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Categories in Poker Strategy
Beginner Poker
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Basic strategy concepts to teach new players how to play poker.
Cash Games
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When the value of your chips actually means something.
Heads Up
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Learn how to battle and beat your opponents, mano y mano.
Limit Hold'em
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Strategy articles that help you bet, raise, 3-bet, and cap your bets.
Live Poker
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Learn how to transition from online play to your local casino.
MTT
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We teach you how to make the final table and lock up a big score.
No Limit Hold'em
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What are the two most powerful words in poker? I’m all-in.
Omaha
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When two cards just aren’t enough.
Open Face Chinese
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Learn how to get those Queens up top for Fantasy Land.
Poker Dictionary
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Learn the lingo and terms used by poker players.
Poker Psychology
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The power of the mind in poker: There is no spade.
Poker Rules
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The rules of the road. Learn how to play various forms of poker.
Poker Tools
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Improve your game by learning how to use the tools of the trade.
Poker Videos
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Watch and learn from the best in the world.
SNG
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For the players who only have two decisions, shove or fold.
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Poker Tells – Top/Most Common Poker Tells!
Poker tells are one of the most important aspects of poker, however they are often deemed less important than the math involved. While playing, it is crucial to observe your opponents in order to get clues as to the cards they are holding or the actions they may take....
Pointers for Micro Stakes No Limit Holdem
(This is a post I wrote a while back which I hope will be useful for newcomers to micro-stakes NL. It should be useful up to 25NL, but it’s specifically aimed at the player of a few weeks’ experience, who understands the basics, but doesn’t know much...
Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 2
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.
PokerStars Sit And Gos – Multi Table Turbo
Multi-table turbo SNGs on PokerStars are a faster-paced variant on normal Multi-table SNGs. You won’t have much time to wait around, so it’s important to try to accumulate chips early. When stacks are 10bb or less, be prepared to shove liberally to exploit fold equity.
[FTR Quick Tip 018] 4nl Session Recording
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.
An Introduction to the [0, 1] Model for Ranges
One of the problems with studying poker as a whole is that different poker games have different ways of dealing the cards across multiple streets. If you want to study poker on its own, then you need to have some sort of standardized model for dealing with ranges. It...
Finding the Motivation to Improve at Poker
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.
NLHE Foundations #07: Putting Opponents on Flop Ranges (Part 1)
Introduction I’ve been doing the free NLHE Foundations Course here on FlopTurnRiver to give players a straight-forward path to go from the beginner levels to the intermediate levels with a mind towards being able to systematically improve over time. If you want...
The Greatest Obstacle in Poker
I really do not think that reading poker books or watching coaching videos can prepare you one hundred percent for the mental trauma that professional gambling can throw at you. There are many similarities with regards to poker with many other fields and one such...
Implied Odds Plays at 25NL and Below
Over the past twelve months, I have been observing the lower stakes no-limit games and playing in them quite extensively including around 100k hands at NL50. I have been observing the games on Pokerloco recently which is a site that is situated on Ongame. I have been...
6-Max 2-Table by Renton High Stakes $400 – Part 2
6-Max 2-Table by Renton High Stakes $400 – Part 2 by carlcarlsoniv | Apr 12, 2019 | Poker Videos LinkEmbedCopy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed. 90 minute session (2 parts). I attempt to fully explain my thought processes, and digress on...
The UTG Live Straddle
Straddling under the gun is sometimes done in live, loose poker games. When a player straddles, the blinds lose value, but every other position gains value. Because the pot will play about twice as large as normal, you should change your starting hand requirements to take account of the straddle.
How to Earn Online Poker Bonuses
One of the biggest mistakes players make when signing up for a new poker site is failing to take advantage of bonus offers. Every site offers some sort of initial deposit bonus to new clientèle, and for those new to the game it can make the difference in having to...
Hand of the Week 3B (QJs on the Button)
Hand of the Week 3B (QJs on the Button) by carlcarlsoniv | Apr 11, 2019 | Poker Videos LinkEmbedCopy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed. Continuing from Part I, we now look at the hand from the Button’s perspective with QJs. How do you think the...
Pot Odds and Outs Chart
You need to learn the odds of completing common drawing hands in order to have any chance at the poker tables. Memorize the chart contained in this article or at least learn how to approximate your chances by applying a simple formula. There are also software tools that allow precise calculation.