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by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 15, 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 | Apr 14, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Rules
provides a comprehensive breakdown of the hand rankings in Texas Hold'em
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 13, 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 FTR Poker Admin | Apr 13, 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 FTR Poker Admin | Apr 13, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
end-game strategies for Double or Nothing Sit & Go poker tournaments, focusing on how to navigate the bubble phase and the role of collusion among players to knock out short stacks and secure a spot in the money
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 12, 2024 | Casino Articles & Guides
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by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 12, 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 | Apr 11, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
There's a lot of money to be made in Pot Limit Omaha, but if you're a No Limit Hold'em player, then you're likely making big mistakes. Read on to find out how to properly evaluate starting hands, estimate the value of drawing hands and control the size of the pot.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 11, 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 | Apr 11, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Online no-limit hold'em is known for focusing around a handful of plays, and stealing the blinds is one of those.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 11, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
challenges the common adage, asserting that while practice is essential, it's the quality of practice that truly matters, emphasizing that perfect practice leads to optimal performance and highlighting the importance of understanding and correcting mistakes outside of live play
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 10, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
Considerations for moving up in stakes
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 9, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Having the faith to lay down hands when facing aggression from loose/passive players requires a strong understanding of why you can fold.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 9, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the inevitability of bad beats in poker, emphasizing that they are a part of the game, often reinforcing poor play in some players, and highlighting the psychological stages players go through when faced with such situations, from anger to indifference
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 9, 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 | Apr 8, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
contrasts Limit Texas Holdem with No Limit Texas Holdem, highlighting the distinct strategies and dynamics of each game, with a focus on the greater control and strategic depth offered by No Limit Texas Holdem, which allows players to exploit larger edges against less skilled opponents
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 8, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
manage tilt and maintain patience in multi-table tournaments (MTT) poker, and other advice such as not stealing from emotionally wounded players, giving yourself multiple ways to win each hand, and taking time to think through crucial decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 8, 2024 | Poker Editorials
various conspiracy theories related to online poker, ranging from beliefs about rigged Random Number Generators and "Action Flops" to more outlandish theories like online poker's connection to Osama Bin Laden's demise
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 8, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
continuation of Hyper's guide on 6-max/short-handed play, emphasizing the nuances of shorthanded Limit Hold'em, including strategies for blind stealing, blind defense, fold equity, bluffing, and isolation bets
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 8, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
mathematical aspects of Texas Hold'em poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding flop odds, particularly when holding a pair, and provides formulas to calculate the likelihood of an overcard appearing on the flop
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 8, 2024 | Roulette
Curious about the difference between inside and outside bets in roulette? You’ve come to the right place to learn what high-risk and low-risk bets are in the exiting game of luck! Look over these tips and keep them nearby when you play American roulette or European roulette!
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 7, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
in Texas Hold'em poker, you can't force an opponent to fold; instead, you can only make it more difficult for them to stay in the hand by influencing their choices, such as by raising the stakes, ultimately leaving the final decision to them
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Once you understand the basis of tactical play, you can start to move towards strategic play which will give you a lot more options for exploiting your opponents.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies
challenges and misconceptions faced by skilled players when playing at lower stakes, emphasizing the importance of adjusting one's strategy, avoiding over-bluffing, and recognizing that advanced poker knowledge can sometimes be a hindrance in games where straightforward play is more effective against weaker opponent
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 7, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Whenever you read poker strategy guides or books, you must be prepared to study them carefully. Merely skimming the contents will not advance your game very much at all. You should always consider the strategic implications of anything you read to get the maximum value from it.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 7, 2024 | Slots
There are many different places to play video slots online. In fact, there are so many different internet casinos it can be difficult to find the best place to play. When choosing what site to give your action to, you should focus on the variety of games, promotions,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 7, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
table of Texas Holdem starting hands, ranked by their Expected Value (EV) in a 4-player game, with the statistics derived from millions of hand histories
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 7, 2024 | Video Poker
Bonus Deuces Wild is much like its ancestor, Deuces Wild, but thanks to a few tweaks to the pay table, the potential returns from this game are notably improved! The main “bonus” feature is as follows, using Bovada Casino’s pay table as an example:...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 6, 2024 | Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
