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Beginner Poker Strategies (104)
Cash Game Strategies (56)
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Heads Up Strategies (5)
Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies (33)
Live Poker Strategies (36)
MTT Poker Strategies (34)
No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies (176)
Omaha Poker Strategy Articles (14)
Open Face Chinese Poker (2)
Poker Psychology Strategies (59)
Poker Rules (20)
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SNG Poker Strategy Articles (33)
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 27, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
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.
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 | 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 | 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 25, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
AK is, without a doubt, an excellent hand. It is ahead or flipping against every hand except AA and KK. Nevertheless, you should exercise caution with AK if there are multiple raises in front of you. If there are folds, limpers or a single raise in front of you, you should absolutely play it.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 24, 2024 | Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
When playing Omaha Hi-Lo, it's important to play starting hands that play well for both the hi and lo halves of the pot. Sometimes, hi-only hands have value too. While learning to compare low hands can be tricky at first, we'll go over a few examples to make everything clear.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 24, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
comprehensive guide to managing emotional instability or "tilt" in poker, emphasizing self-awareness, pre-planned actions, and emotional intelligence as key strategies
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 | Live Poker Strategies
the significance of poker tells, emphasizing that while some behaviors are universal across players, others are unique, and the ability to discern these tells can provide a strategic advantage in the game
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 FTR Poker Admin | Mar 21, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies
Check out all of the factors that go into post-draw play with drawing hands and how they affect range distributions.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 21, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Following this system of training your brain to think about poker on a deeper level will raise your game up in a way that you can count on.
by FTR Poker Admin | 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 | Live Poker Strategies, MTT Poker Strategies
World Series of Poker action sees some talented players square off against each other. By examining the televised hands, we can often gain insights into excellent plays and boneheaded mistakes that the pros make. It's very important to extract as much value as you can with your monsters.
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 | MTT Poker Strategies
the complexities of decision-making in multi-table poker tournaments, particularly when an Ace appears on the turn, advising players to consider factors like opponent behavior, pot odds, and their own hand strength before making a move
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 19, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
advanced strategies for the final stages of Double or Nothing Sit & Go poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of adjusting to opponents, making strategic bets, understanding when to fold even with the best hand, and the significance of timing blinds, showing hands, and considering the implications of the Independent Chip Model (ICM)
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 19, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
author's personal approach to poker, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice, unpredictability, learning from televised poker (with a discerning eye), staying true to one's personality at the table, and handling intimidation and losses with resilience and a growth mindset
“Well,” she said, “I've always wanted to get good at poker. Could you teach me?”
So, rather than simply tossing “Super System 2” in her lap and watching the NFL playoffs, I'll spend some quality time teaching her how to play. That shows what a caring guy I am, right? I think so, at least. Also I get to eat homemade bread. What's not to love?
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 18, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 18, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
If you like getting paid, then you'll love this real life brain hack that allows you to start every single poker session with a high level of focus.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 17, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Having the option to play in a balanced way is critical, and here we look at how to build this foundation in aggressive scenarios.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 17, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 17, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
Take advantage of the 80/20 rule and get the most in terms of results with a minimal amount of effort with these tricks.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 17, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
the changing landscape of stakes in Limit Hold'em poker, highlighting how the skill level has compressed over the years and offering advice on what stakes to choose based on one's skill level, bankroll, and the competitive environment at different stake levels
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 17, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
nuances of playing at lower stakes no-limit games, specifically 25NL and below, emphasizing that bluffing is less effective at these levels and that a focus on pot odds and implied odds, along with value betting, is more profitable
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
As any poker player does, you will suffer your share of bad beats in tournaments. It's important to have a proper bankroll management strategy and sufficient emotional fortitude to survive to see the long-term rewards of your superior play. Always evaluate your draws carefully.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In order to become a top No Limit Hold'em player, you need to learn to consider how different flops affect the equity of your range and your opponent's range. It turns out that adding draws to a range on the flop doesn't drastically lower that ranges equity.
