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. …
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 …
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 …
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. When we say that something is +EV it means the play is expected to be profitable in the long run. Whereas a play that is -EV is expected to lose us money in the long run. 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. It can look overwhelming at first, but with some basic knowledge, it becomes very easy to do. And with a just little …
Paired boards are an interesting board texture that all poker players need to understand. First, these textures are more common than you might think. Secondly, players tend to craft their strategies in very predictable ways on these boards. And third, knowing how to choose the best lines when the board pairs will …
