Poker Strategy
How to Win at 10NL on PokerStars ($0.05/$0.10 Play & Explain)
Do you play in low or micro-stakes poker games? Then you’re about to get a lot of free value courtesy of cash game pro and streamer Gary “GazzyB” Blackwood. Settle in for the next 10 minutes, click play on the video, and watch GazzyB show off a winning strategy in 10NL ($0.05/$0.10) games on PokerStars.…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Yourself in Every Postflop Poker Hand
Want to play your ranges like a pro after the flop? In this article, I am going to cover 5 questions that professional poker players ask themselves every time they make a decision. To assist with this process, I’ll be using a handy new tool called PokerRanger 2, which has a number of powerful features…
Read More14 Players Away from €300,000 — Should He Hero Call This Hand?
When your opponent either has the nuts or nothing, it can make sense to bluff-catch with a marginal hand. Today’s hand is an example of such a situation. In October 2018, The Battle of Malta boasted a then-record field of 3,816 players. British tournament specialist Andy Hills made it to the final table but, on…
Read More$2 Million Up for Grabs — Can Dan Smith Get Fedor Holz to Fold?
In 2016, the $111,111 WSOP One Drop brought out a who’s who of poker’s elite. A stacked final table boiled down to two of the greatest players in the game’s history. With $3 million banked, Dan Smith and Fedor Holz took their seats to play for an additional $2 million. Unsurprisingly, some fireworks ensued with…
Read More4 Poker Career-Changing Insights I Learned from Phil Ivey
Phil Ivey is one of the most mysterious figures in poker. For the past 20 or so years, Ivey has dominated both the live and online poker streets. He racked up 10 World Series of Poker bracelets in addition to $31,377,928 in live tournament earnings. Ivey has also performed well in high-stakes cash games, both…
Read MoreHow to Play Suited Gappers in Cash Games (Preflop Advice & 6 Postflop Tips)
What’s not to love about suited gappers? You can hit flushes, weird two-pairs, trips, and super disguised straights! A suited gapper is a starting hand with two non-consecutive cards of the same suit that can flop a straight (such as T♠ 8♠, 9♥ 6♥ and J♣ 7♣). In this article, you will learn how to…
Read MoreHow to Play 4-Straight & 4-Flush Boards Like a Pro (3 Key Tips for Each)
4-straight and 4-flush boards are among the trickiest boards to play. You will find yourself playing these boards in a variety of situations, from single raised pots to 4-bet pots and everything in between. Since the topic is so broad, I will be sharing with you 3 general tips for each one that will guide…
Read MoreWhat is the Poker Game Tree & Why Does It Matter?
Learning poker is a gradual process. You start by learning about your hand strength and play poker without factoring in much else. Gradually, you start to consider more factors like board texture and ranges. But as you become a more advanced player, you start to look at the game differently. Sophisticated, high-level players take a…
Read MoreShould David Lappin Fold a Full House on a Devilish Board? (Analysis)
In November 2018, the Unibet Open took place in my hometown of Dublin, Ireland. Home advantage meant I was familiar with more of my table mates than I normally am on the live circuit. Late on Day 1, I was moved to the TV table, where I got into a very non-standard hand with Richie…
Read More[QUIZ] Do You Know When to Hold’em/Fold’em at Micro Stakes?
The dreaded micro stakes are where most poker dreams are born, but it can be surprisingly tricky to move past them. Beating the micro stakes is simple, but not easy. It’s simple because you are playing against less technically endowed players. It’s not easy because you are regularly forced to fight against your own biases…
Read MoreGoing for Value in Two High Stakes Tournament Hands (Analysis)
To help you improve your strategy in tournaments, today we’re taking a look at two key tournament hands played by high stakes regular Moritz ‘MuckCallOk’ Dietrich. (We call him Mo.) These two hands are straight from Mo’s last video series in the Upswing Lab training course, which is a 5-part review of hands from some…
Read More4 Tournament Mindset Tips for Poker Success (ft. ALLinPAV)
Upswing Poker coach Hristivoje “ALLinPav” Pavlovic has proven that the poker dream is still alive. About five years ago he was grinding micro stakes with a small bankroll. Fast forward to today, and he’s a mid/high stakes tournament pro that is one of the most popular Twitch poker streamers. There’s no doubt about it: rising…
Read More[QUIZ] Do You Have the Skills to Smash Live $2/$5 Games?
There’s some serious money to be made in live poker, especially as players rush back to card rooms after a year of mandatory off-time. The following 10 hand scenarios will test how prepared you are to profit from the live poker gold rush of 2021 and beyond. Each question covers typical spots that you may…
Read More3 Micro Stakes Players Pick Up Premium Hands in 3-Bet Pots (Analysis)
Improving at poker is easier when you’re surrounded by like-minded people. That’s why those of us at Upswing Poker take great pride in the exclusive Upswing Poker Engage group. In the private Facebook group for members of the Upswing Lab training course, members and coaches interact for thoughtful, high-level poker discussions. (If you’re not a…
Read MorePocket Kings Strategy, Even When an Ace Flops
Let’s talk about how to play Pocket Kings. Pocket Kings are a premium hand, and your goal is to build the pot preflop while re-evaluating after the flop. With KK preflop, you should: Raise first-in every time Always 3-bet vs a raise Mostly 4-bet vs a 3-bet 5-bet all-in in most situations They key to…
Read MoreHow Would You Play Pocket Aces at This Final Table? (Analysis)
Tom ‘Jabracada’ Hall is one of the most fearsome online and live poker players that the UK has ever produced. He is also one of the most ICM-aware opponents you are ever likely to face. That expert knowledge often comes to the fore on final tables, when ICM considerations play a big part in ultimate…
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