Learn How To Print Money On Low Boards (NEW Upswing Module!)

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Is this 8-high flop really good for my range or not? Who has the range advantage? Should I bet more often or check a lot? Legendary crusher Tim Jenkins is back with a new module in the Upswing Lab, answering all these questions and more while helping you truly understand how to play boards that…

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What Is Effective Stack Size & Why Does It Matter?

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One of the first factors you should consider in any given poker hand is the effective stack size. This article lays out what “effective stack size” means and why it’s important. Let’s dive in. What is Effective Stack Size in Poker? Effective stack refers to the effective amount of chips that are in play in…

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Introducing Tracks in The Upswing Poker Lab

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The Upswing Poker Lab offers a comprehensive collection of poker strategy lessons that help players of all skill levels upgrade their game. The Upswing team realizes, however, that the sheer amount of information contained in the Lab can be overwhelming at times. Upswing’s newest feature aims to streamline the study process like never before. Introducing…

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Top Tournament Pro vs Top Cash Game Pro (High Stakes Analysis)

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What happens when a top-tier tournament player ($18.5 million+ in lifetime cashes) hops into a high stakes cash game and battles one of the world’s best cash game players? Poker hands like this… The game is $50/$100 online with $28,500 effective stacks. The hand is a match up between online cash regular DavyJones922 and tournament…

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10 Quick Poker Strategy Tips That Will Help Your Game

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10 Quick Poker Strategy Tips That Will Help Your Game If you’re looking for easy to remember and quick poker tips that will help you win at No Limit Hold’em, you’re in luck! Today we’ve compiled 10 tactics and strategies that will make you a more confident and profitable poker player. Now, this list won’t…

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The 2nd Largest Poker Hand In TV History ($2,250,000 Pot Analysis)

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Hustler Casino Live changed the poker live-streaming game forever when they put on the Million Dollar Cash Game. It featured some of the most viral poker hands of all-time, including this $2,250,000 pot between Wesley and LSG Hank. This hand currently ranks as the second biggest pot in poker live stream history. The blinds are…

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Poker End Bosses Abandon GTO? ($26,229 Pot Analysis)

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This high stakes cash game hand is anything but standard. The players are two absolute crushers — Nacho124441 and DavyJones922* — battling in a $50/$100 game on PokerStars. *I couldn’t find a photo of DavyJones922, so I used an artist’s depiction of Davy Jones from the Pirates of the Carribean movies. Credit to Evgen Karpenko.…

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3 “Top Secret” Plays Poker Pros Have Been Hiding From You

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The title of this article is a bit of an exaggeration, but the plays you’re about to learn are certainly secret compared to common tips like… Just play tight, pick your spots, and bet big when you have it. This kind of straightforward “ABC poker” advice may be enough to make money in a soft…

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How to Play Ace-Ten Offsuit in Cash Games

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Getting dealt Ace-Ten offsuit is similar to getting a burger at McDonalds. You know it’s not going to be the best burger in the world, but it can still satisfy your appetite. While it’s not an incredibly strong hand, Ace-Ten offsuit is still worth playing fairly often. The key is to make sure you’re avoiding…

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Famous Poker Vlogger Attempts Risky $618,000 Bluff (Analysis)

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In the high-octane world of poker, where fortunes pivot on a razor’s edge, one hand can redefine the course of the game. Today, we immerse ourselves in the heart-pounding action of a momentous poker showdown between poker vlogger Rampage and a high stakes regular who goes by Handz. Hold on tight as we witness an…

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How to Play King-Jack Suited in Cash Games

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When you get dealt King-Jack suited, there’s a good chance you’ll be seeing a flop. So, I wrote this guide to help you make more money with this hand. Here’s what you’re going to learn: How to Play King-Jack Suited Preflop 3 Tips for When You Miss the Flop (As the Preflop Raiser) 3 Tips…

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Angel Investor vs High Stakes Poker Pro: $294,000 Pot Analysis

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It’s always fun to watch the dynamic that takes place in a poker hand between a high-stakes pro and a recreational player. We’re about to take a deep, analytical look at one of those hands, but there’s a twist. The “recreational player” is Jordi Alexander, an angel investor who happens to be a former poker…

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How to Play Pocket Fours in Cash Games

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Ready to learn how to play Pocket Fours like a pro? This quick guide includes preflop advice for playing the Sailboats in every common situation. Then, you’ll get 6 actionable tips for playing them after the flop. Let’s dive in! How to Play Pocket Fours in Common Preflop Situations The way you should play Pocket…

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Quads vs Full House: This $224,550 Pot is Sick (Analysis)

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Coolers aren’t uncommon in poker, but there’s something captivating about seeing one happen at the highest stakes possible. The hand that we are looking at today took place in a $50/$100/$200 with a $100bb ante from a game at The Lodge Card Club. Without any further ado, let’s dive into the action! Preflop Action Dylan…

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Straight Flush vs Nut Flush For $610,000 (Analysis)

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This was one of the sickest hands I have ever seen on a poker live stream. In the hand from Hustler Casino Live, popular poker vlogger Mariano flopped a straight flush vs stream regular Andy’s nut flush. The stakes are $100/$200 with a $200 big blind ante. The stacks are insanely deep with over $300,000…

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Nik Airball Puts Jungleman On MEGA TILT ($199,800 Pot Analysis)

One of the most polarizing figures in poker, Nik Airball, battled in a huge pot against one of the greatest players of all-time in Dan “Jungleman” Cates. This hand made the rounds on social media and YouTube because of the reaction of one of the players at the end (don’t worry, I’ll include a link…

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