by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
the importance of understanding the rake, recognizing that limit poker is inherently mathematical, consistently tracking the pot size, and making decisions based on pot odds and equity percentages
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 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 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 3, 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 | 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 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
the psychological strategy of "leveling" in poker, which involves thinking multiple steps ahead of your opponent to predict their moves and reactions, illustrated through various levels of thought processes and exemplified with a detailed hand scenario between two players
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 FTR Poker Admin | Apr 2, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
he third installment in the No-Limit Hold’em Foundations Series on FTR, focusing on the skill of determining an opponent's hand range when they call pre-flop, emphasizing the relationship between calling and 3-betting ranges
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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 | MTT Poker Strategies
the essential skills required to consistently win at Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) in poker, highlighting key areas such as inflection point play, chip extraction, selective aggression, and the importance of patience and resilience
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 carlcarlsoniv | Apr 1, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Knowing when to bluff on the flop is determined by a large number of factors, and here we're going to take a look at how flop texture fits into all of that.
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 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 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
When playing Limit Hold'em, it's important not to play too many hands. You'll want to carefully consider your raising and limping ranges depending on the tendencies of the other players. There's no use bluffing preflop -- you should enter the pot with solid value.
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 FTR Poker Admin | Apr 1, 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies, Poker Editorials
recap of the 2005 WSOP Main Event, detailing Michael1123's experiences and observations during the tournament
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
the evolution of online poker since the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, highlighting how the games have become more challenging due to an educated player base, the rise of multi-tabling, and the increased use of aggressive strategies
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 Psychology Strategies
the concept of "tilt" in poker, emphasizing that while most players recognize tilt as a reaction to in-game events, external life stressors can also contribute to tilt
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 1, 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 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
the way players stack their poker chips can offer valuable insights into their playing style, such as whether they are conservative or aggressive
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 1, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the psychological aspects of tilt in poker, highlighting how humans inherently link failure with self-worth, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing these emotions in real-time during poker games to prevent irrational decisions and maintain optimal gameplay
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 carlcarlsoniv | Mar 31, 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 | 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 | 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 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 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 | 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 | Mar 30, 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 FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 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 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 Mike1013 | Mar 30, 2024 | Poker Videos
while aggression is a key trait of a successful poker player, there are situations where checking, even with a perceived best hand, can be beneficial; the video specifically discusses reasons to consider checking on the turn in No Limit Hold’em cash games
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 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 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
challenges the traditional poker terminology, arguing that there's no true distinction between "made hands" and "draws," emphasizing that both types of hands have varying equities depending on the progression of the game and the strength of opponents' ranges
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 30, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Poker Videos
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.
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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, 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 Psychology Strategies
the mindset of poker players during winning streaks, emphasizing the importance of understanding and analyzing one's behavior and strategies during such periods, as it can lead to sustained success and growth in the game
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 29, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
common types of players in small stakes No-Limit Hold'em games, using data from tracking software to identify typical 3-bet percentages and hand ranges, aiming to help both users and non-users of tracking software understand their opponents better
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 29, 2024 | Poker Videos
By carefully examining your hand histories, you can learn to identify spots where you've misplayed the bubble in two- or three-table sit and gos. It's important to learn how to play these potentially profitable spots well. Find out how to maximize your EV.
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 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 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 | 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 | 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 Mike1013 | Mar 27, 2024 | Poker Videos
the significance of bet sizing in No Limit Hold'em, detailing how adept players utilize it to outmaneuver their adversaries and highlighting various factors that influence the decision to place smaller or larger bets
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 | 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 | Heads Up Strategies
Heads-up is, without a doubt, my favorite way to play. It's a true test of your poker skills, and the best way to improve your game. While it may be nearly impossible to find a one-on-one table in a brick and mortar card room, online clients offer it as a regular staple.
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 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
complexities and challenges of playing overcards in limit hold'em, highlighting the numerous scenarios that can arise, the importance of situational thinking, and the need for players to adapt their strategies
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 | 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 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 | 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, 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 | 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.
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 carlcarlsoniv | Mar 26, 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 | Mar 26, 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 | Mar 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
By learning how to play longer sessions at the poker tables more effectively, you can increase the amount of money you win. By carefully choosing the right tables and using lobby filters to your advantage, you can keep yourself in good +EV situations for extended periods of time.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 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 givememyleg | Mar 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of the "poker pyramid," a collection of skills and personality traits essential for success in poker, emphasizing that technical knowledge is just one layer and that emotional stability, discipline, and experience are equally important for long-term profitability
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 26, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
first part of a guide to playing live small stakes limit poker, sharing the author's personal journey from law school to becoming a full-time poker player
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
Sit & Go Tournaments are popular online poker games that start immediately after filling up, offering a variety of poker forms and buy-in levels, with the article focusing on single-table, normal-speed tournaments, detailing their structure, payout, and strategies for different stages
by Mike1013 | Mar 25, 2024 | Poker Videos
Getting reads on your opponents is crucial in any form of poker. It is especially important in cash games where you might play against the same opponents for an hour or more. By carefully observing what your opponents do, even in hands where you've folded, you'll be able to exploit them.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
proper bankroll management not only protects you from going broke but also enables you to make better decisions by reducing the psychological pressure of potential losses
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
“Poker is a game of cards, people and position” – Multiple sources “There is nothing you can do about the cards” – Multiple sources Consider that playing cards well will only get you so far if your ultimate goal is to score as many points as possible. If I’m...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
various scenarios and challenges poker players to think about how they would adjust their strategies in response to specific opponent tendencies, emphasizing the importance of observation, information gathering, and adapting to different forms of aggression to succeed in higher stakes games
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of preparation in poker, discussing how planning ahead for various betting scenarios and potential stressors can improve both strategic and psychological aspects of the game
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
AK is, without a doubt, an excellent hand. It is ahead or flipping against every hand except AA and KK. Nevertheless, you should exercise caution with AK if there are multiple raises in front of you. If there are folds, limpers or a single raise in front of you, you should absolutely play it.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Stop spewing chips by learning the 20 percent of the time that you should avoid your "automatic" play with these easy-to-implement changes in your thinking.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 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 carlcarlsoniv | Mar 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
We have five concepts for you to follow here which will drastically increase the strength of your play in multi-way spots in no-limit hold'em games.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective in multi-table poker tournaments, advocating for record-keeping to assess overall performance and adapt strategies accordingly
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 25, 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 | Mar 24, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
By examining the playing styles of five of the world’s best online poker players, we’ve identified the four traits they have in common: trusting their instincts at the table, taking advantage of their table position, having a strong work ethic and not selecting games based on their opponents’ skill.
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 24, 2024 | Poker Videos
Mike 1013 discusses the strategy of 3-betting in poker, emphasizing the use of a polarized range that includes both strong hands and bluffs
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 24, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
There are many different poker tournament structures that are common today. You need to evaluate the structure in any given MTT to determine how your strategy should change. The depth of the starting stacks (in big blinds) is an especially important factor to consider.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 24, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, Live Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of self-awareness in poker, emphasizing how players' perceptions of you can be manipulated to your advantage, whether you've been playing aggressively or conservatively
by carlcarlsoniv | Mar 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 Mike1013 | Mar 24, 2024 | Poker Videos
In today's Texas Hold'em games, you can't just have a "one and done" philosophy to c-betting. You'll often be required to follow up with a bet on the turn or risk exploitation. By examining ranges and board texture, you can learn to make better two-barreling decisions.