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 16, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Playing multiway poker hands requires certain strategic adjustments. Here we show you some of the right adjustments to make.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Poker Psychology Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
practical exercises to help poker players better recognize their opponents' tells, such as hosting a running commentary in your head during a hand, observing players' actions and body language after you fold, and watching how players socialize to understand their expressive body parts
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies
strategies for choosing the most profitable poker tables, emphasizing the importance of sitting with less skilled players to your right and tight players to your left, as well as the value of leaving a table that becomes unfavorable
by givememyleg | Mar 16, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Poker Rules
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 15, 2024 | Poker Videos
a tight aggressive strategy while 4-tabling at $50 no-limit 6-max cash games, emphasizing the importance of playing conservatively at smaller stakes and adjusting play based on reads from the table
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies
Michael1123's multi-table tournament strategy, emphasizing the importance of position, hand selection, and adjusting to various stages of a poker tournament
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
poker is fundamentally a game of mathematics, dismissing the notion of "luck" and emphasizing that every decision in poker can be expressed in terms of Expected Value (EV) or utility
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategy of pot control in poker, highlighting the balance between extracting value from strong hands and managing the pot size, the challenges of pot control against skilled players, and the importance of balancing bluffs with value bets to avoid being too predictable
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
We've all fallen prey to the common ills of online poker – playing while you're too tired, playing for too many hours, forgoing meals or hydration, or sitting at the table with too many thoughts swimming in our heads. Here are a few simple tips that are guaranteed to make you feel better at the digital felt.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Poker 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.
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 15, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the psychological and strategic aspects of winning in poker, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a grounded perspective after a big win, distinguishing between tough and bad calls, and understanding one's motivation for playing
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 15, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
In order to increase your hourly while playing SNGs, you may decide to multitable. You can try to stagger the starting times of your tournaments to make the process easier for you. Any SNG player can improve his or her results by learning to bluff well.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, MTT Poker Strategies
Freeroll tournaments are a fine way to increase your bankroll without risking any of your funds. Many players play too loosely and crazily in these events, but you should resist the temptation to do so yourself. Make sure that the prizes offered are sufficient to interest you.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Attack and defense in game theory mean somewhat different things than what you might initially think about in poker.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies
By using the shortcuts we have developed over the course of this series, it's not all that difficult to figure out what percentage of hands you're playing in any given situation.
by givememyleg | Mar 14, 2024 | Open Face Chinese Poker
In part 2 of the OFC Beginner's Guide, I focus on the foundation of your hand: the set. The set is arguably the most important part of the hand, as how you set your hand dictates how the rest of the hand will play out. See some specific examples and general concepts with setting up your OFC hands.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 14, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 14, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 14, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the strategy of playing the small blind in multi-table tournaments, focusing on the considerations when dealing with very short stacks, the importance of fold equity, and the factors that influence the decision to push all-in, especially when the stack is around five times the big blind
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 13, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Position and outs are connected when it comes to bluffing, and most people don't realize how they relate to each other through the EV of checking.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
C-betting is something you should routinely be doing when the flop misses you. You need to take into account your position, the number of opponents on the flop, your hand and other factors when deciding whether or not to make a continuation bet.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
argues against the passive approach to poker, stating that it hinders long-term development and limits profits, while advocating for an aggressive style of play that maximizes edge and value
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When dealing with complicated poker decisions, it's often helpful to make expected value (EV) calculations. If the decision is a close one, you might not be able to tell at a glace what the correct play is, so these calculations can help you determine what you should do.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies
Most people don't understand the relationship between inducing bluffs and value betting in the game of poker.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
