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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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This Is Why You Should Use Small Bet Sizes
When I finished writing Applications of No Limit Hold’ em a bit over 4 years ago, my favorite concept to talk about was overbetting. In many ways, it’s still is my favorite topic. That’s because once the theory behind overbetting is laid out, the situations where overbetting is correct are usually […]
The Professional Approach to Straddled and Three-Blind Pots
Even the best poker players in the world lose money from the small and big blind. You’d have to be…
Does Your Poker Journey Feel Stuck? So Did Doug Polk’s
Does your poker career feel stuck? Have you been playing in the same low- and mid-stakes games for what seems…
How to Check-Raise Like a High Stakes Poker Pro
Players that don’t check-raise are easy to beat. If you won’t check-raise me, there are only two possible outcomes when…
Paired Boards: 3 Examples That Reveal The Optimal Approach
Paired boards can be confusing and frustrating. They often create scenarios where one player is way ahead and another is…
Print Money with Your Flop C-Bets In and Out of Position
Every poker player knows how much easier it is to play hands in position. In position players get to play…
When Should You Bet the Flop in Multi-Way Pots?
A unique approach is required to avoid spewing away your chips in multi-way pots. This is simply because as more…
How to Bluff Your Straight Draws Like a High Stakes Pro
Straight draws tend to make the best bluffs. And not just because of their chances of actually hitting a straight.…
Hand Combinations – The Secret Weapon Pros Use to Win More Money
High stakes poker players have a secret weapon. If used properly, this secret weapon will: Force more folds when you…
How to Play a Tight-Aggressive Style That Wins in Modern Games
What is a Tag in Poker? The concept of a tight-aggressive poker strategy is simple: play very few hands, but…
How to Make Winning Adjustments in Low Stakes Games
Low and micro stakes poker is different… …but not as much as a lot of you guys seem to think.…
Overbetting All-In On the River Revealed
Hey guys! In this article we’re going to talk about a fun and highly exploitative strategy – going all-in on…
The Beginner’s Guide to Opening the Button in Heads-Up No Limit
Heads-up poker is a whole new ball game. As there are only two players, ranges are dramatically wider in every…
Doug Polk Answers Your 6 Best Questions About Pre-Flop Play
Pre-flop, where all of the mayhem that is no-limit hold’em begins. With the tough poker climate of 2017, a good…
GTO vs Exploitative Play: Which is the Better Strategy?
I think it’s time to talk about Game Theory Optimal (GTO) vs Exploitative play. This subject seems to confuse a…
Revealed: How to React to Preflop 3-Bets In & Out of Position
3-betting pre-flop is a powerful move in No Limit Hold’em. Let’s stop for a moment and consider some of the…
4 Things You Must Know to Play Perfect GTO
It is rare for me to sing the praises of any poker training book. Almost every one I’ve read has…
3 Poker Concepts Every Aspiring Pro Needs to Know
Poker used to be easy. It almost makes me sick to think about how much money was up for grabs…
Answered: Your 5 Most Burning Post-Flop Questions
Post-flop play is what makes poker interesting and complex. There are virtually infinite possible post-flop situations, which can lead to…
Strategy Comparison: Regular Tables vs Fast-Fold Tables
The world is constantly looking to do things faster and the evolution of poker has been no exception. In recent…
12 Preflop Mistakes You Must Avoid to Move Up in Stakes [2nd Edition]
Poker is easy to learn but difficult to master, which I love! Players with well-thought-out and in-depth strategies are rewarded…
These 5 Common Mistakes Are Costing You Money
Poker is a complex game. There’s more than one way to win, and the depth and variety of available strategies…
5 Goals You Must Set to Succeed in Poker
Goal setting works. On the endless road to strengthen your poker game, giving yourself targets will help you become a…
Why Multi-Tabling Is Costing You Money
Multi-tabling is extremely common in the world of online poker. Many players will choose to sit at multiple tables at…
My Unexploitable Preflop Opening Strategy Explained
Preflop is the most common and important street to get right. Having a solid preflop strategy that is well-considered and…
3 Bulletproof Poker Concepts Demonstrated by Ryan Fee
Want a sneak peek inside the Lab? You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to my new series Dissecting The…
The Ugly Truth About Staking in Poker
You’ve heard of staking. Or at least you probably have if you’ve spent any time with poker players. Over the…
There’s Big Money in 4-Bet & 5-Bet Pots
Most NLHE players have a pretty good idea of how and when to 3-bet their opponents preflop. If you can…
Should I Play Cash Games or Tournaments?
One of the most frequently asked questions you’ll hear from aspiring poker pros is whether to focus on tournament poker…
3 Poker Tips and Strategies from Upswing Coaches
(Photo copyright: Antonio Abrego) Pro poker tips and strategies have never been as plentiful as they are today. You can’t…
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