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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...
7 Card Stud Rules
7 Card Stud was "the" game before Texas Hold'em became popular. Though it has been surpassed in popularity, there are still many players who enjoy 7 Card Stud. With neither community cards nor flops, the dynamics of the game are very different from what you may be used to.
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.
Hand of the Week 5B (QQ UTG facing raise w/ 25 BBs in MTT)
donkbee analyzes a poker hand between two players, focusing on player two's perspective, where player two with Queens decides to flat call an initial min raise from player one
iPhone Poker
challenges and solutions for playing online poker on iPhones and other iDevices, highlighting that native real-money poker apps are currently not allowed on the App Store but there are workarounds like using Java clients through jailbreaking or employing remote desktop methods
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
3 Bet Strategy
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
soupie’s Win MTT Poker 12 – Poker Secrets and Tilt
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
A Jedi Mind Trick for Improving at Poker
You don't just have an innate, unchangeable level of skill at poker. By adopting the right mindset and exercising your willpower regularly, you'll be able to make substantial improvements -- improvements that may well put you ahead of someone with a higher level of natural talent.
ISF – Beginners Guide To Equity and Fold Equity
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
Chardrian’s Rebuy Tournament Strategy
Chardrian's rebuy tournament strategy in poker, emphasizing the importance of aggressive play during the rebuy period and adjusting tactics based on opponents and stack sizes
soupie’s Win MTT Poker 04 – Blinds, Weak Bets
intricacies of blind structures in multi-table tournaments (MTTs), emphasizing the need for players to adapt their strategies as blinds increase
The Anatomy of an Adjustment
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
EV Calculations Tutorial 1: Introduction
When dealing with complicated poker decisions, it's often helpful to make expected value (EV) calculations. If the decision is a close one, you might not be able to tell at a glace what the correct play is, so these calculations can help you determine what you should do.
Texas Holdem Poker Table Selection
the importance of selecting the right table and seat in poker, detailing criteria such as observing limping patterns, player stack sizes, and aggressive betting behaviors
Scuba Chuck’s What is Expected Value(EV)?
the mathematical concept of Expected Value (EV) in poker, emphasizing its significance in making profitable decisions by consistently choosing the most +EV situations, and discusses the intricacies of calculating EV in different poker scenarios, particularly in NL SNGs
In the Trenches: Winning at Low-Limit Poker
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.
Developing a Feel for Equities in No-Limit Hold’em Part 5: Hitting Pairs
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
How to Make Actual Adjustments While Playing
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.
Sauce123 Common Mistakes & Strategy (6-Max $200 NLHE)
My first video. I tried to explain my thought process when going through every decision point in a hand and play in a non-standard way meant to exploit my opponents. I also tried to do some hand reading and point out some common mistakes of SSNL and MSNL players. Let me know what you think.
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
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
soupie’s Win MTT Poker 09 – Big Hands, Stealing Pots
insights into winning Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) in poker, focusing on avoiding common mistakes like overbetting good hands and emphasizing the importance of stealing pots through timely bets and re-raises
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
Playing Small Pairs in NL Full Ring
the challenges and strategies of playing small pocket pairs in full-ring no-limit hold'em games
About Pot Odds and Implied Odds When Playing Draws
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
9 Hands From an Aggressive PLO Session
a session of 400PLO, highlighting the author's aggressive playstyle and strategy across various hands, emphasizing the importance of table image and the dynamics it creates with other players
[FTR Quick Tip 017] Checking Back the Turn
while aggression is a key trait of a successful poker player, there are situations where checking, even with a perceived best hand, can be beneficial; the video specifically discusses reasons to consider checking on the turn in No Limit Hold’em cash games
EV Calculations Tutorial 3: More Complicated Scenarios
When calculating the expected value of a semi-bluff, you will need to work with compound probabilities. This means that certain probabilities will be expressed as the product of the probabilities of two events occurring. If you're careful, the calculations should be easy.
Low-Hanging Fruit for Newbies in No-Limit Hold’em
We want to help you to boost your win-rates by fixing the six most common mistakes we see with new players by looking at their stats and hands.
Cbets, HUD Reads and Problem Solving
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.
Learning the Other Games
Even if you’ve never played anything but Texas Hold’em, there are universal poker principles that will make it easy for you to learn how to play other variants of the game before you master them. Your position, seat selection and bankroll management are critical when you are picking up a new game.
Omaha Hi/Lo Rules
Omaha Hi/Lo is a form of Omaha poker that, unlike regular Omaha, is usually played in limit rather than pot limit format. You'll be trying to make hands for both high and low in this format. With any luck, you'll scoop both parts of the pot!
How to Adjust to Multi-Player Hands in No-Limit Hold’em
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.
Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 1
comprehensive strategy guide for Sit-N-Go poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of understanding the game's structure, adjusting to different stages, and making informed decisions based on stack sizes and opponent tendencies
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
Poker Hands Order | Poker Hands for Omaha Hi/Lo
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.
Back to Basics (Part 2): Reverse Implied Odds
Reverse implied odds are something that almost everyone underestimates, and here we illustrate how they affect your draws.
