Written By The Upswing Poker Team
Winning Poker Strategy
The Ultimate Book to Winning Games In 2025
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Table of Contents
Winning Poker Strategy
A Complete Breakdown of Everything You’ll Learn Inside this Poker Strategy Book
| Chapter | Topic | What You’ll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | The Evolution of Poker Strategy | How modern technology and analytics have changed poker forever. |
| 1 | Fundamental Concepts | 8 key principles that every modern poker player must understand. |
| 2 | Position & Why It Matters | How playing “in position” gives you a huge edge and how to use it. |
| 3 | Hand Ranges & Range Construction | Moving beyond guessing hands—how to think in ranges like a pro. |
| 4 | Equity & Expected Value (EV) | The core mathematical principles that drive winning poker strategy. |
| 5 | Pot Odds & Implied Odds | How to determine whether a call is profitable in the long run. |
| 6 | Preflop Strategy | Hand selection, opening ranges, 3-betting, and adjustments based on position. |
| 7 | Postflop Strategy | Continuation betting, check-raising, barreling, and playing against aggression. |
| 8 | Bluffing & Exploitative Play | When to bluff, how to spot bluffs, and how to exploit weaker opponents. |
| 9 | GTO vs. Exploitative Strategy | Understanding when to play Game Theory Optimal vs. adjusting for maximum profits. |
| 10 | Advanced Concepts & Tools | Range balancing, blockers, hand reading, and poker software tools. |
| Bonus | Live vs. Online Poker Adjustments | How to tailor your strategy based on the environment you’re playing in. |
| Final Thoughts | Next Steps in Your Poker Journey | How to keep improving and move up in stakes successfully. |