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Most of the times when we talk about improving at poker the conversation usually revolves around bluffing, bankroll management, or reading opponents.

There is one thing players don't usually talk about and this is Time Management.

I'm not just talking about the amount of time you spend playing. I'm talking about how you use your time both during a hand and throughout an entire session.

One mistake players normally make is treating every decision the same way, I make that mistake also. 

Just like to snap-call in a huge pot then spend 30sec to decide whether to fold a hand you were never going to play.

I've watched vudeos of Professional players and I see that they don't play that way. They make decisions quickly saving their mental energy for hands they are interested in.

When they're facing a difficult river bet or a big all-in, that's when they slow down, think through every posibility before making their decision.

Time management also means knowing when to walk away. 

I've played sessions where the game isn’t going well for me. I lost a few hands and started getting frustrated and instead of taking a break I went ahead to reguster for another tournament hoping to make my losses back.

Well you know the answer....

It didn't end well.

At the end of the day poker is a game of decisions and good decisions require focus. 

The better you manage your time, the longer you can stay mentaly sharp.

That's why I believe Time Management is very important.

Good Morning Cardmates

I know different players will have different answers if this question if directed to them and now I'm directing the question to you cardmates.

Which Position do you think is the most important when playing poker ?

Some of you might say the Button (Dealer Position) is the most powerful seat at the table.

Others will argue that the Big Blind is where the real money is won. 

Everyone obviosly have different opinions based on how they've played so far. But from my experience, the "Dealer Position" is the best and profitable position in poker.

If you're good at playing this position chances of losing is very low. You get to act last after the flop which means you have more information than everyone else. 

You see how your opponents react before making own decision. That extra information is worth a lot in poker.

The Big blind is abviously important also. Why I don't like this position is that you're always forced to put money in the pot and here you tend to make mistakes more often.

The Dealer Position will always be my favourite position when playing.

What's yours ?

Spain are officially the 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions after a grueling, high-stakes 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina yesterday at MetLife Stadium. 

It was an absolute thriller that went right down to the wire. Argentina went down to 10 men late in regulation after Enzo Fernández saw red, but they dug in defensively to push the game into extra time. The breakthrough finally came in the 106th minute when substitute Ferran Torres pounced on a loose ball in the box and smashed it into the back of the net to seal Spain's second-ever World Cup title!

To top off the historic night, midfield maestro Rodri took home the tournament's Golden Ball as the best player, while Unai Simón claimed the Golden Glove. Absolute football royalty

But I think my favourite part is the fact that Messi didn't win it, yes I had a schadenfreude 😂

Just waking up to find out I already attained the silver badge...

After months of writing, sharing my poker experiences, and staying active on Cardmates, I finally reached a milestone I've been working towards.

I must appreciate Cardmate for making this possible, cause without those weekly contest and rewards that drove me to create more content, I don't think I would have gotten to this point this early.

It might just look like a badge to some people, but to me, it's a reminder that consistency really does pay off.

When I started creating content, I was just here for the rewards, but after a few blogs I actually loved creating content. 

I got to share my journey, the wins, the bad beats, the strategies I was trying, and the lessons I was learning along the way.

Now, reaching Silver means I can take part in tournaments with even bigger prize pools, and that's something I'm genuinely excited about.

It feels like a new chapter rather than the finish line.

A big thank you to everyone who's read, liked, or interacted with my posts over the past few months. I appreciate every bit of support.

Now it's time to put this Silver Badge to good use and see how far I can go in those bigger tournaments.

Here's to the next milestone. Hopefully, this is only the beginning🥈

I still remember sitting at the poker table, staring down at my cards while the pressure started to build. It wasn’t the strongest hand I had ever seen, but something about the situation felt different. My opponent was confident, almost too confident.

Instead of rushing into the decision, I took my time and watched. The way he placed his chips, the timing of his bets, and the small changes in his behaviour were telling a story. I trusted my read, made the move, and watched him fold a hand that could have beaten mine.

That moment reminded me that poker is not just about getting lucky with the cards. It’s about patience, observation, and making the right decision when it matters most.

Every player has a hand that teaches them something  and that was mine. 

What’s the poker moment you’ll never forget? 🃏