Poker Strategy: No Limit Hold’em
What are the two most powerful words you can say in poker? I’m “ALL IN”.
You can win or lose entire stacks in a single hand of No Limit Hold’em, and this excitement accounts for much of the popularity of the game. It’s not just a contest of having the best hand when all the chips go in the middle though. Well before that point, you should have created a plan for every street of the hand and formulated – in advance – your responses to every action your opponent takes. This isn’t magic but rather a science, and we’ll show you how to do it right. The articles below cover starting hand selection, the advantages of being aggressive, the stack-to-pot ratio, preflop three-betting, and the other concepts that you must master before you can truly become a proficient practitioner of NLHE. Once you achieve a certain level of skill, you’ll find yourself with numerous opportunities to practice it because No Limit Texas Hold’em is currently the most commonly spread form of poker in the world.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
introduces a foundational strategy for new poker players, emphasizing the importance of playing a limited set of 19 strong starting hands to cultivate discipline, avoid common pitfalls, and build a solid understanding of the game before exploring more advanced tactics
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
If you're a losing No Limit Hold'em player, then you probably have big leaks in your game. Always remember to consider the value of position at all times. Another thing that losing players have a problem with is controlling the size of the pot.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategic importance and probabilities of having an Ace in one's hand during pre-flop play in Hold'em, emphasizing the dominance of pairs of Aces and the frequency of hands like Ace King (Big Slick)
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 23, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Talking about making adjustments to your play is easier than actually making them at the table. Read through this example of how to make an adjustment to learn how to pull them off when you’re playing. Studying examples of successful adjustments will help you learn to execute them under pressure.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 22, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the distinction between tactical and strategic thinking in poker, highlighting that while tactical knowledge about playing individual hands is essential, it's the broader strategic approach, including game selection, seat selection, and time selection, that will determine long-term success in the evolving online poker landscape
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 20, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
guidelines for betting in No Limit Texas Hold'em, focusing on how to handle Top Pair Top Kicker (TPTK) and overpairs by betting half to 2/3 of the pot, and advises that if you're raised, you're likely beaten and should fold unless you have a strong redraw
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 19, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
distinguishing between "made hands" and "draws" based on their equity properties against different ranges, and offers strategies on how to play weak made hands and draws effectively, emphasizing the importance of understanding opponent ranges and optimizing equity in various game situations
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 17, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
nuances of playing at lower stakes no-limit games, specifically 25NL and below, emphasizing that bluffing is less effective at these levels and that a focus on pot odds and implied odds, along with value betting, is more profitable
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 17, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When calculating the expected value of a semi-bluff, you will need to work with compound probabilities. This means that certain probabilities will be expressed as the product of the probabilities of two events occurring. If you're careful, the calculations should be easy.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of selecting the right table and seat in poker, detailing criteria such as observing limping patterns, player stack sizes, and aggressive betting behaviors
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In order to become a top No Limit Hold'em player, you need to learn to consider how different flops affect the equity of your range and your opponent's range. It turns out that adding draws to a range on the flop doesn't drastically lower that ranges equity.
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 16, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Playing multiway poker hands requires certain strategic adjustments. Here we show you some of the right adjustments to make.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of predicting future moves and making decisions based on later street play, while also presenting a detailed analysis of a specific hand scenario involving a donk player leading into the author on an uncoordinated board
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategy of pot control in poker, highlighting the balance between extracting value from strong hands and managing the pot size, the challenges of pot control against skilled players, and the importance of balancing bluffs with value bets to avoid being too predictable
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 15, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Polarized ranges are talked about a lot, but most people don't know when to use them and when not to. Here we explore this topic using the [0, 1] model for ranges.
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 15, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
There are times when it can be profitable to bet purely for the sake of protecting your hand even when it doesn't work out as profitable as a value bet or bluff by itself.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 14, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
insights into pre-flop strategy, emphasizing the importance of being selective after the Big 10 starting hands, detailing the rankings and playability of Group 3 and Group 4 hands, and highlighting the challenges of drawing hands in no-limit games compared to limit games
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 13, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Position and outs are connected when it comes to bluffing, and most people don't realize how they relate to each other through the EV of checking.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When dealing with complicated poker decisions, it's often helpful to make expected value (EV) calculations. If the decision is a close one, you might not be able to tell at a glace what the correct play is, so these calculations can help you determine what you should do.
