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You Don’t Need The Nuts To Overbet
Most players only bomb the pot for value when they have the nuts, or at least very strong hands. It…
Stop Playing GTO Against Blinds That Fold Too Much
Contrary to popular belief, preflop No-Limit Hold’em is not “solved”. Not in the sense that we don’t have GTO sims…
Single Board Bomb Pots – The Complete NLH Strategy Guide
On this page What Is a Single-Board Bomb Pot? Where You’ll Find Them Why Bomb Pots Play Differently Flop Strategy:…
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[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…
4 Cash Game Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Today we’re going to discuss some of the most common mistakes cash game players make, both novice and experienced alike,…
4 Mistakes to Avoid for More Profitable Postflop Decisions
Top poker players are adept at putting their opponents on a range of hands. This battle-hardened skill in turn leads to more profitable decision making. By contrast, players who are unable to properly range their opponents are often forced to […]
4 Ways to Improve Your Results in Multi-Way Pots
Multi-way pots can cause headaches, and it’s easy to understand why. More players means more variables, and potential for the…
Preflop Strategy Quiz: Only a Feared Grinder Will Get 9/10
Are you ready to challenge your preflop skills? Because these 10 questions aren’t meant to be easy! Be sure you share your score at the end. Good luck! Can You Get 9/10 on this Preflop Poker Quiz? […]
3 Tips to Help You Maximize Your Winnings with Overpairs
How do you play overpairs after the flop? “Play ‘em fast,” someone told me years ago. “If you don’t, you’ll…
4 GTO Myths That Way Too Many Poker Players Believe
GTO? More like GT-NO! Today we’ll be debunking 4 big myths about game theory optimal poker strategy, or “GTO,” as…
3 Can’t-Miss Insights from a Cash Game Millionaire
One of the best players to ever grace the 6-max cash game format, Andres “Educa-p0ker” Artinano, is here to drop…
Bluffing in Poker Explained (by Doug Polk)
Is there anything more satisfying than a successful bluff? Bluffing is life in poker, but not all players feel the…
How To Range Your Poker Opponents With Accuracy
At the core of poker strategy is the concept of ranges. Instead of trying to put your opponent on a…
Cash Game Strategy Quiz – How Much Do You Actually Know?
Get ready to put your cash game strategy knowledge to the test. The 10 questions in this quiz are based on Upswing’s cash game content from the past year. Make sure you share your total score at the end! How Much Do You Know About Cash Game Poker Strategy? […]
Sizing Your C-Bets: 3 Factors You Must Consider
Most players know that c-betting is a basic part of postflop strategy, but many struggle with knowing what c-bet size…
How to Choose a Poker Room Where You Can Maximize Winnings (and Happiness)
For many poker players, picking a live poker room is as simple as choosing which decor they like the most.…
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