by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 27, 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 | Feb 27, 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 | Feb 27, 2024 | Poker Videos
insights into optimizing profits in heads-up poker situations by reviewing three specific hands
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 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 | Feb 27, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In order to value bet successfully on the river, you need to analyze your opponent's calling range. Thinking about unexploitable bluffing and calling frequencies can be helpful. Be sure not to value bet hands that will win less than half the time that your opponent calls.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
advises caution when playing Group 6 hands like KT, QT, and A7s, suggesting these are best suited for late position plays and should be used sparingly to mix up your strategy
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When considering calling a bet or a raise, it's important to be able to make EV calculations to determine if the call is profitable or not. You need to figure out how much money you will win or lose and how often each outcome will occur.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the significance of table and seat selection in poker, highlighting that optimal table and seat choices can greatly enhance a player's win rate without necessarily improving their poker skills
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | 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 carlcarlsoniv | Feb 26, 2024 | Poker Videos
JGB continues to explore the Sauce123 strategy in 6-Max $200 NL Texas Hold'em cash games, with a focus on table selection and featuring gameplay on two tables shown side by side
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
mathematical analysis of the profitability of calling a pre-flop raise with a small pair, emphasizing the importance of understanding the odds of flopping a set and the potential risks of facing a better set
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 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 | Feb 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
understanding and categorizing flop ranges in No-Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the distinction between pre-flop and post-flop ranges, the significance of high card and wet flops, and the importance of analyzing opponents' continuation betting and checking habits to gain a competitive edge in the game
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
debunks nine common misconceptions that beginners have about playing microstakes No-Limit Hold'em poker
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 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 | Feb 26, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
intricacies of blind structures in multi-table tournaments (MTTs), emphasizing the need for players to adapt their strategies as blinds increase
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies
Satellite poker tournaments can be very profitable, but they require strategic adjustments from normal tournament play. You don't want to risk your stack early on because survival is more important than chip accumulation. This changes later on in the tournament.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 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 | Feb 25, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
This time we're going to look at how to read 3-bets and completely dominate our opponents.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
illustrates the psychological aspects of winning, emphasizing that both the "coward" and the "hero" feel the same emotions but react differently, and relates this to the mental challenges faced in poker tournaments, particularly after the bubble bursts
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 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 | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
advanced techniques in poker strategy, focusing on the concept of manipulation through bet sizing and range manipulation to influence opponents' behavior and decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategic importance of bet sizing in poker, highlighting that while many players have a "standard" bet size, adjusting bet sizes based on opponent behavior and one's own strategy can be more effective, with considerations for pot odds and manipulating probabilities
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of "game flow" or "meta game" in No-Limit Hold'em cash games, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying dynamics and patterns of a game, and how players can adjust their strategies based on the evolving game environment
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
Disclaimer: This guide is based on my experiences of $10 Double or Nothing SNGs (DONs). Introduction This is a brief introduction to the ‘Double Or Nothing’ tournaments (DONs) that run on PokerStars. These are 10 man SNGs but with a flat payout...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the perils of playing poker with insufficient funds, emphasizing that while maximizing $EV is often recommended, it may not always align with a player's personal utility for money
by Mike1013 | Feb 25, 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 | Feb 25, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
When playing live poker, you can get important tells on your opponents by carefully paying attention to their movements and actions. Whenever players seem to deliberately go out of their way to give you information, the actual information is usually the opposite of what they're trying to tell you.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies
Big broadway hands are valuable in Limit Hold'em because of the chance of dominating an opponent who is playing worse hands. Suitedness adds to their value. Medium pocket pairs are also usually worth playing despite being often difficult to play properly.
by givememyleg | Feb 25, 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 | Feb 25, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the dynamics of playing No Limit Hold'em games with an ante, explaining how the ante increases pot sizes and influences player strategies, and offers advice on how both loose and tight players can adapt to this format
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
the balance between playing multiple tables and maintaining a quality game in online poker, offering tips on when to add more tables, how to use software aids like HUDs, and the importance of focusing on one's "A" game to maximize profitability
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
To understand how equity and expected value relate to each other, you have to understand what they mean and the role bet sizes have in connecting them.
by Mike1013 | Feb 24, 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 Mike1013 | Feb 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.
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 24, 2024 | Poker Videos
Bigspenda73 demonstrates playing on two tables simultaneously, one with 9-handed No Limit and the other with 6-handed, highlighting the differences in playing styles, analyzing specific hands with equity calculations, and showcasing a tight-aggressive gameplay approach
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
postflop strategy in small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, covering topics like dealing with reraises, understanding implied odds, and various postflop concepts such as fold equity, expected value, and pot odds
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 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 givememyleg | Feb 24, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
guide on how to build a poker bankroll from scratch, focusing on strategies for freerolls and cash games, the importance of game and table selection, and the psychological aspects of bankroll management
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Rules
provides a comprehensive breakdown of the hand rankings in Texas Hold'em
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
If you want to know how to play AK in 3-bet spots where you miss the flop, then you need to consider a few key factors.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles
If you like game theory or just learning to read opponents well, then no-limit 2-7 single draw is a game that you will absolutely love.
