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Does Your Poker Game Suit You?
the importance of selecting a poker game type that aligns with one's personality and preferences, highlighting that success in poker is not just about mastering the game's mechanics but also about finding a format that resonates with the player's mindset, ensuring both enjoyment and profitability
Online vs. Live Poker
key differences between playing poker online and in live settings, highlighting that online games are generally tougher due to lower entry stakes, while live games offer a more diverse range of player types and behaviors, requiring different strategies and adjustments for each environment![[FTR Quick Tip 018] 4nl Session Recording](https://flopturnriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/poker-videos.jpg)
[FTR Quick Tip 018] 4nl Session Recording
Getting reads on your opponents is crucial in any form of poker. It is especially important in cash games where you might play against the same opponents for an hour or more. By carefully observing what your opponents do, even in hands where you've folded, you'll be able to exploit them.
Renton’s Small Stakes NLHE Ring Strategy: Preflop
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![An Introduction to the [0, 1] Model for Ranges](https://flopturnriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/poker-math.jpg)
An Introduction to the [0, 1] Model for Ranges
It's important to have a general model for hand ranges in poker so that you can study the essence of poker without restrictions.
The Importance of Bonuses and Rakeback
the significance of Rakeback and bonuses in poker, emphasizing that they represent free money and can substantially impact a player's bankroll growth, especially for beginners
[FTR Quick Tip 021] Video: Making Adjustments
If you play the same way against different opponents at the poker table, you're making a big mistake. The true pros always tailor their actions to the leaks and tendencies that they identify in their foes. You can get a lot of information by carefully observing the other players.
Half-Stack Appraoch to NLHE
The article from Flop Turn River outlines the half-stack approach to No Limit Hold'em, detailing its advantages and drawbacks, and emphasizing the strategy's simplicity, the perception it creates among opponents, and the adjustments required when playing with a 40-60bb stack depth
Heads Up SNG Survival Guide
Heads-up SNGs can be extremely fun and profitable. Before playing, however, you need to make sure you're adequately rolled for the stakes you're going to play. Also, it's probably helpful to brush up on your push/fold game because these types of tournaments often feature short-stacked play.
Poker Discipline
the importance of discipline in various aspects of poker, from bankroll management to in-game decisions, highlighting that while knowledge is crucial, the discipline to execute that knowledge is equally vital for success in poker
Balance is the Key
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
The Power of Position in Poker ($200nl 6-Max by JGB)
a tight aggressive approach to poker with a strong emphasis on the advantages of positional play, highlighting its significance in making informed decisions and maximizing profits in the game
The Relationship Between Equity and Expected Value
To understand how equity and expected value relate to each other, you have to understand what they mean and the role bet sizes have in connecting them.
6 Max 2-Table by Renton High Stakes $400 – Part 1
90-minute session where the presenter aims to fully explain his thought processes in high-stakes 6-max poker games, also discussing hypothetical scenarios during idle times
Chardrian’s Guide to Small Stakes Live Limit Poker (Part 8)
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.
Applications of EV Calculations (Part 3): River Checking vs. Bluffing
We have to consider the alternative to the aggressive option a lot of the time if we want to make sure that we're making the best plays possible.
5 Card Draw 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.
Revisiting the EV Calculations Tutorial Series
This week's column details not one but two of the most critical poker training series I have ever put together.
Exploiting Your Image
the importance of self-awareness in poker, emphasizing how players' perceptions of you can be manipulated to your advantage, whether you've been playing aggressively or conservatively
Danny & Max Steinberg 6 Max Strategy & Concepts ($200nl Cash Game)
The two-part video features Danny (ISF) and Max (Massimo) Steinberg discussing their thought processes during hands, exploring both basic and advanced No Limit Hold'em concepts, with a particular emphasis on strategic manipulation and bluffing in 6 Max $200nl cash games
ISF – Predicting the Future and a Hand For Analysis
the importance of predicting future moves and making decisions based on later street play, while also presenting a detailed analysis of a specific hand scenario involving a donk player leading into the author on an uncoordinated board
Going After Multi Tablers
the strategic implications of multi-tabling in poker, emphasizing that while multi-tabling can increase a player's earnings per hour, it also makes them more vulnerable to solid single-table players who can exploit the reduced attention and default strategies of multi-tablers
Texas Holdem Poker Hands Position (Full Ring)
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.
FTR SNG Strategy: Thin River Value
Artur delves into Sit & Go poker strategy, focusing on two hands with critical river decisions, emphasizing the importance of analyzing river plays, especially in thin spots, to ensure optimal gameplay
Building Your Poker Pyramid
the concept of the "poker pyramid," a collection of skills and personality traits essential for success in poker, emphasizing that technical knowledge is just one layer and that emotional stability, discipline, and experience are equally important for long-term profitability
How to Put Your Opponent on Tilt
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
The Efficient Frontier of Poker
draws parallels between poker and investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of achieving an optimal balance between risk and potential return
Taking the Next Step
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.
