Poker Strategy
3 “Top Secret” Plays Poker Pros Have Been Hiding From You
The title of this article is a bit of an exaggeration, but the plays you’re about to learn are certainly secret compared to common tips like… Just play tight, pick your spots, and bet big when you have it. This kind of straightforward “ABC poker” advice may be enough to make money in a soft…
Read MoreHow to Play Ace-Ten Offsuit in Cash Games
Getting dealt Ace-Ten offsuit is similar to getting a burger at McDonalds. You know it’s not going to be the best burger in the world, but it can still satisfy your appetite. While it’s not an incredibly strong hand, Ace-Ten offsuit is still worth playing fairly often. The key is to make sure you’re avoiding…
Read MoreFamous Poker Vlogger Attempts Risky $618,000 Bluff (Analysis)
In the high-octane world of poker, where fortunes pivot on a razor’s edge, one hand can redefine the course of the game. Today, we immerse ourselves in the heart-pounding action of a momentous poker showdown between poker vlogger Rampage and a high stakes regular who goes by Handz. Hold on tight as we witness an…
Read MoreHow to Play King-Jack Suited in Cash Games
When you get dealt King-Jack suited, there’s a good chance you’ll be seeing a flop. So, I wrote this guide to help you make more money with this hand. Here’s what you’re going to learn: How to Play King-Jack Suited Preflop 3 Tips for When You Miss the Flop (As the Preflop Raiser) 3 Tips…
Read MoreGetting Better to Fold & Worse to Bet! (Hand Analysis)
Getting a better hand to fold and a worse hand to put in chips… that’s a dream scenario that few poker players have gotten to live out. But you’re about to see exactly that. This hand and the accompanying (paraphrased) analysis is from Darren Elias’ Road To Victory Tournament Course. It’s a great example of…
Read MoreAngel Investor vs High Stakes Poker Pro: $294,000 Pot Analysis
It’s always fun to watch the dynamic that takes place in a poker hand between a high-stakes pro and a recreational player. We’re about to take a deep, analytical look at one of those hands, but there’s a twist. The “recreational player” is Jordi Alexander, an angel investor who happens to be a former poker…
Read MoreHow to Play Pocket Fours in Cash Games
Ready to learn how to play Pocket Fours like a pro? This quick guide includes preflop advice for playing the Sailboats in every common situation. Then, you’ll get 6 actionable tips for playing them after the flop. Let’s dive in! How to Play Pocket Fours in Common Preflop Situations The way you should play Pocket…
Read MoreQuads vs Full House: This $224,550 Pot is Sick (Analysis)
Coolers aren’t uncommon in poker, but there’s something captivating about seeing one happen at the highest stakes possible. The hand that we are looking at today took place in a $50/$100/$200 with a $100bb ante from a game at The Lodge Card Club. Without any further ado, let’s dive into the action! Preflop Action Dylan…
Read MoreCRUSH Key Tournament Spots With ALLinPav’s New ICM Module!
If you want to outlast your opponents, build up massive chipstacks, and put yourself in position to win more tournaments, keep reading. The newest module in the Upswing Lab covers crucial ICM (Independent Chip Model) scenarios in tournament poker. In this module, Upswing Coach Hristivoje Pavlovic (ALLinPav) breaks down key ICM concepts that will help…
Read MoreStraight Flush vs Nut Flush For $610,000 (Analysis)
This was one of the sickest hands I have ever seen on a poker live stream. In the hand from Hustler Casino Live, popular poker vlogger Mariano flopped a straight flush vs stream regular Andy’s nut flush. The stakes are $100/$200 with a $200 big blind ante. The stacks are insanely deep with over $300,000…
Read MoreNik Airball Puts Jungleman On MEGA TILT ($199,800 Pot Analysis)
One of the most polarizing figures in poker, Nik Airball, battled in a huge pot against one of the greatest players of all-time in Dan “Jungleman” Cates. This hand made the rounds on social media and YouTube because of the reaction of one of the players at the end (don’t worry, I’ll include a link…
Read MorePhil Ivey Plays $248,000 Pot vs Eric Persson (Analysis)
Let’s take a look at a big pot that features a very interesting play by Phil Ivey. His opponent in the hand is poker enthusiast and casino owner Eric Persson. It took place on a Hustler Casino Live show and the blinds were $200/$400/$800/$1,600 with a $400 Big Blind ante. The effective stack between the…
Read MoreHow to Play Queen-Ten Offsuit in Cash Games
Queen-Ten offsuit is far from a premium hand, but it can still be a money maker for you… …IF you know the right ways to play it. That is why, in this article, I am going to share with you: How to play Queen-Ten offsuit before the flop 3 tips for playing Queen-Ten offsuit when…
Read MoreMaster the Flop with This New Upswing Lab Module
I know this flop is good for me, but I’m not sure what I should bet. Can I just bet my whole range? How big should I bet? If you’ve ever found yourself asking questions like this, cash game crusher Gary Blackwood’s newest module in the Upswing Lab is your ticket to the answers that…
Read MoreHow to Play Top Pair Weak Kicker In Cash Games
Top pairs are big time money-makers in poker. Even when you have a weak kicker to go with your top pair, you will still win money over the long run… …as long as you don’t make any major mistakes (such as over-playing your hand). The question is: are you winning as much as you can?…
Read MoreTom Dwan Plays the Biggest Pot In TV Poker History (Analysis)
Everyone in the poker world has been talking about this $3,100,000 hand between Tom Dwan and Wesley from Hustler’s Million Dollar Cash Game. It’s the biggest pot in televised poker history and I’m going to break it down for you in today’s article. The stakes are $500/$1,000/$2,000 with a $3,000 ante. The effective stack between…
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