phases in Poker
Why tournament players lose not from bad luck, but because they do not know which phase of the event they are in.