Turn No-Limit Hold’em Problems Into Value
One of the main mental issues that keeps winning players from really crushing the games is the lack of correct mindset when running into problems.
Bluffing Poker Tells
Players often exhibit specific tells when bluffing at the poker table, and while individual reactions may vary, there are general tells, as discussed by Caro, that can indicate a bluffFTR SNG Strategy: Maximizing value in HU situations Part 4
There's a big difference between finishing first and second in a SNG. Improve your results by learning how to play better heads-up. Ranges will be wide, posing a challenge, but by reading your opponent well, you can lean how to maximize value and win more often than you lose.
Michael1123’s Multi-Table Tournament Strategy
Michael1123's multi-table tournament strategy, emphasizing the importance of position, hand selection, and adjusting to various stages of a poker tournament
[FTR Quick Tip 008] Slowplaying Flopped Monsters
the strategic value of slowplaying strong hands in no-limit Hold'em cash games, highlighting that while it can maximize value from concealed monster hands, inappropriate slowplaying can be costly, and players should recognize the right situations to deploy this tactic effectively
Mindfulness and the Manifestation of Mental Weakness in Poker
Entering poker games alert and with the right attitude can improve your game-play and bring you success. Learn how to reduce distractions and employ the proper level of mindfulness. Eventually, your good habits will spill over into other areas of your life.Moving from $1/2 to $2/4
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...
Playing No Limit Hold’em Games with an Ante
the dynamics of playing No Limit Hold'em games with an ante, explaining how the ante increases pot sizes and influences player strategies, and offers advice on how both loose and tight players can adapt to this format
soupie’s Win MTT Poker Chapter 1
insights on winning multi-table tournaments (MTTs) in poker, emphasizing the importance of patience, pacing, and various strategies like tight play in the early stages, emotional control, and playing within one's financial and emotional means
2 Tabling $10 NL 6 Max & Full Ring Analysis by Bigspenda
Bigspenda73 demonstrates playing on two tables simultaneously, one with 9-handed No Limit and the other with 6-handed, highlighting the differences in playing styles, analyzing specific hands with equity calculations, and showcasing a tight-aggressive gameplay approach
NLHE Foundations #05: Putting Opponents on Pre-Flop Ranges (Part 2)
This time we're going to look at how to read 3-bets and completely dominate our opponents.
The Proven Best Poker Training Books of All Time
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.
Should You Multi-Table?
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
Chardrian’s Guide to Small Stakes Live Limit Poker (Part 9)
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.
A Better Approach to Attack and Defense in Poker
It's important to think of aggression or initiative in poker not so much for any specific hand but rather over the overall range of hands a player might have. Unlike position, the player with initiative does not have an inherent advantage in any given hand.
The Essential Poker Tactics for New Players
We have four tactics here in this week's column that all players should learn about on a very high level.
Moving from $.25/.50 to $.50/1.00
guidelines for poker players on when and how to transition from playing at the $.25/.50 stakes to the $.50/1.00 stakes
ISF – Forming Ranges: Part 2
the complexities of forming postflop hand ranges, emphasizing the importance of strategically grouping hands to maximize profitability, understanding the interplay between hands within a range, and making informed decisions based on the strength and potential of hands relative to an opponent's range
Getting Off the Bottom
insights on transitioning from being a novice micro-stakes player to a consistent winner
An Introduction to Abstract Thought in Poker
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.
The Psychology of Losing
You can't win every hand or tournament when playing poker. But an extended losing streak can often have severe emotional repercussions that may compound over time, causing you to lose even more. Learn how to break out of the cycle and start winning again.
Micro Stakes Poker Without HUD Reads by Bigspenda ($5NL 6 Max)
The video showcases playing 2 tables of $5nl 6max poker without a Heads-Up Display (HUD), emphasizing the importance of attentiveness and making generalized reads on opponents, with a notable large pot session and a subsequent review in PokerTracker
Limit vs No Limit Texas Holdem Poker
contrasts Limit Texas Holdem with No Limit Texas Holdem, highlighting the distinct strategies and dynamics of each game, with a focus on the greater control and strategic depth offered by No Limit Texas Holdem, which allows players to exploit larger edges against less skilled opponents
Independent Chip Model/ICM Calculations
step-by-step guide for poker players to understand and apply the Independent Chip Model (ICM) in specific in-game situations, such as when to call an open raise or a push, to make more informed decisions
soupie’s Win MTT Poker 02 – Be a Big Picture Person
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
Using Game Theory in SNG Tournaments (Part 1): Heads Up Basics
Basic heads-up SNG scenarios are often much more complicated than they seem, and game theory helps us to understand why.
