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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The Smart Approach to Losing Poker Sessions (3 Questions to Ask Before Quitting)
It’s tough to know when to walk away from the poker table, but sometimes it’s the most valuable skill you…
10 Must-See Strategy Chats from the Upswing Community
Join the Upswing Community YOUR NEW POKER STRATEGY GROUP Connect with thousands of players, share hands, get coached, and level…
How to Thin Value Bet Like a Veteran Pro (3 Tips for Thin Value Betting in Poker)
Value betting is how you’ll make most of your money at the tables. This is especially true against recreational players,…
5 Can’t-Miss Insights from an Online Cash Game Juggernaut
We Lab members are truly fortunate. We get to watch a top online cash game player, Fried “mynameiskarl” Meulders, play…
Do You Defend Your Big Blind Like a Poker End Boss? – Poker Strategy Quiz
Your play from the big blind has a massive impact on your win-rate. Consequently, all of the best poker players are master defenders of the big blind. For every question, choose the option with the highest expected value (EV). Good luck! […]
Stop Tanking: 5 Reasons Why Playing Faster Will Make You Richer & Happier
Trends in live poker seem to come and go overnight. One that hasn’t gone away yet, unfortunately, is slow play…
How to Crush Nits (10 Tactics That Win Against Tight Players)
What is a Nit? A “nit” is a player who doesn’t take any risks and only plays premium hands, and…
6 Game-Changing Tactics from 500NL Zoom Destroyer Fried Meulders (mynameiskarl)
Upswing Lab cash game coach Fried “mynameiskarl” Meulders continues to crush 500NL Zoom ($2.5/$5) on PokerStars, the toughest game consistently…
How to Make Profitable Decisions Against Any Bet Size (Minimum Defense Frequency vs Pot Odds)
Faced with a bet, you can react in one of three ways: call, fold, or raise. It’s usually pretty apparent…
Can You 10/10 OtB_RedBaron’s Strategy? — Advanced Poker Quiz
‘Otb_Redbaron’ is considered one of, if not the best 6-max player right now, and Upswing’s own Andres Artinano (‘Educa-p0ker’) has been battling him for years. In fact, Andres built his strategy by studying the Baron’s strategy, and he […]
How to Analyze Your Poker Hands Effectively in 5 Minutes
(If Google sent you here to find out what beats what in poker, check out our guide to poker hands.)…
How to Beat the Guy Who Is Always Betting — Countering an Aggressive Poker Strategy
Geez, this guy just won’t stop betting. I just need to be patient, wait for a strong hand, and then…
[QUIZ] Are Your Check-Raising Skills Razor Sharp?
Do you have sweet check-raising skills? Do your opponents shake with fear before firing a c-bet? Let’s find out! For each question, assume you have no solid reads on your opponent. And make sure you share your score at the end! […]
Playing Blind vs Blind — 5 Tips to Help You Stack More Chips
Sub-optimal blind versus blind play is a common leak among amateurs and professionals alike. Players often neglect this part of…
When Should You Continue Barreling on a Brick Turn Card?
If you’ve ever been confused on the turn after c-bet-bluffing on the flop, then this article is for you. Knowing…
Rounders Analyzed: 3 Hands Played By Mike McDermott & Teddy KGB
What’s your favorite poker movie? And why is it Rounders? Today we’re going to analyze 3 hands played in this…
How Equity Denial Influences (Almost) Every Decision & Your Results
Equity denial underlies almost all of your decisions at the poker table, even if you don’t realize it. When understood…
3 Hand Histories That Highlight a Sneakily Crucial Poker Concept (Stack-to-Pot Ratio)
With so much postflop play, it might seem like cash games are more difficult than tournaments. The best tournament players,…
3 Heads-Up Rules Drawn from a $20,000 Buy-In Match
Let’s talk heads-up poker! Today we’ll dive into a $100/$200 cash game match between Doug Polk and Ben ‘Sauce123’ Sulsky…
3 Aggressive Tactics Winning Regulars Already Use
Hoping to gain insight into where good aggressive players take advantage of their opponents, I recently watched Fried “mynameiskarl” Meulders…
7 Tips You Can Learn from 1 High Stakes Online Poker Hand
Have you ever wondered what the end bosses of poker are doing that makes them so much better than everyone…
If You Get 8/10 On This 3-Bet Pot Quiz, You’re a Shark
How competent are you at playing 3-bet pots as the defender? Take your time and think carefully, because these 10 questions are tough. For each question, assume that you have no information about your opponent. And be sure to share your results at the end. […]
3 Best Poker Tips from a Cash Game Session with Doug Polk
There’s something to learn from every video in the Upswing Lab. The same is true for the following Doug Polk…
How to Play Low Pocket Pairs in Cash Games
Get in cheap, try to flop a set, and hope your opponent pays you off. This oversimplified approach is probably…
Floating Strategy | The Complete Guide
What is floating? Floating is a must-have weapon for every aspiring poker crusher. It’s an advanced play, however, which entails…
Stop Fearing Triple Barrels with this Professional Approach
Let’s be honest: we all sigh when an opponent fires that dreadful triple barrel, putting us to the test both…
How to Check-Raise on the River Like a Pro
It’s difficult to play out-of-position as the preflop caller. In this scenario our opponent, the preflop raiser, has both a…
How to Destroy Your Opponent After Seeing One Showdown
Sometimes it takes just one showdown for a great poker player to change their game plan and start crushing opponents.…
Poker Bankroll Management Tips & Tools That Work In 2022
Part of becoming a great player is establishing proper poker bankroll management principles. Not only do you need to be…
5 Biggest Online Poker Pots Explained
Today, we’re going to mix things up a bit by discussing the 5 biggest online poker pots in No Limit…
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