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Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies (33)
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MTT Poker Strategies (34)
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Omaha Poker Strategy Articles (14)
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Poker Psychology Strategies (59)
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by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 18, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
the significance of betting patterns in poker, emphasizing how they serve as crucial tells for reading opponents, with professionals often relying on the nuances of how much and how players bet, rather than just physical reads, to gauge the strength of their hands
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 16, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the importance of adapting one's poker strategy based on the table dynamics and opponents, cautioning against rigidly following any single approach, and highlights the need to play poker based on situations and opponents rather than just the cards in hand
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 14, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
complexities of different bluffing lines in poker, examining factors like opponent's fold frequency, bet sizes, and pot sizes to evaluate which bluffing strategies offer the most value in various scenarios, such as leading versus check-raising
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 14, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
unique format of heads-up Sit & Go tournaments on PokerStars where the blinds do not increase, emphasizing that this setup encourages patient play and resembles a heads-up cash game, with strategies differing significantly from regular SNGs
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 Mike1013 | Apr 13, 2024 | Poker Videos
the strategic value of suited connectors in No Limit Hold’em cash games, highlighting their potential to diversify one's playing range and avoid predictability
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 carlcarlsoniv | Apr 12, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Poker Videos
The two-part video features Danny (ISF) and Max (Massimo) Steinberg discussing their thought processes during hands, exploring both basic and advanced No Limit Hold'em concepts, with a particular emphasis on strategic manipulation and bluffing in 6 Max $200nl cash games
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 12, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
When it's folded to your SB in a poker tournament, you ought to be shoving pretty wide if your stack is small. You need to consider how often the big blind will fold, how often he will call and win, and how often he will call and you will win to be able to calculate if it's profitable to go all in.
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 Mike1013 | Apr 11, 2024 | Poker Videos
the advanced poker strategy of floating on the flop, emphasizing its effectiveness when used judiciously, but cautioning against indiscriminate floating which can lead to becoming a predictable calling station
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 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 | 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 10, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles
The study of tactical play in poker is about figuring out which plays are likely to work well against certain player types and against the field as a whole.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 10, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
Considerations for moving up in stakes
by carlcarlsoniv | Apr 10, 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 givememyleg | Apr 10, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
how to build a poker bankroll without making any deposits, emphasizing the importance of understanding poker strategies, learning from play money tables, and leveraging freerolls on poker platforms to earn real money
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 | 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 | 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 9, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
five key strategies for poker players to enhance their game, emphasizing the importance of honesty in self-assessment, being open to new ideas, practicing patience, understanding that perfection is unattainable, and maintaining an optimistic mindset
by givememyleg | Apr 8, 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 | 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 carlcarlsoniv | Apr 8, 2024 | Poker Videos
the importance of appropriately sizing your preflop raises in poker, emphasizing situations when one might want to raise larger due to dead money in the pot or exploitable tendencies in opponents, and when to raise smaller, especially when facing short stacks or frequent three-bettors behind
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 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 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 | Beginner Poker Strategies
explores the pros and cons of multi-tabling in poker, suggesting that while it can increase earnings, it's not suitable for everyone and may depend on individual skills, the competitive landscape, and the ability to adapt to faster gameplay
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 carlcarlsoniv | Apr 5, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
There are several factors that you have to learn about when deciding whether or not to bluff when you've missed the flop, and we'll cover them in detail.
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 Mike1013 | Apr 5, 2024 | Poker Videos
quick tip on identifying weaker players, often referred to as "fish," in poker, emphasizing that the majority of profits come from exploiting these players and providing guidance on how to quickly recognize and take advantage of them in No Limit Hold'em cash games
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 givememyleg | Apr 3, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the critical role of position in no-limit hold'em poker, explaining that having a later position allows players to gather more information about their opponents' actions, which is invaluable in a game based on partial information
by Mike1013 | Apr 3, 2024 | Poker Videos
insights on identifying situations at poker tables where an opponent is likely to have a weak hand, emphasizing the importance of observing previous actions to determine the absence of a strong hand and highlighting the value of recognizing when an opponent has a capped range to enhance profitability in No Limit Hold’em cash games
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 Mike1013 | Apr 2, 2024 | Poker Videos
If you play the same way against different opponents at the poker table, you're making a big mistake. The true pros always tailor their actions to the leaks and tendencies that they identify in their foes. You can get a lot of information by carefully observing the other players.
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 | 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 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 givememyleg | Apr 1, 2024 | Poker Videos
the strategic value of slowplaying strong hands in no-limit Hold'em cash games, highlighting that while it can maximize value from concealed monster hands, inappropriate slowplaying can be costly, and players should recognize the right situations to deploy this tactic effectively
by carlcarlsoniv | Apr 1, 2024 | Poker Videos
90-minute session where the presenter explains their thought processes in detail and discusses hypothetical scenarios during idle moments; this is the second part of a two-part series
by Mike1013 | Apr 1, 2024 | Poker Videos
the importance of adjusting and readjusting one's poker strategy based on opponents' gameplay, advocating for tailored approaches against different players to maximize earnings in No Limit Hold’em cash games
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 | Poker Rules
a guide to the rules of No-Limit Texas Hold'em, covering the game's structure, betting rounds, and special scenarios like "going all-in" and "side pots," while also highlighting key differences between online and live poker
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 carlcarlsoniv | Mar 31, 2024 | Poker Videos
the nuances of 3-betting in poker, using example hands to illustrate when to 3-bet for value, when to 3-bet as a bluff, and when to simply cold call, all while considering various player stats like VPIP, PFR, and fold to 3-bet percentages
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 31, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
One of the things about semi-bluffing in position that a lot of players overlook is the ability to check for another card right away.
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 carlcarlsoniv | Mar 30, 2024 | Poker Videos
Artur delves into Sit & Go poker strategy, focusing on two hands with critical river decisions, emphasizing the importance of analyzing river plays, especially in thin spots, to ensure optimal gameplay
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 givememyleg | Mar 30, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Poker Rules
Looking for information on running it twice in poker? In our ultimate guide we explain what it is, show examples, and give our advice on when you should and shouldn't run it twice, and more.
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
how to effectively play pocket pairs in Sit n Go's (SnG's), emphasizing the importance of understanding the statistical odds, adjusting strategies based on the stage of the game, and making decisions based on stack size and table dynamics
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 | 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 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 givememyleg | Mar 28, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the significance of factors outside the poker table that contribute to a player's success, emphasizing the importance of studying the game, controlling tilt, maintaining physical health through diet, exercise, and sleep, and the benefits of consistency in one's daily routine for optimal performance
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 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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, 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 27, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles
If you want to learn about how to 3-bet for value before you see the flop, you’ve found the right article. This will teach you how to 3-bet and when it’s appropriate to do so. You’ll also learn about your 3-betting range, calling range, folding range and why they are critical to your success.
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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
Even if you’ve never played anything but Texas Hold’em, there are universal poker principles that will make it easy for you to learn how to play other variants of the game before you master them. Your position, seat selection and bankroll management are critical when you are picking up a new game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | Poker Tools
review of Texas Calculatem, a poker odds calculator, highlighting its features such as real-time hand strength analysis, odds-based recommendations, and automatic adjustments based on table position and number of players, aiming to help online Texas Holdem poker players make more informed and profitable decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
There are important differences in play between single-table and multi-table SNGs. There are other important considerations if you're playing satellite Sit and Gos. Regardless of the type of SNG you play, you should observe your opponents and take relevant notes on them.