Mindset, Technique and Money Management
three pivotal facets of successful poker playing: the right mindset, effective techniques, and sound money management
Poker Odds of an Ace In Hand
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)
[FTR Quick Tip 003] Defending the BB vs a SB Open
the importance of defending the big blind, particularly against an open by the small blind, highlighting the favorable odds and positional advantage, while also discussing the nuances of post-flop play and the significance of opponent tendencies in making informed decisions
Planning Your Moves in Limit Hold’em
In Limit Hold'em, you'll be seeing more showdowns than you would in No Limit poker. This means that you should carefully consider your ranges preflop by judging your hand's showdown value when deciding whether or not to fold, cold-call, open-raise, or three-bet.
NLHE Foundations #07: Putting Opponents on Flop Ranges (Part 1)
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
NLHE Foundations Supplement A: How to Use This Course
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
Razz Rules
Razz is a form of poker very similar to 7 Card Stud. The difference is that you're playing for low instead of high. A "wheel" consists of A2345 and is the best possible hand. Straights and flushes don't count against your low hand here.
6-Max 2-Table by Renton High Stakes $400 – Part 2
90-minute session where the presenter explains their thought processes in detail and discusses hypothetical scenarios during idle moments; this is the second part of a two-part series
[FTR Quick Tip 002] Preflop Raise Sizing
the importance of appropriately sizing your preflop raises in poker, emphasizing situations when one might want to raise larger due to dead money in the pot or exploitable tendencies in opponents, and when to raise smaller, especially when facing short stacks or frequent three-bettors behind
[FTR Quick Tip 005] 3-Betting, Part 2: Polarization
Mike 1013 discusses the strategy of 3-betting in poker, emphasizing the use of a polarized range that includes both strong hands and bluffs
Calling with a Small Pair
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
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.
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.
ISF – Revision Of ISF Theorem
revisits the original ISF Theorem, emphasizing the importance of understanding the strength of poker hand ranges in relation to opponents' ranges, and highlights the need for players to adapt their strategies based on the dynamic interplay of these ranges
chardrian’s Guide to Live Small Stakes Limit Hold’em (Part 13)
In brick-and-mortar Limit Hold'em ring games, you'll often have an equity edge preflop even with an unmade hand. In these spots, you have to be prepared to make the +EV decision and raise. You're leaving too much money on the table if you just call in these situations.
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.
Bankroll Management 101
Our bankroll management calculator will tell you what buy-in level for cash games, SNGs, & MTTs you should play with your current bankroll!
Spenda’s 5 Biggest Leaks of a Losing NL Player – Leak 5
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
Studying Poker With Spreadsheets (Part 3): Semi-Bluffing Calculations
This week, we look at even more complicated scenarios and strategies on how to keep your poker spreadsheets organized and mistake-free.
Delayed Continuation Betting
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
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
How, Why and When to Double Barrel in No-Limit Hold’em
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.
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
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.
The Basic Concepts that Drive Continuation Betting
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.
[FTR Quick Tip 014] Capped Ranges
insights on identifying situations at poker tables where an opponent is likely to have a weak hand, emphasizing the importance of observing previous actions to determine the absence of a strong hand and highlighting the value of recognizing when an opponent has a capped range to enhance profitability in No Limit Hold’em cash games
soupie’s Win MTT Poker 13 – Improving Your Game
the concept of implied odds in poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding when and how to bluff, the significance of position, and the differences between aggressive players and maniacs
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
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
Double or Nothing SNGs – Part II – Post Flop Play
strategies for post-flop play in Double or Nothing Sit & Go tournaments, emphasizing the importance of having a strong hand to continue after the flop, the reduced value of continuation betting, the need to play aggressively with made hands, and the significance of adjusting one's play based on the tournament's progression
[FTR Quick Tip 010] Flop Range Adjustments
the importance of adjusting and readjusting one's poker strategy based on opponents' gameplay, advocating for tailored approaches against different players to maximize earnings in No Limit Hold’em cash games
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 percentagesTactical Thinking – Is It Enough?
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
vqc’s Sit-n-Go Poker Moves & Plays
collection of strategic poker moves and plays, not originally created by the author, but compiled from various sources, offering tactics like the "Pushing all in" move, "Stop and Go," "Continuation Bet," and "Squeeze Play"
Limit Omaha High-Low Guide
Omaha High-Low is one of those rare poker games that appeals to people that like to gamble it up as well as to nits who don't like to play many hands. Good players have a substantial advantage over either category of opponents as long they remember to draw to the nuts.
An Introduction to Abstract Thought in Poker (Part 2)
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.
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
soupie’s Win MTT Poker Chapter 16 – Building Your Stack
strategies for effectively building and maintaining a chip stack during the middle stages of a poker tournament
ISF – Putting Together Ranges: Practice
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
Spenda’s 5 Biggest Leaks of a Losing NL Player – Leak 3
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
Chardrian’s Guide to Small Stakes Live Poker (Part 4)
the importance of understanding hand strength and provides guidelines for starting hand preflop play, cautioning players against strictly adhering to charts and underscoring the significance of raising with big hands like AA-TT and AK to maximize expected value
Tactics vs. Strategy (Part 3): The Practical Basics Balanced Play
Having the option to play in a balanced way is critical, and here we look at how to build this foundation in aggressive scenarios.
