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Four Doug Polk MTT Hands Reviewed by Two of The Best Tournament Players Ever
Doug Polk built Upswing Poker, but he’s still best known as a heads-up cash game specialist. That’s what makes his…
Push Fold Charts for Poker Tournaments, Plus More Advanced Strategies
Note: Updated February 2026. For the original article and charts scroll to the bottom. In the mid-2010s, the emergence of…
7 Poker Tournament Tips for Running Deep More Often
Poker tournament tips is, apparently, a pretty common search term on Google. I assume the searchers are looking for a…
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Pro Tip: Never “Raise For Information”
When I sit down at a poker table there are some mistakes I’m guaranteed to see. Raising for information is one of the most…
The Top 7 Reasons to Defend Your Big Blind
(Art by Ben Wooten) Sometimes I feel like my big blind is under attack from a fire breathing dragon… How…
5 Reasons to SHUT Your Big Mouth
“Wow you got your money in great there, nice suck out fish!” Ever hear this or similar tirades from a…
Good Bankroll Management is Critical to Poker Success
“The lack of money is the root of all evil.”  – Mark Twain I would go as far as to…
How to Listen for Keywords That Reveal Your Opponent’s Leaks
Stereotypes can be effective for guessing a player’s tendencies, but keywords are far more accurate. One thing all players should…
How To Think About Poker Ranges Like a Pro
Do you know how to think about poker ranges? In this article, I will take you step-by-step through the very…
4 Rules for Betting the Flop
Continuation betting has been one of the most popular and misunderstood concepts in Texas Hold’em over the past few years.…
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