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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“World’s Best Cash Game Pro” Hits Quads and Wins $172,640 (Analysis)
Making quads is a pretty rare occurrence in poker. Just imagine how rare it is to make quads in a…
3 Tips for Slow-Playing Strong Hands (via Lucid GTO)
Making as much as possible when you hold a strong hand is one of the fundamental goals of poker. Fast-playing…
How to Play Five-Four Suited In Cash Games
If you know your opponent has Pocket Aces, which hand would you rather have? Â Five-Four suited is a hand…
Doug Polk Tries to Bluff a Guy Who’s Up $2.5 Million (Hustler Casino Live Analysis)
Have you ever tried to bluff a guy who’s got a big stack and a ton of profit? It’s not…
How to Play Jack-Ten Offsuit in Cash Games
Jack-Ten offsuit is like a cloned version of Jack-Ten suited. It might not be as good as the original, but…
Will This Poker Pro Really Fold A Set? (Analysis)
There are a lot of great poker vloggers out there… …but arguably none provide better strategic analysis than Upswing Lab…
Should He Call All-In With Pocket Tens? (Hand Analysis)
Poker can make you feel like a one-man wolfpack. You’re trying to win everyone’s money while they’re trying to win…
How to Play Ace-Nine Offsuit In Cash Games
Ace-Nine offsuit (A9o) is a solid hand. It’s certainly not great, but it can feel like Pocket Aces when you’ve…
Brutal River In High Stakes Poker Game ($80,000 Pot Analysis)
I’m back with another high stakes online cash game hand analysis! This one is a showdown between Michael Addamo (high…
Elite Poker Player Sets The Trap In High Stakes Game (Analysis)
I have a cool hand to share with you today! The stakes are $200/$400 (with a $100 ante). This one…
How to Play Eight-Six Suited in Cash Games
Eight-Six suited is a fun hand to peek down at. But many players make the mistake of playing this suited…
3 Pro Tips for Overbetting On The Flop (ft. Lucid GTO)
The overbet (betting more than the size of the pot) is a powerful play. If you use this tactic at…
Should Xuan Liu Fold Aces With $105,000 On The Line?
When professional and recreational players get involved in big pots, you often see some unconventional plays. That’s what happens in…
What is Fold Equity and Why Does it Matter?
If you’ve played poker for a while, you’ve probably heard the term fold equity. In this article, I am going…
Great Poker Players Will 10/10 This Cash Game Quiz
Ready to put your poker skills to the test? This quiz will present you with 10 hypothetical cash game situations.…
What is a Flush Draw in Poker & How Should You Play Them?
What is a Flush Draw in Poker? A flush draw is when you have four cards of the same suit,…
The Wild Tactic Poker Pros Use to Make More Money in Cash Games
New poker strategies are always emerging. One wild tactic that has risen in prominence is 4-betting all-in in cash games…
How to Play Ace-Two Suited in Cash Games
Ace-Two suited is a fun hand to look down at preflop. It is bursting with possibilities to make a strong…
Retired Poker Pro Hits Full House vs Billionaire ($322,400 Pot)
I can’t wait to share with you one of the biggest pots that Doug Polk has ever played on Lodge…
How to Play Low Suited Jacks in Cash Games (J8s–J2s)
If you are looking to extract every ounce of money that you can from your opponents, learning how to play…
3 Bet Sizing Tips That Will Help Your Game (from Lucid GTO)
If you like winning money in poker, your bet sizing strategy needs to be on point. So to help you…
How to Practice Ranging Your Opponents (Cash Game Example)
Putting your opponent on an accurate range of hands is arguably the most valuable skill in poker. In this video/article,…
Millionaire Poker Pro Gets Tricky With Pocket Aces in $116,668 Pot (Analysis)
There’s not much better than watching two of the world’s best poker players battle it out at high stakes. The…
How to Play Nine-Seven Suited in Cash Games
Nine-Seven suited is a fun hand. With it’s straight and flush potential, you tend to have a lot of room…
3 Easily Understood Poker Tactics That Will Make You Money
If you want to add a few money-making poker tactics to your game, read on. Poker strategy has advanced a…
Doug Polk’s Wild Poker Session is a Whirlwind of Emotions
The high-stakes livestream game at The Lodge Card Club this past Sunday was epic, to say the very least. Upswing…
$127,165 Madness! 3 Players Move All-In in High Stakes Game (Analysis)
It’s not very often you see a multiway all-in at high stakes cash game… let alone an online high stakes…
Can You Exploit These 3 Poker Players?
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How to Exploit Weak 3-Bettors (AKA Most Poker Players)
Upswing Poker’s newest course presents a fresh approach to poker from chess champion turned poker pro Alex Vuilleumier. In this…
Play Monotone Flops Like a Pro! (New Lab Module)
Have you ever wondered whether that monotone flop is better for you or for your opponent? Who has more flushes?…
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