Introductory poker articles

New to poker? Start here. These guides cover the rules, hand rankings, position, starting hands, and basic poker math, so you can sit down at a table knowing what to do. Follow the steps below, or browse every introductory article.

Best for For players new to poker or Hold’em strategy. Learn how a hand works, which hands to play, and the basic math behind a call.

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Poker Strategy

How to Win When Your Opponent Straddles (3 Crucial Tips)

Dan B. Updated Jun 16, 2020 5 min read

Poker Strategy

Advance Your Multiway Skills with Nick Petrangelo (Free Video)

Mike Brady Updated Jun 30, 2021 1 min read

Poker Strategy

How to Win on Low Flops When You’re Out of Position

Dan B. Updated Oct 18, 2022 6 min read

Poker Strategy

Should You Stop Cold-Calling in Cash Games?

Dan B. Updated Jun 30, 2021 5 min read

Poker Strategy

Why Are Most Poker Players Wimpy Bluffers?

Konstantinos "Duncan" Palamourdas Updated Mar 4, 2023 4 min read

Poker Strategy

Why Do Random & Silly Bluffs Work?

Konstantinos "Duncan" Palamourdas Updated Mar 4, 2023 6 min read

Poker Strategy

3 Tips for Winning with Gutshot Straight Draws

Dan B. Updated Nov 15, 2023 5 min read

Poker Strategy

The Only Two Valid Reasons to Bet in Poker (Every Other Reason is Wrong)

Dan B. Updated Mar 4, 2023 4 min read

Poker Strategy

This Proven Method Will Boost Your Live Poker Winnings

Dan B. Updated Mar 4, 2023 7 min read

Poker Strategy

How to Read Poker Hands in No Limit Hold’em (The Professional Way)

Mike Brady Updated Mar 4, 2023 5 min read

Guides & Reviews

Best Poker Odds and Equity Calculators

Geoffrey Fisk Updated Apr 25, 2026 4 min read

Poker Strategy

[QUIZ] Phil Hellmuth Sees Poker Players as Animals. Which One Are You?

Mike Brady Updated Jun 29, 2023 1 min read

Poker Strategy

5 Strategic Mistakes Poker Players Make (And How to Exploit Them)

Dan B. Updated Sep 16, 2025 8 min read

Poker Rules

Free Poker Cheat Sheets That Will Make Playing Poker Easier

Mike Brady Updated May 20, 2020 1 min read

Poker Strategy

Why Bad Beats are a Poker Player’s Greatest Gift

Konstantinos "Duncan" Palamourdas Updated Jun 17, 2020 5 min read

Poker Strategy

5 Quick Guidelines for Playing Versus C-Bets on the Flop

Dan B. Updated Mar 3, 2023 6 min read

Poker Strategy

Avoid These 3 Mistakes to Keep Your Poker Journey on Track

Konstantinos "Duncan" Palamourdas Updated Jun 17, 2020 9 min read

Poker Strategy

This is How You Should Study Poker If You Want to Win in 2022 (Part 1)

Konstantinos "Duncan" Palamourdas Updated Nov 14, 2023 8 min read

Poker Strategy

3 Theoretically Winning Calls That Lose in Practice

Dan B. Updated Sep 16, 2025 6 min read

Poker Strategy

The Ultimate Guide to 6-Handed Poker | 6-Max Cash Game Strategy

Dan B. Updated Oct 20, 2023 17 min read

Poker Strategy

How to Play Short Deck Hold’em | Short Deck Poker Rules & Strategy

Geoffrey Fisk Updated Nov 15, 2023 6 min read

Poker Strategy

2 Strategies You Need to Crush Passive Tables

Dan B. Updated Jul 1, 2021 6 min read

Poker Strategy

3 Poker Study Techniques That Will Make You a Stronger Player

Dan B. Updated Feb 13, 2019 6 min read

Poker Strategy

tonkaaaap Reveals 3 Insights On His Way To A 2000% ROI

Curtis Knight Updated Jun 30, 2021 6 min read