Posts Tagged ‘Cash Games’
“World’s Best Cash Game Pro” Hits Quads and Wins $172,640 (Analysis)
Making quads is a pretty rare occurrence in poker. Just imagine how rare it is to make quads in a 4-bet pot while playing over 200bb deep in a $200/$400 game! Today we will look at a hand where this happened. It features two top poker pros, Linus Loeliger and Barak Wisbrod, playing on GGPoker.…
Read More3 Tips for Slow-Playing Strong Hands (via Lucid GTO)
Making as much as possible when you hold a strong hand is one of the fundamental goals of poker. Fast-playing made hands is usually the best course of action to accomplish that goal. However, some instances warrant slow-playing. In this article, I will give you 3 tips for when you should slow-play strong hands (discovered…
Read MoreHow to Play Five-Four Suited In Cash Games
If you know your opponent has Pocket Aces, which hand would you rather have? Five-Four suited is a hand with tons of potential, so in this article, I am going to be teaching you the following: How to play it in all the common preflop situations 3 tips for playing Five-Four suited when you…
Read MoreDoug Polk Tries to Bluff a Guy Who’s Up $2.5 Million (Hustler Casino Live Analysis)
Have you ever tried to bluff a guy who’s got a big stack and a ton of profit? It’s not easy! In today’s hand, Doug Polk attempts such a bluff against a player named Peter on Hustler Casino Live’s Million Dollar Game. Peter had been absolutely crushing and was up $2.5 million (over the last…
Read MoreHow to Play Jack-Ten Offsuit in Cash Games
Jack-Ten offsuit is like a cloned version of Jack-Ten suited. It might not be as good as the original, but it can still get the job done in some situations. In this article, you’ll learn how to make the most out of this offsuit broadway hand. Here’s what I’ll cover: How to play Jack-Ten offsuit…
Read MoreWill This Poker Pro Really Fold A Set? (Analysis)
There are a lot of great poker vloggers out there… …but arguably none provide better strategic analysis than Upswing Lab coach Gary Blackwood. To give you a sneak peek at Gary’s insight, I’m going to zoom into a hand he played in $5/$10/$20 cash game at Bellagio. Note: When he’s not playing live cash games…
Read MoreShould He Call All-In With Pocket Tens? (Hand Analysis)
Poker can make you feel like a one-man wolfpack. You’re trying to win everyone’s money while they’re trying to win yours. It can be easy to feel like it’s just you versus the world. But one of the best ways to improve at poker has always been to discuss strategy with other players. Whether through…
Read MoreHow to Play Ace-Nine Offsuit In Cash Games
Ace-Nine offsuit (A9o) is a solid hand. It’s certainly not great, but it can feel like Pocket Aces when you’ve been dealt trash for hours. While A9o is playable in many situations, you need to know exactly when and how to play it. That’s what this article will cover. Let’s begin! How to Play Ace-Nine…
Read MoreBrutal River In High Stakes Poker Game ($80,000 Pot Analysis)
I’m back with another high stakes online cash game hand analysis! This one is a showdown between Michael Addamo (high stakes tournament player) and LemonHouse (who has had some major tournament success of his own). The blinds are $200/$400 and the effective stacks are $40,000 (100bb). I’ll recap the action that took place on each…
Read MoreElite Poker Player Sets The Trap In High Stakes Game (Analysis)
I have a cool hand to share with you today! The stakes are $200/$400 (with a $100 ante). This one took place on the online felt between one of the world’s greatest cash game players (Linus Loeliger) and one of the world’s greatest tournament players (Michael Addamo). Let’s dive into the action. OUT NOW! The…
Read MoreHow to Play Eight-Six Suited in Cash Games
Eight-Six suited is a fun hand to peek down at. But many players make the mistake of playing this suited one-gapper either too aggressively or too passively. That’s why, in this article, I will cover how to play Eight-Six suited preflop and on the flop. Let’s dive in! How to Play Eight-Six Suited Before the…
Read More3 Pro Tips for Overbetting On The Flop (ft. Lucid GTO)
The overbet (betting more than the size of the pot) is a powerful play. If you use this tactic at the right times, you will win the maximum with your strong hands and run more effective bluffs. In this article, you will find 3 tips for overbetting on the flop that will help you make…
Read MoreShould Xuan Liu Fold Aces With $105,000 On The Line?
When professional and recreational players get involved in big pots, you often see some unconventional plays. That’s what happens in today’s hand, which is a clash between high-stakes poker pro Xuan Liu and a recreational player named Tesla. Tesla quickly made a name for himself on Lodge Card Club’s stream as a wildly aggressive player. …
Read MoreWhat is Fold Equity and Why Does it Matter?
If you’ve played poker for a while, you’ve probably heard the term fold equity. In this article, I am going to explain what fold equity is and why it’s important to understand if you want to maximize your winnings at the tables. What is Fold Equity? Fold equity is the probability that a player will…
Read MoreGreat Poker Players Will 10/10 This Cash Game Quiz
Ready to put your poker skills to the test? This quiz will present you with 10 hypothetical cash game situations. Your goal is to choose the best action* in each situation. *When playing poker, sometimes you will have information on your opponents that will sway your decisions. In this quiz, assume you have no such…
Read MoreWhat is a Flush Draw in Poker & How Should You Play Them?
What is a Flush Draw in Poker? A flush draw is when you have four cards of the same suit, meaning you need just one more to hit a high ranking flush. For example, if you hold K♠ Q♠ on a flop of J♠ 7♠ 2♣, you have a flush draw. How to Play Flush…
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