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by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When it comes to continuation betting, your table position and the strength of your hole cards are even more important than the flop itself. By carefully considering these two factors in the context of how your opponent plays, you’ll be able to determine when you should make a continuation bet.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
he third installment in the No-Limit Hold’em Foundations Series on FTR, focusing on the skill of determining an opponent's hand range when they call pre-flop, emphasizing the relationship between calling and 3-betting ranges
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
the importance of bankroll management, patience, pride, trusting reads, controlling tilt, adopting a tight preflop strategy, maintaining discipline, optimizing blind play, keeping detailed records, and ensuring that poker does not overshadow the significance of life itself
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the significance of recognizing and avoiding tilt in poker, emphasizing the importance of taking breaks, understanding the emotional triggers, and implementing strategies to maintain optimal gameplay and mental well-being
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
table of Texas Hold'em starting hands, ranked by their Expected Value (EV) in a 2-player heads up game, with the statistics derived from millions of hand histories to calculate average profit in big bets
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 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 | Mar 7, 2024 | Poker Rules
If you've watched televised poker tournaments, the players were probably playing No Limit Texas Hold'em. With two blinds to get the action started and four rounds of betting, there's plenty of action to be found. All-in confrontations are somewhat common especially in tournaments.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
When playing Limit Hold'em, it's important not to play too many hands. You'll want to carefully consider your raising and limping ranges depending on the tendencies of the other players. There's no use bluffing preflop -- you should enter the pot with solid value.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
how to deduce opponents' pre-flop hand ranges by analyzing their actions and using specific statistics like VPIP, PFR, and ATS, emphasizing the importance of understanding these stats in combination and the need for detailed study outside of active play to develop an intuitive grasp of opponent ranges
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding and utilizing aggression in poker, emphasizing the concept that if a player has decent equity against a range and perceives some fold equity, they should be inclined to bet or shove
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 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 | Mar 6, 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 | Mar 6, 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 | Mar 6, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
in-depth discussion from the High Stakes forum about the strategy and considerations behind river check/raises, including factors to consider when deciding to make a river check/raise with nut hands or as a bluff, and showcases several hand examples to illustrate the concepts
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategy of deferring the continuation bet by checking the flop and opting to bet on the turn or river, highlighting its effectiveness in situations where the opponent's range is stronger on the flop, and providing examples in both 2-bet and 3-bet pots to illustrate the concept
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
the importance of disciplined play in Limit Holdem
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
the psychological strategy of "leveling" in poker, which involves thinking multiple steps ahead of your opponent to predict their moves and reactions, illustrated through various levels of thought processes and exemplified with a detailed hand scenario between two players
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
finding the right balance between playing too tightly and too loosely is crucial for success in poker, emphasizing that tracking software can assist but ultimately, adapting your strategy based on the game's dynamics is key
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
having a sufficient bankroll in poker is not just about weathering variance, but also about enabling more aggressive and effective play, as it allows you to take calculated risks that can force your opponents out of their comfort zones
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the fundamentals of bluffing in no-limit hold'em, emphasizing the importance of understanding hand combinations, calculating fold frequencies, and using a shortcut method to determine the profitability of a pure bluff
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 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 | Mar 5, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding how often certain hand ranges hit pairs on various flop textures and how this knowledge can guide players in assessing the strength of their hands in relation to their opponents' potential holdings
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
A reader-friendly, easy to understand explanation of game theory and its applications in poker. Explaining the differences between theoretical terms such as strategy, strategic options, domination and exploitation, the article teaches players how to use these principles to maximize their winnings.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding your table image, effectively playing paired flops, and the pitfalls of overconfidence when holding a big chip stack in poker tournaments
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 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 | Mar 5, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
In live, low-stakes Limit Hold'em games, you'll want to pay careful attention to the size of the pot. Postflop, you'll need to know what pot odds you're facing whenever you're considering making a call. Be sure to know how much equity you need to call a given bet size.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
early-stage strategies for Double or Nothing Sit & Go poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of tight pre-flop card selection, understanding the implications of the Independent Chip Model (ICM) when considering all-in confrontations, and the challenges of playing small to medium pocket pairs due to the tight nature of general DON players
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
When things are good at the table, you are winning money hand-over-fist! The key to keeping this rush or lucky streak going is to keep playing for as long as possible! Don’t set an end-time or pre-set a certain amount of winnings that will trigger the end of your session – just keep grinding!
