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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3 Things That Shocked This Chess Master Turned Poker Pro
The newest course in the Upswing Poker library comes from a chess master turned high stakes poker pro. Alex Vuilleumier…
How to Win More Pots with Delayed C-Bets
Every skilled poker player has the c-bet (short for “continuation bet”) in their arsenal. C-betting capitalizes on two crucial facts: The preflop aggressor usually has the strongest range of any player in the […]
How to Play Five-to-a-Straight Boards Like a Pro
Boards with five cards to the straight can be quite confusing to play. But fear not! In this article, I…
Master Common Poker Exploits With This New Upswing Lab Module!
Upswing Lab coach and all-around crusher Tim Jenkins is back with an easy-to-watch module on exploiting your opponents! In this…
The Mistake Poker Players Make When C-Betting
Range betting, or betting 100% of the time, can be a powerful tool. It exploits players who fold too often…
World’s Best Cash Game Player Sets the Trap with Pocket Aces ($95,600 Pot Analysis)
Let’s take a look into arguably the most competitive poker arena in the world: high stakes online cash. The subject…
How to Play King-Ten Offsuit In Cash Games
I’m not going to BS you here… King-Ten offsuit is a mediocre hand. But it’s still worth playing in certain…
What Is Pot Control & Why Does It Matter?
You’ve probably heard the poker term pot control before. If you want to know what it means and why it…
Flush vs Flush! Rampage Flops The Nuts vs Nik Airball (Analysis)
Today we’re going to look at a massive pot between two high stakes Hustler Casino Live regulars: Rampage Poker and…
Flopped Quads vs LLinusLLove ($194,718 Pot Analysis)
Every poker player knows what it feels like to run bad. But running bad in a cash game with almost…
Inelastic Ranges: How to Snowball Your Winnings vs Bad Poker Players
When you’re up against bad poker players, you have the opportunity to beat them for a large number of chips.…
How to Play Six-Five Suited In Cash Games
I always feel excitement when I’m dealt Six-Five suited. It cracks Pocket Aces over 22% of the time (more than…
Doug Polk’s Funniest Poker Hand of 2023 (Analysis)
Most of Doug Polk’s live stream appearances showcase high-level strategy… …but today we are going to be looking at something…
Master Turn Strategies With This In-Depth Module!
Upswing Lab coach and cash game crusher Gary Blackwood is back with a deep dive module on double barreling turns.…
How to Play Ten-Eight Suited In Cash Games
Ten-Eight suited is a nice starting hand in No Limit Hold’em. It certainly won’t be your biggest cash cow, but…
How to Play Pocket Jacks in Cash Games
“There are 3 ways to play Pocket Jacks, and they’re all wrong.” You may have heard this famous poker saying…
How to Play King-Nine Suited In Cash Games
Woof woof (get it?). King-Nine suited is a solid hand — one that can make you a little bit of…
High Stakes Bosses Battle For $34,000 Pot (Analysis)
Online poker sites with high stakes have some of the sickest cash games in the world! We’re going to get…
How to Play King-Queen Offsuit in Cash Games
King-Queen offsuit is a powerhouse hand…in most scenarios. It should be quite a money-maker for you (on average), but you…
Upswing Coach Plays Unbelievable $379,789 Pot (Analysis)
Upswing Lab coach David “MissOracle” Yan has been playing in some massive games this year. He had a big score…
The Notorious Tony G vs The $100,000 Bluff
Tony G is a poker boom-era legend known for his masterful table talk. He doesn’t play much poker in the…
Sneak Peek: The End Boss System with Doug Polk & Fabian Adler
Are you a serious poker player who wants to elevate your game to the highest level? Doug Polk’s brand new…
Poker Vlogger Plays for $295,800 With Pocket Aces (Analysis)
This poker hand between Mariano and Dan “Jungleman” Cates took over the poker world this summer. It seemed like everyone…
Doug Polk’s Bold Bluff Versus a Top Pro’s Pocket Aces
Preflop The blinds are $200/$400 and Doug starts the hand with $90,900 in his stack (Kevin covers). Doug raises to…
How to Play Ace-Three Suited in Cash Games
Suited Aces pack quite a punch in No Limit Hold’em, especially if you know how to play them. This article…
Straight Flush Draw vs Daniel Negreanu ($100,000 Duel Hand Analysis)
Doug and his longtime heads-up coach Fabian Adler have been working on a new course called The End Boss System…
Learn How To Print Money On Low Boards (NEW Upswing Module!)
Is this 8-high flop really good for my range or not? Who has the range advantage? Should I bet more…
What Is Effective Stack Size & Why Does It Matter?
One of the first factors you should consider in any given poker hand is the effective stack size. This article…
Introducing Tracks in The Upswing Poker Lab
The Upswing Poker Lab offers a comprehensive collection of poker strategy lessons that help players of all skill levels upgrade…
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