Posts Tagged ‘Online Poker’
Checking Flop With Top Pair: When Should You Do It?
If you continuation bet every time you hit top pair on the flop, you make yourself easy to play against. Every top player knows that there are certain situations in which you must check top pair (at least some of the time) in order to protect your checking range. Examples of such situations are the…
Read MoreHow to Play Six-Four Suited in Cash Games
Six-Four suited (64-suited) is a good-looking hand, but most people don’t play it correctly. In this guide, I’ll help you eliminate the most frequent mistakes that I see players make with 64-suited. Here’s what I’m about to cover: How to play 64-suited in all the common preflop situations 3 tips for playing 64-suited when you…
Read MorePoker Coach Rivers The Nuts in High Stakes Cash Game ($26,543 Analysis)
Upswing Lab coach David Yan spent part of this past summer battling in high stakes cash games online. Today’s hand analysis is going to look at a $26,543 pot that he played in a $50/$100 game on GGPoker vs Tobias Duthweiler. For those who don’t know, Tobias is one of the world’s best cash game…
Read MoreTop Poker Player Hits Gutshot Straight Draw for $34,000 (Analysis)
Buckle up! For today’s article, I am breaking down a huge pot played between Linus Loeliger and GoofyMonkey in a $100/$200 online cash game. A sick turn card that completes a sneaky draw sends this hand off the rails. Without any further ado, let’s jump right into the action! Preflop Action GoofyMonkey opens up the action…
Read MoreHow to Play Seven-Five Suited in Cash Games
Getting dealt Seven-Five suited (75-suited) makes me feel like a pirate. ARGH, I’m about to steal that pot of gold in the middle. But to play this hand profitably, you must be smart about it. You can’t try to steal the pot every time you’re dealt this suited gapper. This quick guide to playing 75-suited…
Read More3 Tips For Playing Paired Boards (via Lucid Poker)
Paired boards are interesting as they present unique characteristics that may throw off even seasoned players. This article delves into the essential concepts for navigating paired boards effectively. We’ll explore how to assess relative hand strength and recognize situations ripe for controlled aggression or cautious restraint. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a dedicated learner,…
Read MoreHow to Play Combo Draws in Cash Games
Combo draws are super strong hands, especially on the flop… …but their value can obviously change drastically by the time you reach the river. You may end up with a strong five-card hand, a total airball, or something in between (like one pair). To help you navigate this dynamic, this article covers how to play…
Read More3 Tips For Playing Sets to Help You Get Max Value (via Lucid Poker)
There’s no doubt about it: Flopping a set is one of the most profitable scenarios in poker. However, the way you play these flopped sets can significantly affect your overall profitability. In this article, I am going to share 3 essential tips for playing your flopped sets effectively. I used the Lucid Poker Trainer to…
Read MoreHow to Play Ace-Jack Suited in Cash Games
Ace-Jack suited is one of the strongest hands you can get dealt in No Limit Hold’em. You should expect to win a good amount of money with it (on average). There are, however, some fundamental mistakes that you should avoid when holding this powerful suited Ace. In this article, I will break down how to…
Read MoreHow to Play Nine-Eight Suited In Cash Games
Nine-Eight suited, like other suited connectors, is a fun hand to get dealt. So many possibilities! However, some nuances make Nine-Eight suited different from other suited connectors. I’m going to help you play this hand more like a pro. Here’s what I’ll cover in this article: How to play 98-suited in common preflop situations 3…
Read MoreHow to Play Big Pocket Pairs in Cash Games
Big pocket pairs will usually be your biggest money makers… …but, as you probably know all too well, they can also cost you an entire chip stack. To help you get max value and avoid costly mistakes, you’re about to learn some key tips for playing the three biggest pocket pairs in No Limit Hold’em.…
Read MoreWhat Poker Coaches Get Wrong (And What We’re Doing About It)
Do you ever watch poker training content and find yourself saying things like: This sounds great in theory, but players in my games don’t play like this I don’t have the time or desire to stare at solvers and charts all-day If so, this article (based on the words of Upswing coach Uri Peleg) is…
Read MoreMoritz Dietrich Wins Record-Setting $4,021,012 (WSOP Online Main Event)
Upswing Lab coach Moritz Dietrich made history Wednesday by winning the 2024 WSOP Online International Main Event on GG Poker for $4,021,012, the largest score in online poker history. The tournament, which featured 17 starting flights and a $5,000 buy-in, saw 6,146 total entries including many of the biggest names in poker. You can see…
Read MoreThis Poker Hand Gets Crazier and Crazier (Final Table)
Have you ever seen something that made you think “holy ****!” This poker hand did exactly that for me. There’s a $1.4 million first prize on the line. And this hand gets crazier on every street. Note: Want to master winning poker strategies without confusing solvers or complex math? Check out Uri Peleg’s new course…
Read More6 Tips for When The Flush Gets There (And You Don’t Have It)
It’s happened to us all…and it sucks. You flop a solid hand like top pair or a straight draw — let’s say on a J♥ 8♣ 4♥ flop — but then the turn is a pesky third flush card (like the 5♥). Navigating these situations can be tricky, but this article will make them a…
Read MoreElite Poker Coach Uses “Anti-GTO” Strategy
Let’s face it. Improving at poker in 2024 can be tough. A lot of modern poker study methods come down to little more than memorizing solver-generated strategies and charts. This has proven effective for many, but it’s undeniably boring for most players. But poker coach Uri Peleg* has come up with a different approach that…
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