Poker Strategy: No Limit Hold’em
What are the two most powerful words you can say in poker? I’m “ALL IN”.
You can win or lose entire stacks in a single hand of No Limit Hold’em, and this excitement accounts for much of the popularity of the game. It’s not just a contest of having the best hand when all the chips go in the middle though. Well before that point, you should have created a plan for every street of the hand and formulated – in advance – your responses to every action your opponent takes. This isn’t magic but rather a science, and we’ll show you how to do it right. The articles below cover starting hand selection, the advantages of being aggressive, the stack-to-pot ratio, preflop three-betting, and the other concepts that you must master before you can truly become a proficient practitioner of NLHE. Once you achieve a certain level of skill, you’ll find yourself with numerous opportunities to practice it because No Limit Texas Hold’em is currently the most commonly spread form of poker in the world.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 25, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
how equities change throughout a hand, the impact of flop texture, and the advantages of having draws on different board types
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 22, 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 | Apr 21, 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 | Apr 20, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Being able to think a little abstractly about the learning process in poker will help you to see the big picture instead of being stuck in the short term.
by carlcarlsoniv | Apr 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 20, 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 | Apr 17, 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 carlcarlsoniv | Apr 17, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In this week's column, we look at tons of different ideas that govern how, when and why to double barrel on the turn in no-limit hold'em games.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 17, 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 | Apr 17, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the significance and proper application of the alpha value in poker, highlighting its utility in specific single-street situations, while cautioning against its misuse in multi-street scenarios
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 16, 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 | Apr 15, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
If you’ve only played poker online, you will need to make some changes to your game before you play live in a brick-and-mortar casino. For instance, you’ll need to manually track your opponents’ stacks and the pots, abide by the casino’s house rules, tip your dealers and adapt to slower play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 15, 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 | Apr 15, 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 | Apr 15, 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 | Apr 14, 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 | Apr 14, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
complexities of different bluffing lines in poker, examining factors like opponent's fold frequency, bet sizes, and pot sizes to evaluate which bluffing strategies offer the most value in various scenarios, such as leading versus check-raising
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 13, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the critical role of player position in Texas Hold'em poker, explaining that having a favorable position allows you to gather more information on other players' actions, thereby enabling better decision-making
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 13, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
argues that the game of No-Limit Hold'em has inherent design issues, particularly in cash games, where skilled players can find themselves handicapped when facing novices who buy-in for the minimum, rendering many of the skilled player's strategies ineffective
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 12, 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 | Apr 12, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Hand groupings for no limit texas holdem. Play the different hand groups differently depending on position.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by carlcarlsoniv | Apr 11, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
A good place to start working with ranges is looking at blockers, why they matter, how they work and what you can do with them.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 11, 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 | Apr 11, 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 | Apr 11, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Online no-limit hold'em is known for focusing around a handful of plays, and stealing the blinds is one of those.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
understanding hand combinations in poker, discussing the probability of specific hand occurrences, the impact of blockers on potential hand combinations, and how to quickly calculate the likelihood of certain hands based on visible cards and known blockers
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
The essence of poker can be broken down into two scenarios that you should be studying like your life depended on it.
