Cash Game Strategy Articles
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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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Andrew Neeme Battles Doug Polk in $11,700 Pot (Analysis)
Let’s examine a nasty hand between Upswing Poker founder Doug Polk and professional poker player/vlogger Andrew Neeme. The two friends…
2 Winning Ways to Adjust Your Preflop Strategy in Low Stakes Live Poker
If you’re an online player diving into the world of live poker, one of the first things you notice is…
How to Play Pocket Sevens in Cash Games
Let’s talk about the hockey sticks! Pocket Sevens is one of those “good, but not easy to play” hands. Middling…
How to Spot Preflop Sizing Tells in Live Cash Games
If you pay enough attention at a low stakes live poker table, you may notice that some (or all) of…
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…
How to Play Double-Paired Boards in Cash Games
When the turn brings a card that puts two pairs on the board — Kâ™ K♥ 8♥ 8â™ , for example…
Play Like a Pro When The Turn Pairs The Middle Card
When the turn card pairs the board in a heads-up pot, the dynamic between the players changes greatly. This article…
How to Play A9-A6 Suited in Cash Games
Middling suited Aces are pretty strong hands. You should often play a hand like Aâ™ 9â™ when it’s dealt to…
3 Advantages of Betting Big on the Flop
Over the last 15 years, No Limit Hold’em has gone through a drastic transformation. So much has changed about the…
[QUIZ] Do You Know When to C-Bet in 4-Bet Pots?
Poker players get more aggressive (on average) every year. As a result, playing well in 4-bet pots has become a…
Garrett Plays $335,500 Pot vs JRB on High Stakes Poker (Analysis)
On the most recent season of High Stakes Poker, fan-favorite Garrett Adelstein squared off against nosebleed regular Jean-Robert Bellande (JRB)…
Doug Polk Flops Broadway vs a Set (Analysis)
Texas poker is known for having crazy action with lots of straddles and super deep stacks. This hand between Doug…
Garrett Adelstein vs Daniel Negreanu ($440,000 Pot Analysis)
High Stakes Poker baby! PokerGO has revived the greatest poker TV show of all time and in a hand from…
How to Play Queen-Jack Suited in Cash Games
Queen-Jack suited is a damn good hand in No Limit Hold’em. It can flop strong pairs, strong open-enders, flush draws,…
How to Play Trips (As the Preflop Raiser and Caller)
Playing trips can be pretty simple in some situations, but there are some small nuances that you might be missing.…
3 Tips for Playing the Turn After Check-Raise Bluffing Flop
Suppose you call a preflop raise from the Big Blind with a hand like 6♥ 4♥ and the flop comes…
Can Linus Make a Sick Hero Call With K♣ Q♣ On Four Heart Board (Analysis)
Linus Loeliger has been arguably the best No Limit Hold’em online cash game player in the world for the past…
Should You Ever Play Offsuit Connectors in Cash Games?
Most of the time, low and medium offsuit connectors are pretty worthless and should be folded. However, there are some…
[QUIZ] Do You Know How to Play vs Preflop Raises?
It’s extremely tough to become a long-term winning poker player without a good grasp on the fundamentals… …and one of…
How to Conquer Aggressive Poker Players (5 Exploit Tips)
(Note: Video not loading? Click here to watch it on YouTube or read on for a written version.) Have you…
Take a Sneak Peek at Elite Cash Game Exploits with Uri Peleg
Want to reach the top of the poker mountain so even solid regulars become more like recreational players? The brand…
Doug Polk Chases a Flush Draw in Massive Pot (Analysis)
Since becoming a part-owner of The Lodge Card Club, Doug Polk has been playing poker regularly for the first time…
How You Should Play Four Flush Boards (But Probably Don’t)
(Note: Video not loading? Click here to watch it on YouTube or read on for a written version.) Boards with…
What is Equity in Poker & Why Does it Matter?
Equity is the most fundamental concept in poker. If you’re not very familiar with it, then this article is going…
How to Crush the Guy Who Always C-Bets
Have you ever played against a player who seems to continuation bet (c-bet) every hand? This article will help you…
Patrik Antonius Takes on the WSOP Champ (Analysis)
High Stakes Poker has returned. The show’s 9th season has featured some of the biggest names in poker, including Phil…
How to Exploit Loose Poker Players Preflop
(Note: Video not loading? Click here to watch it on YouTube or read on for a written version.) The goal…
3 Tips for Playing Double Board PLO Bomb Pots
Double board PLO bomb pots have taken over the poker scene in Texas and they have spread to other games…
How to Play King-X Suited Hands in Cash Games
Low Suited Kings don’t get talked about often, but there are many different situations in which you should play these…
Poker Vlogger Rampage Takes on Garrett Adelstein in $146,250 Pot (Analysis)
Poker vlogger ‘Rampage’ recently took a shot in a high stakes poker game on Hustler Casino Live. Unfortunately for him,…
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