Today we’re going to discuss expected value — what it means, why it’s important, and how to apply it. Expected value is one of the most fundamental concepts in poker, and one of the most important to understand. Table of Contents:What is Expected Value (EV)? Real World … [Read more...] about What is Expected Value (EV) in Poker? This Basketball Analogy Will Make it Clear
How to Win Your Blind vs Blind Wars (When Facing a Limp)
Last time we talked about blind vs blind battles, the focus was on playing as the big blind versus a raise. This time, we’ll be talking about how to approach playing as the big blind versus an open-limp by the small blind. Considering how often a player in the small blind … [Read more...] about How to Win Your Blind vs Blind Wars (When Facing a Limp)
What an Elite Player Thinks During a Big Final Table (Analysis)
Many tournament players love to talk about their bust out hands. They might play dozens of interesting hands over a 10-hour span, yet that final one is usually all you'll hear about. We’ve all done it, but this really misses the bigger picture. What separates the tournament … [Read more...] about What an Elite Player Thinks During a Big Final Table (Analysis)
How to React to a Check-Raise on the Turn: Theory vs Practice
If facing a turn check-raise has ever made you hate life, this is the article for you. We are about to go over both the theoretical and practical aspects of this situation so you can quickly identify the winningest strategy for your given hand. Table of Contents:General Advice … [Read more...] about How to React to a Check-Raise on the Turn: Theory vs Practice
5 Fast Tips That Will Help You Dominate in 3-Bet Pots
3-bet pots are extremely important, and the tips in this article will help you play them more effectively. Let's dive in straight away. 1. Defend more hands in position versus a c-bet on the flop After your opponent 3-bets, he will usually c-bet on the flop at a high … [Read more...] about 5 Fast Tips That Will Help You Dominate in 3-Bet Pots
(Quiz) Are You a Double Barrelin’ Cowboy at the Poker Table?
Are you a double barrelin' cowboy or a city slicker when it comes to c-betting on the turn? We're about to find out! You're about to "play" 10 hands that reach the turn after you've c-bet on the flop. You'll have two simple options in each hand: bet or check. Keep in mind that … [Read more...] about (Quiz) Are You a Double Barrelin’ Cowboy at the Poker Table?
4 Quick Hands That Will Help You Conquer Tournaments
Tournament poker can be the most glorious form of the game, or the most brutal. When variance is on your side and you win one, it feels like you’re the best player on the planet. On the other hand, when you are running bad and busting tournament after tournament, it feels like … [Read more...] about 4 Quick Hands That Will Help You Conquer Tournaments
How to Get Max Value from Poker Database Software
Whether you play online poker seriously or just for practice, the following tips will help you improve your skills and win-rate with database software (like PokerTracker, Hold'em Manager, or DriveHUD). 1. Build yourself an effective HUD An effective HUD is one that contains … [Read more...] about How to Get Max Value from Poker Database Software
The #1 Mistake Players Make When Playing Higher Stakes
At some point in every poker player’s career it happens. You finally build up the courage and bankroll to take a shot at a bigger game, but the moment it starts going poorly you begin to question every decision. That’s just what happened to Tanner, a member of the Upswing Lab … [Read more...] about The #1 Mistake Players Make When Playing Higher Stakes
Bluff-Raising the River with $38,381 on the Line (Analysis)
You're about to improve your final table skills with Nick Petrangelo's third and final free strategy video before the release of his new course High Stakes MTT Sessions. Nick starts the video with a short walkthrough of the course, then moves on to a final table hand review. … [Read more...] about Bluff-Raising the River with $38,381 on the Line (Analysis)
Super High Rollers BATTLE on the Money Bubble (Analysis)
As promised, Nick Petrangelo is back to help you improve your tournament skills. The focus of this hand review video is blind versus blind strategy, but some money bubble-related concepts come up as well. Enjoy! Ready for video #3 covering a big final table bluff? Watch it … [Read more...] about Super High Rollers BATTLE on the Money Bubble (Analysis)
If You Can’t Ace This Cash Game Quiz, You Need to Join the Lab
The Upswing Lab training course has helped poker players of all levels exceed their goals. The Lab's greatest success story is probably high stakes regular Ali Imsirovic, but many more have seen dramatic improvements as well.If you can’t get all 10 questions correct on this … [Read more...] about If You Can’t Ace This Cash Game Quiz, You Need to Join the Lab
Advance Your Multiway Skills with Nick Petrangelo (Free Video)
High stakes tournament BOSS Nick Petrangelo is here to bolster your multiway pot game. He's also got a special announcement about a new project he's been working on. Watch below! Ready for video #2? Watch it here! Share This Video with Your Friends: … [Read more...] about Advance Your Multiway Skills with Nick Petrangelo (Free Video)
The Truth About ICM (According to Nick Petrangelo)
What is ICM? ICM stands for “Independent Chip Model”. It is a model that allows us to assign a real money value to a stack of tournament chips. The model exclusively uses payouts and chip stack as the two variables to calculate this output. This is somewhat limited, but we will … [Read more...] about The Truth About ICM (According to Nick Petrangelo)
What Top Poker Pros Already Know About 4-Betting
You're about to learn how professional poker players approach 4-betting. You'll find the answers to these key questions in this article:Why do we 4-bet? With which hands should we 4-bet? What 4-bet size should we use? How should we adjust our 4-bet sizes in tournaments?The … [Read more...] about What Top Poker Pros Already Know About 4-Betting
Big Blind Defense Strategy 101: Tournaments vs Cash Games
Did you know that it is basically impossible to win money from the big blind in the long run? The big blind has to pay a full blind without looking at their cards (a massive disadvantage) and will be out of position against most opponents postflop. It's an unforgiving position … [Read more...] about Big Blind Defense Strategy 101: Tournaments vs Cash Games
