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by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Poker Tools
By using PokerTracker or Hold'em manager to review your play, you can make valuable improvements to your poker game. Interpreting statistics, reviewing hand histories and analyzing your opponents' leaks are just three of the ways to use these tools to your advantage.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Some of the craziest hands from the golden era of televised poker
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies
Check out all of the factors that go into post-draw play with drawing hands and how they affect range distributions.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
guidance for newcomers to micro-stakes No Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the importance of consistent bet sizing, managing expectations, understanding the long-term nature of poker, and the significance of sample size when analyzing gameplay statistics
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding the rake, recognizing that limit poker is inherently mathematical, consistently tracking the pot size, and making decisions based on pot odds and equity percentages
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Poker Editorials
the challenges of consistently profiting in high-stakes online poker games, emphasizing that even top players have weaknesses and can be targeted by well-prepared opponents
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
challenges faced by low stakes limit Hold'em players as they progress to higher stakes, emphasizing the increasing aggression and skill levels of opponents, the diminishing value in middle limits, and the need for strategic adjustments
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Talking about making adjustments to your play is easier than actually making them at the table. Read through this example of how to make an adjustment to learn how to pull them off when you’re playing. Studying examples of successful adjustments will help you learn to execute them under pressure.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding hand strength and provides guidelines for starting hand preflop play, cautioning players against strictly adhering to charts and underscoring the significance of raising with big hands like AA-TT and AK to maximize expected value
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
Expected value of hands played from the big blind position.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Poker players are friendly enough people, but would you want one of them to run your country?
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Winning one WSOP title is impressive, but winning multiple titles in a single year is what great players are remembered for
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
We want to take a deeper look at open-limping pre-flop to see if it's really as bad as its reputation in no-limit hold'em.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
nuances of playing at lower stakes no-limit games, specifically 25NL and below, emphasizing that bluffing is less effective at these levels and that a focus on pot odds and implied odds, along with value betting, is more profitable
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
insights on transitioning from being a novice micro-stakes player to a consistent winner
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Casino Articles & Guides
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by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, SNG Poker Strategy Articles
There are a lot of strategic concepts involved in proper Sit and Go play. By learning how to wield your stack as a weapon, playing appropriately tight and developing proper preflop ranges, you'll be well on your way to beating the games. You'll also need to consider what other players are doing.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
overview of HORSE Sit & Go Tournaments on PokerStars, detailing the five poker games that make up the format, the rotation of games, buy-in ranges, and payout structures, aiming to offer a diverse and entertaining experience for players of varying skill levels
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
discusses 10 specific Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) poker hands played by Salsa4ever, offering insights and strategic analysis for each hand
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
advises players to open up their starting hand requirements during the middle stages of a Double or Nothing Sit & Go tournament, emphasizing the importance of pot-stealing and re-stealing strategies, especially when antes are in play
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Poker Tools
You can easily play poker on your iPhone or other iOS device. Despite the fact that Apple doesn't like gambling apps in its app store, you can use three simple techniques to start playing almost immediately. Remember to use a reliable connection when playing for real money.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
Considerations for moving up in stakes
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the concept of "tilt" in poker, emphasizing that while most players recognize tilt as a reaction to in-game events, external life stressors can also contribute to tilt
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
By paying close attention to your opponents' actions at the poker tables, you can get pretty solid reads on their play. Using this information, you can make some of your ranges stronger while making others weaker in order to seriously exploit your foes.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Poker Videos
By carefully examining your hand histories, you can learn to identify spots where you've misplayed the bubble in two- or three-table sit and gos. It's important to learn how to play these potentially profitable spots well. Find out how to maximize your EV.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Ever wondered where you can find the best game selection? Here are the top 10 poker rooms you should check out
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
introduces a foundational strategy for new poker players, emphasizing the importance of playing a limited set of 19 strong starting hands to cultivate discipline, avoid common pitfalls, and build a solid understanding of the game before exploring more advanced tactics
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategic importance and probabilities of having an Ace in one's hand during pre-flop play in Hold'em, emphasizing the dominance of pairs of Aces and the frequency of hands like Ace King (Big Slick)
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the essential skills required to consistently win at Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) in poker, highlighting key areas such as inflection point play, chip extraction, selective aggression, and the importance of patience and resilience
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
strategies for post-flop play in Double or Nothing Sit & Go tournaments, emphasizing the importance of having a strong hand to continue after the flop, the reduced value of continuation betting, the need to play aggressively with made hands, and the significance of adjusting one's play based on the tournament's progression
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
There's a weird school of thought that check-raising in live poker is unfriendly or ungentlemanly behavior. But it is merely just another tool in your strategic arsenal. It's usually not used to make a personal assault against an opponent. Use it to bet for value or bluff as usual.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Poker Tools
Poker tracking software has become increasingly common lately. This leads to the question: Can a player succeed at higher levels without using a HUD or other software? What if the player is only playing a single table? The answer, as it should always be, is "it depends."
