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Categories in Poker Strategy
Beginner Poker
112 Articles
Basic strategy concepts to teach new players how to play poker.
Cash Games
58 Articles
When the value of your chips actually means something.
Heads Up
6 Articles
Learn how to battle and beat your opponents, mano y mano.
Limit Hold'em
38 Articles
Strategy articles that help you bet, raise, 3-bet, and cap your bets.
Live Poker
38 Articles
Learn how to transition from online play to your local casino.
MTT
35 Articles
We teach you how to make the final table and lock up a big score.
No Limit Hold'em
182 Articles
What are the two most powerful words in poker? I’m all-in.
Omaha
14 Articles
When two cards just aren’t enough.
Open Face Chinese
4 Articles
Learn how to get those Queens up top for Fantasy Land.
Poker Dictionary
1,236 Articles
Learn the lingo and terms used by poker players.
Poker Psychology
67 Articles
The power of the mind in poker: There is no spade.
Poker Rules
14 Articles
The rules of the road. Learn how to play various forms of poker.
Poker Tools
37 Articles
Improve your game by learning how to use the tools of the trade.
Poker Videos
98 Articles
Watch and learn from the best in the world.
SNG
41 Articles
For the players who only have two decisions, shove or fold.
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Featured Poker Strategy Articles
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Drunk Aggressive Multi-Tabling with Funny Commentary ($200nl 6-Max by ville18)
Drunk Aggressive Multi-Tabling with Funny Commentary ($200nl 6-Max by ville18) by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 31, 2017 | Featured Poker Videos, Poker Videos Facebook Twitter Google+ EmailLinkEmbedCopy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed. Ville18 aka wiwwe aka...
Sauce123 Common Mistakes & Strategy (6-Max $200 NLHE)
My first video. I tried to explain my thought process when going through every decision point in a hand and play in a non-standard way meant to exploit my opponents. I also tried to do some hand reading and point out some common mistakes of SSNL and MSNL players. Let me know what you think.
Blind Stealing 101
A few people have been posting stats threads lately and I’ve seen a trend that really needs to be addressed. Most of the people I’ve seen stats on are not stealing blinds nearly enough, and aren’t defending their blinds nearly enough. I’ve...
An Introduction to Game Theory in Poker
A reader-friendly, easy to understand explanation of game theory and its applications in poker. Explaining the differences between theoretical terms such as strategy, strategic options, domination and exploitation, the article teaches players how to use these principles to maximize their winnings.
Beating 6 Max No Limit Holdem by Sauce123
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.
Interview with Max Steinberg, WSOP 2013
Interview with Max Steinberg, WSOP 2013 by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 30, 2017 | FTR Interviews, Poker Videos Rob “Hippy” King interviews recent WSOP Final Tablist Max Steinberg, about his WSOP so far, and how he feels going into the second half of the 2013 WSOP....
Jared Tendler AMA: Spotting & Preventing Tilt
Jared Tendler AMA: Spotting & Preventing Tilt by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 30, 2017 | FTR Interviews, Poker Videos Jared Tendler, author of the Mental Game of Poker, came to FTR recently to do an AMA where he answered our communities questions. This is the second of...
Jared Tendler AMA: Emotions in Poker & Correcting Mistakes
Jared Tendler AMA: Emotions in Poker & Correcting Mistakes by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 30, 2017 | FTR Interviews, Poker Videos Jared Tendler, author of the Mental Game of Poker, came to FTR recently to do an AMA where he answered our communities questions. This is the...
Full Tilt Poker vs PokerStars Coverage at EPT 9 London 2013
Full Tilt Poker vs PokerStars Coverage at EPT 9 London 2013 by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 30, 2017 | Poker Videos It’s the battle of the giants as team pros from PokerStars take on the professionals from Full Tilt at EPT 9 London. Which team gets the upper hand? This...
Vanessa Selbst Interview at EPT 9 London 2013
Vanessa Selbst Interview at EPT 9 London 2013 by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 30, 2017 | FTR Interviews, Poker Videos Vanessa talks about getting into Poker, her Civil Rights work and Poker Strategy with Rob “Hippy” King from FlopTurnRiver.com. Category: Interview...
Daniel Negreanu Interview at EPT 9 London 2013
Daniel Negreanu Interview at EPT 9 London 2013 by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 30, 2017 | FTR Interviews, Poker Videos Daniel Negreanu talks about his history as an outspoken commentator on the poker world, his thoughts about US regulation of online gaming, and the Full Tilt...
Gus Hansen Interview at EPT 9 London 2013
Gus Hansen Interview at EPT 9 London 2013 by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 30, 2017 | FTR Interviews, Poker Videos Gus Hansen talks about his recent online losses, what the future holds for him in Online Poker, and the Full Tilt Poker vs PokerStars heads up matchups with Rob...
Liv Boeree Interview at EPT 9 London 2013
Liv Boeree Interview at EPT 9 London 2013 by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 30, 2017 | FTR Interviews, Poker Videos Liv talks about her entry to the world of poker, her recent near misses with glory, and guitars with Rob “Hippy” King for FlopTurnRiver.com. Category:...
Exclusive Interview w/ Max Steinberg “Numbr2intheWorld”
Exclusive Interview w/ Max Steinberg “Numbr2intheWorld” by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 30, 2017 | FTR Interviews, Poker Videos FlopTurnRiver.com is joined by Max Steinberg, known as Numbr2intheWorld in the forums, to talk about his first WSOP bracelet win in event...
Basic Limit Hold’em Concepts ($3/$6 6-Max by pokerfanatic)
Basic Limit Hold’em Concepts ($3/$6 6-Max by pokerfanatic) by carlcarlsoniv | Aug 30, 2017 | Poker Videos Facebook Twitter Google+ EmailLinkEmbedCopy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed. In the video, you will hear me talking about hands as I go...