Posts Tagged ‘Live Poker’
[QUIZ] Can You Beat the People of Instagram at Poker, Again?
We love quizzing our Instagram audience with head-scratching poker scenarios. (If you took the first Instagram quiz last week, you already know this.) The quiz you’re about to take includes 10 hand scenarios we’ve posted on the social platform in the past year or so. Let’s see how your skills stack up versus the scrollers…
Read MoreHow to Adjust Your Strategy on Loose & Splashy Poker Tables
My local $1/$2 game is super loose and crazy. People call raises with all sorts of garbage hands and they never seem to fold a pair postflop, but I can’t seem to win! How should I adjust my strategy in this game? We see questions like this all the time in the Upswing Poker Facebook…
Read More[QUIZ] Can You Beat the People of Instagram at Poker?
We love quizzing our Instagram audience with head-scratching poker scenarios. Their responses are usually a mixed bag. The top comment is almost always the hilarious joke “all-in” (makes me laugh every time), but reading the earnest responses gives you an interesting look into how players of different levels approach poker. The quiz below includes 9…
Read MoreHow to Avoid the Unhealthy Mindset That Tortures Poker Players
If you want longevity in poker, you need to have a strong mental game. Among other things, that means you have to be able to self-criticize (so you can grow as a player) while not self-shaming. Way too many poker players are extremely harsh and critical of themselves. Such a mindset may help in achieving…
Read MoreBet Sizing Strategy: 8 Rules to Help You Choose the Perfect Bet Size
Choosing the best bet size is a tricky task in No Limit Hold’em. There is no one ‘perfect’ bet size that can be used in all spots. The optimal bet size will depend on a number of factors, including: Preflop action Board texture Stack depth Who has the range advantage …and many more! In this…
Read More10 Fundamental Tips for The Most Common Types of Flops
You’re about to learn about one of the most important factors in poker. Board texture is one of the most important pieces of information in any given hand. The optimal bet sizing, bet frequency, and overall postflop strategy hinges on the specific three cards that come on the flop. In this article, I will shed…
Read MoreThe Starting Hands That Make the Most Money in Multiway Pots
If you play in games with loose and passive opponents, read on. You’re about to get some valuable advice for playing preflop in multiway pots. After finishing this article, you will understand the answer to two important questions: Which hands perform best multiway pots? When should you enter a multiway pot? Let’s dive right into…
Read More[QUIZ] What is Your Poker IQ Score?
How knowledgeable are you when it comes to the most popular “big bet” poker games? This 8-question quiz includes questions about No Limit Hold’em (cash games and tournaments), Pot Limit Omaha, and “big bet” poker theory […]
Read MoreFast-Playing vs Slow-Playing Revealed
You flop a set… Your opponent bets into you and you have a decision to make. Will you fast-play with a raise, hoping to get all-in as soon as possible? Or will you slow-play with a call, setting a trap for your opponent? Situations like this will happen pretty much anytime you play a session…
Read MoreWant Your Bluffs to Work More Often? Try “Delaying” Them
You’re about to learn a tactic that will help you steal pots from right under you opponent’s nose…and they won’t even know it happened. The tactic involves checking back on the flop as the preflop aggressor, only to bet on the turn. This is referred to as a delayed […]
Read More[QUIZ] Are You a Shark or a Fish at Live Poker Tables?
Ready to put your live poker skills to the test? The following quiz will take you through a variety of both preflop and postflop situations that are specific to live poker. The correct answer is considered either the highest expected value (EV) action or […]
Read More3 Ways You Might Be Bleeding Money in Cash Games
There are so many ways to lose money in poker, but there are only a few ways to win. This is why when you are starting off in poker, and throughout your journey to the top, you shouldn’t focus on making “sick” and creative plays […]
Read MoreHow to Handle Downswings Like a Poker Pro
What’s the only thing worse than losing money in one session of poker? Going on a poker downswing that causes you to lose money an extended period of time. Bad beats can seriously test your mental game. Downswings are an inevitable part of poker. It doesn’t matter whether you are brand new to the game…
Read MoreFlopping Top Set in a $1,000,000 Tournament (Analysis)
Humans are results oriented creatures. When we lose a hand we’ll go over it in our heads numerous times. Yet when we win a hand we often don’t give it a second thought. However, when analyzing your play, it’s […]
Read More8 Live Poker Tips That Will Put More Cash in Your Pocket
Despite sharing the same rules, live poker games are quite a bit different than their online counterparts. Whether it is the excessive limping or constant table talk, live poker presents unique variables which […]
Read MoreHow to Exploit 3 Different Types of Poker Players
Your goal in poker is to make as much money as possible. In order to do that, you must exploit your opponents to the maximum, though this is not always possible. Oftentimes you simply won’t have enough […]
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