strategy of bluffing on the flop in low-stakes limit poker games, emphasizing the importance of precise bluffing in heads-up and three-way situations, particularly in un-raised pots, to maximize profitability
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles, Poker Rules
As No Limit Hold'em continues to become tougher to beat, many players are turning to other games instead. In this article, we'll go over the rules and outline simple strategies to help get you started in non-Hold'em poker games. Pot Limit Omaha has become the most popular "other" game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
several strategic poker plays that players should be familiar with before advancing to higher stakes, emphasizing the importance of understanding and effectively utilizing these plays to maximize profitability and outmaneuver opponents in various game situations
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 13, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
To kick off our series on the applications of EV equations, we're going to look at how to deal with all-in situations against short stacks as both the aggressor and the person facing the final bet.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
In Limit Hold'em, you'll often have a pot equity edge, even with less than 50% equity, if there are many players in the hand. If you can get them to keep putting chips in the pot, you should probably raise with such an edge. If some of them will fold, though, you should probably just call.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Poker Rules
Before playing any type of poker, you need to know the rules of the game. Texas Hold'em is the most popular type of poker, so you should learn its rules first. There are four rounds of betting and three common betting structures that you need to be aware of.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
challenges faced by low stakes limit Hold'em players as they progress to higher stakes, emphasizing the increasing aggression and skill levels of opponents, the diminishing value in middle limits, and the need for strategic adjustments
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
pitfalls of playing seemingly strong but actually weak hands in poker - specific hands like A-10, K-J, J-J, and K-10 can lead to trouble
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of initiative in poker, detailing how the flow of aggression can shift between players during a hand, and offers strategies for reversing the initiative in various situations,
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 12, 2024 | Poker Videos
JGB discussing tight aggressive play strategies, detailing his PokerAce layout, and conducting a session review that includes the use of PokerStove to evaluate the value of [Ac Kc] on a [Qs 8c Jc] flop in a 6-max cash game
by givememyleg | Mar 12, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
various strategies and post-flop tendencies of different poker players, classifying them based on their actions such as "call, fold, raise," and offering insights on how to exploit each player type's weaknesses and tendencies for optimal gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, SNG Poker Strategy Articles
There are a lot of strategic concepts involved in proper Sit and Go play. By learning how to wield your stack as a weapon, playing appropriately tight and developing proper preflop ranges, you'll be well on your way to beating the games. You'll also need to consider what other players are doing.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
highlights the underutilization of blind stealing and defense strategies by many poker players
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 12, 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 FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of geometric escalation in No Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the importance of understanding how pot sizes can rapidly increase and the need for players to adjust their strategies accordingly to avoid overcommitting with suboptimal hands
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
the significance of observing an opponent's feet and leg movements as reliable poker tells, given that most people are conditioned to control facial expressions but often neglect their lower limbs
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
During my time at the tables, I've had a chance to observe an extensive amount of human behavior. Thanks to the growing popularity of the game, I'm seeing more and more diverse personalities sported by players operating on a variety of skill levels.
But with the ever-expanding pool of competitors, I find many of my brothers and sisters who've been around for a while are forgetting some of the cardinal rules of the game. I'm talking, specifically, about the treatment of new players at the tables. It happens both at live events and when surfing through the online card rooms. There are veterans (and even more who think themselves to be veterans) who, by carrying themselves in a certain fashion, do themselves a disservice and consequently reduce their own level of play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 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 | Mar 11, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the key to maximizing profits in poker is to focus on long-term results and to play more hands, cautioning against the pitfalls of emotional decision-making based on short-term fluctuations, much like in stock investing
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
advises players to open up their starting hand requirements during the middle stages of a Double or Nothing Sit & Go tournament, emphasizing the importance of pot-stealing and re-stealing strategies, especially when antes are in play
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Live Poker Strategies
There are a few important principles to remember when transitioning to live poker play from the online tables. In live poker, you should try to maintain a fun, friendly image. You don't want the rest of the table to realize that you're playing serious poker. Beware of relying overmuch on tells.
