Posts Tagged ‘Online Poker’
How to Play Nut Flush Draws in Cash Games
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…
Read MoreHow to Play Pocket Threes in Cash Games
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…
Read More6 Tips for When The Flush Gets There (And You Don’t Have It)
It’s happened to us all…and it sucks. You flop a solid hand like top pair or a straight draw — let’s say on a J♥ 8♣ 4♥ flop — but then the turn is a pesky third flush card (like the 5♥). Navigating these situations can be tricky, but this article will make them a…
Read MoreHow to Play Ace-Four Suited in Cash Games
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.…
Read More5 Heads-Up Poker Hands Analyzed By A Pro
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…
Read MoreHow to Play Big Pocket Pairs in Cash Games
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.…
Read MorePro Poker Player Moves Down in Stakes (to Help You Move Up)
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…
Read MoreWhat is Double Barreling in Poker? 3 Tips for Profitable Double Barrels In Cash Games
What is a double barrel in poker? A double barrel is a bet on the turn made by the same player who bet on the flop. For example, suppose I bet on the flop, you call, and I follow through with another bet (a double barrel) on the turn. Why is double barreling important? A…
Read MoreTwo God-Tier Poker Players Clash in $225,800 Pot (Analysis)
Life-changing money has been changing hands in some of the biggest online cash games in recent memory. In this hand, we have online cash game crusher Linus Loeliger facing off against tournament wizard Michael Addamo, who has over $19,000,000 in winnings. The blinds are $500/$1,000 with a $200 ante. Without any further ado, let’s dive…
Read MoreHow to Play Suited Queens (Q9-Q2) in Cash Games
The medium and low Queen-high suited hands are quite versatile, and they’re worth playing occasionally. If you play these hands too often, you’ll find yourself spewing money. If you never play them, on the other hand, you’re leaving money on the table. In this article, I am going to share: How to Play Suited Queens…
Read MoreHow to Play Ace-Jack Suited in Cash Games
Ace-Jack suited is one of the strongest hands you can get dealt in No Limit Hold’em. You should expect to win a good amount of money with it (on average). There are, however, some fundamental mistakes that you should avoid in order to win the maximum amount in cash games with Ace-Jack suited. In this…
Read MoreHow to Play Flush Draws on the Flop & Turn (As the Preflop Aggressor)
Who doesn’t love flopping a flush draw? It’s easy to understand why players get excited when they have a flush draw, but that excitement can cause costly strategic errors. In this article, I am going to lay out some ideas that will help you make more theoretically sound (and profitable) decisions whenever you have a…
Read MoreHow to Play Queen-Ten Suited in Cash Games
Queen-Ten suited is one of those strong and silent types of poker hands. It’s not a premium Rolls Royce like Pocket Aces. Instead, it’s more of a Volvo: fast, reliable, and safe. Nothing wrong with that in my book! In this article, you will learn the following: How to Play Queen-Ten Suited Preflop 3 Tips…
Read MoreTop Poker Pros Battle for Half a Million Dollar Pot (Analysis)
The boys are back at it again. Today’s hand is a nasty one between two online juggernauts, Linus Loeliger (LLinusLove) and Wiktor Malinowski (Limitless), battling it out at astronomical stakes. The blinds are $500/$1,000/$2,000 in an online 6-max game in which both players are sitting with more than $200,000 stacks. There is also an $800…
Read MoreHow to Play Pocket Sevens in Cash Games
Let’s talk about the hockey sticks! Pocket Sevens is one of those “good, but not easy to play” hands. Middling pairs are strong hands that are very frequently worth playing preflop, but most flops will have at least one overcard. Misplaying the Sevens regularly will make them feel less like hockey sticks and more like…
Read MoreWhy You Should NOT Chop When Deep In A Tournament
If you have ever made a deep run in a tournament, you may have been asked “Do you want to chop?” It’s no wonder why. Especially in bigger tournaments, the pay jumps at final tables can be steep. You are playing for massive stakes with no idea what the future holds. But while making a…
Read More