Poker contains a lot of repetitive math, especially when studying poker hands away from the table. While you can use software to do a lot of this math, sometimes a good ‘ol fashioned spreadsheet is the best way to visualize and play with the numbers. So to save you a tremendous amount …
Poker combines skill and strategy with elements of probability, psychology, and game theory. To become a successful player, it is essential to have a solid understanding of the poker strategy math concepts that underpin the game. Poker math is a set of principles and techniques that use mathematical concepts to help you …
In the game of chess, expert players spend a considerable amount of time studying the final stages of the game, known as the endgame. By understanding which endgame board positions are favorable, they can make decisions in the earlier stages of the game that slowly lead them toward a winning endgame position. …
When I started learning poker, the entire space was different. We didn’t have solvers or many great training materials, and most of the books out there were garbage. But times have changed, and there are plenty of resources available to help you improve your game. That said, it can still be overwhelming …
Yes, poker is gambling. Though if that was the entire answer, this article would end here. Instead, a better answer is “Yes, poker is gambling – but not in the way you might think.” Let’s dive into gambling, poker, common objections, addiction, and more. Push play, and/or continue reading to get started. …
It’s actually quite common to find spots where your opponent has a capped range on the river. But most players are totally oblivious to this. So let’s review a spot where villain is clearly capped on the river and our busted flush draw ends up catching a bit of showdown value. Push …
Live cash game poker is a totally different beast compared to playing online. Between the slower pace, the addition to physical tells, and the size of the games, live poker really is unique. As someone who has been playing poker for almost 20 years, including over a million hands online, I wanted …
The most interesting poker is played when two players are deeply thinking about their opponent’s range, what they are likely to do, what they likely think the other player has, and how they can craft a play based upon that. This idea of “leveling” in poker gives strategy extra depth, and is …
While poker vlogging has blown up over the years, the vloggers with the highest viewerships tend to play higher stakes ($5/$10 and above) with some bigger buy-in tournaments thrown in. But what about vlogs for the $1/$2 and $1/$3 players? Look no further! While I personally play higher ($2/$5 and some $5/$10), …
What does a perfect GTO bluffing strategy actually look like in today’s games? How often should you bluff according to the GTO solver? Let’s discuss how to correctly craft your bluff range in a given situation to create a winning betting strategy in all NLHE games. Even before the days of GTO …
