Posts Tagged ‘Live Poker’
$10K Buy-In Super Millions Review (ft. Darren Elias & Nick Petrangelo)
Darren Elias Uses Bet Sizing Tell to Win $127,680 (Analysis)
Four-time World Poker Tour champion Darren Elias is a master of catching on to opponents’ tendencies and exploiting that information to the max. Upswing Poker’s newest instructor put that ability on full display en route to winning one of his four WPT Main Event titles. With a six-figure first prize on the line, Elias’ observations…
Read MoreA Quick Guide to ICM in Tournaments (ft. Nick Petrangelo)
If you play tournaments, you need to be aware of the concept of ICM (Independent Chip Model). But there’s a lot of confusion and misinformation surrounding ICM, and how to correctly apply it. This short article, based on advice from tournament crusher Nick Petrangelo, will help clear up that confusion. Let’s get started! Road To…
Read MoreHow To Play Pocket Sixes In Cash Games
Let’s talk about Pocket Sixes! Middling pairs, like sixes, are solid starting hands that are usually worth playing preflop. But most of the time, the flop will have at least one overcard. To help you avoid getting lost with them before and after the flop, I wrote this article to make playing Pocket Sixes a…
Read MorePoker Site Owner Double Check-Raises In $100,000 Buy-in Tournament (Analysis)
The text below is based on the video above. Sebastian Gaehl found himself in quite a juicy spot at the 2023 Triton Poker Vietnam Super High Roller Main Event. While the field for the $100,000 buy-in event was filled with the usual elite-level players, Gaehl got a seat to the direct left of Phil Nagy,…
Read MoreShould Tom Dwan Fold Pocket Queens In This $1 Million Buy-In Hand?
The text below is based on the video above. Imagine playing a €1 million buy-in tournament with 300 big blinds in your stack. You raise from late position with pocket queens, get 3-bet from the small blind, and then see a cold 4-bet from the big blind. Just to spice up this situation a little…
Read MoreHow to Play Middle Pocket Pairs After Calling a 3-Bet (6 Tips)
Middle pocket pairs can feel like slot machines when you raise and someone 3-bets behind you. You call and hope to hit the jackpot (a set). But that only happens about 10.8% of the time. While that is definitely the best and most profitable part of playing these hands, there are some nuances that come…
Read MoreCasino Owner Blows Up In $630,800 Poker Hand (Analysis)
You know that adrenaline rush you get when you play a huge pot in a poker game? Some people don’t even feel that when playing for $10,000, $20,000, or $40,000. No, in order for these sickos to feel a true rush, they need to play for enough money to buy a house. Let’s look at…
Read MoreWhat is a Block Bet & When Should You Do It?
Block betting is a poker tactic that has been around for a while. For many years, players debated its effectiveness using their own intuition. However, now that solvers exist, we have definitive proof that block bets are the correct play in some situations. This article covers what a block bet is and when should you…
Read MoreThe Poker Math Quiz That You Need To Ace
Success in poker is heavily dictated by logic and problem-solving skills. But perhaps above all else, it’s about math! Thankfully, you don’t need to be a savant to understand the mathematical principles of poker. This quiz will test your knowledge with 10 questions about the core mathematical components of poker. You’ll get a famous poker…
Read MoreHow To Play Underpairs in Cash Games
It sucks when your pocket pair misses the flop, especially when you’re looking at three overcards. But you shouldn’t always just check and fold with an underpair. Playing underpairs optimally can help you make more money in the long run. Even though they are pretty weak hands, playing them wrong will cost you expected value…
Read MoreHow to Play Queen-Jack Offsuit in Cash Games
Queen-Jack offsuit is a solid hand that is often worth playing, but certainly not from every position. In this article, I am going to give you: Advice on how to play Queen-Jack offsuit preflop 3 tips for playing it postflop when you hit the flop 3 tips for playing it when you miss the flop…
Read More5 Useful Tools for Live Poker Players
A seemingly infinite number of poker tools are out there that aim to help you improve and manage your game in 2023. To help you use the best and avoid the rest, we’ve created this list of the top 5 tools live poker players should consider using. These tools will help you track your bankroll,…
Read MoreShould He Fold Pocket Aces At The Final Table? (Analysis)
Some poker players love to set traps. Players who trap too often are pretty easy to play against, but so are those who never trap. Like most things in poker, balance is the key. It’s also important to navigate cautiously when a trap doesn’t go exactly to plan. In 2017, Irish poker pro Dara O’Kearney…
Read MoreBrad Owen’s Brutal Decision With Flopped Nut Flush (Analysis)
Could poker vlogger Brad Owen have gotten away from this one? If you think you should never fold the top of your range in poker, your answer will probably be no. But should it be? This concept of capped ranges has been around for a long time. However, according to high stakes poker pro Uri…
Read MoreHow to Play Seven-Six Suited in Cash Games
Suited connectors are a fan favorite, especially Seven-Six suited. Seven-Six suited is a highly versatile hand with fantastic playability. It has good equity against almost every range of hands, and it’s one of the very few starting hands with an over 20% chance of cracking Pocket Aces (22.29% to be exact). This article covers: How…
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