Posts Tagged ‘Live Poker’
This is How You Should Study Poker If You Want to Win in 2022 (Part 1)
Q: What is more important than hard work? A: Harder work! Malcolm Gladwell made that very clear in his 2011 bestseller “Outliers,” where he popularized the concept that is now known as the 10,000-hour rule. The idea is that in order for someone to achieve mastery in any domain, they have to spend – you…
Read More3 Concepts That Should Shape Your Postflop Strategy (Positional, Range, and Nut Advantage)
Are you familiar with positional, range, and nut advantages in poker? Using these concepts to shape your postflop strategy will help you make more money in advantageous situations and limit your losses in disadvantageous ones. In this article, you will learn about each of these concepts and how exactly they should impact your strategy. Let’s…
Read More3 Theoretically Winning Calls That Lose in Practice
Should you favor a theoretically sound strategy or play exploitative poker? This question has been a hot debate in the poker world for the past several years. Some are fierce supporters of theory (sometimes to their stack’s detriment), while others insist that theoretically sound poker has no value and should be disregarded (an absurd proposition).…
Read More[QUIZ] Which Upswing Poker Training Course is Made for You?
Have you considered upgrading your skills with an Upswing Poker training course? Read on! Take this quick quiz to find out which course is best for your poker playing needs, or keep scrolling for a breakdown of each course. […]
Read MoreWhat is a Capped Range? How to Take Advantage of (And Protect Your Own) Capped Ranges
You probably already know that a range is the totality of hands that a player can have in a situation. You also probably know that focusing on ranges, not specific hands, is the professional way to approach poker. But are you familiar with the concept of capped ranges? Learning what a capped range is and…
Read More2 Strategies You Need to Crush Passive Tables
Playing against passive opposition might be easier than you think. It’s very easy to realize equity against these players because of how rarely they bet, and that incentivizes you to use more aggressive strategies both preflop and postflop. In this article, we’ll discuss those aggressive strategies, and how to play against one move in particular…
Read More[QUIZ] Do You Know How to Play Versus Check-Raise?
Playing against check-raises on the flop is an important aspect of a poker player’s game. If you don’t know how to counter check-raises, you open yourself up to being exploited every time you c-bet. This 10-hand quiz is going to test your fundamental understanding of playing versus check-raises. Good luck! Note: These questions assume you…
Read More3 Poker Study Techniques That Will Make You a Stronger Player
Poker is a strategically rich game with a colossal amount of strategic possibilities. And those possibilities only increase with more players at the table. Consequently, in order to book consistent wins, you need to have a better understanding of the game than your opponents. To accomplish this, you need to make studying the game part of…
Read MoreWhat Are Implied Odds? How to Use Implied Odds Like a Veteran Pro
Implied odds aren’t difficult to understand, but many players misapply them while playing. This leads to easily avoidable but costly mistakes, such as chasing a draw that isn’t worth chasing. To help you avoid such mistakes, you’re about to learn what implied odds are and how they should help shape your strategy. We will cover:…
Read MoreWhat Flop C-Bet Size Should You Use in Cash Games? (The Ultimate Guide, Part 1)
Here’s a situation you’ve probably faced many times. You are playing a $0.50/$1.00 cash game. The action folds to you on the button, and after raising to $2.50, the big blind calls and you see a flop that looks like this: Q♠ T♦ 5♥ The big blind checks. You have a hand to continuation bet…
Read MoreLimped Pots: How to Adjust Your Strategy to Win More Money
A game with a lot limped pots is a game you want to be playing. These games are often full of weak players because strong players rarely limp. (You may remember this from our How to Destroy Limpers article.) These small pots will have a big impact on your bottom line. If you want that impact…
Read More7 Short Stack Poker Tips for Maximizing Your Earnings
Are you ready to improve your short stack game? Read on! Being short stacked can happen in any game type. In formats like Hyper-Turbos and Spin-and-Go’s you start with a short stack, and in tournaments you’ll very often find yourself short-stacked. So, let’s dive into 7 tips that will prepare you for these crucial situations!…
Read MoreStop Letting Your Poker Ego Cost You Money & Happiness
What’s going on, Upswing fam? Today we’re mixing things up with a guest post that aims to help you with your mental game. Konstantinos “Duncan” Palamourdas is an award-winning math professor from UCLA who specializes in the mathematics of poker, as well as in poker education. He currently teaches poker classes at UCLA extension which…
Read MoreHow Equity Realization Impacts Every Hand You’ll Ever Play
You’ve probably heard the term “equity realization” a few times – it’s been used in many articles here at Upswing. But if you don’t know what equity realization means, or how to use it, it’s time to learn. We’re about to cover this crucial poker concept, one that impacts every hand you’ll ever play. But…
Read MoreThe Smart Approach to Losing Poker Sessions (3 Questions to Ask Before Quitting)
It’s tough to know when to walk away from the poker table, but sometimes it’s the most valuable skill you can have. A few days ago, I was sitting at my home in Las Vegas and suddenly felt the itch to hit the live felt. This is a rare feeling for me. But when you…
Read More10 Must-See Strategy Chats from the Upswing Community
Join the Upswing Community YOUR NEW POKER STRATEGY GROUP Connect with thousands of players, share hands, get coached, and level up your game. JOIN THE COMMUNITY When it comes to improving at poker, few things are more effective than discussing strategy with friends. For meaningful discussions about poker from all angles of the game,…
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