Today we’re going to discuss expected value — what it means, why it’s important, and how to apply it. Expected value is one of the most fundamental concepts in poker, and one of the most important to understand. Table of Contents:What is Expected Value (EV)? Real World … [Read more...] about What is Expected Value (EV) in Poker? This Basketball Analogy Will Make it Clear
How to Win Your Blind vs Blind Wars (When Facing a Limp)
Last time we talked about blind vs blind battles, the focus was on playing as the big blind versus a raise. This time, we’ll be talking about how to approach playing as the big blind versus an open-limp by the small blind. Considering how often a player in the small blind … [Read more...] about How to Win Your Blind vs Blind Wars (When Facing a Limp)
How to Maximize Your Winnings Versus Multiple Limpers
You are playing in a darn good game if you’re often facing multiple limps. To help you maximize your winnings in these juicy games, I am going to shed light on how you should adjust your preflop strategy when more than one player has limped in front of you. Table of … [Read more...] about How to Maximize Your Winnings Versus Multiple Limpers
What an Elite Player Thinks During a Big Final Table (Analysis)
Many tournament players love to talk about their bust out hands. They might play dozens of interesting hands over a 10-hour span, yet that final one is usually all you'll hear about. We’ve all done it, but this really misses the bigger picture. What separates the tournament … [Read more...] about What an Elite Player Thinks During a Big Final Table (Analysis)
How to React to a Check-Raise on the Turn: Theory vs Practice
If facing a turn check-raise has ever made you hate life, this is the article for you. We are about to go over both the theoretical and practical aspects of this situation so you can quickly identify the winningest strategy for your given hand. Table of Contents:General Advice … [Read more...] about How to React to a Check-Raise on the Turn: Theory vs Practice
A 3.7 Million Dollar River Card at the WSOP (Hand Analysis)
It’s the 2017 WSOP One Drop final table and just two players remain. The $3,686,865 up top is going to either Upswing Poker’s own Doug Polk or high stakes pro Bertrand ‘ElkY’ Grospellier. Doug is sitting on a stack of 37.6 million chips (47bb) while Elky has 27.4 million chips … [Read more...] about A 3.7 Million Dollar River Card at the WSOP (Hand Analysis)
5 Fast Tips That Will Help You Dominate in 3-Bet Pots
3-bet pots are extremely important, and the tips in this article will help you play them more effectively. Let's dive in straight away. 1. Defend more hands in position versus a c-bet on the flop After your opponent 3-bets, he will usually c-bet on the flop at a high … [Read more...] about 5 Fast Tips That Will Help You Dominate in 3-Bet Pots
(Quiz) Are You a Double Barrelin’ Cowboy at the Poker Table?
Are you a double barrelin' cowboy or a city slicker when it comes to c-betting on the turn? We're about to find out! You're about to "play" 10 hands that reach the turn after you've c-bet on the flop. You'll have two simple options in each hand: bet or check. Keep in mind that … [Read more...] about (Quiz) Are You a Double Barrelin’ Cowboy at the Poker Table?
4 Quick Hands That Will Help You Conquer Tournaments
Tournament poker can be the most glorious form of the game, or the most brutal. When variance is on your side and you win one, it feels like you’re the best player on the planet. On the other hand, when you are running bad and busting tournament after tournament, it feels like … [Read more...] about 4 Quick Hands That Will Help You Conquer Tournaments
How to Get Max Value from Poker Database Software
Whether you play online poker seriously or just for practice, the following tips will help you improve your skills and win-rate with database software (like PokerTracker, Hold'em Manager, or DriveHUD). 1. Build yourself an effective HUD An effective HUD is one that contains … [Read more...] about How to Get Max Value from Poker Database Software
$1,000 Cash Game Insights from a High Stakes Veteran
Ready to improve your live cash game skills? Today we are going to look at three hands that Doug Polk played during a $5/$10 cash game session at the Aria. (This session was documented in a vlog on Doug’s YouTube channel a while back -- watch it here.) Let’s get started. Hand … [Read more...] about $1,000 Cash Game Insights from a High Stakes Veteran
The #1 Mistake Players Make When Playing Higher Stakes
At some point in every poker player’s career it happens. You finally build up the courage and bankroll to take a shot at a bigger game, but the moment it starts going poorly you begin to question every decision. That’s just what happened to Tanner, a member of the Upswing Lab … [Read more...] about The #1 Mistake Players Make When Playing Higher Stakes
8 Quick MTT Tips to Help You Top the Leaderboard
The tournament grind is tough. You can go months without a solid score, all the while watching other players succeed around you. Tournaments are nonetheless a high-value format because of the soft competition. So, if you don’t mind the variance, or if you enjoy the format more … [Read more...] about 8 Quick MTT Tips to Help You Top the Leaderboard
High Stakes MTT Sessions with Nick Petrangelo Walkthrough (Out Now)
Nick Petrangelo is back with an advanced training course to help you run deep in more tournaments. It's called High Stakes MTT Sessions and you can get it here. The 20+ hour course features a hand review-heavy format that you're sure to find fun and valuable. Here's what Nick … [Read more...] about High Stakes MTT Sessions with Nick Petrangelo Walkthrough (Out Now)
Bluff-Raising the River with $38,381 on the Line (Analysis)
You're about to improve your final table skills with Nick Petrangelo's third and final free strategy video before the release of his new course High Stakes MTT Sessions. Nick starts the video with a short walkthrough of the course, then moves on to a final table hand review. … [Read more...] about Bluff-Raising the River with $38,381 on the Line (Analysis)
How to Win When Your Opponent Straddles (3 Crucial Tips)
Adding a straddle into the game creates a whole new set of dynamics which are not so easy to figure out on the fly. However, learning how to play well with a straddle in play is important for your bottom line since pots will be much bigger and stacks will be flying back and … [Read more...] about How to Win When Your Opponent Straddles (3 Crucial Tips)
