Posts Tagged ‘Cash Games’
Leveling: How Overthinking Costs You Money at the Poker Table
What is Leveling in Poker? Also known as Multiple Level Thinking, Leveling is the concept of evaluating a poker situation beyond what cards you hold in your own hand. In 1999 (and then later in 2006) David Sklansky in his celebrated book The Theory of Poker introduced the world to the various levels of thinking…
Read More[QUIZ] Do You Know Which Hands to Bluff With?
Knowing when to bluff is one of the most important aspects of poker, which is why we’re making another quiz to test your skills. In this quiz, your technical understanding of bluffing on every street will be challenged, from preflop through the river. Keep in mind that multiple answers might be good bluffing hands, but…
Read MoreWhich Draws Should You Semi-Bluff With?
Bluffing is an indispensable part of the game—as Doug likes to say, “Bluffing is life in poker.” In this article, we’ll discuss how to go about choosing hands to semi-bluff, and we’ll break down the process that every elite player uses to fine-tune this aspect of their game. What is a Semi-Bluff? Semi-bluffing means betting…
Read MoreWhen Should You Slow Play a Strong Hand?
It’s generally not a good idea to slow play strong hands — you’ll usually win more money by fast-playing — but there is a time and a place for every move in poker. In this article, you’ll learn how to identify spots in which a tricky slow play is more profitable than playing straightforward, and…
Read MoreHow to Play Poker in a Casino (Beginner’s Guide & 5 Pro Tips)
You can find many different ways to play poker without ever stepping into a casino. That first trip to a casino poker room can be an intimidating venture, however, no matter how much time you’ve put into online poker or home games. Casino poker rooms operate with their own sets of standards, and the specifics…
Read MoreHow to Take Notes on Your Opponents Like a Pro
Learning how to take notes efficiently is an underrated skill in online poker. By taking notes, you give yourself easily accessible information about how certain players approach the game. This article will help you take better notes on your opponents, while also providing you with abbreviations that will allow you to do so quickly in-game.…
Read MoreWhen Should You C-Bet with Middle or Bottom Pair in Cash Games?
Many aspects of poker strategy have fluctuated overtime… …including whether or not you should c-bet with middle or bottom pair on the flop. With the help of solvers, we now have a much clearer view of when it’s a good idea to do so. In this article, I am going to explain why you would…
Read MoreWhat is Two Pair & How Should You Play Two Pair?
Two pair is usually quite a strong hand in a game of poker. To make two pair, you must have two distinct pairs in the same five-card hand. Here is an example of two pair: The hand above is two pair, tens and threes. Other examples of two pair include A♠ A♦ 8♣ 8♦ 2♣…
Read MoreHow to Play Ace-King (Big Slick) in Cash Games
Is Ace-King one of ‘‘those hands’’ for you? You know, the ones that make you say “it looks good, but it never wins.” Regardless of your personal feelings towards “Big Slick”, there’s no doubt that it’s one of the strongest hands in the game. Learning how to play properly preflop and after the flop will…
Read MoreHow to Win at 10NL on PokerStars ($0.05/$0.10 Play & Explain)
Do you play in low or micro-stakes poker games? Then you’re about to get a lot of free value courtesy of cash game pro and streamer Gary “GazzyB” Blackwood. Settle in for the next 10 minutes, click play on the video, and watch GazzyB show off a winning strategy in 10NL ($0.05/$0.10) games on PokerStars.…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Yourself in Every Postflop Poker Hand
Want to play your ranges like a pro after the flop? In this article, I am going to cover 5 questions that professional poker players ask themselves every time they make a decision. To assist with this process, I’ll be using a handy new tool called PokerRanger 2, which has a number of powerful features…
Read MoreHow to Play Suited Gappers in Cash Games (Preflop Advice & 6 Postflop Tips)
What’s not to love about suited gappers? You can hit flushes, weird two-pairs, trips, and super disguised straights! A suited gapper is a starting hand with two non-consecutive cards of the same suit that can flop a straight (such as T♠ 8♠, 9♥ 6♥ and J♣ 7♣). In this article, you will learn how to…
Read MoreHow to Play 4-Straight & 4-Flush Boards Like a Pro (3 Key Tips for Each)
4-straight and 4-flush boards are among the trickiest boards to play. You will find yourself playing these boards in a variety of situations, from single raised pots to 4-bet pots and everything in between. Since the topic is so broad, I will be sharing with you 3 general tips for each one that will guide…
Read MoreWhat is the Poker Game Tree & Why Does It Matter?
Learning poker is a gradual process. You start by learning about your hand strength and play poker without factoring in much else. Gradually, you start to consider more factors like board texture and ranges. But as you become a more advanced player, you start to look at the game differently. Sophisticated, high-level players take a…
Read More[QUIZ] Do You Know When to Hold’em/Fold’em at Micro Stakes?
The dreaded micro stakes are where most poker dreams are born, but it can be surprisingly tricky to move past them. Beating the micro stakes is simple, but not easy. It’s simple because you are playing against less technically endowed players. It’s not easy because you are regularly forced to fight against your own biases…
Read More[QUIZ] Do You Have the Skills to Smash Live $2/$5 Games?
There’s some serious money to be made in live poker, especially as players rush back to card rooms after a year of mandatory off-time. The following 10 hand scenarios will test how prepared you are to profit from the live poker gold rush of 2021 and beyond. Each question covers typical spots that you may…
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