8-game, or 8-game mix is a popular tournament and cash game poker format in which the game type changes every orbit. Typically 8-game mix will include the following games: 2-7 Triple Draw, Limit Hold’em, Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Razz, Seven Card Stud, Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better, No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha. One of…

The term 5-bet refers to the third re-raise in a betting round, usually seen preflop. For example, suppose you raise to $10 preflop with $1/$2 blinds. If a player re-raises, that’s a 3-bet. If you re-raise again, that’s a 4-bet. If a player re-raises again, that’s a 5-bet. Want to learn the strategic value of…

A 4-bet is the second re-raise in a betting round. 4-bets are significantly more common before the flop, but they can happen after the flop as well. For example, suppose you raise preflop and a player behind you re-raises (aka 3-bets). If the action gets back to you and you re-raise again, that’s a 4-bet.…

6-max refers to a poker table that is capped at a maximum of six seated players. So, at any point there may only be up to six players seated at the same table. 6-max play is extremely popular in online poker rooms. Want to learn strategy for 6-Max poker? Read this guide: The Ultimate Guide…

The term 3-bet is most commonly used to refer to the first re-raise before the flop, although the term also refers to the first re-raise after the flop. Subsequent raises are referred to as 4-bet, 5-bet, etc.  For example, after someone has raised the bet preflop, you have the option to call the bet, fold,…