Cash Game Strategy Articles
Cash game articles from Upswing's catalog of poker strategy articles. Whether you're a live or online player, we have you covered.
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The (Stupid-Simple) Golden Rule for Low Stakes Cash
You probably know that live poker games are far softer than online games. If you want to maximize your win-rate…
10 Cash Game Poker Tips for Dominating the Table
Do you plan on playing a cash game anytime soon? You’re in luck! Today we’ll cover 10 fundamental tips that…
The Ultimate Guide to 6-Handed Poker | 6-Max Cash Game Strategy
6-max (or 6-handed) poker games are by far the most popular online cash game format. They’re so popular, in fact,…
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Can Tony G Make a Heroic Call for €1.2 Million? (Hand Analysis)
Million dollar pots don’t happen often. But in today’s hand, a player gets put to the test on the river…
How “Game Flow” Should Impact Your Decisions in Poker
People aren’t robots. Poker can be a very emotional game, which can cause even experienced players to lose control of…
Doug Polk vs Daniel Negreanu: $200/$400 Grudge Match Rules
The most-anticipated heads-up challenge in recent memory will begin on November 4th. After beefing for years, Doug Polk and Daniel…
3 Hand Examples That Will Help You Overbet Better
No-limit holdem: Hours of boredom followed by moments of sheer terror. –Tom McEvoy A great way to strike terror into…
How to Play Pocket Tens in Cash Games (Preflop Advice & 5 Postflop Tips)
Pocket tens is one of those hands that troubles poker players, especially beginners. When you have pocket tens, you will…
What is a Flush? And How Should You Play Flushes?
Making a flush can often result in winning the pot in a game of poker. One of the stronger hands…
High Stakes Players Collide in Record-Breaking $974,631 Pot (Analysis)
2020 has already produced some of the biggest pots in online poker history. The hand in question today features Tan…
TrueTeller Clashes With Tan Xuan’s Pocket Kings for $122,880 (Hand Analysis)
Nosebleed online poker has made a comeback in 2020. With people stuck inside, we’ve seen a spike in online poker…
10 Poker Infographics That Will Help Your Game
Infographics are a fun and effective way to learn, which is why we’ve created numerous infographics throughout the years. Today’s…
How to Play Ace-Queen Offsuit in Cash Games (Preflop Advice & 6 Postflop Tips)
Some hate it, some love it. Ace-Queen offsuit is one of the most polarizing hands in poker. While it is…
How I Won €151 From Fedor Holz (Hand Analysis)
Fedor Holz, at the age of 27, is already one of the biggest legends of the game. The German native…
How To Play Ace-King On A Middling Flop After 3-Betting
Raise your hand if you feel like every time you 3-bet with AK, the flop brings three undercards. 3-bet pots…
[QUIZ] Can You Play These 10 Flush Draws Optimally?
Your skills with flush draws are about to be put to the test with ten example scenarios. You will play…
Single-Raised Pots vs 3-Bet Pots: How Should Your Strategy Differ?
If you want to make as much money in poker as possible, you need to be well versed in the…
The Ultimate Guide to Squeezing in No Limit Hold’em
The “squeeze” play — 3-betting preflop versus a raise and one or more callers — was once a staple of…
[QUIZ] Can You Ace 10 Super Tough Poker Questions?
There are dozens of poker quizzes here on Upswing Poker. Over the past few days, my team and I sifted…
3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Facing a Bet
Learning poker in 2020 can feel overwhelming. The poker community is always buzzing about solvers and theoretically optimal play —…
Playing with Deep Stacks: Tips, Tricks, & Adjustments to Help You Win
If playing with deep stacks (150bb+) makes you feel anxious or confused, this article will make your life easier. You’re…
3 Crucial Types of Poker Software for Serious Players in 2024
If you’re serious about poker, there are a few must-have types of poker software / poker tools. Whether you play…
[QUIZ] Do You Bluff (& Semi-Bluff) Like A Pro?
As Doug Polk likes to say, bluffing is life in poker. 10 years ago you could be a wimpy bluffer…
7 Must-Read Articles That Will Help Your Poker Game
I’ve been running the Upswing Poker blog for over four years. In that time I have commissioned, read, and published…
How to Destroy Your Opponent After Seeing One Showdown (Part 2)
Sometimes it takes just one showdown for a great poker player to change their game plan and start crushing opponents.…
How to Play Pocket Aces (5 Mistakes to Avoid)
After hours of looking down at hands like Tâ™ 5♣, it finally happens. You get dealt the beautiful pocket aces.…
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Exploiting an Opponent
As you’ve probably heard before: everything you do at the poker table conveys information. Anyone that has played live poker…
How to Dominate Ace-High Flops in 3-Bet Pots (Deep Analysis)
You need to be well-versed in 3-bet pots if you want to win in 2020. 3-bets are much more common…
How to Simplify Your Poker Strategy Without Sacrificing Value
Most of us strive for simplicity in our life, but is it something to strive for in poker too? Short…
Phil Hellmuth Loses It Over Liv Boeree’s Very Standard Play (Analysis)
Few things in poker are more entertaining than a Phil Hellmuth rant. The ‘Poker Brat’ is an old school legend…
[QUIZ] Poker 101 Quiz for Beginners
Ready to test yourself on some of the most fundamental skills in poker? Today’s quiz will take you through 10…
10 Crucial Poker Stats To Include On Your HUD (And How to Use Them)
Want to maximize your win-rate? Then you always need to be on the lookout for ways to exploit your opponents.…
5 Tips to Stop Bleeding Chips from the Small Blind
The small blind is arguably the most difficult position to master in No Limit Hold’em. This position is particularly challenging…
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