recommendations for books to read for those interested in learning Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), including titles by Jeff Hwang, Stewart Reuben, and Rolf Slotboom, among others, while also discussing the value of each book's content
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 6, 2024 | Poker Editorials
You’re nobody on the poker tables until you’ve got a cool nickname. Check out our list of the top 10 poker nicknames.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 6, 2024 | Poker Videos
insights into optimizing profits in heads-up poker situations by reviewing three specific hands
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 6, 2024 | Poker Tools
You can easily play poker on your iPhone or other iOS device. Despite the fact that Apple doesn't like gambling apps in its app store, you can use three simple techniques to start playing almost immediately. Remember to use a reliable connection when playing for real money.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Find out the top ten ways people try to cheat the games in the modern poker era.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 2024 | Poker Editorials
We resume our list of biggest poker beefs with a collection of classic feuds.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 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 | Apr 5, 2024 | Casino Articles & Guides
MasterCard has been a viable option for internet gamblers for over a decade, weathering the turbulence provided by the U.S. government in the past few years. The passage of the UIGEA in 2006, coupled with the disastrous events of Black Friday in 2011 have limited the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
It's important to have a general model for hand ranges in poker so that you can study the essence of poker without restrictions.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 2024 | Slots
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by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 2024 | Live Dealer Casinos, Roulette
When the online casino world was just breaking onto the scene, there was only one downside to playing games like roulette through you computer: it just didn’t feel the same as playing a live game. Today, there are absolutely no downsides, now that a whole range...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 2024 | Slots
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by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 4, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
observing an opponent's breathing patterns, body language, and vocal cues can provide valuable insights into their hand and intentions during a poker game
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 4, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategic advantages of raising after one or more players have limped into the pot, particularly in late position, highlighting the importance of position, initiative, and exploiting opponent tendencies
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 4, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Online poker has come a long way, and just like any other industry, important innovations have been made along the way which keep it going
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 4, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for betting and checking in multi-table tournaments (MTT) poker, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness, pot odds, and exploiting opportunities while minimizing risks
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 4, 2024 | Poker Rules
Badugi is a weird, yet addictive, type of poker. You get four cards, and you have to try to make the lowest possible hand without repeating ranks or suits. There are three draws, so you have ample opportunity to get rid of cards you don't like.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 4, 2024 | Casino Articles & Guides
Paypal is the one of the largest and most-marketed e-wallets in the world. In the early days of online poker, Paypal was the preferred method of depositing and withdrawing funds for players worldwide. Up until 2002, they were the leading processor for Internet...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 4, 2024 | Casino Articles & Guides
EChecks – When to Use Them, Why to Use Them, and How to Use Them For most online game players, one of the most difficult parts of establishing an account involves finding a deposit/funding option that works and is easy to use. Echeck Casinos have solved this...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies
Hand combinations for no-limit 2-7 single draw are much more complicated than hold'em, but they can be made relatively easy with this method.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Game theory can be difficult to understand and apply during a game of Hold’em. After reading this, you’ll be able to figure out the right move without having to do complex math in your head. By remembering a few numbers and what they represent, you’ll be able to use game theory to your advantage.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
the strategic importance of three-betting against players who frequently raise from steal positions, highlighting the need to understand opponents' raising frequencies, adjust three-betting ranges based on equity and position, and be cautious of over-aggressive plays
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
graphs depicting the expected value of every starting Texas Hold'em hand based on position, with the data derived from a set of a few million hands, highlighting the variance in the game
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | Video Poker
Tens or Better is found in a lot of casinos, both live and online. It’s very similar to Jacks or Better and you don’t have to be rocket scientist to spot the biggest twist: the lowest ranked hand that pays out is a pair of tens in this variant. The payouts...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | Featured Online Casino, Video Poker
Searching for a quick strategy guide to get some video poker tips? Read and study this page in full and I guarantee it will increase your video poker knowledge! If you can’t remember everything, that’s fine, use it for reference while you’re playing....
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the psychological and strategic aspects of multi-table poker tournaments, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's motivation, mastering the art of misdirection, recognizing signs of strength and weakness, overcoming various forms of fear, and the importance of consistent aggression
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 2, 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 | Apr 2, 2024 | Poker Rules
5 Card Stud has long been popular in home games although it's difficult to find online. While there are similarities between this game and 7 Card Stud, there are fewer cards dealt. One similarity between 5 Card Stud and Texas Hold'em is that there are four rounds of betting.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 2, 2024 | Poker Rules
Omaha Hi/Lo is a form of Omaha poker that, unlike regular Omaha, is usually played in limit rather than pot limit format. You'll be trying to make hands for both high and low in this format. With any luck, you'll scoop both parts of the pot!