Low Buy-in SNG Do’s & Dont’s
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.
ISF – Five Rules To Beating Low Stakes
ISF's five rules for beating low-stakes poker games, emphasizing the importance of playing tight preflop, avoiding loose play out of position, opting to bet rather than check when planning to call, being straightforward with strong hands, and ensuring you're at a table with at least three weak players to maximize profitability
HORSE Rules
In HORSE, players must play 5 different poker games: Hold'em, Omaha/8, Razz, Seven Card Stud and Seven Card Stud/8. All games are in limit betting format, and each game is played for eight hands before the next game in the rotation begins.
The ABC’s of Continuation Betting
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.
No Limit Texas Hold’em 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
Order of Winning Poker Hands – Razz
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
FTR SNG Strategy: Maximizing value in HU situations Part 3
Heads-up play in a Sit and Go tournament is different from normal play at a larger table. Your ranges will need to be very wide. By winning more than your fair share of HU duels, you'll be able to increase your ROI and profits in any SNG especially multi-table SNGs.
Developing a Feel for Equities in No-Limit Hold’em Part 1: Draws in Your Range
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.
Double or Nothing SNG Advanced Strategy – Early Stages
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
While Waiting Poker Tells
insights into reading opponents' body language and actions when it's your turn to act in a poker game, covering topics like identifying potential openers, raisers, and bluffers, as well as understanding subtle cues that can indicate a player's intentions
Spenda’s 5 Biggest Leaks of a Losing NL Player – Leak 4
the importance of adjusting to different player types in poker, emphasizing the need to understand and adapt to the strategies and tendencies of five key player types: Nit, TAGG, LAGG, Maniac, and Fish, with detailed insights on how to effectively play against each type
soupie’s Win MTT Poker 05 – Rebuys, Strong Leads
strategies for playing in rebuy/addon poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of adjusting play based on table dynamics, being prepared to invest at least 5X the initial buy-in, and effectively handling strong hands like KK to maximize value and tournament success
NLHE Foundations #06: Putting Opponents on Pre-Flop Ranges (Part 3)
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
Finding the Motivation to Improve at Poker
Poker motivation can be difficult to find to say the least, and having a strong support system is one of the best ways to keep pushing forward.
How to Play AK When You Miss the Flop
If you want to know how to play AK in 3-bet spots where you miss the flop, then you need to consider a few key factors.
Beating Small-Stakes Cash Games
challenges and misconceptions faced by skilled players when playing at lower stakes, emphasizing the importance of adjusting one's strategy, avoiding over-bluffing, and recognizing that advanced poker knowledge can sometimes be a hindrance in games where straightforward play is more effective against weaker opponent
Poker Starting Hands with Deep Stacks
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.
Chardrian’s Guide to Live Small Stakes Limit Poker (Part 2)
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
Pre-flop Strategy – Starting Hand Rankings: Groups 3 to 4
insights into pre-flop strategy, emphasizing the importance of being selective after the Big 10 starting hands, detailing the rankings and playability of Group 3 and Group 4 hands, and highlighting the challenges of drawing hands in no-limit games compared to limit games
Texas Hold em Poker Hands Order
provides a comprehensive breakdown of the hand rankings in Texas Hold'em
No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw Strategy (Part 1): The Basics
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.
Higher Stakes MTT Strategy
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.
Practical Game Theory in Poker (Part 1): Attack and Defense
Attack and defense in game theory mean somewhat different things than what you might initially think about in poker.
Building Your Bankroll
Even if you’re an experienced player, you should still give some thought to how you can build your bankroll so you can move up in stakes and increase your winnings. From avoiding tilt to taking advantage of bonuses and rakeback, this article gives meaningful advice about building your bankroll.
FTR SNG Strategy: Maximizing value in HU situations Part 2
insights into optimizing profits in heads-up poker situations by reviewing three specific hands
Radashack’s MTT Tournament Advice Part 2
the psychological and strategic aspects of multi-table poker tournaments, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's motivation, mastering the art of misdirection, recognizing signs of strength and weakness, overcoming various forms of fear, and the importance of consistent aggression
FTR SNG Strategy: Navigating the bubble Part 3
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.
10 PLO Hands From Salsa4ever
discusses 10 specific Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) poker hands played by Salsa4ever, offering insights and strategic analysis for each hand
Double or Nothing SNGs – Part I – Pre-Flop
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...
Should I Fire a Second Barrel?