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Poker Rules
intricacies of non-Holdem poker games, emphasizing the strategies and nuances of Deuce to Seven single draw and triple draw, badugi, and five card draw
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Semi-bluffing can be an important part of your game, but many players have difficulty understanding how their EV increases just by having outs to the nuts before the river. This article examines examples which demonstrate the inherent value of semi-bluffing for new and experienced players alike.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, SNG Poker Strategy Articles
Many people are contemplating getting started in low-stakes SNGs. By following a few tips for what to do at the tables and what to avoid, you'll be well on your way to success. While you'll want to consider each decision separately, these guidelines will serve you well as you get started.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
unique format of heads-up Sit & Go tournaments on PokerStars where the blinds do not increase, emphasizing that this setup encourages patient play and resembles a heads-up cash game, with strategies differing significantly from regular SNGs
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 28, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
the significance of betting patterns in poker, emphasizing how they serve as crucial tells for reading opponents, with professionals often relying on the nuances of how much and how players bet, rather than just physical reads, to gauge the strength of their hands
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
If you like getting paid, then you'll love this real life brain hack that allows you to start every single poker session with a high level of focus.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
cautions players about the potential pitfalls of playing an Ace with a low kicker in early positions during a full, 10-person Limit Hold'em game
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective in multi-table poker tournaments, advocating for record-keeping to assess overall performance and adapt strategies accordingly
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the inevitability of bad beats in poker, emphasizing that they are a part of the game, often reinforcing poor play in some players, and highlighting the psychological stages players go through when faced with such situations, from anger to indifference
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the perils of playing poker with insufficient funds, emphasizing that while maximizing $EV is often recommended, it may not always align with a player's personal utility for money
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Poker Videos
Bubble play in multi-table SNGs is often fraught with peril. If you play either too loose or too tight, you're throwing away equity. You need to think carefully to identify who you can exploit and how to avoid being exploited by others.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Once you understand the basis of tactical play, you can start to move towards strategic play which will give you a lot more options for exploiting your opponents.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Despite millions of dollars in tournament winnings and numerous final table finishes, these 9 players have never won a WSOP bracelet.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Poker Rules
Omaha Hi/Lo is a form of Omaha poker that, unlike regular Omaha, is usually played in limit rather than pot limit format. You'll be trying to make hands for both high and low in this format. With any luck, you'll scoop both parts of the pot!