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 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 | Mar 5, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
Straddling under the gun is sometimes done in live, loose poker games. When a player straddles, the blinds lose value, but every other position gains value. Because the pot will play about twice as large as normal, you should change your starting hand requirements to take account of the straddle.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 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 | Mar 5, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
By learning how to play longer sessions at the poker tables more effectively, you can increase the amount of money you win. By carefully choosing the right tables and using lobby filters to your advantage, you can keep yourself in good +EV situations for extended periods of time.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
Learning how to play poker correctly is a tough enterprise. Fortunately, you don't have to reinvent the wheel -- by reading the tips and advice of players who have gone before you, your own learning curve can be significantly accelerated.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | Poker Editorials
When drugs and poker collide, the combination can be more than explosive, as these ten poker players found out
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 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 | Mar 4, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
Learning how to study post-flop tournament scenarios, especially push/fold scenarios, is important in the growth of an SNG player.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 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 | Mar 4, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
advice for 200NL or lower 6Max poker games, emphasizing the importance of adjusting strategies based on effective stack sizes of 80-125BB preflop and considering opponent's assumptions about one's play
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
while poker has been heavily marketed to the masses, it has attracted not just enthusiasts but also cheats, con-men, and other unsavory characters, making it crucial for players to be vigilant and aware of potential pitfalls
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | Heads Up Strategies
Heads-up is, without a doubt, my favorite way to play. It's a true test of your poker skills, and the best way to improve your game. While it may be nearly impossible to find a one-on-one table in a brick and mortar card room, online clients offer it as a regular staple.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
various tactics, primarily effective in live poker games, to psychologically unsettle opponents, ranging from bluffing and making snide comments to slow rolling and incessantly talking about irrelevant topics
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
chronicles a poker player's journey through various phases of gameplay, from initial success and overconfidence to setbacks and self-doubt, ultimately emphasizing the importance of discipline, focus, and treating poker with respect to achieve consistent success
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
in-depth guide on preflop strategy for small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, discussing how to adapt to different table dynamics, the importance of position, and how to adjust your hand ranges based on the game's tightness or looseness
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
There are only a few situations in poker tournaments where small pocket pairs are valuable. You can try to set-mine if stacks are deep. If stacks are short, you may be able to go all-in with small pocket pairs and still have good equity against typical calling ranges.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of considering not just individual hands but the overall strength of your betting and checking ranges, guiding players on how to adjust these ranges based on the opponent's tendencies and the specific situation at hand
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
Limit Omaha Hi/Lo has become popular due to its prevalence not only at dedicated Omaha Hi/Lo tables, but also in mixed games like HORSE. Half the pot is awarded at showdown to the high hand, and half is awarded to the best qualifying low hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 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 | Mar 3, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles
The study of tactical play in poker is about figuring out which plays are likely to work well against certain player types and against the field as a whole.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
It's happened to all of us at one point or another. Even the great Phil Ivey went bust several times before hitting his stride. Rather than beating yourself up over it, take your bust-out as an opportunity to learn.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Poker Rules
Crazy Pineapple is just like Texas Hold'em, but it has a fun twist! There are three hole cards, and after the flop, you choose and discard one. Due to the extra card, hands tend to be stronger than they would be in a normal Texas Hold'em game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of pot control in poker, highlighting that while it can be a useful strategy to manage the pot size, it's essential to recognize situations where pot control might be counterproductive
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 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 | Mar 3, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles
If you want to learn about how to 3-bet for value before you see the flop, you’ve found the right article. This will teach you how to 3-bet and when it’s appropriate to do so. You’ll also learn about your 3-betting range, calling range, folding range and why they are critical to your success.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
Working on preflop ranges can be difficult because you'll almost never have a valid sample size. Check out these results from millions of 7-handed Texas Hold'em tables to see what hands are profitable for other players and what hands lose money.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 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 | Mar 3, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
When drawing at hands in Limit Hold'em, you need to consider not just your pot odds, but your implied odds as well. This means that you'll have to estimate how likely it is that your opponents give you action after you make your hand. Don't use this as an excuse to draw against terrible odds.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Poker Editorials
The world of poker is a ravenous jungle full of all sorts of animals and creatures. Hopefully you are more predator than prey!
