Queen-Jack suited is a damn good hand in No Limit Hold’em. It can flop strong pairs, strong open-enders, flush draws, and gutshots. Plus, it often has great blockers to the highest top pairs (Ace and King). And if all goes wrong, it still usually has some kind of backdoor draw with 2 overcards. It’s just […]
How to Play Trips (As the Preflop Raiser and Caller)
Playing trips can be pretty simple in some situations, but there are some small nuances that you might be missing. If you are indeed missing those nuances, you have an opportunity to increase your win-rate by learning them. Lucky for you, that’s what this article is for. Let’s dive in! Note: I’ll be covering how […]
3 Tips for Playing the Turn After Check-Raise Bluffing Flop
Suppose you call a preflop raise from the Big Blind with a hand like 6♥ 4♥ and the flop comes Q♦ 7♥ 3♠. The preflop raiser c-bets and the action is back on you. You think to yourself and say, “Damn, am I supposed to check-raise here?” You know that you probably should check-raise at […]
Should You Ever Play Offsuit Connectors in Cash Games?
Most of the time, low and medium offsuit connectors are pretty worthless and should be folded. However, there are some instances, mostly from the Big Blind, in which they are worthy of being played. For that reason, I am going to cover: How to Play Low and Medium Offsuit Connectors Preflop 3 Tips for When […]
[QUIZ] Do You Know How to Play vs Preflop Raises?
It’s extremely tough to become a long-term winning poker player without a good grasp on the fundamentals… …and one of the most important fundamentals is only playing hands that profit when a player raises in front of you. This quiz will put you in 8 different preflop situations in which you face a raise before […]
How to Conquer Aggressive Poker Players (5 Exploit Tips)
(Note: Video not loading? Click here to watch it on YouTube or read on for a written version.) Have you ever felt like you’re being run over by an aggressive opponent? If you have, you know it’s beyond frustrating. You might tell yourself that you’ll eventually have the hand to catch him, but the spot […]
Take a Sneak Peek at Elite Cash Game Exploits with Uri Peleg
Want to reach the top of the poker mountain so even solid regulars become more like recreational players? The brand new Elite Cash Game Exploits course is made to help you on your climb. Taught by high-stakes poker crusher Uri Peleg, this course will help turn you into an exploitative machine. The entire course is […]
Doug Polk Chases a Flush Draw in Massive Pot (Analysis)
Since becoming a part-owner of The Lodge Card Club, Doug Polk has been playing poker regularly for the first time since his heads-up challenge vs Daniel Negreanu. Some of his sessions have been played on The Lodge Live stream — which has been on hiatus for a couple of months — including the hand that […]
How You Should Play Four Flush Boards (But Probably Don’t)
(Note: Video not loading? Click here to watch it on YouTube or read on for a written version.) Boards with four cards of the same suit can be confusing to play, but they don’t have to be! This article wraps up our analysis of Daniel Negreanu’s sick multiway bluff on High Stakes Poker… …but that’s […]
What is Equity in Poker & Why Does it Matter?
Equity is the most fundamental concept in poker. If you’re not very familiar with it, then this article is going to be extremely valuable for your poker game. Let’s dive into what equity is and why it matters so much. What is Equity? Equity refers to the share of the pot that belongs to a […]
How to Crush the Guy Who Always C-Bets
Have you ever played against a player who seems to continuation bet (c-bet) every hand? This article will help you learn the key adjustments that will allow you to exploit such a player — including a sneaky adjustment you can make to your preflop strategy that sets you up for success on the flop. Part […]
Patrik Antonius Takes on the WSOP Champ (Analysis)
High Stakes Poker has returned. The show’s 9th season has featured some of the biggest names in poker, including Phil Ivey, Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Tom Dwan, and many others. One of the most interesting hands happened in the first episode when poker legend Patrik Antonius squared off against 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion Koray […]
How to Exploit Loose Poker Players Preflop
(Note: Video not loading? Click here to watch it on YouTube or read on for a written version.) Daniel Negreanu is one of the world’s most accomplished poker players, but even he makes plays that are exploitable. In this article series, you will see a hand Negreanu played on High Stakes Poker and learn the […]
3 Tips for Playing Double Board PLO Bomb Pots
Double board PLO bomb pots have taken over the poker scene in Texas and they have spread to other games throughout the world. But despite their rising popularity, little has been shared about the proper strategies to implement. Because of that, Upswing PLO coach Dylan Weisman posted a video to his Twitter account where he […]
How to Play King-X Suited Hands in Cash Games
Low Suited Kings don’t get talked about often, but there are many different situations in which you should play these hands. In this article, I am going to cover: How to Play Suited King-X Hands Preflop 3 Tips for Playing Suited King-X When You Miss the Flop (as the Preflop Raiser) 3 Tips for Playing […]
Poker Vlogger Rampage Takes on Garrett Adelstein in $146,250 Pot (Analysis)
Poker vlogger ‘Rampage’ recently took a shot in a high stakes poker game on Hustler Casino Live. Unfortunately for him, he drew a seat with live cash game crusher Garrett Adelstein on his left. The two well-known players clashed in a few hands throughout the night, but this article/video focuses on the most notable one. […]
