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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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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.…
You Probably Aren’t Loose Aggressive Enough in These 4 Common Poker Spots
The overwhelming majority of poker players are not aggressive enough. If you want to compete with high level players, or…
Probe Bets – How to Play Turns when the Preflop Raiser Checks Back
What is a probe bet? A probe bet is when you bet out of position into a player who had…
4 Tips That Will Improve Your Postflop Results in 4-Bet Pots
Unless you’ve got the nuts, 4-bet pots can be awfully intimidating. With stack-to-pot ratios so low, you’re usually just a…
5 Expert Strategies for Monotone Flops
If you’ve ever felt unsure of what to do on a flop with three cards of the same suit (a…
Boost Your Winnings by Using Blockers in These 3 Common Spots
Leveraging blockers allows you to bluff and call with a slightly higher degree of success. A blocker is a card you see, either on the board or in your hand, that ‘blocks’ your opponent from having any hand containing that card. Poker is a game of small edges, and the small edge you gain […]
Poker Game Theory – How You Should Think About the Game
Poker has evolved rapidly in recent years. So much so that many strategy resources including some books, videos and digital…
8 Proven Strategies for Crushing Micro Stakes Games
You’ve put in long hours at the tables. You’ve studied the books, courses and training videos. But the results aren’t…
4 Tips That Will Help You Win More Money On the River
The river is home to some of the toughest decisions you will make—hero calls, triple barrel bluffs, agonizing folds and everything in between. And with the pot size at its largest on the river, a great call can make your session, while a mistimed bluff […]
3 Tips That Will Skyrocket Your Win-Rate Versus C-Bets Out of Position
Being out-of-position is unfavorable. Being the pre-flop caller is also unfavorable. Put these together and you’ve got a recipe for…
5 Tips for 4-Betting That Every Aspiring Pro Should Know
A single 4-bet pot can make or break a session. Putting lots of chips in the pot early is not…
5 Skills That Will Boost Your Live Poker Earnings
Listen up, live poker players! You might technically be playing the same game as your online counterparts, but live poker…
4 Skills That Will Help You Win More Money From the Blinds
Your strategy from the blinds will have a huge impact on your winnings. It’s an indisputable fact that you will…
How to Bluff with Flush Draws Like a 3-Time Bracelet Winner
Not all flush draws are the same. This may seem like an obvious point, but it is one that draws…
Use Solvers to Revolutionize Your Poker Game with Fried Meulders
Solvers have revolutionized poker strategy. As the name suggests, a ‘solver’ is a powerful piece of poker software that offers…
5 Not-So-Easy River Spots Explained By A Game Theory Expert
Discussing hands with friends is a great way to get better at poker. Now, imagine if one of your friends…
Why The Very Best Poker Players Make Decisions At Random (Mixed Strategy)
The many randomized elements of poker are a big part of what makes the game so strategically complex. We can…
The Ultimate Guide to Preflop Multiway Pots (And Squeezing)
Multiway pots are extremely complex. As more players enter the pot, the size of the game-tree increases. This makes finding…
River Bets: How to Decide Which Hands to Call Down Vs Triple Barrel
It’s rarely fun to face a triple barrel — bets on the flop, turn and river. Small mistakes are magnified when the pot gets big, and pots are on average the biggest on the river. The results of one river decision can make or break a session. Against good players with relatively balanced […]
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