What Poker Coaches Get Wrong (And What We’re Doing About It)

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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…

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Moritz Dietrich Wins Record-Setting $4,021,012 (WSOP Online Main Event)

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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…

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This Poker Hand Gets Crazier and Crazier (Final Table)

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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…

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This New Training Course Makes Poker Simple & Fun

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You don’t have to spend thousands of hours studying solvers, game theory, or complex math to play poker competitively.  If you have no interest in studying with solvers but still want to get better at this great game, Upswing Poker’s upcoming course is for you. High stakes poker player and coach Uri Peleg presents the…

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What Is Playability & Why Does It Matter?

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Playability is a massively important concept to grasp in poker. You should always consider your hand’s playability preflop, but also on the flop and turn. In this article, you will learn what playability is and how it will help you make the more profitable decisions at the table. So without further ado, let’s dive in!…

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How Upswing Member Andrea Sager Made a WSOP Final Table

Andrea Sager purchased an Upswing Poker Lab membership in December 2023. Six months later, she found herself at the final table in the $1,000 Ladies Championship at the 2024 World Series of Poker. Sager finished ninth for a $14,242 payday, the biggest cash of her career so far. The timing of that result is no…

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How This Poker Coach Turned $210 Into $147,411

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Imagine turning a $210 buy-in into $147,411 without even having to leave the house. That’s exactly what Upswing Lab coach and popular Twitch streamer Hristivoje “ALLinPav” Pavlovic accomplished this week. Despite entering the final table in last place with just 13.1bb, Pav put on a short stack master class, navigating every difficult spot to earn…

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$100,000 Buy-In! Was This All-In Bluff a Good Idea?

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As a good player, sometimes it can be a smart idea to avoid big confrontations against other good players at your table. But when you play $100,000 buy-in tournaments, avoiding good players ain’t happening. Players who register these massive events know that they’re signing up to battle against the best. Let’s run through a hand…

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Does Table Image Matter In Poker Tournaments?

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Playing a strong theoretical poker strategy is essential to mastering poker tournaments. However, there are some soft skills that separate the best players from the rest, especially in large field tournaments with lots of weak players. One of those skills us understanding table image, which is the focus of today’s article. Let’s dive in. Note:…

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The Worst Possible Turn Card With $293,062 On The Line (Analysis)

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Nothing in poker beats the thrill of making a final table in a large-field tournament. Today I am going to show you a hand that Darren Elias played as the chip leader at a final table with $293,062 up top. This hand will showcase the high-level adjustments that a very accomplished tournament professional makes to…

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The 5 Types Of Tournament Poker Players (According to Darren Elias)

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You never know just who will be at your table in a tournament. More likely than not, it will be a mix of professional and recreational players. And while no two opponents play exactly the same, there are some general groupings that you can place them into. Top tournament pro Darren Elias groups players into…

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How to Play vs Limpers in Poker Tournaments (5-Minute Guide)

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If you play large-field and/or low stakes tournaments, you know that there are plenty of players with unorthodox strategies. One common trait amongst weak players, in particular, is that they open-limp. Targeting these weak players and taking their chips will help you build bigger stacks and make more deep runs. How to react to limpers,…

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4 Factors To Consider On The Money Bubble of a Poker Tournament

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Making a deep run in a tournament is unquestionably one of the most thrilling aspects of poker. And whenever you make a deep run, you get to play a unique stage of the tournament: the money bubble. But not every bubble plays the same. This article covers 4 factors you should consider when on the…

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Save up to 51% on Best-Selling Poker Training Courses (WSOT Sale)

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Poker tournament season arrives in just a few weeks on the 2024 calendar. Beginning in May, tens of thousands of aspiring poker champions will descend upon Las Vegas, Nevada, dreaming of life-changing money and tournament glory. If you’re planning on playing any tournaments this summer, Upswing Poker has you covered with the best library of…

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3 Simple Habits That Helped This Poker Pro Win $1 Million

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Imagine winning over $1,000,000 by playing poker tournaments with an average buy-in of $110. While it might seem improbable, the Upswing Lab tournament coach Aaron Barone (who streams multiple times per week on his Twitch channel) just accomplished this feat. He outlined his story in a recent Twitter thread. This article runs through 3 of…

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