Poker Strategy
[QUIZ] Do You Actually Know When to Delay C-Bet?
Ready to quiz your delayed c-betting skills? (Delayed c-betting is when you bet on the turn after checking back on the flop as the preflop aggressor. You can read up on this tactic before taking the quiz here.) Good luck, and don’t forget to share your score […]
Read MoreWhen a Poker A.I. Went Crazy with Five-Three Suited (Analysis)
In part 1 of this article series, we talked about the fact that the vast majority of poker players do not bluff often enough. As a result, their betting actions generally represent “honesty” (value hands) rather than “dishonesty” (bluffs). This led me to introduce what I call the Honesty Principle. The Honesty Principle: As a…
Read MoreWhen to Avoid a Solver’s “GTO” Plays
I was just listening to a podcast with Doug Polk and Andres “Educa-p0ker” Artinano. This quote from Andres stood out (paraphrased): Solvers are very good for studying the preflop and flop strategy, but not so useful for studying the turn and the river. Andres is basically saying that it’s less important to play theoretically sound…
Read MoreWhy Do Random & Silly Bluffs Work?
Have you ever wondered why pure bluffs work when they do? By pure, I mean situations where the player who is betting has absolutely nothing (not even a draw) while the player who ends up folding has something decent, say at least a pair. Let’s consider the following situation in a live $5/$10 cash game…
Read More3 Hands That Will Help You Bluff-Catch with More Success
Is there a more satisfying feeling in poker than calling a bluff? I really don’t think there is. I’m sure you want to experience feeling as much as possible, so you’re about to see 3 hand breakdowns that will help you sniff out more bluffs and fold at the right time. Each hand will include…
Read More3 Tips for Winning with Gutshot Straight Draws
If you’ve ever been unsure of what to do with a gutshot straight draw, you’ve found the right article. Today you’ll learn 3 tips that will help you decide when to bet and when to check so you can start earning more money when you hold this type of draw. But first… What is a…
Read MoreOnly 10% of Poker Players Will Ace This C-Betting Quiz
You’re about to find out if you’re an END BOSS when it comes to c-betting on the flop versus a big blind defender. For each question, assume your opponent is a competent player against whom you have no specific reads. […]
Read MoreWho is Jason McConnon? Meet the Cash Game Beast Now on Team Upswing
Jason McConnon is a fixture on the mid-high stakes online poker scene, and the man known as JASON.MAC100 on PokerStars has spent the latter part of the 2010s as one of the UK’s most respected cash game specialists. Now, he’s joined Team Upswing to teach Lab members how to crush cash games like he does.…
Read MoreThe Only Two Valid Reasons to Bet in Poker (Every Other Reason is Wrong)
Why do we bet? This question has fascinated the best poker players for decades now. The legendary David Sklansky probably had the biggest contribution to the unraveling of the reasons behind fundamentally sound betting. Until recent years, the consensus was that there are two reasons to bet: To get value with our strong hands from…
Read MoreThis Proven Method Will Boost Your Live Poker Winnings
You want to increase your live poker earnings, right? Today you will learn a battle-tested method for doing just that. And all you need to pull it off is an online poker account, a small deposit, and a little bit of free time. The idea is to use online poker as a tool to improve…
Read MoreHow to Read Poker Hands in No Limit Hold’em (The Professional Way)
Hand reading is one of the most misunderstood concepts among casual poker players. The mistake these casual players make is trying to put their opponent on one specific hand. That may make for good TV, but it’s not a practical or effective way to approach hand reading. You’re about to learn the right way to…
Read MoreBest Poker Odds and Equity Calculators
Understanding poker odds and equity is crucial to a winning poker strategy in 2019. Luckily for us, poker players have access to a number of poker odds calculators that help us calculate and understand how equity works. These tools range from simple, free, no-download software, to advanced programs that break down ranges, board textures and…
Read MoreHow to Win More Chips When Out of Position in 3-Bet Pots
Like I said in part 1 of this series, a quick way to increase your win-rate is to improve your c-betting strategy in 3-bet pots. Last time you learned about c-betting in position (IP) as the 3-bettor on two different types of flops (coordinated and uncoordinated). Today you’ll learn about c-betting out of position (OOP) as the…
Read MoreWhat the Best Poker Pros Already Know About Playing vs. Double Barrels
I know something about you without having met you: you love strategy games. (If you didn’t, you probably wouldn’t have clicked on an article about poker strategy.) Whether its chess, Magic: The Gathering, or League of Legends, you’ve probably spent a lot of time playing these games. So, you must already know that there are…
Read MoreWhen Should You Bet on the Flop After 3-Betting?
A quick way to increase your win-rate is to improve your c-betting strategy in 3-bet pots. This article series will help you get ahead of your competition by improving your understanding of these crucial spots. In this first part, we’ll take a look at c-betting in position (IP) as the 3-bettor on two different types of…
Read More[QUIZ] Are You a Boss or a Fish When Your Opponent 3-Bets?
Are you ready to test your skills versus 3-bet? This quiz will reveal two things: your understanding of the theoretical aspects of playing versus 3-bets and your understanding of the practical ways to adapt based on reads. If you want to study […]
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