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 […]
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Welcome back. If you’ve been following me for a while, we just concluded a 4-part series going through hand 15 of the Live Poker Player’s Workbook. We went through a complete hand from $1/$2 live and broke it down street-by-street, action-by-action, and built down ranges every step of the way. If you
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Bluffing is a core skill in poker, but not all bluffs are the same. Some bluffs feel obvious—busted draws, missed overcards, and clear air hands that have no chance of winning at showdown. These are natural bluffs, and most players instinctively use them. But what happens when those hands don’t really exist?
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As players begin dipping into the world of GTO, one of the first concepts they come across is MDF. And while MDF and GTO certainly have some overlap in their frequencies, there are some simple ideas that need to be 100% understood. What Is MDF? MDF, short for minimum defense frequency, attempts
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Pocket Kings is one of the most powerful starting hands in No Limit Hold’em. KK is also known as ‘cowboys’, though, if luck isn’t on your side, you might find ‘Ace magnets’ a more fitting moniker. Even though KK is such a powerful starting hand, it can still create confusion for beginner-intermediate
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King Queen (KQ) hand is a relatively strong hand that creates tons of confusion. Today, we shall examine the science of playing King Queen, exploring its strengths and potential pitfalls and giving you some simple tips so you can play it effectively.
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You know the thrill of getting pocket aces. However, shifting from preflop excitement to postflop uncertainty with AA can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Suddenly, the delight of a promising preflop situation can turn into a challenging postflop scenario, leaving you uncertain whether to hold on to your single pair or gracefully
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In the poker world, there is a famous saying that goes, “There are three ways to play Pocket Jacks, and all of them are wrong.” Most players can relate to this sentiment about JJ since it is often considered one of the trickiest and most frustrating starting hands to play. What makes
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Pocket Queens, or QQ, is often seen as the red-headed stepchild of premium pocket pairs. Most players are super excited when they’re dealt AA and KK, quite cautious with JJ and TT, but QQ sits smack dab in the middle. But when you know how pocket queens actually perform and have a
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New poker players often make similar mistakes, but these leaks can be easily fixed once they are recognized. So push play (or continue reading) and we’ll cover the 10 most common mistakes beginner players continue to make – and show you how to fix them if you are making any of these
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