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
TLR’s Sit-n-Go Beginner Pitfalls
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
Fun Tricks for Mental Preparation for No-Limit Hold’em
Take advantage of the 80/20 rule and get the most in terms of results with a minimal amount of effort with these tricks.
Freeroll Finesse
Freeroll tournaments are a fine way to increase your bankroll without risking any of your funds. Many players play too loosely and crazily in these events, but you should resist the temptation to do so yourself. Make sure that the prizes offered are sufficient to interest you.
Should You Always Use Pot Control?
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
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.
soupie’s Win MTT Poker 07 – Reads, Trips, Aggression
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
[FTR Quick Tip 011] Playing Suited Connectors
the strategic value of suited connectors in No Limit Hold’em cash games, highlighting their potential to diversify one's playing range and avoid predictability
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.
No Limit Betting
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
ACR Poker Sit And Gos – Single Table
Sit & Go Tournaments are popular online poker games that start immediately after filling up, offering a variety of poker forms and buy-in levels, with the article focusing on single-table, normal-speed tournaments, detailing their structure, payout, and strategies for different stages
Five Ways To Improve Your Game In the New Year
five key strategies for poker players to enhance their game, emphasizing the importance of honesty in self-assessment, being open to new ideas, practicing patience, understanding that perfection is unattainable, and maintaining an optimistic mindset
NLHE Foundations #02: Basic No-Limit Hold’em Bluffing Analysis
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
Expanding Your Pre Flop Range
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
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
Using the [0, 1] Model to Look at Polarized Ranges
Polarized ranges are talked about a lot, but most people don't know when to use them and when not to. Here we explore this topic using the [0, 1] model for ranges.
Modern Blind Stealing for No-Limit Hold’em
Online no-limit hold'em is known for focusing around a handful of plays, and stealing the blinds is one of those.
Chardrian’s Guide to Live Small Stakes Limit Holdem (Part 7)
When sitting in the blinds in Limit Hold'em poker games, you'll be getting a substantial discount to play your hand. This doesn't mean that you should play any two cards. You still need to consider how your hand's equity fares against your opponents' ranges.
3-Betting an Apparent Stealer in Limit Hold’em
the strategic importance of three-betting against players who frequently raise from steal positions, highlighting the need to understand opponents' raising frequencies, adjust three-betting ranges based on equity and position, and be cautious of over-aggressive plays
Checking to Induce in No-Limit Hold’em
In games dominated by aggression, checking to induce is one of the plays that has been lost for a lot of players.
chardrian’s Guide to Live Small Stakes Limit Hold’em (part 12)
Betting for value is critical in any small-stakes, live Limit Hold'em cash game. We'll look at an example hand, changing a few variables around, to see under what circumstances we have a clear bet for value. It's important to keep making correct bets and raises without being results-oriented.
Study Poker With Spreadsheets (Part 1): The Basics
The math involved in poker analysis turns a lot of people off, but using spreadsheets can make life much easier.
Blind Stealing 101
highlights the underutilization of blind stealing and defense strategies by many poker players
A Different kind of Quiz for SHNL: Adjusting?
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
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 Psychology of Winning
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
Why is SPR Important?
the significance of the Stack to Pot Ratio (SPR) in poker, emphasizing that its importance varies based on game texture and player dynamics, and discusses the intricacies of SPR in relation to aggressive history, game strategy, and the challenges of certain bet sizes in various game situations, highlighting the nuanced nature of SPR in decision-making
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
Game Flow in No-Limit Hold’em Cash Games
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
EV Calculations Tutorial 5: Tournament Calculations
If you want to make EV calculations during a Sit and Go tournament, you'll have to become familiar with the Independent Chip Model. The value of your chips will fluctuate depending on the stage of the tournament and your stack size. You need to use an ICM calculator to get accurate results.
Back to Basics (Part 5): Poker Reads Made Simple
Avoid distractions and get better at making solid, fundamental reads with the fifth installment in the Back to Basics series.
Adjusting to Fish in Low-Stakes 6-Max Limit Hold’em
the challenges many poker players face when encountering weak players, emphasizing the importance of making the right adjustments, understanding player metrics, and exploiting post-flop playing patterns to maximize profitability
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
TLR’s Pocket Pairs in SnG’s/Sit n Go’s
how to effectively play pocket pairs in Sit n Go's (SnG's), emphasizing the importance of understanding the statistical odds, adjusting strategies based on the stage of the game, and making decisions based on stack size and table dynamics
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.
Practical Game Theory in Poker (Part 2): Pre-Flop Ideas
Take it to your opponent before the flop by covering up your own weaknesses when they are being attacked and going after the weaknesses that your opponents show you.
Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 3
When determining what level of SNGs to play, you need to carefully consider your bankroll as well as your own confidence that you can beat a level. Remember to start out playing tight and loosen up later on in a tournament. Always be objective when analyzing your own play.
Developing a Feel for Equities in No-Limit Hold’em Part 4: The Basics of the Turn
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