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
The Value of a Bankroll
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
Applying Sauce123 Cash Game Poker Strategy $400 NL 6 Max
discusses applying the Sauce123 strategy in $2/$4 NL 6 Max cash games of Texas Hold'em poker, focusing on maximizing content and action, even in fairly marginal spots
Salsa4evers PLO Hand of the Day
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
Running it Twice: The Ultimate Guide
Looking for information on running it twice in poker? In our ultimate guide we explain what it is, show examples, and give our advice on when you should and shouldn't run it twice, and more.
Understanding the Importance of Shania (theory post)
the concept of Shania theory in poker, which emphasizes the importance of having a balanced range of hands when making bets, raises, or calls, thereby reducing the likelihood of making big mistakes and increasing the expected value (EV) of your plays
chardrian’s Analysis of a $26 Freezeout
Sometimes, it's valuable to go over your completed poker tournaments with a hand-history viewer to analyze spots that you are unsure about and identify errors in play. You can use a replayer that automatically cuts out hands that you folded preflop so that you can focus on the important hands.
The Truth About the Dangers of Playing Under Rolled
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
Developing a Feel for Equities in No-Limit Hold’em Part 6: Meaningful Practice
This article will walk through an example poker hand, showing you how the equity of Hero's hand stacks up against Villain's range on every street. By learning to get a feel for the equities of different ranges, you'll be able to make superior decisions at the tables.
6 Max Starting Hands
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
[FTR Quick Tip 012] Hand History Review
insights into various poker decisions by analyzing hand histories played by members, emphasizing the importance of reviewing gameplay to identify and rectify mistakes in No Limit Hold'em strategies
Heads-Up: The Ultimate Art
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.
Short Stacked and Dangerous
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
Tilt and Why
the psychological aspects of tilt in poker, highlighting how humans inherently link failure with self-worth, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing these emotions in real-time during poker games to prevent irrational decisions and maintain optimal gameplay
EV Calculations Tutorial 4: Organizing Large Calculations
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.
Spenda’s 5 Biggest Leaks of a Losing NL Player – Leak 2
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
Bless the Beats
how to handle and recover from poker losses, emphasizing the importance of taking breaks, reflecting on gameplay decisions, avoiding sharing bad beat stories, maintaining a positive attitude, and the significance of resilience and returning to the game with renewed focus
Betting to Protect Your Hand in Poker
There are times when it can be profitable to bet purely for the sake of protecting your hand even when it doesn't work out as profitable as a value bet or bluff by itself.
Breaking Down Check-Raising to Basics
Learning to check well is extremely important, but unfortunately it's ignored because people think it's a neutral action.
The Newbie Circle of Death
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
ISF – Forming Ranges
delves into the concept of forming hand ranges in poker, explaining that understanding the rationale behind your hand choices can help you self-repair leaks in your game
Chardrian’s Guide to Live Small Stakes Limit Poker (Part 1)
first part of a guide to playing live small stakes limit poker, sharing the author's personal journey from law school to becoming a full-time poker player
OFC Beginners Guide: Introduction
An introduction to Open Face Chinese Poker for beginner's looking to play. This is the start of a multi-part guide which will (hopefully) take you from a completely new player, to understanding the basics and get you on your way to becoming a winning player.
2-7 Lowball 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.
soupie’s Win MTT Poker 10 – Developing Skills
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
A Post About Bluffing
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.
Common Responses to Questions About 3-Bet Pots
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
Renton’s Small Stakes NLHE Ring Strategy: Postflop II
Renton's strategy for small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, focusing on post-flop play and emphasizing the importance of understanding opponent tendencies, hand ranges, and making informed decisions based on board texture and betting patterns
7 Card Stud Hi/Lo Rules
7 Card Stud Hi/Lo is an exciting variant on normal 7 Card Stud play. In this split-pot format, players can win the high half of the pot, the low half of the pot or scoop the entire pot. Beware of getting quartered though! It can be costly.
Implied Odds Plays at 25NL and Below
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
Avoiding Tilt
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
Playing Overcards in Limit Hold’em: Part 1
the nuances of playing overcards in Limit Hold'em, discussing the strategic considerations when faced with different board textures and opponent actions, the significance of understanding the number of opponents in the hand, and the value of continuation bets in various scenarios
Preparation in Poker
the importance of preparation in poker, discussing how planning ahead for various betting scenarios and potential stressors can improve both strategic and psychological aspects of the game
Looking More Into Implied Odds
Learning implied odds on a deep level is something virtually no microstakes or small stakes players do, and it can drastically help your game.
FTR SNG Strategy: Navigating the bubble Part 1
Bubble play in 18-player and 27-player Sit and Gos is often difficult. Against different opponents, you'll want to play wide or narrow ranges depending on their tendencies. Playing the bubble correctly can have a big impact on your overall results.