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 24, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
It's important to think of aggression or initiative in poker not so much for any specific hand but rather over the overall range of hands a player might have. Unlike position, the player with initiative does not have an inherent advantage in any given hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 24, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies
insights on winning multi-table tournaments (MTTs) in poker, emphasizing the importance of patience, pacing, and various strategies like tight play in the early stages, emotional control, and playing within one's financial and emotional means
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
in-depth guide to 'Double or Nothing' Sit-and-Go (DON SNG) poker tournaments, focusing on advanced pre-game strategies such as fold equity, stack management, and opponent tendencies
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
guidance on how to effectively put opponents on hand ranges at every street in poker, emphasizing the importance of hand reading, understanding opponent tendencies, and using mathematical probability to make informed decisions during gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
the concept of implied odds in poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding when and how to bluff, the significance of position, and the differences between aggressive players and maniacs
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
When determining what level of SNGs to play, you need to carefully consider your bankroll as well as your own confidence that you can beat a level. Remember to start out playing tight and loosen up later on in a tournament. Always be objective when analyzing your own play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
How to take advantage of live poker tells
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
ISF's five rules for beating low-stakes poker games, emphasizing the importance of playing tight preflop, avoiding loose play out of position, opting to bet rather than check when planning to call, being straightforward with strong hands, and ensuring you're at a table with at least three weak players to maximize profitability
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 23, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When you miss the flop, the type of hand you have and what your range looks like is a whole can help you to determine how to play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | 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 | Feb 23, 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 | Feb 22, 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 | Feb 22, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
strategies and considerations for playing drawing hands in poker, particularly focusing on the nuances of playing 8 or 9-out drawing hands, the implications of implied odds, the subtleties of straight draws versus flush draws, the tactic of the free card play, and the potential pitfalls of tainted outs
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
insights into the subtle behavioral changes in poker players that give away their hand's strength, and features advice from five renowned poker professionals
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 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 | Feb 22, 2024 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
understanding hand combinations in poker, discussing the probability of specific hand occurrences, the impact of blockers on potential hand combinations, and how to quickly calculate the likelihood of certain hands based on visible cards and known blockers
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Live Poker Strategies
While many novice poker players place significant emphasis on physical tells and bluffing, the article highlights the challenges and inaccuracies of relying solely on these cues, emphasizing that tells can be misleading, often overlap with standard play, and can detract from more critical aspects of the game like spotting betting patterns and board reading
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
A good place to start working with ranges is looking at blockers, why they matter, how they work and what you can do with them.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | 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 | Feb 22, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
a strategy that emphasizes understanding and adjusting to poker situations based on intuition and observation rather than relying heavily on mathematical calculations
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
detailed pre-flop strategy for no limit Texas holdem, emphasizing the importance of selecting the best starting hands, with references to rankings by David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth, and adjustments for no limit play
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | 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 FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
It's common for beginning players to perform poorly at the poker tables. Some of the errors frequently displayed by novice Limit Hold'em players include playing too many hands, cold-calling with inferior holdings, folding good hands to a single bet on the river and more.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Live Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
If you’ve only played poker online, you will need to make some changes to your game before you play live in a brick-and-mortar casino. For instance, you’ll need to manually track your opponents’ stacks and the pots, abide by the casino’s house rules, tip your dealers and adapt to slower play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Because there is no set way to study poker and the game’s variance makes it difficult to measure your progress, learning more about poker can be frustrating. But if you examine a single element of the game in multiple hands, you will accelerate your learning process and avoid becoming overwhelmed.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | 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 | Feb 21, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
unique method for table selection in poker, suggesting that players can attract fish by starting at an empty 6-max table and waiting for them to join, emphasizing that this strategy can lead to a table filled with less skilled players, thereby increasing one's chances of winning
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 21, 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 | Feb 21, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
We have four tactics here in this week's column that all players should learn about on a very high level.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
guidance for poker players transitioning from lower stakes to slightly higher stakes, emphasizing the significance of post-flop play, strategies like check-raising, taking free cards, understanding when not to fold, and aggressively raising draws
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
guidance for newcomers to micro-stakes No Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the importance of consistent bet sizing, managing expectations, understanding the long-term nature of poker, and the significance of sample size when analyzing gameplay statistics
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
Although you have the bankroll, you may not decide to move up just quite yet, which is more than understandable. However, there are two reasons in doing so: First: The players play just as bad at $2/4 as they do in $1/2. In essence, the same quality play will net you...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
