Understanding how equity works in poker can be a difficult task for even seasoned players. When you start talking about hand equity versus ranges and how to use that information to play better poker, confusion can creep in and it's difficult to sort out why the heck...
There are two different types of post-flop hands that have value in poker: made hands and drawing hands. Made hands are more straightforward than draws and typically much easier to play. In fact, learning what a drawing hand is and how to play it is an often...
If you are reading this article, I'm sure you have at least some understanding of multiple level thinking in poker. Even so, since it's such an abstract concept, just understanding how it works, may not help us play better. My intention is to help simplify how we...
So… you raised before the flop and got called. Now, you are faced with the most common post-flop spot in poker; a continuation betting decision. Even today, many players are still perplexed when it comes to c-betting. Some mindlessly fire a static c-bet size on the...
Accurately profiling poker players has become more important than ever. In order to make targeted adjustments, I find it helpful to follow a profiling and labeling system based on the typical extreme tendencies that my opponents exhibit at the tables. By learning to...
There is more to winning at poker than just trying to find the best strategy. While learning a solid, fundamental strategy is important, it is not necessarily going to make you an expert player. In the beginning, we all start out as donkeys and fish and, as we learn,...
Dealing with downswings in poker is a common occurrence for avid players. If you play long enough, variance will inevitably strike and you will be forced to deal with a soul-crushing downswing. In fact, running bad enough to generate a bad luck streak will happen...
Playing a short stack in poker is one of the most fun things you can ever do in Texas Hold’em. I have been a short and mid stack pro for almost 10 years and have beat as high as 600NL. In this article, I will cover the meaning of short stacking strategy for both...
You’ve probably spent a lot of time studying, reading, and thinking about poker strategy and tactics, and maybe even learned about how that theory can be used to plan hands based on other players at the table. However, scant literature has been dedicated to the way...
No matter whether you play Texas Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, or any variant of poker, there is only one object of the game. Even so, if you watched your average amateur player play poker, you would have a difficult time figuring that out. Because, even today, most...
Over the years, I have seen a couple of questions floated around quite often. People either ask, “what’s the best way to build a bankroll?” or, “what’s the fastest way to build a bankroll from scratch?” I think I have a simple, if unorthodox, answer to both questions....
Nowadays, a lot of people get all of their information from the Internet by reading articles or watching videos. Even so, I know a lot of you, like me, still enjoy sitting down and reading a good book. However, navigating your way to the best poker books for beginners...