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 13, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
To kick off our series on the applications of EV equations, we're going to look at how to deal with all-in situations against short stacks as both the aggressor and the person facing the final bet.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of initiative in poker, detailing how the flow of aggression can shift between players during a hand, and offers strategies for reversing the initiative in various situations,
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
highlights the underutilization of blind stealing and defense strategies by many poker players
by givememyleg | Mar 12, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
various strategies and post-flop tendencies of different poker players, classifying them based on their actions such as "call, fold, raise," and offering insights on how to exploit each player type's weaknesses and tendencies for optimal gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
third installment in the No-Limit Hold’em Foundations Course, emphasizing the importance of correctly analyzing situations where one can call to close the action, detailing the process of determining the equity needed for a profitable call
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
optimal starting hands for 6-max poker games, emphasizing the flexibility and looser requirements compared to full-ring games, and categorizes hands into groups based on their strength and playability
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 10, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
strategies for identifying and exploiting the strengths of an opponent's poker game, emphasizing the importance of unbalancing their play and taking unconventional lines to force them into difficult decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 10, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the significance and proper application of the alpha value in poker, highlighting its utility in specific single-street situations, while cautioning against its misuse in multi-street scenarios
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 9, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of hand ranges in no-limit hold'em poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding and counting starting hand combinations, and provides exercises to help players practice this essential skill for analyzing hands and situations in the game
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 9, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
the importance of hand reading in poker, explaining that understanding the game is futile if one can't effectively read hands; it delves into the nuances of categorizing hands into strong, medium, weak, draws, bluffs, and combo draws
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 9, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the complexities of forming postflop hand ranges, emphasizing the importance of strategically grouping hands to maximize profitability, understanding the interplay between hands within a range, and making informed decisions based on the strength and potential of hands relative to an opponent's range
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the challenges and strategies of playing small pocket pairs in full-ring no-limit hold'em games
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
The essence of poker can be broken down into two scenarios that you should be studying like your life depended on it.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Knowing how and when to semi-bluff can increase your poker winnings. The advantages of semi-bluffing include you being able to control the pot, force your opponents to fold, slow the action and win big pots. With so many benefits, semi-bluffing needs to be incorporated into your playing regime!
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 7, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When bluffing with non-nut outs in No Limit Hold'em, you have to be mindful not just of implied odds but reverse implied odds. That is, you may make your hand and still lose the pot. Thus, the situation is more dangerous than if you had outs to the nuts.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
how to deduce opponents' pre-flop hand ranges by analyzing their actions and using specific statistics like VPIP, PFR, and ATS, emphasizing the importance of understanding these stats in combination and the need for detailed study outside of active play to develop an intuitive grasp of opponent ranges
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 7, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding and utilizing aggression in poker, emphasizing the concept that if a player has decent equity against a range and perceives some fold equity, they should be inclined to bet or shove
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategy of deferring the continuation bet by checking the flop and opting to bet on the turn or river, highlighting its effectiveness in situations where the opponent's range is stronger on the flop, and providing examples in both 2-bet and 3-bet pots to illustrate the concept
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
in-depth discussion from the High Stakes forum about the strategy and considerations behind river check/raises, including factors to consider when deciding to make a river check/raise with nut hands or as a bluff, and showcases several hand examples to illustrate the concepts
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the fundamentals of bluffing in no-limit hold'em, emphasizing the importance of understanding hand combinations, calculating fold frequencies, and using a shortcut method to determine the profitability of a pure bluff
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 6, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
We have to consider the alternative to the aggressive option a lot of the time if we want to make sure that we're making the best plays possible.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
cautions players about the potential pitfalls of playing an Ace with a low kicker in early positions during a full, 10-person Limit Hold'em game
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding how often certain hand ranges hit pairs on various flop textures and how this knowledge can guide players in assessing the strength of their hands in relation to their opponents' potential holdings
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
It's possible to apply classic decision-making processes to poker games. For example, by understanding your c-betting leaks, coming up with a plan to fix them, implementing that plan and observing the results, you can make drastic improvements in your c-betting game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 5, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Depending on your position, your poker hands order will change; this is especially true when the table is full. The later you are to act, the more liberal you can be with the order of the hands you choose to play. The closer you are to being first to act, the more conservative you’ll need to be.
