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Imagine you’re playing $1/$2. You raise preflop with 8♥ 7♥ and get called by the player in the big blind. The flop comes and your opponent checks. Now, you know you want to bet with your low flush draw, but you aren’t sure which size to choose […]
If there’s one online poker tournament that everyone wants to final table, it’s the PokerStars Sunday Million.Tournament crusher Moritz ‘Mo’ Dietrich recently did just that, taking home $145,084 after making a deal with two players left. Mo reveals the strategy […]
If you frequent live poker games with a $2, $3, or $5 big blind, this quiz is for you.Your goal is to choose the most profitable play based on the situation and reads provided. At the end of the quiz, you’ll get assigned with a live poker player based on your score. […]
If you’ve ever wanted to pick the brain of an experienced high stakes poker player, keep reading. In a recently…
Today we’re going to discuss expected value — what it means, why it’s important, and how to apply it. Expected…
You are playing in a darn good game if you’re often facing multiple limps. To help you maximize your winnings…
Are you a double barrelin’ cowboy or a city slicker when it comes to c-betting on the turn? We’re about to find out! You’re about to “play” 10 hands that reach the turn after you’ve c-bet on the flop. You’ll have two simple options in each hand: bet or check. […]
Adding a poker straddle to the game creates a whole new set of dynamics which are not so easy to…
High stakes tournament BOSS Nick Petrangelo is here to bolster your multiway pot game. He’s also got a special announcement about a new project he’s been working on. Watch below! […]
If you’ve ever looked down at a low flop and been unsure how to proceed, this is the article for…
Some poker players think you should only 3-bet or fold and never cold-call versus a single preflop raise. Other poker…
(Photo: PartyPoker) In part 1 of this article series, I told you about the Honesty Principle. The Honesty Principle: As…
Have you ever wondered why pure bluffs work when they do? By pure, I mean situations where the player who…
If you’ve ever been unsure of what to do with a gutshot straight draw, you’ve found the right article. Today…
Why do we bet? This question has fascinated the best poker players for decades now. The legendary David Sklansky probably…
You want to increase your live poker earnings, right? Today you will learn a battle-tested method for doing just that.…
Hand reading is one of the most misunderstood concepts among casual poker players. The mistake these casual players make is…
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When Phil Hellmuth sees a poker player, he sees an animal (according to his book Play Poker Like the Pros).The specific animal he sees — whether it be a mouse, an eagle, or something else — is based on that player’s style.Ready to find out which animal Phil […]
Exploiting your opponents’ leaks is how you really take your win-rate to the next level. This article is written so you…
A smart friend once suggested to me that perhaps poker would be better if every time players were all-in, the…
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If you want to be a successful poker player in 2019, you need to prioritize your fundamentals. (That’s what I…
Q: What is more important than hard work? A: Harder work! Malcolm Gladwell made that very clear in his 2011…
Should you favor a theoretically sound strategy or play exploitative poker? This question has been a hot debate in the…
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Short Deck Hold’em only hit the poker mainstream in 2018, but it looks like it’s here to stay. Short Deck…
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