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The (Stupid-Simple) Golden Rule for Low Stakes Cash

By Jake Godshall

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

By Dan B.

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

By Dan B.

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 3-Bet (Like a Boss) in Heads Up No Limit

By Team Upswing | July 15, 2016

A 3-Bet is the act of reraising a pot preflop that has already been raised by another player. The objective…

REVEALED: Pot Odds vs Implied Odds

By Team Upswing | May 20, 2016

Pot Odds and Implied Odds When Facing a Bet To many tournament players’ chagrin, pot odds in poker do not refer to…

Why You Are On A Downswing

By Ryan Fee | March 11, 2016

Variance is very good at tricking the human brain. Things that seem unlikely, highly improbable, or impossible happen all the…

How To Play Winning Poker

By Doug Polk | November 16, 2015

It doesn’t matter if you’re a recreational card player who enjoys a game once a month, or an aspiring pro…

How To Use Your Opponent’s Ego Against Them

By Matt Colletta | October 27, 2015

Check your ego at the card room door. Language is a powerful tool, and it can be used for or…

Pro Tip: Don’t Always Continuation Bet

By Ryan Fee | October 23, 2015

Many players new to poker learn that if they raise preflop and continuation bet the flop, they can often times…

Pro Tip: Never “Raise For Information”

By Ryan Fee | October 23, 2015

When I sit down at a poker table there are some mistakes I’m guaranteed to see. Raising for information is one of the most…

Pro View: Tom Dwan’s Queen-Ten Bluff on High Stakes Poker

By Ryan Fee | October 22, 2015

Anyone remember that crazy Tom Dwan bluff on High Stakes Poker season 5? It’s is one of the most famous hands of poker played on TV ever. This hand and many like it have led to many players having warped ideas of how poker works. CAUTION: Don’t […]

The Top 7 Reasons to Defend Your Big Blind

By Ryan Fee | October 19, 2015

(Art by Ben Wooten) Sometimes I feel like my big blind is under attack from a fire breathing dragon… How…

5 Reasons to SHUT Your Big Mouth

By Matt Colletta | October 13, 2015

“Wow you got your money in great there, nice suck out fish!” Ever hear this or similar tirades from a…

Good Bankroll Management is Critical to Poker Success

By Doug Polk | October 12, 2015

“The lack of money is the root of all evil.”  – Mark Twain I would go as far as to…

How to Listen for Keywords That Reveal Your Opponent’s Leaks

By Matt Colletta | October 10, 2015

Stereotypes can be effective for guessing a player’s tendencies, but keywords are far more accurate. One thing all players should…

How To Think About Poker Ranges Like a Pro

By Matt Colletta | August 21, 2015

Do you know how to think about poker ranges? In this article, I will take you step-by-step through the very…

How to Play Your Big Blind vs a Small Blind Open

By Matt Colletta | May 21, 2015

Today I am going to share a little secret with you – the Big Blind (BB) gets to play super…

4 Rules for Betting the Flop

By Matt Colletta | May 20, 2015

Continuation betting has been one of the most popular and misunderstood concepts in Texas Hold’em over the past few years.…

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