by carlcarlsoniv | Apr 10, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In games dominated by aggression, checking to induce is one of the plays that has been lost for a lot of players.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 9, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Having the faith to lay down hands when facing aggression from loose/passive players requires a strong understanding of why you can fold.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 9, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In order to value bet successfully on the river, you need to analyze your opponent's calling range. Thinking about unexploitable bluffing and calling frequencies can be helpful. Be sure not to value bet hands that will win less than half the time that your opponent calls.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 9, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
third installment in the No-Limit Hold’em Foundations Course, emphasizing the importance of correctly analyzing situations where one can call to close the action, detailing the process of determining the equity needed for a profitable call
by givememyleg | Apr 8, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
strategies of broadening one's pre-flop hand selection in poker, emphasizing the significance of positional awareness, understanding opponents' tendencies, and choosing hands that allow aggressive play
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 8, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 8, 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 | Apr 8, 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 carlcarlsoniv | Apr 7, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
This week we show you how to plan out your ranges for multi-street bluffing even if you aren't sure that you're going to be bluffing on those future streets.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 7, 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 carlcarlsoniv | Apr 5, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
There are several factors that you have to learn about when deciding whether or not to bluff when you've missed the flop, and we'll cover them in detail.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
he intricacies of playing Group 5 hands, which include low pocket pairs and certain combinations like KJ and QJ, emphasizing the importance of seeing the flop for a low cost, understanding the potential risks of being dominated, and making informed decisions based on the table dynamics, opponents' actions, and one's own chip stack
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
debunks nine common misconceptions that beginners have about playing microstakes No-Limit Hold'em poker
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 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 | Apr 4, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategic advantages of raising after one or more players have limped into the pot, particularly in late position, highlighting the importance of position, initiative, and exploiting opponent tendencies
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 4, 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 | Apr 4, 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 givememyleg | Apr 3, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the critical role of position in no-limit hold'em poker, explaining that having a later position allows players to gather more information about their opponents' actions, which is invaluable in a game based on partial information
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 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 | Apr 3, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Knowing how and when to semi-bluff can increase your poker winnings. The advantages of semi-bluffing include you being able to control the pot, force your opponents to fold, slow the action and win big pots. With so many benefits, semi-bluffing needs to be incorporated into your playing regime!
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 2, 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 carlcarlsoniv | Apr 2, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When considering calling a bet or a raise, it's important to be able to make EV calculations to determine if the call is profitable or not. You need to figure out how much money you will win or lose and how often each outcome will occur.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 2, 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 | Apr 2, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
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
by carlcarlsoniv | Apr 1, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Knowing when to bluff on the flop is determined by a large number of factors, and here we're going to take a look at how flop texture fits into all of that.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 1, 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 | Apr 1, 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 carlcarlsoniv | Mar 31, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Avoid distractions and get better at making solid, fundamental reads with the fifth installment in the Back to Basics series.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
unique method for table selection in poker, suggesting that players can attract fish by starting at an empty 6-max table and waiting for them to join, emphasizing that this strategy can lead to a table filled with less skilled players, thereby increasing one's chances of winning
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 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 | Mar 31, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
understanding and categorizing flop ranges in No-Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the distinction between pre-flop and post-flop ranges, the significance of high card and wet flops, and the importance of analyzing opponents' continuation betting and checking habits to gain a competitive edge in the game
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 31, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
One of the things about semi-bluffing in position that a lot of players overlook is the ability to check for another card right away.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
You shouldn't play the same way against all opponents. By considering how strong or weak you want your ranges to be in certain poker situations, you can get the best of your adversaries. Learn how to modify your default ranges for increased profits.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 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 30, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
strategies and considerations for playing drawing hands in poker, particularly focusing on the nuances of playing 8 or 9-out drawing hands, the implications of implied odds, the subtleties of straight draws versus flush draws, the tactic of the free card play, and the potential pitfalls of tainted outs
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 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 | Mar 30, 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 30, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
nuances of making continuation bets in full-ring No-Limit Hold'em games, particularly at lower stakes, emphasizing that players often make mistakes in deciding when to continuation bet and suggesting that understanding the table dynamics and opponent behavior can help in making more informed decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
concept of the FTC (Fold-to-Continue) Theorem in poker, emphasizing how players can exploit opponents with high FTC ratios by making strategic bets and raises, while also cautioning players to maintain balance in their own play to avoid being exploited
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
common types of players in small stakes No-Limit Hold'em games, using data from tracking software to identify typical 3-bet percentages and hand ranges, aiming to help both users and non-users of tracking software understand their opponents better