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 4, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In this week's column, we look at tons of different ideas that govern how, when and why to double barrel on the turn in no-limit hold'em games.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
advice for 200NL or lower 6Max poker games, emphasizing the importance of adjusting strategies based on effective stack sizes of 80-125BB preflop and considering opponent's assumptions about one's play
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
while poker has been heavily marketed to the masses, it has attracted not just enthusiasts but also cheats, con-men, and other unsavory characters, making it crucial for players to be vigilant and aware of potential pitfalls
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 4, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
in-depth guide on preflop strategy for small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, discussing how to adapt to different table dynamics, the importance of position, and how to adjust your hand ranges based on the game's tightness or looseness
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Learning implied odds on a deep level is something virtually no microstakes or small stakes players do, and it can drastically help your game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of pot control in poker, highlighting that while it can be a useful strategy to manage the pot size, it's essential to recognize situations where pot control might be counterproductive
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
A tricky spot in poker tournaments is deciding whether to call when your opponent has gone all-in. You need to carefully consider the pot odds to determine how much equity you need to proceed. Then compare your hand against his range to find out if you have the needed equity.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the significance of starting with the lowest stakes in online poker, known as "Microstakes", and emphasizes the importance of bankroll management, choosing the right poker sites, adopting a basic strategy with a tight pre-flop hand range, and the value of post-flop play
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
how equities change throughout a hand, the impact of flop texture, and the advantages of having draws on different board types
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 3, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When playing No Limit Texas Hold'em poker, it's common to try to make the best play with the hand you're given. However, you should also be considering how to maximize the value you get out of your whole range of hands. Usually, your range will be divided into four parts.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
An easily digestible explanation of continuation betting in No Limit Texam Hold’em. This article demonstrates which hands are ideal for c-bets, which aren’t and how, when and against whom a c-bet should be used to maximize winnings. It also explains how much you should bet in certain situations.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Heads Up Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When playing heads-up No Limit Hold'em poker, you need to modify the strategies that you would use at larger tables. Remember to focus on every hand and adjust to the specific player you're up against, because every hand you play will be against him or her.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Six-max poker tables offer excitement but require a different style of play than full-ring games. You will want to remain reasonable with your opening ranges, but three-bet liberally. You should c-bet a lot, but be more cautious on future streets.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
As we begin to work with complicated poker situations, the difficulty of EV calculations increases. However, by breaking down each scenario into smaller parts and performing the appropriate calculations for each part, the equations become easy. Then you need to simply tally up the results.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
delves into the concept of forming hand ranges in poker, explaining that understanding the rationale behind your hand choices can help you self-repair leaks in your game
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of the "Reverse ISF theorem" advises players to manipulate their opponents' actions by adjusting their own play style, aiming to make opponents play passively when the player has a weaker range and more aggressively when the player has a stronger range
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of having a clear strategy and understanding the reasons behind one's actions when playing in 3bet pots, highlighting that many players face challenges due to a lack of planning and foresight
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
how to navigate the challenging situation of being short-stacked in poker, emphasizing the importance of not panicking, assessing the game's dynamics, and employing well-timed aggression
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the critical role of player position in Texas Hold'em poker, explaining that having a favorable position allows you to gather more information on other players' actions, thereby enabling better decision-making
by givememyleg | Mar 1, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, Live Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
key differences between playing poker online and in live settings, highlighting that online games are generally tougher due to lower entry stakes, while live games offer a more diverse range of player types and behaviors, requiring different strategies and adjustments for each environment
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Deciding what range of hole cards you’re going to play depends largely on your stack size. If your stack equals 60BB or less, you should aim to hit big pairs. If it’s between 60BB-150BB, you can play suited connectors and gappers. Above 150BB, you can play cards with flush or straight potential.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the pitfalls of relying solely on poker software tools, emphasizing that mastering poker requires a deep understanding of the game beyond technical tools and that true proficiency takes time and self-awareness
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the challenges faced by poker players when confronted with aggressive three-betting, offering strategies such as four-betting, adjusting opening ranges, calling in position, and check-raising the flop to counteract blind LAGs (Loose Aggressive Players)
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 29, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
This week we show you how to plan out your ranges for multi-street bluffing even if you aren't sure that you're going to be bluffing on those future streets.
