Preflop The blinds are $200/$400 and Doug starts the hand with $90,900 in his stack (Kevin covers). Doug raises to $1,000 with . Kevin 3-bets to $3,200 with . Doug calls. Analysis Flop The flop is . Kevin checks with his . Doug bets $1,600 with his . Kevin calls. Analysis Turn The turn is […]
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 covers how to play one of the smallest suited Aces, Ace-Three suited, both before and after the flop. Get ready to sharpen your skills and uncover the strategies needed to maximize your profit (and minimize […]
Straight Flush Draw vs Daniel Negreanu ($100,000 Duel Hand Analysis)
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 for the last few months. The End Boss System is literally guaranteed to be a game-changer for you. The course focuses on heads-up strategy, but […]
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 often or check a lot? Legendary crusher Tim Jenkins is back with a new module in the Upswing Lab, answering all these questions and more while helping you truly understand how to play boards that […]
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 lays out what “effective stack size” means and why it’s important. Let’s dive in. What is Effective Stack Size in Poker? Effective stack refers to the effective amount of chips that are in play in […]
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 their game. The Upswing team realizes, however, that the sheer amount of information contained in the Lab can be overwhelming at times. Upswing’s newest feature aims to streamline the study process like never before. Introducing […]
Top Tournament Pro vs Top Cash Game Pro (High Stakes Analysis)
What happens when a top-tier tournament player ($18.5 million+ in lifetime cashes) hops into a high stakes cash game and battles one of the world’s best cash game players? Poker hands like this… The game is $50/$100 online with $28,500 effective stacks. The hand is a match up between online cash regular DavyJones922 and tournament […]
The MTT Crash Course You’ve Been Needing! (Lab Module Preview)
Whether your summer has been full of riches and glory or not, the newest module in the Upswing Lab is a great way to get back into prime MTT shape. (Scroll down for a sneak peak from the module!) In his module Tournament Crash Course, Upswing Coach Tim Jenkins breaks down his main areas of […]
10 Quick Poker Strategy Tips That Will Help Your Game
10 Quick Poker Strategy Tips That Will Help Your Game If you’re looking for easy to remember and quick poker tips that will help you win at No Limit Hold’em, you’re in luck! Today we’ve compiled 10 tactics and strategies that will make you a more confident and profitable poker player. Now, this list won’t […]
The 2nd Largest Poker Hand In TV History ($2,250,000 Pot Analysis)
Hustler Casino Live changed the poker live-streaming game forever when they put on the Million Dollar Cash Game. It featured some of the most viral poker hands of all-time, including this $2,250,000 pot between Wesley and LSG Hank. This hand currently ranks as the second biggest pot in poker live stream history. The blinds are […]
How to Play Eight-Seven Suited in Cash Games
Eight-Seven suited is a crowd favorite among poker players… …but most don’t play it correctly. Players see this nice-looking hand and often choose to play it in the wrong situation or in the wrong way. To help you avoid mistakes with Eight-Seven suited, this quick guide covers: How to play Eight-Seven suited in common preflop […]
Poker End Bosses Abandon GTO? ($26,229 Pot Analysis)
This high stakes cash game hand is anything but standard. The players are two absolute crushers — Nacho124441 and DavyJones922* — battling in a $50/$100 game on PokerStars. *I couldn’t find a photo of DavyJones922, so I used an artist’s depiction of Davy Jones from the Pirates of the Carribean movies. Credit to Evgen Karpenko. […]
3 “Top Secret” Plays Poker Pros Have Been Hiding From You
The title of this article is a bit of an exaggeration, but the plays you’re about to learn are certainly secret compared to common tips like… Just play tight, pick your spots, and bet big when you have it. This kind of straightforward “ABC poker” advice may be enough to make money in a soft […]
How to Play Ace-Ten Offsuit in Cash Games
Getting dealt Ace-Ten offsuit is similar to getting a burger at McDonalds. You know it’s not going to be the best burger in the world, but it can still satisfy your appetite. While it’s not an incredibly strong hand, Ace-Ten offsuit is still worth playing fairly often. The key is to make sure you’re avoiding […]
Famous Poker Vlogger Attempts Risky $618,000 Bluff (Analysis)
In the high-octane world of poker, where fortunes pivot on a razor’s edge, one hand can redefine the course of the game. Today, we immerse ourselves in the heart-pounding action of a momentous poker showdown between poker vlogger Rampage and a high stakes regular who goes by Handz. Hold on tight as we witness an […]
How to Play King-Jack Suited in Cash Games
When you get dealt King-Jack suited, there’s a good chance you’ll be seeing a flop. So, I wrote this guide to help you make more money with this hand. Here’s what you’re going to learn: How to Play King-Jack Suited Preflop 3 Tips for When You Miss the Flop (As the Preflop Raiser) 3 Tips […]