Posts Tagged ‘Online Poker’
What Is Effective Stack Size & Why Does It Matter?
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…
Read MoreIntroducing Tracks in The Upswing Poker Lab
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…
Read MoreTop Tournament Pro vs Top Cash Game Pro (High Stakes Analysis)
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…
Read MoreHow to Play Eight-Seven Suited in Cash Games
Eight-Seven suited is a crowd favorite among poker players… …but most don’t play it correctly. Players see this nice-looking hand and often choose to play it in the wrong situation or in the wrong way. To help you avoid mistakes with Eight-Seven suited, this quick guide covers: How to play Eight-Seven suited in common preflop…
Read MorePoker End Bosses Abandon GTO? ($26,229 Pot Analysis)
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.…
Read More3 “Top Secret” Plays Poker Pros Have Been Hiding From You
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…
Read MoreHow to Play Ace-Ten Offsuit in Cash Games
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…
Read MoreHow to Play King-Jack Suited in Cash Games
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…
Read MoreHow to Play Pocket Fours in Cash Games
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…
Read MoreHow to Play Queen-Ten Offsuit in Cash Games
Queen-Ten offsuit is far from a premium hand, but it can still be a money maker for you… …IF you know the right ways to play it. That is why, in this article, I am going to share with you: How to play Queen-Ten offsuit before the flop 3 tips for playing Queen-Ten offsuit when…
Read MoreHow to Play Top Pair Weak Kicker In Cash Games
Top pairs are big time money-makers in poker. Even when you have a weak kicker to go with your top pair, you will still win money over the long run… …as long as you don’t make any major mistakes (such as over-playing your hand). The question is: are you winning as much as you can?…
Read MoreHow To Play Pocket Fives in Cash Games
Want to learn the optimal way to play Pocket Fives in No Limit Hold’em? This article covers: How to Play Pocket Fives Preflop 3 Tips for Playing Fives as the Preflop Raiser 3 Tips for Playing Fives as the Preflop Caller Let’s begin! How to Play Pocket Fives in Common Preflop Situations Unopened Pots Pocket…
Read MoreHow to Play Ten-Nine Suited In Cash Games
Everyone gets a slight dopamine hit when they look down the beautiful Ten-Nine Suited. But, are you playing it right? This quick guide will help you confirm you are or help you play it better. I am going to start by covering how to play Ten-Nine suited preflop in every common situation. I will then…
Read More(Sneak Peek) Road to Victory: The Ultimate Poker Tournament Course
If you’re a serious tournament poker player, read on. Two of the world’s best poker pros have combined forces to create the ultimate course for players who want to final table and win more tournaments. It’s called Road to Victory and it reveals the strategies that Darren Elias and Nick Petrangelo use to navigate from…
Read More$10K Buy-In Super Millions Review (ft. Darren Elias & Nick Petrangelo)
A Quick Guide to ICM in Tournaments (ft. Nick Petrangelo)
If you play tournaments, you need to be aware of the concept of ICM (Independent Chip Model). But there’s a lot of confusion and misinformation surrounding ICM, and how to correctly apply it. This short article, based on advice from tournament crusher Nick Petrangelo, will help clear up that confusion. Let’s get started! Road To…
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