|Poker Strategy|Oct 10, 2019 |Poker Strategy|Oct 10, 2019 As I said in part 1 and part 2 of the series, blind vs blind battles are happening way more often than they used to. This means there is more money to be won in these increasingly common spots. The focus of this … [Read more...] about How to Win Your Blind vs Blind Battles (as the Preflop Raiser)
4 Factors to Think About Before Hero Calling
|Poker Strategy|Oct 8, 2019 |Poker Strategy|Oct 8, 2019 Facing a bet with a marginal hand is one of the most uncomfortable feelings in poker. If you’ve ever felt lost in spots like this, you aren’t alone. Making correct "hero calls" with "bluff-catchers” is not … [Read more...] about 4 Factors to Think About Before Hero Calling
4 Key Lessons from an Elite Pro’s First Coaching Session
|Poker Strategy|Oct 4, 2019 |Poker Strategy|Oct 4, 2019 Feel like improving your poker strategy? You're about to learn 4 lessons from a live mid-high stakes cash game session that online beast and Upswing Lab coach, Daniel Merrilees aka DANMERR, recorded on … [Read more...] about 4 Key Lessons from an Elite Pro’s First Coaching Session
How to Choose Between Small vs Big Bet Sizes
|Poker Strategy|Sep 27, 2019 |Poker Strategy|Sep 27, 2019 Imagine you’re playing $1/$2. You raise preflop with 8♥ 7♥ and get called by the player in the big blind. The flop comes… ...and your opponent checks. Now, you know you want to bet with your low flush draw, but … [Read more...] about How to Choose Between Small vs Big Bet Sizes
What Your Poker Strategy Should Look Like in 2020
|Poker Strategy|Sep 27, 2019 |Poker Strategy|Sep 27, 2019 If you had to choose one, would you use a game theory or exploit based strategy at the table? This has been one of the hottest topics in poker for years. Almost all modern high stake crushers have spent … [Read more...] about What Your Poker Strategy Should Look Like in 2020
5 Lucrative Check-Raising Strategies You Should Try Today
You’re about to get schooled on check-raising strategy. A member of the Upswing Lab posted this hand history in our private group and asked how he should play his range: Online $1/$2. 6-Handed. Effective Stacks $200. Hero is dealt two cards in the big blind 3 folds. Button … [Read more...] about 5 Lucrative Check-Raising Strategies You Should Try Today
5 Tips for Playing Backdoor Flush & Straight Draws
Backdoor draws play a significant role in the range construction process. If you don't regularly consider backdoor draws when making decisions at the table, this short list of tips is for you. As you're about to learn, backdoor draws aren't valuable just because of their … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Playing Backdoor Flush & Straight Draws
How to Set Up a $145,084 Run in the Sunday Million (Analysis)
If there’s one online poker tournament that everyone wants to final table, it’s the PokerStars Sunday Million. Tournament crusher Moritz 'Mo' Dietrich recently did just that, taking home $145,084 after making a deal with two players left. In this article, Mo reveals the strategy … [Read more...] about How to Set Up a $145,084 Run in the Sunday Million (Analysis)
3 Small Stakes Hands Analyzed by High Stakes Veterans
If you've ever wanted to pick the brain of an experienced high stakes poker player, keep reading. In a recently added learning module in the Upswing Poker Lab, Doug Polk and Ryan Fee analyzed cash game hand samples that were submitted by Lab members. These hands have a … [Read more...] about 3 Small Stakes Hands Analyzed by High Stakes Veterans
What is Expected Value (EV) in Poker? This Basketball Analogy Will Make it Clear
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 should … [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