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 2, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
When sitting in the blinds in Limit Hold'em poker games, you'll be getting a substantial discount to play your hand. This doesn't mean that you should play any two cards. You still need to consider how your hand's equity fares against your opponents' ranges.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 2, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
Establishing a set of routines to perform before you begin playing poker will produce long-term, positive results. By properly training your body, you'll be able to condition your involuntary responses to make you calm, focused and ready to play whenever you want to.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 2, 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 | Apr 2, 2024 | Video Poker
Double Bonus Poker is an enhancement of the Bonus Poker game. The payout structure is pretty much like in Bonus Poker in that four-of-a-kind hands get a boost – the change is that the boost is even bigger, with four aces and four small cards 2-4 paying out twice...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 2, 2024 | Video Poker
Bonus Poker is a very common video poker variant found at most online casinos. The payout structures share some simililarities to Jacks or Better, but the main change is that the various ranks of four-of-a-kind have different payouts. 4 Aces has the best payout out of...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 1, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies
Finding the number of ways to be dealt draw hands in 2-7 single draw is a bit more complicated than pat hands, but it's not too bad.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 1, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Semi-bluffing can be an important part of your game, but many players have difficulty understanding how their EV increases just by having outs to the nuts before the river. This article examines examples which demonstrate the inherent value of semi-bluffing for new and experienced players alike.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 1, 2024 | Video Poker
Joker Poker is a fan favorite video poker game with a similar format to the classic Jacks or Better. The big change is cards are dealt from a 53 card deck rather than a 52 card deck, with the additional card being a Joker which plays wild. This sees some changes to...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 1, 2024 | Poker Rules
In HORSE, players must play 5 different poker games: Hold'em, Omaha/8, Razz, Seven Card Stud and Seven Card Stud/8. All games are in limit betting format, and each game is played for eight hands before the next game in the rotation begins.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
guide to 6-Max Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the importance of making decisions with positive expected value, being tight and aggressive, and understanding the crucial role of position
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
various strategies and maneuvers that poker players use to gain an advantage, such as faking calls and observing opponents' reactions, to either bluff effectively or call out a bluff
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Renton's strategy for small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, focusing on post-flop play and emphasizing the importance of understanding opponent tendencies, hand ranges, and making informed decisions based on board texture and betting patterns
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 2024 | Poker Editorials
by combining the skills and attributes of various top players, one can conceptualize the ultimate poker player, with attributes such as the fundamentals of Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari, the aggression of Phil Ivey, the creativity of Tom "Durrrr" Dwan, and the hand-reading abilities of Phil Galfond
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
How to take advantage of live poker tells
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding hand strength and provides guidelines for starting hand preflop play, cautioning players against strictly adhering to charts and underscoring the significance of raising with big hands like AA-TT and AK to maximize expected value
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 31, 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 | Mar 31, 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 | Mar 31, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
By paying close attention to your opponents' actions at the poker tables, you can get pretty solid reads on their play. Using this information, you can make some of your ranges stronger while making others weaker in order to seriously exploit your foes.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
Pot Limit Omaha is an exciting, action-filled game that anyone can play. But you need to be mindful of the differences between PLO and Texas Hold'em. For starters, you must use exactly two cards from your hand and exactly three from the board.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Poker Videos
Heads-up play in a Sit and Go tournament is different from normal play at a larger table. Your ranges will need to be very wide. By winning more than your fair share of HU duels, you'll be able to increase your ROI and profits in any SNG especially multi-table SNGs.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
You shouldn't play the same way against all opponents. By considering how strong or weak you want your ranges to be in certain poker situations, you can get the best of your adversaries. Learn how to modify your default ranges for increased profits.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
Betting for value is critical in any small-stakes, live Limit Hold'em cash game. We'll look at an example hand, changing a few variables around, to see under what circumstances we have a clear bet for value. It's important to keep making correct bets and raises without being results-oriented.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Casino Articles & Guides
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by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
nuances of making continuation bets in full-ring No-Limit Hold'em games, particularly at lower stakes, emphasizing that players often make mistakes in deciding when to continuation bet and suggesting that understanding the table dynamics and opponent behavior can help in making more informed decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
In our final installment of this series, we look at how strategic and tactics are related and other resources for continuing your study.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Heads Up Strategies, SNG Poker Strategy Articles
overview of the heads-up Sit and Go tournaments on PokerStars, detailing the different blind structures, game styles, and buy-in levels, along with strategic advice for improving win rates
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
You don't just have an innate, unchangeable level of skill at poker. By adopting the right mindset and exercising your willpower regularly, you'll be able to make substantial improvements -- improvements that may well put you ahead of someone with a higher level of natural talent.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Slots
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by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2024 | Casino Articles & Guides, No Deposit Casino Bonus
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by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
concept of the FTC (Fold-to-Continue) Theorem in poker, emphasizing how players can exploit opponents with high FTC ratios by making strategic bets and raises, while also cautioning players to maintain balance in their own play to avoid being exploited
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | Poker Editorials
