Upswing Lab cash game coach Fried "mynameiskarl" Meulders continues to crush 500NL Zoom ($2.5/$5) on PokerStars, the toughest game consistently running online. His win-rate since the beginning of the year, across 250k hands, is an impressive 4.16 big blinds per 100 hands. And … [Read more...]
What You Must Know Before Playing PLO Poker | Pot Limit Omaha Strategy
Considering a switch to the great game of PLO poker? Want to know everything you can about PLO strategy? Well, you're in luck! Check out the infographic below for the basic differences between No Limit Hold'em (NLHE) and Pot Limit Omaha (PLO), and read on for an advanced … [Read more...]
How to Make the Most Profitable Decision Against Any Bet Size [2nd Edition]
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Faced with a bet, you can react in one of three ways: call, fold, or raise. It's usually pretty apparent when raising is the correct decision--with super strong hands that want to extract value and with bluffs that want to steal the pot. Whether to call or fold, on the other … [Read more...]
Can You Crush Like OtB_RedBaron? — Advanced Poker Strategy Quiz
'Otb_Redbaron' is considered the best 6-max player right now, and Upswing's own Andres Artinano ('Educa-p0ker') has been battling him for years. In fact, Andres built his strategy by studying the Baron's strategy, and he has decided to share his knowledge in his advanced Crush … [Read more...]
How to Use DriveHUD Tracking Database Software to Improve Your Win Rate
Believe it or not, a lot of poker players never study the game because they either don't see the value in studying or simply don't know how to get started. For those players in the latter group, it's best to start with the easiest and possibly most efficient way to study poker. … [Read more...]
How to Play Poker in a Casino: 5 Valuable Tips for Live Poker Games
The average live poker game is softer than its online counterpart. The barrier for entry is much lower and many recreational players overvalue their home game experience. Improving live casino poker play can be difficult but not impossible. Take a look at these 5 tips and learn … [Read more...]
How to Analyze Your Poker Hands Effectively in 5 Minutes
(If Google sent you here to find out what beats what in poker, check out our guide to poker hands.) The difference between a strong player and a weak player is what they do after a poker session. Weak players play poker hands and forget about them. They put themselves in tough … [Read more...]
How to Beat the Guy Who Is Always Betting — Countering an Aggressive Poker Strategy
Geez, this guy just won’t stop betting. I just need to be patient, wait for a strong hand, and then I’ll win a fat pot from him! You’ve probably thought something similar to this while facing an ultra-aggressive player. But while this line of thinking seems to make sense, a … [Read more...]
How to Destroy an Open Limper Like a High Stakes Pro
Think of limpers as your most valuable customers. Every time you see a player limping you should see an opportunity to take their stack--or at least a big chunk of it--in a rather short span of time. You're about to learn how to absolutely destroy these players. Here's what you … [Read more...]
Check-Raise Strategy Quiz — Are Your Check-Raising Skills Razor Sharp?
Do you have sweet check-raising skills? Do your opponents shake with fear before firing a c-bet? Let's find out! For each question, assume you have no solid reads on your opponent. And make sure you share your score at the end! Note: Just because an answer is 'wrong' doesn’t … [Read more...]
Playing Blind vs Blind — 5 Tips to Help You Stack More Chips
Sub-optimal blind versus blind play is a common leak among amateurs and professionals alike. Players often neglect this part of their game because blind versus blind situations seem infrequent. But they probably happen a more often than you think. In this article, we’ll discuss … [Read more...]
15 Quick Poker Tips That Will Make You A Better Player In 7 Minutes
Looking for easy to remember, quick poker tips to improve your win-rate? You’re in luck! Today we’ve compiled 15 tactics and strategies that will make you a more confident and profitable poker player.Now, this list won’t teach you how to win every time–not even the greatest … [Read more...]
When Should You Continue Barreling on a Brick Turn Card?
If you’ve ever been confused on the turn after c-bet-bluffing on the flop, then this article is for you. Knowing whether or not to fire that second barrel will have a huge impact on your overall results. Today I’m going to help you understand when to continue barreling and when … [Read more...]
Rounders Analyzed: What Can We Learn from Mike McDermott & Teddy KGB?
What's your favorite poker movie? And why is it Rounders? Today we’re going to analyze 3 hands played in this iconic movie. If you haven’t seen Rounders, don’t worry: you'll still learn from the strategy talk. That said, you should stop reading if you want to avoid … [Read more...]
How Equity Denial Influences (Almost) Every Decision & Your Results
Equity denial underlies almost all of your decisions at the poker table, even if you don't realize it. When understood and considered correctly, it can increase your edge in every spot and thus improve your win-rate. In this article, I will explain exactly what equity denial is … [Read more...]
Which Draws Should You Semi-Bluff With?
Bluffing is an indispensable part of the game—as Doug likes to say, “Bluffing is life in poker.” In this article, we'll discuss how to go about choosing hands to semi-bluff, and we’ll break down the process that every elite player uses to fine-tune this aspect of their … [Read more...]
