Whether you play $1/$2, $2/$5, or some other live poker stake – you are in the right place! This is a collection of my live poker strategy articles & videos to help you improve your game and grow your chips stacks more often. Live poker has its own dynamics, bet sizings, and other unique attributes that just lumping it in with the online strategy felt wrong…
So find something that catches your eye and enjoy!
This Is How To Play JJ
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 …
Pocket Queens Poker Strategy: Tips For Playing QQ
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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10 Common Mistakes New Poker Players Make
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 …
This Is How Ace Queen Works
Poker players either love or hate Ace Queen. But when you know how AQ actually hits boards, and can plan accordingly, this hand becomes easier to play. So push play and let’s discuss how Ace Queen really works, and give you some tips for playing the hand better. Welcome to another video …
Free Poker Spreadsheets
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 …
The Truth About Live Poker Cash Games
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 Best $1/$2 Poker VLOG
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), …
Perfect GTO Bluffing
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 …
Blockers In Poker: How They Work In 2022
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 …
Simple Poker Bluff Math
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 & Textures Strategy
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 …
Running It Twice In Poker
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, …
