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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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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When delving into advanced poker strategy, two terms frequently emerge: Game Theory Optimal (GTO) and equity. While both concepts are pivotal, it’s crucial to understand how to leverage them effectively. This quick video clarifies the role of equity in a GTO world, debunks common misconceptions, and offers practical insights for integrating them
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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
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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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If you’re new to live poker, it might seem a little daunting at first. Whether you come from an online background or not, playing live poker in a casino or cardroom is a little bit different. So today, I want to walk you through the process in case this is your first
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Live poker, and poker played in casinos and cardrooms, requires some strategic nuance to win more per hour. With some basic adjustments and a deeper understanding of the game flow, you’ll find both preflop and postflop much easier to play. This guide is going to break down some easy adjustments you can
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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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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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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
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