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 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 | Mar 27, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the intricacies of understanding equities during the turn phase in No-Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the importance of intuition, observation, and strategic adjustments based on the turn card, while also providing examples to illustrate how different turn cards can impact a player's equity in the hand
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 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 | Mar 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
advanced techniques in poker strategy, focusing on the concept of manipulation through bet sizing and range manipulation to influence opponents' behavior and decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
If you're a losing No Limit Hold'em player, then you probably have big leaks in your game. Always remember to consider the value of position at all times. Another thing that losing players have a problem with is controlling the size of the pot.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Because there is no set way to study poker and the game’s variance makes it difficult to measure your progress, learning more about poker can be frustrating. But if you examine a single element of the game in multiple hands, you will accelerate your learning process and avoid becoming overwhelmed.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 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 | Mar 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Reverse implied odds are something that almost everyone underestimates, and here we illustrate how they affect your draws.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the challenges faced by poker players when confronted with aggressive three-betting, offering strategies such as four-betting, adjusting opening ranges, calling in position, and check-raising the flop to counteract blind LAGs (Loose Aggressive Players)
by givememyleg | Mar 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 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 | Mar 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
various scenarios and challenges poker players to think about how they would adjust their strategies in response to specific opponent tendencies, emphasizing the importance of observation, information gathering, and adapting to different forms of aggression to succeed in higher stakes games
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
We have five concepts for you to follow here which will drastically increase the strength of your play in multi-way spots in no-limit hold'em games.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 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 | Mar 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 24, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, Live Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
the importance of hand reading in poker, explaining that understanding the game is futile if one can't effectively read hands; it delves into the nuances of categorizing hands into strong, medium, weak, draws, bluffs, and combo draws
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 23, 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 carlcarlsoniv | Mar 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of proper bet-sizing in No-Limit Hold’em, discussing the intricacies of value betting, protection betting, and bluffing, and how the right bet size can significantly impact a player's win rate
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Implied odds are one of the most important things to learn on a deep level, though it's usually learned superficially by most players.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 23, 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 | Mar 23, 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 | Mar 22, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
in-depth analysis of a poker hand played from the hijack position in a NL100 full-ring game, emphasizing the strategic decisions made at each stage, from pre-flop to the river, and the importance of understanding opponent tendencies, hand ranges, and board texture to make informed decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 22, 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 | Mar 22, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the distinction between tactical and strategic thinking in poker, highlighting that while tactical knowledge about playing individual hands is essential, it's the broader strategic approach, including game selection, seat selection, and time selection, that will determine long-term success in the evolving online poker landscape
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 22, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
You'll need to learn to anticipate firing the second barrel if you want to get the most from continuation betting on the flop.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 22, 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 | Mar 22, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
postflop strategy in small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, covering topics like dealing with reraises, understanding implied odds, and various postflop concepts such as fold equity, expected value, and pot odds
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 22, 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 | Mar 22, 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 carlcarlsoniv | Mar 21, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
The game tree for continuation betting is large and expansive, but we break down a semi-bluffing example into all of its components here.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 21, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 21, 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 21, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
importance of adaptability in poker, emphasizing that players should make specific adjustments based on their opponents' high and low frequency moves, rather than generalizing them into categories like "tight-aggressive" or "loose-aggressive"
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 20, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
guidelines for betting in No Limit Texas Hold'em, focusing on how to handle Top Pair Top Kicker (TPTK) and overpairs by betting half to 2/3 of the pot, and advises that if you're raised, you're likely beaten and should fold unless you have a strong redraw
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 20, 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 | Mar 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
beginner's guide to understanding the concepts of equity and fold equity in poker, emphasizing the importance of maximizing equity for profitable play and the value of making opponents fold to relinquish their equity
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Learning to check well is extremely important, but unfortunately it's ignored because people think it's a neutral action.
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When you miss the flop, the type of hand you have and what your range looks like is a whole can help you to determine how to play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 20, 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 | Mar 19, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
If there's any better way to bring yourself out of a funk at the tables, I have yet to learn about it. Sometimes, playing a few less-than-premium hands can generate big wins and increase your level of play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 19, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategy of leading the flop when not being the pre-flop aggressor, emphasizing the similarities with continuation betting, the importance of positional awareness, and how players often react sub-optimally to flop leads
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 19, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 19, 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