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 …
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 …
Odds in poker can be a bit…odd. So let’s break down pot odds, implied odds, and give you some free tools so you can quickly calculate these on your own. Or skip ahead to the calculator for you: Pot Odds Calculator (Facing Bets) Offering Pot Odds Calculator (Making Bets) Implied Odds Calculator …
Poker EV, short for expected value, is the most vital mathematical concept in poker. Â When we say that something is +EV it means the play is expected to be profitable in the long run. Â Whereas a play that is -EV is expected to lose us money in the long run. Â The …
The concept of blockers in poker has been around for a while but, until recently, it’s one that has been far more stressed in Omaha games. Lately, however, we’re seeing the concept applied more in Texas Hold’em as well. While the value of blockers may not be as high in Hold’em as …
The honest truth is that poker bluffs are simple with a small amount of math. But in saying that, I also realize that many players are scared of poker math. Â It can look overwhelming at first, but with some basic knowledge, it becomes very easy to do. Â And with a just little …
The first time I heard about “running it twice” was watching an episode of High Stakes Poker. Two players agreed to run multiple river cards and suddenly there were two rivers instead of one, pots getting chopped, and a bunch of excitement around the table. I didn’t understand it at the time, …
Do you know the two most important things needed to play poker? Â Money and discipline. Â Without discipline you are destined to lose all of your poker money…and without poker money, you won’t actually be able to play. Â This is why BRM, or bankroll management, is so important. A good BRM strategy ensures …
The concept of ABC poker is oftentimes misunderstood. Â Many players think ABC poker is playing some super exploitable and dumbed-down strategy that makes about 0bb/100. Â However, ABC poker is really just a term to describe a simple strategy that focuses on good fundamental play and veers away from FPS (fancy play syndrome). …
As poker matures and aggression increases, it’s very important that you are understanding 3-bet ranges correctly. Today’s players are using advanced 3 bets more often and applying lots of preflop pressure, so it’s imperative that we can handle their 3bets profitably. In this article, we are going to discuss how to analyze …
