Wouldn't it be nice to get access to a super high roller's strategy to use in poker tournaments you play? Nick Petrangelo has teamed up with Upswing to bring you Winning Poker Tournaments, an in-depth training course that is available right here, right now! Nick is widely … [Read more...]
7 Short Stack Poker Tips for Maximizing Your Earnings
Are you ready to improve your short stack game? Read on! Being short stacked can happen in any game type. In formats like Hyper-Turbos and Spin-and-Go’s you start with a short stack, and in tournaments you'll very often find yourself short-stacked. So, let’s dive into 7 tips that … [Read more...]
Stop Letting Your Poker Ego Cost You Money & Happiness
What's going on, Upswing fam? Today we're mixing things up with a guest post that aims to help you with your mental game. Konstantinos "Duncan" Palamourdas is an award-winning math professor from UCLA who specializes in the mathematics of poker, as well as in poker education. He … [Read more...]
When Should You Set Mine with a Pocket Pair? These 5 Tips Will Clear Things Up.
You call a big re-raise with pocket sevens and stare anxiously as the dealer reveals the flop… Queen… Jack… SEVEN! As soon as you see that seven, your anxiety fades and your eyes dart to count your opponent’s stack. You’re going to try to get it all. There is nothing in poker … [Read more...]
[QUIZ] Phil Hellmuth Sees Poker Players as Animals. Which One Are You?
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When Phil Hellmuth sees a poker player, he sees an animal (according to his book Play Poker Like the Pros). The specific animal he sees -- whether it be a mouse, an eagle, or something else -- is based on that player’s style. Ready to find out which animal Phil thinks you are? … [Read more...]
How Equity Realization Impacts Every Hand You’ll Ever Play
You've probably heard the term “equity realization” a few times – it's been used in many articles here at Upswing. But if you don’t know what equity realization means, or how to use it, it's time to learn. We're about to cover this crucial poker concept, one that impacts every … [Read more...]
How Should High Rake Impact Your Poker Strategy
More rake is NOT better. Nobody likes rake, except the house of course, yet it’s a necessary part of the game. And since it’s not going away anytime soon, you might as well learn to adjust to it. This is what this article is going to cover: how to adjust to the most common rake … [Read more...]
The Smart Approach to Losing Poker Sessions (3 Questions to Ask Before Quitting)
It's tough to know when to walk away from the poker table, but sometimes it's the most valuable skill you can have. A few days ago, I was sitting at my home in Las Vegas and suddenly felt the itch to hit the live felt. This is a rare feeling for me. But when you get the live … [Read more...]
No-Limit Texas Hold’Em Rules
For the past two decades, No-Limit Texas Hold’Em (NLHE) has increased dramatically in popularity. In addition to being a relatively easy game to learn, there is also the potential for some huge pots and exciting games. To become a big winner, however, you must have a thorough … [Read more...]
10 Must-See Strategy Chats from the Upswing Engage Community
When it comes to improving at poker, few things are more effective than discussing strategy with friends. For meaningful discussions about poker from all angles of the game, you need look no further than our Lab members-only group, Upswing Poker Engage. With over 3,100 members … [Read more...]
How to Thin Value Bet Like a Veteran Pro (3 Tips for Thin Value Betting in Poker)
Value betting is how you’ll make most of your money at the tables. This is especially true against recreational players, who tend to be on the over-calling side of the spectrum. Today I am going to share 3 tips for thin value bets that will help you squeeze every last drop of … [Read more...]
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 will help you dominate your cash game competition. You'll learn when to bluff on the flop, how to play versus limps, and more. And make sure you stay tuned until the end … [Read more...]
5 Can’t-Miss Insights from an Online Cash Game Juggernaut
We Lab members are truly fortunate. We get to watch a top online cash game player, Fried "mynameiskarl" Meulders, play some serious poker, and then we get to pick his brain afterward to further increase the edge we have on our opponents. But even if you aren’t a Lab member, … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Staying Focused at the Poker Table
Being able to focus for extended periods of time is one of the most important skills a poker player can have. Better focus during sessions will increase your win-rate substantially, and it separates okay-to-good poker players from the great players. Giving the game your … [Read more...]
3 Strategic Mistakes to Avoid in Tournaments with Nick Petrangelo
Meet the latest elite player to join the Upswing team: Nick Petrangelo. Nick is a tournament crusher who you’ve probably seen playing the world’s biggest buy-in tournaments. He’s 30th on the all-time money list, with cashes totaling about $16,000,000. In the past 4 months … [Read more...]
Do You Defend Your Big Blind Like a Poker End Boss? – Poker Strategy Quiz
Your play from the big blind has a massive impact on your win-rate. Consequently, all of the best poker players are master defenders of the big blind. Choose the option with the highest expected value (EV). After answering each question, you will be shown the EV of each option … [Read more...]