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
complexities and challenges of playing overcards in limit hold'em, highlighting the numerous scenarios that can arise, the importance of situational thinking, and the need for players to adapt their strategies
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
There are big differences between low-stakes MTTs and tournaments at higher levels. In larger tourneys, there are fewer loose-passive players and more tight-aggressive opponents. It's important to be able to mix up your ranges a bit so that you can't be easily read.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
A tricky spot in poker tournaments is deciding whether to call when your opponent has gone all-in. You need to carefully consider the pot odds to determine how much equity you need to proceed. Then compare your hand against his range to find out if you have the needed equity.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Poker Editorials
In case you are thinking about retiring from poker, take a look at these career options best suited for former poker players
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Poker Rules
In Razz Poker, also known as Bizarro Stud, players aim to make the lowest possible hand to win, with the best hand being the Wheel (Ace-to-Five straight) and suits being irrelevant
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
optimal starting hands for 6-max poker games, emphasizing the flexibility and looser requirements compared to full-ring games, and categorizes hands into groups based on their strength and playability
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the tactic of "floating" in poker, where a player calls a pre-flop raise and then a continuation bet on the flop, especially in heads-up pots, to put the raiser in a challenging position
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
being in position provides players with an additional street of information compared to being out of position, allowing for better pot control, and highlighting that the strength of a player's hand can often be overshadowed by the advantages of position, even when facing stronger hands
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of the "bet/fold" strategy in poker, emphasizing that low stakes players can significantly improve their game by understanding and implementing this concept, as it allows them to take control of the hand and avoid difficult decisions on later streets
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
how to navigate the challenging situation of being short-stacked in poker, emphasizing the importance of not panicking, assessing the game's dynamics, and employing well-timed aggression
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Following this system of training your brain to think about poker on a deeper level will raise your game up in a way that you can count on.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies
By using the shortcuts we have developed over the course of this series, it's not all that difficult to figure out what percentage of hands you're playing in any given situation.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | Poker Rules
5 Card Draw is a game that's familiar to many poker players through fondly remembered games around the kitchen table. With only two betting rounds and the possibility of replacing cards you don't like, the game is completely different from Texas Hold'em.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | Poker Rules
a guide to the rules of No-Limit Texas Hold'em, covering the game's structure, betting rounds, and special scenarios like "going all-in" and "side pots," while also highlighting key differences between online and live poker
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
When it's folded to your SB in a poker tournament, you ought to be shoving pretty wide if your stack is small. You need to consider how often the big blind will fold, how often he will call and win, and how often he will call and you will win to be able to calculate if it's profitable to go all in.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the challenges and strategies of playing small pocket pairs in full-ring no-limit hold'em games
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the differences in strategy required for playing at varying buy-in levels, from 20-50bb to 100-250bb, and the impact of antes on gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Take it to your opponent before the flop by covering up your own weaknesses when they are being attacked and going after the weaknesses that your opponents show you.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
detailed pre-flop strategy for no limit Texas holdem, emphasizing the importance of selecting the best starting hands, with references to rankings by David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth, and adjustments for no limit play
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 25, 2024 | Poker Editorials
by combining the skills and attributes of various top players, one can conceptualize the ultimate poker player, with attributes such as the fundamentals of Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari, the aggression of Phil Ivey, the creativity of Tom "Durrrr" Dwan, and the hand-reading abilities of Phil Galfond
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 25, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Low-limit novice players will move all-in at the drop of a hat, or make ridiculous calls in obvious folding situations. They're playing for pennies, not pride, and their decisions fall into the “What the hell, let's gamble” category more often than veteran players would like.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 25, 2024 | Heads Up Strategies
the evolution of small stakes heads-up cash games, emphasizing the importance of adapting to aggressive players, the value of patience, and the shift from preflop and flop aggression to mastering turn and river strategies
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 25, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
prepares online poker players for the transition to live, brick-and-mortar games, emphasizing the differences in player behavior, pace, and strategy, while also offering tips on how to adapt and succeed in this different environment
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 25, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
explores the pros and cons of multi-tabling in poker, suggesting that while it can increase earnings, it's not suitable for everyone and may depend on individual skills, the competitive landscape, and the ability to adapt to faster gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