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When playing No Limit Texas Hold'em poker, it's common to try to make the best play with the hand you're given. However, you should also be considering how to maximize the value you get out of your whole range of hands. Usually, your range will be divided into four parts.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
challenges the traditional poker terminology, arguing that there's no true distinction between "made hands" and "draws," emphasizing that both types of hands have varying equities depending on the progression of the game and the strength of opponents' ranges
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for effectively building and maintaining a chip stack during the middle stages of a poker tournament
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Poker Videos
The video focuses on maximizing profits in heads-up situations during 18 or 27 man sit & go's, providing a detailed review of three hands played heads-up and the strategic thought process behind each decision on every street
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Heads Up Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When playing heads-up No Limit Hold'em poker, you need to modify the strategies that you would use at larger tables. Remember to focus on every hand and adjust to the specific player you're up against, because every hand you play will be against him or her.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
the way players stack their poker chips can offer valuable insights into their playing style, such as whether they are conservative or aggressive
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 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 | Mar 2, 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 | Mar 2, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
As we begin to work with complicated poker situations, the difficulty of EV calculations increases. However, by breaking down each scenario into smaller parts and performing the appropriate calculations for each part, the equations become easy. Then you need to simply tally up the results.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Six-max poker tables offer excitement but require a different style of play than full-ring games. You will want to remain reasonable with your opening ranges, but three-bet liberally. You should c-bet a lot, but be more cautious on future streets.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Some of the craziest hands from the golden era of televised poker
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Appropriate for lower stakes players, this article demonstrates how to calculate your unexploitable bluffing frequency and your competitor’s unexploitable folding frequency. It also explains how and when to apply these unexploitable strategies to your advantage to maximize your winnings!
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
various MTT poker strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding betting patterns and making accurate reads on opponents, while also highlighting the detrimental effects of tilt and the need for emotional control, using vivid metaphors and references to literature to drive home key points
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the pitfalls of relying solely on poker software tools, emphasizing that mastering poker requires a deep understanding of the game beyond technical tools and that true proficiency takes time and self-awareness
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of the "Reverse ISF theorem" advises players to manipulate their opponents' actions by adjusting their own play style, aiming to make opponents play passively when the player has a weaker range and more aggressively when the player has a stronger range
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of having a clear strategy and understanding the reasons behind one's actions when playing in 3bet pots, highlighting that many players face challenges due to a lack of planning and foresight
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Deciding what range of hole cards you’re going to play depends largely on your stack size. If your stack equals 60BB or less, you should aim to hit big pairs. If it’s between 60BB-150BB, you can play suited connectors and gappers. Above 150BB, you can play cards with flush or straight potential.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 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 | Mar 1, 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 | Feb 29, 2024 | Poker Rules
2-7 Lowball is a favorite among some of the most well-known poker professionals. Playing for low offers a refreshing change from standard high-hand poker. But before you can play, you must understand the rules and how to read your hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 29, 2024 | Poker Tools
The scenario that we're looking at this week is much more complicated with a lot of different moving parts.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 29, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Many poker players focus exclusively on improving their game, but not on maintaining their health. This can be a serious mistake.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 29, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of making strategic adjustments in low stakes poker to exploit opponents, emphasizing that many players fail to grasp the true essence of exploitation and offers insights on how to recognize and implement effective adjustments based on opponent behavior
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 29, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
You have a pretty looking hand and your opponent has a funny, lopsided looking hand and you’re happy to see that all the money goes in the pot. The end. Everything after that is just an illusion taking your focus away from a truth in poker. You’ve made the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
You can make it much easier to improve your poker game by following a few easy guidelines. Your problems as a poker poker are but a reflection of your problems in life and vice versa. With the proper level of self-awareness, you can set about successfully improving your play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of hand-reading in poker, detailing how processing information from opponents, analyzing board texture, using the process of elimination, and diligent note-taking can enhance one's ability to make correct decisions and improve overall gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the importance of adapting one's poker strategy based on the table dynamics and opponents, cautioning against rigidly following any single approach, and highlights the need to play poker based on situations and opponents rather than just the cards in hand
