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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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3 Strategies to Help You Win After Calling a 3-Bet
Your results in 3-bet pots will have a huge impact on your bottom line. In fact, one of the easiest ways to dramatically grow your win-rate is to plug your strategic leaks in these crucial situations. To help you do that, […]
5 Tips To Help You Break Out of Micro Stakes
Every micro stakes player should have one goal: make enough money to move up in stakes. But while many players find it easy to beat micro stakes games, they also find it very hard to break out of them. Why is that? The answer lies in a […]
[QUIZ] Are You a Shark or a Fish at Live Poker Tables?
Ready to put your live poker skills to the test? The following quiz will take you through a variety of both preflop and postflop situations that are specific to live poker. The correct answer is considered either the highest expected value (EV) action or […]
How the World’s #1 Cash Game Player Has Changed His Strategy
How has LLinusLLove been crushing the games for the last few years? Everyone has had access to solvers for years and the games have never been tougher, so how has he managed to have a graph like this […]
3 Ways You Might Be Bleeding Money in Cash Games
There are so many ways to lose money in poker, but there are only a few ways to win. This is why when you are starting off in poker, and throughout your journey to the top, you shouldn’t focus on making “sick” and creative plays […]
When to Attack After Your Opponent Checks Back (4 Tips for Probing)
Being out of position sucks, but it sucks a lot less when your opponent checks back on the flop. Not only does your opponent’s check allow you to see a free card, it also gives you the opportunity to probe bet. To help you probe bet better […]
Online Poker Legend Shares Secrets for Four Flush Boards
Boards with four cards of the same suit are a special combination of weird and rare… and many players misplay them as a result. Some players tighten up big time on four flush boards, never committing a bet without the first or second highest flush. Other players […]
How to Play Strong Hands on Monotone Flops (Check-Raise vs Slow-Play)
The text below is based on the video above. Imagine taking a seat at a poker table in your regular game. On your first hand, the player on the button raises and you call from the big blind. The flop comes 6♠ 4♠ […]
Poker Millionaire Reveals His Strategy on Monotone Flops (♠️ ♠️ ♠️)
The text below is based on the video above. Most poker players misplay monotone flops (a flop with three cards of the same suit). This is likely because they are under-researched. When poker players study, they […]
How a Poker Boss Bluffs with Ace-King (Analysis)
What should I do when I have ace-king and miss the flop? This is one of the most common questions…
How to Handle Downswings Like a Poker Pro
What’s the only thing worse than losing money in one session of poker? Going on a poker downswing that causes…
8 Live Poker Tips That Will Put More Cash in Your Pocket
Despite sharing the same rules, live poker games are quite a bit different than their online counterparts. Whether it is the excessive limping or constant table talk, live poker presents unique variables which […]
How to Exploit 3 Different Types of Poker Players
Your goal in poker is to make as much money as possible. In order to do that, you must exploit your opponents to the maximum, though this is not always possible. Oftentimes you simply won’t have enough […]
Firing a Triple Barrel Bluff with 6♣️ 5♣️ on K-7-4 (Analysis)
All of the world’s top poker players have something in common: they play extremely aggressively. Playing aggressively allows you to put tremendous pressure on your opponents, which oftentimes forces them to […]
[QUIZ] Can You Size Your Bets Like a Poker Boss?
Get ready to test your bet sizing skills. You are about to be presented with ten different spots and two bet sizing options for each. Your goal is to choose the size with the highest […]
How to Get Max Value with Ace-Jack on Jack-Jack-Five (Analysis)
Winning big pots is crucial for your bottom line. Whoever wins the big pots during a session is very likely to be the biggest winner at the end of it. Playing well and avoiding mistakes is of the utmost […]
3 Stupid-Simple Tricks That Crush Calling Stations [2nd Edition]
A “calling station” is a player who calls often regardless of their hand strength. These fold-averse players are most commonly found in live and low stakes online games. Calling stations are relatively easy […]
How to Win Your Blind vs Blind Battles (as the Preflop Raiser)
As I said in part 1 and part 2 of the series, blind vs blind battles are happening way more often than they used to. This means there is more money to be won in these increasingly common spots. The focus of this article is playing […]
4 Key Lessons from an Elite Pro’s First Coaching Session
Feel like improving your poker strategy? You’re about to learn 4 lessons from a live mid-high stakes cash game session that online beast and Upswing Lab coach, Daniel Merrilees aka DANMERR, recorded on WSOP.com. Let’s jump in! […]
Phil Hellmuth BLOWS UP After Semi-Bluff (Analysis)
There’s no doubt that Phil Hellmuth has had a very successful poker career. He tops the all-time WSOP bracelet list with fifteen, a whopping five more than those tied for second (Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, and Johnny Chan). However the “Poker Brat” […]
How to Choose Between Small vs Big Bet Sizes
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 […]
What Your Poker Strategy Should Look Like in Modern Games
This has been one of the hottest topics in poker for years.Almost all modern high stake crushers have spent extensive time working with solvers to develop a strategy that is close to our current understanding of game theory optimal (GTO) play. […]
5 Lucrative Check-Raising Strategies You Should Try Today
You’re about to get schooled on check-raising strategy. A member of the Upswing Lab posted this hand history in our…
7 Multiway Tactics You Should Know Going Into 2022
If you want to improve your results in pots with three or more players, keep reading. You’re about to learn…
Tom Dwan’s Aces Up vs a Chinese Billionaire (Analysis)
Perhaps the most infamous young poker player of the modern era, Tom Dwan blew away casual poker fans with his loose-aggressive strategy on televised high stakes cash games from 2008-2011.Then he went from hero to villain in the eyes […]
[QUIZ] Can You Dominate Live Poker Games?
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. […]
3 Small Stakes Hands Analyzed by High Stakes Veterans
If you’ve ever wanted to pick the brain of an experienced high stakes poker player, keep reading. In a recently…
What is Expected Value (EV) in Poker? This Basketball Analogy Will Make it Clear
Today we’re going to discuss expected value — what it means, why it’s important, and how to apply it. Expected…
How to Win Your Blind vs Blind Wars (When Facing a Limp)
Last time we talked about blind vs blind battles, the focus was on playing as the big blind versus a…
How to Maximize Your Winnings Versus Multiple Limpers
You are playing in a darn good game if you’re often facing multiple limps. To help you maximize your winnings…
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