recommendations for books to read for those interested in learning Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), including titles by Jeff Hwang, Stewart Reuben, and Rolf Slotboom, among others, while also discussing the value of each book's content
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the psychological and strategic aspects of winning in poker, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a grounded perspective after a big win, distinguishing between tough and bad calls, and understanding one's motivation for playing
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
It's possible to apply classic decision-making processes to poker games. For example, by understanding your c-betting leaks, coming up with a plan to fix them, implementing that plan and observing the results, you can make drastic improvements in your c-betting game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Poker Tools
Using a spreadsheet to study situations where you're checking to induce a bluff can make life so much easier.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
This week's column details not one but two of the most critical poker training series I have ever put together.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
Take advantage of the 80/20 rule and get the most in terms of results with a minimal amount of effort with these tricks.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Depending on your position, your poker hands order will change; this is especially true when the table is full. The later you are to act, the more liberal you can be with the order of the hands you choose to play. The closer you are to being first to act, the more conservative you’ll need to be.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
As any poker player does, you will suffer your share of bad beats in tournaments. It's important to have a proper bankroll management strategy and sufficient emotional fortitude to survive to see the long-term rewards of your superior play. Always evaluate your draws carefully.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding both pot odds and implied odds in poker, particularly when playing draws, and explains how to make profitable decisions based on these odds
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
distinguishing between "made hands" and "draws" based on their equity properties against different ranges, and offers strategies on how to play weak made hands and draws effectively, emphasizing the importance of understanding opponent ranges and optimizing equity in various game situations
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Poker Tools
review of Texas Calculatem, a poker odds calculator, highlighting its features such as real-time hand strength analysis, odds-based recommendations, and automatic adjustments based on table position and number of players, aiming to help online Texas Holdem poker players make more informed and profitable decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategy of three-barrelling against bad regular players, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the lead in the hand and highlighting that many players at the NL50 level will play two streets post-flop but rarely three
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Online poker has come a long way, and just like any other industry, important innovations have been made along the way which keep it going
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
Although you have the bankroll, you may not decide to move up just quite yet, which is more than understandable. However, there are two reasons in doing so: First: The players play just as bad at $2/4 as they do in $1/2. In essence, the same quality play will net you...
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
various strategies and maneuvers that poker players use to gain an advantage, such as faking calls and observing opponents' reactions, to either bluff effectively or call out a bluff
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
Playing from the blinds in a SNG tournament is tricky. You'll often be getting very favorable pot odds and thus be inclined to play many hands. But you should remember that you'll be out of position without the initiative. In early levels, it's far better to stay out of trouble by playing tight.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
C-betting is something you should routinely be doing when the flop misses you. You need to take into account your position, the number of opponents on the flop, your hand and other factors when deciding whether or not to make a continuation bet.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
the challenges many poker players face when encountering weak players, emphasizing the importance of making the right adjustments, understanding player metrics, and exploiting post-flop playing patterns to maximize profitability
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles
In poker, it's important to keep improving your game so that you can move up in stakes. By carefully considering bankroll management, studying the player pool at your new level and approaching the bigger game with the right mindset, you can increase your chances for success.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In order to become a top No Limit Hold'em player, you need to learn to consider how different flops affect the equity of your range and your opponent's range. It turns out that adding draws to a range on the flop doesn't drastically lower that ranges equity.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies
We have the three major weaknesses that players have when dealing with pot odds and implied odds, but we'll also show you how to correct them.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When dealing with complicated poker decisions, it's often helpful to make expected value (EV) calculations. If the decision is a close one, you might not be able to tell at a glace what the correct play is, so these calculations can help you determine what you should do.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the mindset of poker players during winning streaks, emphasizing the importance of understanding and analyzing one's behavior and strategies during such periods, as it can lead to sustained success and growth in the game
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 22, 2024 | Poker Editorials
The skills you learn grinding it out on the felt have more use than just getting your opponent to jam into your nut flush.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 22, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Learning implied odds on a deep level is something virtually no microstakes or small stakes players do, and it can drastically help your game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 22, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
