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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How to Play Jack-Nine Suited in Cash Games (Preflop & Postflop)
I like getting dealt Jack-Nine suited. It’s a very versatile hand because it has a ton of playability — with…
Berri Sweet’s Ambitious Bluff Against LLinusLLove (Analysis)
Two of the best online cash game players of all time — Linus Loeliger (LLinusLLove on Pokerstars) and Berri Sweet…
[QUIZ] Do You Know When to Shove a Short Stack?
Knowing when to shove with a short stack in a tournament has a massive impact on your ROI in tournaments.…
How to Play Pocket Twos in Cash Games (Preflop Advice & 6 Postflop Tips)
Since you will usually flop either a set or an underpair to the board, playing Pocket Twos is usually pretty…
When to Turn Your Low Pocket Pairs into Bluffs
When you hold a low pocket pair, you miss the flop most of the time… …but that doesn’t mean you…
What is Unblocking in Poker & Why Does it Matter?
I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of blockers, which have been all the rage in poker for a few years now……
How to Play King-Ten Suited in Cash Games
King-Ten suited (KTs) is one of my favorite hands to play. It’s just so damn good-looking. It’s a strong hand…
Garrett Flops the Nuts and Plays a $180,000 Pot (Analysis)
Garrett Adelstein is known as one of the best live poker players in the world. If you watch live streams,…
How to Play Middling Offsuit Aces in Cash Games
Middling offsuit Aces include A6o, A7o, A8o, and A9o. Playing these hands correctly can be tough, even for experienced players.…
When Should You Bluff with a Missed Flush Draw? (3 Tips for the River)
When you reach the river with a missed flush draw, should you try and bluff your opponent, or is it…
Doug Polk, Brad Owen, Andrew Neeme Become Co-Owners of The Lodge Card Club
Poker in Texas has been growing fast over the past few years, and it’s about to get a whole lot…
The 5 Best Poker Strategy Articles of 2021
If you want to crush your poker games in 2022, read on. These 5 must-read articles published on the poker…
The 5 Best Poker Hand Reviews of 2021
If you like expert poker hand analysis, you’ve come to the right place. The Upswing Poker team is constantly on…
How to Play King-Jack Offsuit in Cash Games (Preflop & Postflop)
King-Jack offsuit (KJo) is one of those hands that looks super strong to newer players. That’s why Daniel Negreanu calls…
DoorDash Founder Fires $20k Overbet Bluff with Queen-High (Analysis)
For decades, wealthy people have loved to dabble in high-stakes poker games. One such billionaire poker enthusiast is Stanley Tang,…
Magic Antonio Tries to Bluff Aces with 9-5 Offsuit (Analysis)
Live games can get crazy at times, especially in high stakes games that are streamed for thousands of viewers. Some…
How to Play Pocket Eights in Cash Games (Preflop & Postflop)
Let’s talk about the snowmen! Playing pocket eights can be tricky. The middling pair is a strong hand that’s very…
[QUIZ] Would You Win the WSOP Main Event?
Every poker player has dreamed of playing at the final table of the $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event.…
What are Reverse Implied Odds & Why Do They Matter?
You’re probably familiar with implied odds, but what about reverse implied odds? If you are not familiar with implied odds,…
How to Play Open-Ended Straight Draws in Cash Games
I get a rush of positive energy whenever I flop an open-ended straight draw. It’s just so amazing to hit…
What is Geometric Bet Sizing & How Do You Use It?
Introduction to Geometric Bet Sizing Geometric bet sizing — sounds pretty math-y and complicated, doesn’t it? It’s actually not that…
5 “Poker Boom” Hands That Will Make You Cry Laughing
Did you play poker back during the “boom years” of 2003-2006? If you did, I’d bet my bottom dollar you…
How to Play King-Queen Suited in Cash Games (Preflop and Postflop)
King-Queen suited is a pretty premium hand, but that doesn’t stop your average poker player from playing it poorly. It’s…
How to Play Trips Flops Like a Poker Boss
Trips flops are the rarest kind of flops in poker. Out of a total of 22,100 distinct flops, only 52…
How to Play Pocket Queens in Cash Games (Preflop & Postflop)
Who doesn’t love looking down at Pocket Queens? The ladies are the third strongest starting hand in No Limit Hold’em,…
What is a Solver in Poker? How Solvers Work & How to Think About Them
A solver is a powerful piece of poker software that calculates ‘optimal’ strategies (called solutions) for user-inputted scenarios. The most…
When Should You Call With Just Ace-High?
Do you ever try calling with Ace-high? You probably see the pros pulling off this move pretty often on live…
What is a Button Straddle & Should You Ever Do It?
Listen up, live poker players. If you’ve spent enough time on the live felt, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered…
What is Board Coverage & Why Does It Matter?
Board coverage is a relatively new concept in the poker world. It became a hot topic when solvers gained widespread…
[QUIZ] Do You Know When to Bet with Ace-King?
Getting dealt Ace-King is cause for some excitement… …but oftentimes no ace or king comes on the flop and our…
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