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[QUIZ] Do You Know When to Shove a Short Stack?

February 25, 2022 by Mike Brady

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Knowing when to shove with a short stack in a tournament has a massive impact on your ROI in tournaments. This quiz will test your ability to do just that. For each question, assume the following: You are playing at an 8-handed table There is a Big Blind ante You are playing a shove or […]

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How to Play Pocket Twos in Cash Games (Preflop Advice & 6 Postflop Tips)

February 18, 2022 by Dan B.

pocket twos

Since you will usually flop either a set or an underpair to the board, playing Pocket Twos is usually pretty easy. However, there are still some things you should consider when playing the Deuces. In this article, I’ll cover: How to Play Pocket Twos Preflop 3 Tips for Playing Deuces as the Preflop Raiser (Single […]

Filed Under: Poker Strategy Tagged With: Cash Games, Introductory, Live Poker, Online Poker, starting hands

When to Turn Your Low Pocket Pairs into Bluffs

February 11, 2022 by Dan B.

bluffing with small pocket pairs

When you hold a low pocket pair, you miss the flop most of the time… …but that doesn’t mean you should always check-fold your hand. Instead of waiving the white flag, there are certain scenarios in which you can turn your low pocket pair into a bluff. It’s an advanced move, but that shouldn’t stop […]

Filed Under: Poker Strategy Tagged With: Advanced, cash game concepts, cash ganes, Live Poker, Online Poker

What is Unblocking in Poker & Why Does it Matter?

February 4, 2022 by Dan B.

what are unblockers in poker

I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of blockers, which have been all the rage in poker for a few years now… …but have you heard about unblocking? Unblocking is a relatively fresh poker concept that greatly impacts how you should build your strategy in certain situations. This will be the focus of today’s article. Specifically, here […]

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How to Play King-Ten Suited in Cash Games

February 2, 2022 by Dan B.

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King-Ten suited (KTs) is one of my favorite hands to play. It’s just so damn good-looking. It’s a strong hand because it has great playability and solid blocker effects. However, you often need to be careful with King-Ten suited in case you’re up against a hand that dominates you (like KJ or AT). To help […]

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How to Play Middling Offsuit Aces in Cash Games

January 14, 2022 by Dan B.

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Middling offsuit Aces include A6o, A7o, A8o, and A9o. Playing these hands correctly can be tough, even for experienced players. They aren’t super strong hands, but they’re still worth playing in some situations. If you’re always folding middling offsuit Aces, you’re leaving money on the table. However, it’s arguably an even bigger mistake to play […]

Filed Under: Poker Strategy Tagged With: Cash Games, Intermediate, Live Poker, Online Poker, starting hands

When Should You Bluff with a Missed Flush Draw? (3 Tips for the River)

January 11, 2022 by Dan B.

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When you reach the river with a missed flush draw, should you try and bluff your opponent, or is it best to give up? That will be the focus of today’s article. I am going to share with you 3 tips for bluffing (or not bluffing)on the river when you hold nothing but a missed […]

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How to Play Combo Draws in Cash Games

January 7, 2022 by Dan B.

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Combo draws are super strong hands, especially on the flop… …but their value can obviously change drastically by the time you reach the river. You may end up with a strong five-card hand, a total airball, or something in between (like one pair). To help you navigate this dynamic, this article covers how to play […]

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The 5 Best Poker Strategy Articles of 2021

December 30, 2021 by Mike Brady

best articles of 2021

If you want to crush your poker games in 2022, read on. These 5 must-read articles published on the poker strategy blog will prepare you to dominate the tables in 2022 and beyond. I included something for everyone, regardless of your skill level (#5 is introductory, #2-4 are intermediate, and #1 is relatively advanced). (I […]

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How to Play King-Jack Offsuit in Cash Games (Preflop & Postflop)

December 21, 2021 by Dan B.

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King-Jack offsuit (KJo) is one of those hands that looks super strong to newer players. That’s why Daniel Negreanu calls it “the rookie hand” —  it’s easy to overplay KJo and many players make mistakes with it. But after reading this article, you will be better prepared to win more (or lose less) money when […]

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How to Play Pocket Eights in Cash Games (Preflop & Postflop)

December 3, 2021 by Dan B.

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Let’s talk about the snowmen! Playing pocket eights can be tricky. The middling pair is a strong hand that’s very frequently worth playing preflop, but most of the time the flop will have at least one overcard. This makes them difficult to play, so I wrote this article to make it a little easier for […]

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[QUIZ] Would You Win the WSOP Main Event?

November 30, 2021 by Patrick Harvey

2021 wsop main event quiz

Every poker player has dreamed of playing at the final table of the $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event. This quiz will give you that chance, putting you in the shoes of 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion Koray Aldemir. Your goal is to pick the move that he chose. And because Aldemir is a […]

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What are Reverse Implied Odds & Why Do They Matter?

November 19, 2021 by Dan B.

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You’re probably familiar with implied odds, but what about reverse implied odds? If you are not familiar with implied odds, I recommend checking out How to Use Implied Odds Like a Veteran Pro before reading on. Reverse implied odds can be a tricky concept to wrap your head around, but today’s article will make it […]

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How to Play Open-Ended Straight Draws in Cash Games

November 8, 2021 by Dan B.

how to play open-ended straight draws

I get a rush of positive energy whenever I flop an open-ended straight draw. It’s just so amazing to hit one of those 8 sneaky outs and win a huge pot. I’d be willing to bet that most of you feel similarly. But playing straight draws correctly isn’t necessarily easy. This article will help you […]

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What is Geometric Bet Sizing & How Do You Use It?

November 5, 2021 by Dan B.

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Geometric bet sizing — sounds pretty math-y and complicated, doesn’t it? It’s actually not that complicated at all. In fact, there’s a good chance you’ve basically applied this concept at the table before, even if you didn’t know it by name. When used in the proper situations, geometric bet sizing will help you win your […]

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5 “Poker Boom” Hands That Will Make You Cry Laughing

November 2, 2021 by Mike Brady

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Did you play poker back during the “boom years” of 2003-2006? If you did, I’d bet my bottom dollar you look back on that time period fondly. If you didn’t, let me paint a picture for you. It’s 2003. The World Poker Tour came out on television the year before, triggering increased interest in poker […]

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