Cash Game Strategy Articles
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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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How to React to a Check-Raise on the Turn: Theory vs Practice
If facing a turn check-raise has ever made you hate life, this is the article for you. We are about…
5 Fast Tips That Will Help You Dominate in 3-Bet Pots
3-bet pots are extremely important, and the tips in this article will help you play them more effectively. Let’s dive…
[QUIZ] Are You a Double Barrelin’ Cowboy at the Poker Table?
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. […]
$1,000 Cash Game Insights from a High Stakes Veteran
Ready to improve your live cash game skills? Today we are going to look at three hands that Doug Polk…
The #1 Mistake Players Make When Playing Higher Stakes
At some point in every poker player’s career it happens. You finally build up the courage and bankroll to take…
How to Win When Your Opponent Straddles (3 Crucial Tips)
Adding a poker straddle to the game creates a whole new set of dynamics which are not so easy to…
If You Can’t Ace This Cash Game Quiz, Your Poker Game Needs Work
The Upswing Lab training course has helped poker players of all levels exceed their goals. The Lab’s greatest success story is probably high stakes regular Ali Imsirovic, but many more have seen dramatic improvements as well. If you can’t get all 10 […]
Did Jason Koon Make a Million Dollar Mistake vs Kane Kalas? (Analysis)
Did this super high roller make a million dollar mistake? We are about to analyze one of the biggest televised No Limit Hold’em cash game hands of all time, which took place on the Triton Poker Million Euro Cash Game in Montenegro. There were 8 poker […]
Crush Live Poker Games With These 8 Battle-Tested Tactics
It is no secret that live poker games are far softer than online games. Most successful online players could switch…
How to Win Your Blind vs Blind Battles (as the Preflop Caller)
Does it feel like you’ve been getting into more blind versus blind battles recently? If so, you are correct. Blind…
Record-Breaking $438,900 Pot on Live at the Bike (Analysis)
You’re about to read analysis of a hand played just last week between Live at the Bike staple Andy and a recreational player named Jacky. The pot settled just under $439,000 and, spoiler alert, it was not a chop — only one of the players took home […]
Big Blind Defense Strategy 101: Tournaments vs Cash Games
Did you know that it is basically impossible to win money from the big blind in the long run? The…
How to Win on Low Flops When You’re Out of Position
If you’ve ever looked down at a low flop and been unsure how to proceed, this is the article for…
[QUIZ] Can You Face Down a Double Barrel on the Turn?
Do you know when to fold, call, and raise against a double barrel on the turn? Let’s find out!Answer the following 10 questions in which you are the big blind versus a player who raised on the button, bet on the flop, and bet again on the turn, then […]
Should You Stop Cold-Calling in Cash Games?
Some poker players think you should only 3-bet or fold and never cold-call versus a single preflop raise. Other poker…
Why Are Most Poker Players Wimpy Bluffers?
(Photo: PartyPoker) In part 1 of this article series, I told you about the Honesty Principle. The Honesty Principle: As…
[QUIZ] Do You Actually Know When to Delay C-Bet?
Ready to quiz your delayed c-betting skills? (Delayed c-betting is when you bet on the turn after checking back on the flop as the preflop aggressor. You can read up on this tactic before taking the quiz here.) Good luck, and don’t forget to share your score […]
When a Poker A.I. Went Crazy with Five-Three Suited (Analysis)
In part 1 of this article series, we talked about the fact that the vast majority of poker players do…
When to Avoid a Solver’s “GTO” Plays
I was just listening to a podcast with Doug Polk and Andres “Educa-p0ker” Artinano. This quote from Andres stood out…
Why Do Random & Silly Bluffs Work?
Have you ever wondered why pure bluffs work when they do? By pure, I mean situations where the player who…
3 Hands That Will Help You Bluff-Catch with More Success
Is there a more satisfying feeling in poker than calling a bluff? I really don’t think there is. I’m sure…
3 Tips for Winning with Gutshot Straight Draws
If you’ve ever been unsure of what to do with a gutshot straight draw, you’ve found the right article. Today…
Only 10% of Poker Players Will Ace This C-Betting Quiz
You’re about to find out if you’re an END BOSS when it comes to c-betting on the flop versus a big blind defender. For each question, assume your opponent is a competent player against whom you have no specific reads. […]
The Only Two Valid Reasons to Bet in Poker (Every Other Reason is Wrong)
Why do we bet? This question has fascinated the best poker players for decades now. The legendary David Sklansky probably…
This Proven Method Will Boost Your Live Poker Winnings
You want to increase your live poker earnings, right? Today you will learn a battle-tested method for doing just that.…
How to Read Poker Hands in No Limit Hold’em (The Professional Way)
Hand reading is one of the most misunderstood concepts among casual poker players. The mistake these casual players make is…
How to Win More Chips When Out of Position in 3-Bet Pots
Like I said in part 1 of this series, a quick way to increase your win-rate is to improve your…
What the Best Poker Pros Already Know About Playing vs. Double Barrels
I know something about you without having met you: you love strategy games. (If you didn’t, you probably wouldn’t have…
When Should You Bet on the Flop After 3-Betting?
A quick way to increase your win-rate is to improve your c-betting strategy in 3-bet pots. This article series will…
[QUIZ] Are You a Boss or a Fish When Your Opponent 3-Bets?
Are you ready to test your skills versus 3-bet? This quiz will reveal two things: your understanding of the theoretical aspects of playing versus 3-bets and your understanding of the practical ways to adapt based on reads. If you want to study […]
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