by Mike1013 | Mar 10, 2024 | Poker Videos
the importance of using selective aggression and position to exploit players who frequently limp at the poker table, suggesting that players should not only raise with their strongest hands but also widen their ranges to capitalize on the mistakes of limpers in no limit Texas Hold'em cash games
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 10, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
strategies for identifying and exploiting the strengths of an opponent's poker game, emphasizing the importance of unbalancing their play and taking unconventional lines to force them into difficult decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 10, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 10, 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 | Mar 9, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
"double or nothing" Sit & Go tournaments where players either double their buy-in or win nothing, with the top 5 out of 10 players splitting the prize pool equally
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 9, 2024 | Poker Videos
beginner's guide for Hold'em players transitioning to Pot-Limit Omaha, focusing on key concepts such as preflop selection, the significance of position raising, the strength of substantial draws, and the nuances of reading Omaha boards compared to Hold'em
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 9, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of hand ranges in no-limit hold'em poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding and counting starting hand combinations, and provides exercises to help players practice this essential skill for analyzing hands and situations in the game
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 9, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
prepares online poker players for the transition to live, brick-and-mortar games, emphasizing the differences in player behavior, pace, and strategy, while also offering tips on how to adapt and succeed in this different environment
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 9, 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 9, 2024 | Poker 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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 9, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 9, 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 givememyleg | Mar 8, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
A funny look at the mythic term, “downswings,” this article debunks the existence of players being on downswings or upswings. The logic? Since every hand dealt in poker is independent of all others, you cannot up-or-downswing; you can only have an historical period of increased losses or winnings.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the psychology of poker players who experience tilt, exploring the reasons behind such emotional reactions, including the impact of odds, ego, external factors, and cold cards
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
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
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the challenges and strategies of playing small pocket pairs in full-ring no-limit hold'em games
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
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"
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
A step-by-step guide to 3-betting, this article breaks down 3-betting for beginners so that it is no longer intimidating for them to use at the table. Situations such as having nothing after the flop and being up against a 4-bet are addressed so that new players know what to do when they occur.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 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 | Mar 8, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
the evolution of online poker since the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, highlighting how the games have become more challenging due to an educated player base, the rise of multi-tabling, and the increased use of aggressive strategies
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 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 FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2024 | Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
discusses 10 specific Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) poker hands played by Salsa4ever, offering insights and strategic analysis for each hand
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 7, 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 carlcarlsoniv | Mar 7, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When bluffing with non-nut outs in No Limit Hold'em, you have to be mindful not just of implied odds but reverse implied odds. That is, you may make your hand and still lose the pot. Thus, the situation is more dangerous than if you had outs to the nuts.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Poker 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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Making things as easy and effective as possible is a major part of being a good poker player, and that's exactly what you'll be able to do with planning your hand after you read this week's column.
by givememyleg | Mar 7, 2024 | Open Face Chinese Poker
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.
by givememyleg | Mar 7, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the importance of setting proper goals in poker, cautioning against monetary objectives due to their unpredictability and potential to negatively influence gameplay; instead, it advocates for achievable, volume-based goals that don't compromise decision-making
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Poker Rules
If you've watched televised poker tournaments, the players were probably playing No Limit Texas Hold'em. With two blinds to get the action started and four rounds of betting, there's plenty of action to be found. All-in confrontations are somewhat common especially in tournaments.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
When playing Limit Hold'em, it's important not to play too many hands. You'll want to carefully consider your raising and limping ranges depending on the tendencies of the other players. There's no use bluffing preflop -- you should enter the pot with solid value.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
the significance of betting patterns in poker, emphasizing how they serve as crucial tells for reading opponents, with professionals often relying on the nuances of how much and how players bet, rather than just physical reads, to gauge the strength of their hands
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
he third installment in the No-Limit Hold’em Foundations Series on FTR, focusing on the skill of determining an opponent's hand range when they call pre-flop, emphasizing the relationship between calling and 3-betting ranges
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding and utilizing aggression in poker, emphasizing the concept that if a player has decent equity against a range and perceives some fold equity, they should be inclined to bet or shove
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
how to deduce opponents' pre-flop hand ranges by analyzing their actions and using specific statistics like VPIP, PFR, and ATS, emphasizing the importance of understanding these stats in combination and the need for detailed study outside of active play to develop an intuitive grasp of opponent ranges
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Poker Tools
Poker tracking software has become increasingly common lately. This leads to the question: Can a player succeed at higher levels without using a HUD or other software? What if the player is only playing a single table? The answer, as it should always be, is "it depends."
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the essential skills required to consistently win at Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) in poker, highlighting key areas such as inflection point play, chip extraction, selective aggression, and the importance of patience and resilience
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
in-depth discussion from the High Stakes forum about the strategy and considerations behind river check/raises, including factors to consider when deciding to make a river check/raise with nut hands or as a bluff, and showcases several hand examples to illustrate the concepts