Show this list to your loudmouth friend who thinks that poker is just a game of luck. And then take their money on the table.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
Players often exhibit specific tells when bluffing at the poker table, and while individual reactions may vary, there are general tells, as discussed by Caro, that can indicate a bluff
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for playing at the final table and in heads-up situations in multi-table tournaments (MTT), covering different player types, pot odds, and emotional management
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
author's journey from being a novice online poker player with frequent losses to gaining expertise and building a substantial bankroll, emphasizing the significance of learning from the FTR community
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, SNG Poker Strategy Articles
Basic heads-up SNG scenarios are often much more complicated than they seem, and game theory helps us to understand why.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | Poker Tools
Being able to calculate two or more EV equations at the same time is the focus of this week's poker spreadsheet tutorial.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 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 FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
overview of HORSE Sit & Go Tournaments on PokerStars, detailing the five poker games that make up the format, the rotation of games, buy-in ranges, and payout structures, aiming to offer a diverse and entertaining experience for players of varying skill levels
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | Poker Tools
This week, we look at even more complicated scenarios and strategies on how to keep your poker spreadsheets organized and mistake-free.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | Blackjack
Blackjack players face the house, not each other. Psychology and game theory do not come into play with blackjack unlike poker; instead it is all about mathematics. Computer simulations have been run to determine the optimal strategy to use in blackjack, and this is...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 28, 2024 | Video Poker
Double Jackpot Poker is very closely based on the classic Jacks or Better but there are enough changes to make it worth reading up on. This video poker variant breaks down the Four-of-a-Kind holding into five different holdings, depending on the value of the cards...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 28, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
detailed analysis of common flop odds in poker, specifically focusing on 8-out straight draws, and categorizes them into two types—TYPE-1 and TYPE-2—while offering mathematical probabilities for each scenario based on different types of connectors
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 28, 2024 | Poker Videos
There's a big difference between finishing first and second in a SNG. Improve your results by learning how to play better heads-up. Ranges will be wide, posing a challenge, but by reading your opponent well, you can lean how to maximize value and win more often than you lose.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 28, 2024 | Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
There are a few superficial similarities between No Limit Texas Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha. The names of the streets and the rounds of betting are identical. There are important differences as well, not least of which is the fact that there are four hole cards in PLO.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 28, 2024 | Video Poker
Bonus Poker Deluxe is a close relative of Bonus Poker. The pay structure is actually simpler than in Bonus Poker since all four-of-a-kind hands get the same pay out. The thing to take note of here is that four-of-a-kind pays out bigger than straight flushes, which is...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
In brick-and-mortar Limit Hold'em ring games, you'll often have an equity edge preflop even with an unmade hand. In these spots, you have to be prepared to make the +EV decision and raise. You're leaving too much money on the table if you just call in these situations.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
expected value charts for Texas Hold'em poker hands when playing with 5 players, offering insights into which hands are profitable and which are not
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
Poker motivation can be difficult to find to say the least, and having a strong support system is one of the best ways to keep pushing forward.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Slots
Video Slots have long been one of the more popular forms of online gambling. Virtually every live and online casino will have a wide range of video slots games for all of their members. For those new to online casinos, the sheer variety of games can be quite...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 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 FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Poker Rules
intricacies of non-Holdem poker games, emphasizing the strategies and nuances of Deuce to Seven single draw and triple draw, badugi, and five card draw
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
The pre-flop and post-flop games change when you play 10+ big blind stacks with a pre-flop raise that is not all-in.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, SNG Poker Strategy Articles
Many people are contemplating getting started in low-stakes SNGs. By following a few tips for what to do at the tables and what to avoid, you'll be well on your way to success. While you'll want to consider each decision separately, these guidelines will serve you well as you get started.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Take it to your opponent before the flop by covering up your own weaknesses when they are being attacked and going after the weaknesses that your opponents show you.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
draws parallels between poker and investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of achieving an optimal balance between risk and potential return
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | Video Poker
Loose Deuces takes its name from the fact that deuces are wild in this Video Poker variant, meaning you can use a deuce in the place of any other card in the deck to make up a hand. If you’ve ever played Deuces Wild before then it should be a familiar concept,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 27, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
The article from Flop Turn River outlines the half-stack approach to No Limit Hold'em, detailing its advantages and drawbacks, and emphasizing the strategy's simplicity, the perception it creates among opponents, and the adjustments required when playing with a 40-60bb stack depth
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | Poker Charts & Odds
breakdown of the odds and percentages associated with various poker hand match-ups, both pre-flop and post-flop, helping players understand the likelihood of specific outcomes, such as the chances of an overpair beating a flush draw or the odds of a set over set scenario
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 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
While value-betting is important in PLO, it's also important to have bluffs in your ranges. Semi-bluffs have incredible value because many drawing hands are tied with or even ahead of decent made hands. Holding blockers to the nuts can really help your bluffs succeed.
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 | 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 | Mar 26, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
Omaha High-Low is one of those rare poker games that appeals to people that like to gamble it up as well as to nits who don't like to play many hands. Good players have a substantial advantage over either category of opponents as long they remember to draw to the nuts.
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