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What is Double Barreling in Poker? 3 Tips for Profitable Double Barrels In Cash Games

September 9, 2022 by Dan B.

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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 […]

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3 Advantages of Betting Big on the Flop

June 14, 2022 by Jake Godshall

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Over the last 15 years, No Limit Hold’em has gone through a drastic transformation. So much has changed about the way people play and think about the game that it’s hard to even know where to begin.  But what stands out most in my mind is how different c-bet sizing strategies were used in the […]

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How to Play Trips (As the Preflop Raiser and Caller)

May 13, 2022 by Dan B.

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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 […]

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What is Equity in Poker & Why Does it Matter?

April 12, 2022 by Dan B.

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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 […]

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When to Turn Your Low Pocket Pairs into Bluffs

February 11, 2022 by Dan B.

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When you hold a low pocket pair, you miss the flop most of the time… …but that doesn’t mean you should always check-fold your hand. Instead of waiving the white flag, there are certain scenarios in which you can turn your low pocket pair into a bluff. It’s an advanced move, but that shouldn’t stop […]

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What is Unblocking in Poker & Why Does it Matter?

February 4, 2022 by Dan B.

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I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of blockers, which have been all the rage in poker for a few years now… …but have you heard about unblocking? Unblocking is a relatively fresh poker concept that greatly impacts how you should build your strategy in certain situations. This will be the focus of today’s article. Specifically, here […]

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