being in position provides players with an additional street of information compared to being out of position, allowing for better pot control, and highlighting that the strength of a player's hand can often be overshadowed by the advantages of position, even when facing stronger hands
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
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 | Feb 20, 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 | Feb 20, 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 | Feb 20, 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 Mike1013 | Feb 20, 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 | Feb 20, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies
the significance of Rakeback and bonuses in poker, emphasizing that they represent free money and can substantially impact a player's bankroll growth, especially for beginners
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 20, 2024 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
guidelines for poker players on when and how to transition from playing at the $.25/.50 stakes to the $.50/1.00 stakes
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of proper bet-sizing in No-Limit Hold’em, discussing the intricacies of value betting, protection betting, and bluffing, and how the right bet size can significantly impact a player's win rate
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
finding the right balance between playing too tightly and too loosely is crucial for success in poker, emphasizing that tracking software can assist but ultimately, adapting your strategy based on the game's dynamics is key
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 20, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Poker Psychology Strategies
Poker is a complex, difficult game, so it's only natural for beginners to make a lot of errors. The problem is in identifying these errors -- if you knew what they were, you wouldn't be making them! Take a look at these common leaks to see if any of them are present in your game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 20, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In this article, we'll look at a few examples of how to make EV calculations. Remember that the EV of a decision is equal to the sum of the EV each possible outcome. The EV of each outcome is equal to the product of the chance that it occurs and the winnings when it occurs.
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 20, 2024 | Poker Videos
donkbee analyzes a poker hand between two players, focusing on player two's perspective, where player two with Queens decides to flat call an initial min raise from player one
by carlcarlsoniv | Feb 20, 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 carlcarlsoniv | Feb 20, 2024 | Poker Videos
the strategy of 3-betting with a merged range, discussing the importance of adjusting one's 3-betting approach based on the opponent's tendencies, especially against players who frequently call 3-bets, and highlights the value of using hands that can perform well post-flop when incorporating bluffs into this merged range
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 19, 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 | Feb 19, 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 | Feb 19, 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 | Feb 19, 2024 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
he intricacies of playing Group 5 hands, which include low pocket pairs and certain combinations like KJ and QJ, emphasizing the importance of seeing the flop for a low cost, understanding the potential risks of being dominated, and making informed decisions based on the table dynamics, opponents' actions, and one's own chip stack
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 19, 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 | Feb 19, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the complexities of value betting in poker, presenting specific hand examples and discussing the challenges of determining when to bet for value, especially against skilled opponents
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 19, 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 | Feb 19, 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 | Feb 19, 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 givememyleg | Feb 19, 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 | Feb 19, 2024 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Being able to think a little abstractly about the learning process in poker will help you to see the big picture instead of being stuck in the short term.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 19, 2024 | MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for playing in rebuy/addon poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of adjusting play based on table dynamics, being prepared to invest at least 5X the initial buy-in, and effectively handling strong hands like KK to maximize value and tournament success
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 19, 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 | Feb 19, 2024 | Poker Rules
In Razz Poker, also known as Bizarro Stud, players aim to make the lowest possible hand to win, with the best hand being the Wheel (Ace-to-Five straight) and suits being irrelevant
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 19, 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 | Feb 19, 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 | Feb 18, 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 | Feb 18, 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 | Feb 18, 2024 | Poker Tools
Using a spreadsheet to study situations where you're checking to induce a bluff can make life so much easier.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 18, 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 FTR Poker Admin | Feb 18, 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 | Feb 18, 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 | Feb 18, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
Entering poker games alert and with the right attitude can improve your game-play and bring you success. Learn how to reduce distractions and employ the proper level of mindfulness. Eventually, your good habits will spill over into other areas of your life.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 18, 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 | Feb 18, 2024 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the significance of mastering one's emotions in poker, highlighting the detrimental effects of tilt on gameplay and overall well-being, and offers insights into recognizing and harnessing emotions as a strategic tool in poker
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 18, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
PLO is growing in popularity because it affords recreational players the chance to gamble, and it gives skilled players a pretty large edge. Keep reading to find out the best starting hands and learn the effects that the pot-limit betting structure has.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 18, 2024 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
This week's column details not one but two of the most critical poker training series I have ever put together.
by givememyleg | Feb 18, 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 | Feb 18, 2024 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
step-by-step guide for poker players to understand and apply the Independent Chip Model (ICM) in specific in-game situations, such as when to call an open raise or a push, to make more informed decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 17, 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 | Feb 17, 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.