3 Situations to Fold a Pair On The Flop In Poker

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Poker is a funny game. Sometimes it’s correct to make a big call with just Ace-high on the river. Other times it’s correct to fold a pair on the flop! Today I’m going to explore the latter by listing three situations in which you should fold a pair on the flop in cash games. These…

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What is Doug Polk’s “Postflop Playbook” Launching on December 19th?

The brand-new Postflop Playbook is a two-hour crash course that will teach you a proven poker strategy quickly. The aptly-named course equips poker players with the fundamental concepts necessary to compete in poker in 2023 and beyond. Upswing Poker co-founder Doug Polk is your instructor for the course, designed for players of all experience levels.…

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How to Play Ace-Queen Suited in Cash Games

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Ace-Queen suited is a beastly hand, but it has limits. This article will help you play it better before and after the flop. Let’s get started with how to play Ace-Queen suited in common preflop scenarios. How To Play Ace-Queen Suited Preflop Unopened Pots Ace-Queen suited is a must-raise hand from any position when the…

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[Quiz] Do You Play Pocket Aces Like A Pro?

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How good is your strategy with the best hand in the game, Pocket Aces? This quiz will test your skills with preflop and postflop situations. In all 10 situations, you hold Pocket Aces.  Let’s see what your score looks like at the end (be sure to drop a comment with your results). You’ll get assigned…

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How to Play Top Pair Top Kicker in Cash Games

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When you have Top Pair Top Kicker, you should expect to make a decent amount of money on average. But you have to avoid overvaluing or undervaluing the hand. Those mistakes can cost you a lot of money in the long run. By the time you finish this article, you’ll be less likely to make…

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High Stakes Poker Pro PUNTS $28,038 Pot (Analysis)

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One of my favorite ways to study poker is to look at hands between the best players in the world. By reviewing hands like the one below, you can gain valuable insight into how these poker beasts think about the game… …but sometimes, even the top players make what seem like glaring mistakes. So, let’s…

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3 Spots to Use Tiny Bet Sizes in Cash Games

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The best poker players in the world have a seemingly unlimited amount of weapons in their arsenal. One of those weapons is the tiny bet size (about 10-20% of the pot). When used in the right situations, tiny bets can be an incredibly efficient way to deny equity, leverage your range advantage, and narrow your…

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How to Play Double Gutshot Straight Draws

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Double gutshot straight draws are very strong hands and you can pick up a lot of extra money if you play them well. This article covers how to play double gutters (aka double belly busters) effectively in a variety of situations. The focus will be on deep stack cash game play. Let’s dive in! What…

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How to Play Nut Flush Draws in Cash Games

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I freaking love flopping the nut flush draw. It’s such a strong draw and you can expect to win pretty often with it, either by hitting a made hand or forcing your opponent to fold by the river. There are, however, some costly pitfalls that I want to help you avoid, which is why I’m…

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How to Play Pocket Threes in Cash Games

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You’ve probably been dealt Pocket Threes, also known as crabs, quite a few times. Have you ever wondered if you played them well? Time to find out! This article covers: How to play Pocket Threes in common preflop situations 3 tips for playing the crabs when you are the preflop raiser 3 tips for playing…

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How to Play Ace-Four Suited in Cash Games

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Like it’s brother Ace-Five suited, Ace-Four suited has become a quite trendy hand in recent years. That’s because it has so much potential. Ace-Four can hit the strongest top pair, disguised straights, and nut flushes. In this article, I am going to help you get closer to playing this hand like the top pros do.…

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5 Heads-Up Poker Hands Analyzed By A Pro

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Heads-up No-Limit Hold’em (HUNL) is arguably the purest form of poker. You sit across the table from 1 opponent and your job is to beat ’em. It’s that simple. This article/video zooms in on 5 hands that were played by an Upswing Lab member at $0.25/0.50 HUNL. Heads-up crusher and Lab coach Daniel “DougieDan” McAualay…

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How to Play Big Pocket Pairs in Cash Games

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Big pocket pairs will usually be your biggest money makers… …but, as you probably know all too well, they can also cost you an entire chip stack. To help you get max value and avoid costly mistakes, you’re about to learn some key tips for playing the three biggest pocket pairs in No Limit Hold’em.…

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Pro Poker Player Moves Down in Stakes (to Help You Move Up)

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If you play relatively low stakes (online or live), read on. One of our coaches, Gary “GazzyB123” Blackwood, recently dropped down to 10NL ($0.05/$0.10) at the request of Upswing Lab members who play those games. (Note: If you’re a Lab member, you can watch the full 10NL session here. Not a Lab member? Click here…

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