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 29, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Avoid distractions and get better at making solid, fundamental reads with the fifth installment in the Back to Basics series.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 29, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of making strategic adjustments in low stakes poker to exploit opponents, emphasizing that many players fail to grasp the true essence of exploitation and offers insights on how to recognize and implement effective adjustments based on opponent behavior
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 29, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
while implied odds consider the potential future gains when making a call, reverse implied odds focus on the potential future losses, and understanding both is crucial for making informed decisions during gameplay
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 29, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In games dominated by aggression, checking to induce is one of the plays that has been lost for a lot of players.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of hand-reading in poker, detailing how processing information from opponents, analyzing board texture, using the process of elimination, and diligent note-taking can enhance one's ability to make correct decisions and improve overall gameplay
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 28, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Reverse implied odds are something that almost everyone underestimates, and here we illustrate how they affect your draws.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategic implications of multi-tabling in poker, emphasizing that while multi-tabling can increase a player's earnings per hour, it also makes them more vulnerable to solid single-table players who can exploit the reduced attention and default strategies of multi-tablers
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
You can make it much easier to improve your poker game by following a few easy guidelines. Your problems as a poker poker are but a reflection of your problems in life and vice versa. With the proper level of self-awareness, you can set about successfully improving your play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
strategic intricacies of playing pocket pairs in high-stakes poker, advocating for a cautious approach that often favors folding preflop
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 28, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
the concept of Shania theory in poker, which emphasizes the importance of having a balanced range of hands when making bets, raises, or calls, thereby reducing the likelihood of making big mistakes and increasing the expected value (EV) of your plays
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 27, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding both pot odds and implied odds in poker, particularly when playing draws, and explains how to make profitable decisions based on these odds
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 27, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
argues that the game of No-Limit Hold'em has inherent design issues, particularly in cash games, where skilled players can find themselves handicapped when facing novices who buy-in for the minimum, rendering many of the skilled player's strategies ineffective
by givememyleg | Feb 27, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
strategies of broadening one's pre-flop hand selection in poker, emphasizing the significance of positional awareness, understanding opponents' tendencies, and choosing hands that allow aggressive play
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 27, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In order to value bet successfully on the river, you need to analyze your opponent's calling range. Thinking about unexploitable bluffing and calling frequencies can be helpful. Be sure not to value bet hands that will win less than half the time that your opponent calls.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
advises caution when playing Group 6 hands like KT, QT, and A7s, suggesting these are best suited for late position plays and should be used sparingly to mix up your strategy
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the differences in strategy required for playing at varying buy-in levels, from 20-50bb to 100-250bb, and the impact of antes on gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
mathematical analysis of the profitability of calling a pre-flop raise with a small pair, emphasizing the importance of understanding the odds of flopping a set and the potential risks of facing a better set
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When considering calling a bet or a raise, it's important to be able to make EV calculations to determine if the call is profitable or not. You need to figure out how much money you will win or lose and how often each outcome will occur.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the significance of table and seat selection in poker, highlighting that optimal table and seat choices can greatly enhance a player's win rate without necessarily improving their poker skills
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
understanding and categorizing flop ranges in No-Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the distinction between pre-flop and post-flop ranges, the significance of high card and wet flops, and the importance of analyzing opponents' continuation betting and checking habits to gain a competitive edge in the game
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
debunks nine common misconceptions that beginners have about playing microstakes No-Limit Hold'em poker
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
This time we're going to look at how to read 3-bets and completely dominate our opponents.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategic importance of bet sizing in poker, highlighting that while many players have a "standard" bet size, adjusting bet sizes based on opponent behavior and one's own strategy can be more effective, with considerations for pot odds and manipulating probabilities
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of "game flow" or "meta game" in No-Limit Hold'em cash games, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying dynamics and patterns of a game, and how players can adjust their strategies based on the evolving game environment
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
advanced techniques in poker strategy, focusing on the concept of manipulation through bet sizing and range manipulation to influence opponents' behavior and decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
beginner's guide to understanding the concepts of equity and fold equity in poker, emphasizing the importance of maximizing equity for profitable play and the value of making opponents fold to relinquish their equity
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