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 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 | Feb 28, 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 | Feb 28, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
strategic intricacies of playing pocket pairs in high-stakes poker, advocating for a cautious approach that often favors folding preflop
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
insights into effective strategies for live poker cash games, emphasizing the importance of understanding opponents, adjusting to table dynamics, and making informed decisions based on various factors
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
detailed analysis of a Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Lo hand played by Salsa4ever, discussing the strategic decisions made at each stage of the hand, from pre-flop to the river, with insights on betting patterns, hand strengths, and the implications of board texture
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 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 | Feb 27, 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 | Feb 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
advises caution when playing Group 6 hands like KT, QT, and A7s, suggesting these are best suited for late position plays and should be used sparingly to mix up your strategy
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the significance of table and seat selection in poker, highlighting that optimal table and seat choices can greatly enhance a player's win rate without necessarily improving their poker skills
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 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 | Feb 26, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
common mistakes made by beginners in Sit-n-Go poker games, such as overvaluing certain hands, misinterpreting pot odds, and failing to adapt to changing table dynamics
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 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 | Feb 26, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
intricacies of blind structures in multi-table tournaments (MTTs), emphasizing the need for players to adapt their strategies as blinds increase
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 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 | Feb 26, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
Expected value of hands played from the UTG position, the most difficult spot in Texas Holdem.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
illustrates the psychological aspects of winning, emphasizing that both the "coward" and the "hero" feel the same emotions but react differently, and relates this to the mental challenges faced in poker tournaments, particularly after the bubble bursts
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 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 | Feb 25, 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 | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategic importance of bet sizing in poker, highlighting that while many players have a "standard" bet size, adjusting bet sizes based on opponent behavior and one's own strategy can be more effective, with considerations for pot odds and manipulating probabilities
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of "game flow" or "meta game" in No-Limit Hold'em cash games, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying dynamics and patterns of a game, and how players can adjust their strategies based on the evolving game environment
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | Poker Editorials
LOL think of your poker game like your beatufiul woman
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
Disclaimer: This guide is based on my experiences of $10 Double or Nothing SNGs (DONs). Introduction This is a brief introduction to the ‘Double Or Nothing’ tournaments (DONs) that run on PokerStars. These are 10 man SNGs but with a flat payout...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 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 | Feb 25, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
Find the Texas Holdem starting hands that have a positive expected value when playing from UTG + 1.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
Bluffing is an integral, exciting part of poker. Defending against suspected opponent bluffs is no less important to your overall strategy. But becoming too focused on bluffs to the exclusion of other considerations can lead you straight to the poorhouse.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
When playing live poker, you can get important tells on your opponents by carefully paying attention to their movements and actions. Whenever players seem to deliberately go out of their way to give you information, the actual information is usually the opposite of what they're trying to tell you.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
Big broadway hands are valuable in Limit Hold'em because of the chance of dominating an opponent who is playing worse hands. Suitedness adds to their value. Medium pocket pairs are also usually worth playing despite being often difficult to play properly.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
the balance between playing multiple tables and maintaining a quality game in online poker, offering tips on when to add more tables, how to use software aids like HUDs, and the importance of focusing on one's "A" game to maximize profitability
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
how to effectively utilize the NLHE Foundations Course, emphasizing the importance of analyzing specific opponents and situations, generalizing learned tendencies, and proactively applying these insights to improve one's poker gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 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 | Feb 24, 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 | Feb 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
guidance on how to effectively put opponents on hand ranges at every street in poker, emphasizing the importance of hand reading, understanding opponent tendencies, and using mathematical probability to make informed decisions during gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
in-depth guide to 'Double or Nothing' Sit-and-Go (DON SNG) poker tournaments, focusing on advanced pre-game strategies such as fold equity, stack management, and opponent tendencies