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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When I first entered poker back in 2004, the landscape was quite different than it is today. Back during the ‘Moneymaker Boom’ there were a couple of poker forums worth visiting, a few pieces of poker software, and a limited number of books that deserved a read. Now, the poker learning landscape
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You already know that studying poker is important if you truly wish to grow as a player and compete at a higher level. One of the most valuable resources when it comes to studying is not a new video course or a classic book – it’s actually your own poker hands. Reviewing
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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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Over the years, podcasts have become a hit, and you can find plenty of them in any niche. Poker is no exception, and there are regular poker podcasts that provide valuable content. Whether it is about strategy, news, or anything else, you can learn a lot and have fun at the same
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The ability to identify and read poker ranges is one of the most important skills a player can have. Poker is a game of incomplete information, and we will almost never know exactly which two hole cards our opponent has. But with logical deduction and strong technical knowledge, we can build our
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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
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Odds in poker can be a bit…odd. So, let’s break down pot odds and implied odds and give you a free pot odds calculator so you can quickly calculate these on your own. Or skip ahead to the tool for you: Pot Odds Calculator (Facing Bets) Offering Pot Odds Calculator (Making Bets)
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