Beginner and Low Stakes Poker Training Courses
No matter where you are in your poker journey, Upswing Poker has a course from you. Below you'll find a curated list of courses and training resources that both newer and low stakes players will find helpful for boosting their win rates at existing stakes, or making the leap up to higher levels.
For No Limit Hold'em
By Doug Polk, Gary Blackwood & More
$99 / first month
- Skyrocket Your Poker Earnings
- Delivers World-Class Results for No Limit Hold'em Players
- New Content Added Weekly
Best for Beginners
By Uri Peleg
$499
- Transform your game with Uri's simplified approach
- Years of poker coaching distilled into simple, actionable strategies
- Outmaneuver different types of opponents and game dynamics
For Pot Limit Omaha
By Dylan Weisman
$99
- Quickly Become a Winner at Pot Limit Omaha
- Easy to Understand Training for Online and Live
- Discover Common Player Tendencies (and How to Exploit Them)
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Beginner Strategy Articles
Answered: Your 5 Most Burning Post-Flop Questions
Post-flop play is what makes poker interesting and complex. There are virtually infinite possible post-flop situations, which can lead to a lot of uncertainty in one’s decision making. In this article, I’ll be reviewing Doug Polk’s answers to 5 post-flop questions sent in by you, the Upswing readers. The questions cover these topics: How to…
Strategy Comparison: Regular Tables vs Fast-Fold Tables
The world is constantly looking to do things faster and the evolution of poker has been no exception. In recent years, fast-fold tables– where players are immediately dealt another hand at a new table after folding –have become a popular choice for cash game grinders. These types of games are known by many a name:…
12 Preflop Mistakes You Must Avoid to Move Up in Stakes [2nd Edition]
Poker is easy to learn but difficult to master, which I love! Players with well-thought-out and in-depth strategies are rewarded with easier decisions and a better bottom line. However, the complexity of poker also leads to many opportunities for potential mistakes. Preflop is the most played and important street in poker, so today we are going to…
These 5 Common Mistakes Are Costing You Money
Poker is a complex game. There’s more than one way to win, and the depth and variety of available strategies are what make the game so interesting. But with the variety comes the increased opportunity for potential mistakes. Let’s take a look at 5 of the most common mistakes made by poker players. If you…
5 Goals You Must Set to Succeed in Poker
Goal setting works. On the endless road to strengthen your poker game, giving yourself targets will help you become a better player. However, to benefit as much as possible, it is important to set goals which are both useful and achievable. To give you an idea of some effective poker goals, here’s the top five…
6 Reasons Why Live Poker is Easier Than Online Poker (That Might Be Holding You Back)
Live poker is a lot easier than online poker. Unless you’ve never stepped foot in a casino or played a hand of online poker, you probably already knew that. But do you know why? There are a handful of reasons that online games and players end up tougher than their live counterparts. Some of these…