Bluffing is an integral, exciting part of poker. Defending against suspected opponent bluffs is no less important to your overall strategy. But becoming too focused on bluffs to the exclusion of other considerations can lead you straight to the poorhouse.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the dynamics of playing No Limit Hold'em games with an ante, explaining how the ante increases pot sizes and influences player strategies, and offers advice on how both loose and tight players can adapt to this format
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
To understand how equity and expected value relate to each other, you have to understand what they mean and the role bet sizes have in connecting them.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
how to effectively utilize the NLHE Foundations Course, emphasizing the importance of analyzing specific opponents and situations, generalizing learned tendencies, and proactively applying these insights to improve one's poker gameplay
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
If you want to know how to play AK in 3-bet spots where you miss the flop, then you need to consider a few key factors.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
postflop strategy in small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, covering topics like dealing with reraises, understanding implied odds, and various postflop concepts such as fold equity, expected value, and pot odds
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
It's important to think of aggression or initiative in poker not so much for any specific hand but rather over the overall range of hands a player might have. Unlike position, the player with initiative does not have an inherent advantage in any given hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
guidance on how to effectively put opponents on hand ranges at every street in poker, emphasizing the importance of hand reading, understanding opponent tendencies, and using mathematical probability to make informed decisions during gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of adjusting to different player types in poker, emphasizing the need to understand and adapt to the strategies and tendencies of five key player types: Nit, TAGG, LAGG, Maniac, and Fish, with detailed insights on how to effectively play against each type
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the intricacies of understanding equities during the turn phase in No-Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the importance of intuition, observation, and strategic adjustments based on the turn card, while also providing examples to illustrate how different turn cards can impact a player's equity in the hand
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When you miss the flop, the type of hand you have and what your range looks like is a whole can help you to determine how to play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
ISF's five rules for beating low-stakes poker games, emphasizing the importance of playing tight preflop, avoiding loose play out of position, opting to bet rather than check when planning to call, being straightforward with strong hands, and ensuring you're at a table with at least three weak players to maximize profitability
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Hand groupings for no limit texas holdem. Play the different hand groups differently depending on position.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
strategies and considerations for playing drawing hands in poker, particularly focusing on the nuances of playing 8 or 9-out drawing hands, the implications of implied odds, the subtleties of straight draws versus flush draws, the tactic of the free card play, and the potential pitfalls of tainted outs
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
understanding hand combinations in poker, discussing the probability of specific hand occurrences, the impact of blockers on potential hand combinations, and how to quickly calculate the likelihood of certain hands based on visible cards and known blockers
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
A good place to start working with ranges is looking at blockers, why they matter, how they work and what you can do with them.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
detailed pre-flop strategy for no limit Texas holdem, emphasizing the importance of selecting the best starting hands, with references to rankings by David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth, and adjustments for no limit play
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
a strategy that emphasizes understanding and adjusting to poker situations based on intuition and observation rather than relying heavily on mathematical calculations
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
If you’ve only played poker online, you will need to make some changes to your game before you play live in a brick-and-mortar casino. For instance, you’ll need to manually track your opponents’ stacks and the pots, abide by the casino’s house rules, tip your dealers and adapt to slower play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Because there is no set way to study poker and the game’s variance makes it difficult to measure your progress, learning more about poker can be frustrating. But if you examine a single element of the game in multiple hands, you will accelerate your learning process and avoid becoming overwhelmed.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
unique method for table selection in poker, suggesting that players can attract fish by starting at an empty 6-max table and waiting for them to join, emphasizing that this strategy can lead to a table filled with less skilled players, thereby increasing one's chances of winning
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
being in position provides players with an additional street of information compared to being out of position, allowing for better pot control, and highlighting that the strength of a player's hand can often be overshadowed by the advantages of position, even when facing stronger hands
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
guidance for newcomers to micro-stakes No Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the importance of consistent bet sizing, managing expectations, understanding the long-term nature of poker, and the significance of sample size when analyzing gameplay statistics
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of selecting a poker game type that aligns with one's personality and preferences, highlighting that success in poker is not just about mastering the game's mechanics but also about finding a format that resonates with the player's mindset, ensuring both enjoyment and profitability
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of proper bet-sizing in No-Limit Hold’em, discussing the intricacies of value betting, protection betting, and bluffing, and how the right bet size can significantly impact a player's win rate
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In this article, we'll look at a few examples of how to make EV calculations. Remember that the EV of a decision is equal to the sum of the EV each possible outcome. The EV of each outcome is equal to the product of the chance that it occurs and the winnings when it occurs.