In order to increase your hourly while playing SNGs, you may decide to multitable. You can try to stagger the starting times of your tournaments to make the process easier for you. Any SNG player can improve his or her results by learning to bluff well.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 22, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
Small broadway hands are sometimes playable in Limit Hold'em. Suitedness greatly increases their playability, and there are many cases where you should fold them if unsuited. Small pocket pairs should be played almost exclusively for set value, which means you want a multiway pot.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 22, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
PLO is growing in popularity because it affords recreational players the chance to gamble, and it gives skilled players a pretty large edge. Keep reading to find out the best starting hands and learn the effects that the pot-limit betting structure has.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 21, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
observing an opponent's breathing patterns, body language, and vocal cues can provide valuable insights into their hand and intentions during a poker game
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 21, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles
If you like game theory or just learning to read opponents well, then no-limit 2-7 single draw is a game that you will absolutely love.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 21, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
An easily digestible explanation of continuation betting in No Limit Texam Hold’em. This article demonstrates which hands are ideal for c-bets, which aren’t and how, when and against whom a c-bet should be used to maximize winnings. It also explains how much you should bet in certain situations.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 21, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Show this list to your loudmouth friend who thinks that poker is just a game of luck. And then take their money on the table.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies
Ever wonder what differentiates good bluffs from bad ones? This article explains the conditions that are the most ideal for you to pull off a bluff and the situations in which you’re least likely to succeed at bluffing. Your playing image and other factors determine when bluffing is a wise move.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Poker Editorials
In the world of high stakes poker, it’s easy for tempers to flare. Check out our list of top poker feuds in the modern era.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Stop spewing chips by learning the 20 percent of the time that you should avoid your "automatic" play with these easy-to-implement changes in your thinking.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Transitioning from online to live poker can be difficult, but these ten players were the most successful at it
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
mathematical analysis of the profitability of calling a pre-flop raise with a small pair, emphasizing the importance of understanding the odds of flopping a set and the potential risks of facing a better set
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Find out which are the top 10 toughest final tables to emerge in the modern era of poker
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Poker Rules
5 Card Stud has long been popular in home games although it's difficult to find online. While there are similarities between this game and 7 Card Stud, there are fewer cards dealt. One similarity between 5 Card Stud and Texas Hold'em is that there are four rounds of betting.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding and comparing the range of hands you and your opponent might have in poker, emphasizing that if your range is ahead of your opponent's, you should bluff more, and if it's behind, you should play tighter
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the future trajectory of online poker, discussing the increasing sophistication of players due to the availability of coaching sites, training tools, and software
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Rules
provides a comprehensive breakdown of the hand rankings in Texas Hold'em
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
This time we're going to look at how to read 3-bets and completely dominate our opponents.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 20, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
By examining the playing styles of five of the world’s best online poker players, we’ve identified the four traits they have in common: trusting their instincts at the table, taking advantage of their table position, having a strong work ethic and not selecting games based on their opponents’ skill.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 19, 2024 | Poker Editorials
If you are looking for a gift for a hardcore online grinder, look no further, this top 10 will help you choose the best options
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 19, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, MTT Poker Strategies
Freeroll tournaments are a fine way to increase your bankroll without risking any of your funds. Many players play too loosely and crazily in these events, but you should resist the temptation to do so yourself. Make sure that the prizes offered are sufficient to interest you.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 19, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
It's important to have a general model for hand ranges in poker so that you can study the essence of poker without restrictions.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 18, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies, Poker Editorials
recap of the 2005 WSOP Main Event, detailing Michael1123's experiences and observations during the tournament
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 18, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
a strategy that emphasizes understanding and adjusting to poker situations based on intuition and observation rather than relying heavily on mathematical calculations
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 18, 2024 | Poker Editorials
This article focuses on books that, unless you were looking for a late-night chuckle, you would never want to read.
