NLHE Foundations #02: Basic No-Limit Hold’em Bluffing Analysis 4p4n2e

the fundamentals of bluffing in no-limit hold'em, emphasizing the importance of understanding hand combinations, calculating fold frequencies, and using a shortcut method to determine the profitability of a pure bluff
Please Stop Paying Off Loose/ives at the Poker Tables

Please Stop Paying Off Loose/ives at the Poker Tables 5g2k3q

Having the faith to lay down hands when facing aggression from loose/ive players requires a strong understanding of why you can fold.
Leveling by Gametight

Leveling by Gametight 173h3g

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
ISF – Forming Ranges: Part 2

ISF – Forming Ranges: Part 2 203434

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
Texas Holdem Poker Hands Position (Full Ring)

Texas Holdem Poker Hands Position (Full Ring) 2d2s1n

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.
A Different kind of Quiz for SHNL: Adjusting?

A Different kind of Quiz for SHNL: Adjusting? s5t4m

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
Dumpster Diving: A Guide to Playing Trash Hands

Dumpster Diving: A Guide to Playing Trash Hands 1s4y6d

If there's any better way to bring yourself out of a funk at the tables, I have yet to learn about it. Sometimes, playing a few less-than- hands can generate big wins and increase your level of play.
A Different kind of Quiz for SHNL: Adjusting?

Exploitation and the FTC Theorem 4th5g

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

Limit vs No Limit Texas Holdem Poker 246u4i

contrasts Limit Texas Holdem with No Limit Texas Holdem, highlighting the distinct strategies and dynamics of each game, with a focus on the greater control and strategic depth offered by No Limit Texas Holdem, which allows players to exploit larger edges against less skilled opponents

Expanding Your Pre Flop Range 6y2z70

strategies of broadening one's pre-flop hand selection in poker, emphasizing the significance of positional awareness, understanding opponents' tendencies, and choosing hands that allow aggressive play
Back to Basics (Part 3): Semi-Bluffing in Position

Back to Basics (Part 3): Semi-Bluffing in Position 6s4h53

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.

How to Make Actual Adjustments While Playing 1j3j4u

Talking about making adjustments to your play is easier than actually making them at the table. Read through this example of how to make an adjustment to learn how to pull them off when you’re playing. Studying examples of successful adjustments will help you learn to execute them under pressure.

An Easy Guide to Exploiting Your Opponents 37n10

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.
The Reality of Online Poker

The Reality of Online Poker 6d5a

while poker has been heavily marketed to the masses, it has attracted not just enthusiasts but also cheats, con-men, and other unsavory characters, making it crucial for players to be vigilant and aware of potential pitfalls

General Advice for Handling No-Limit Hold’em Ranges 1v3x4m

I like to give you straight-forward ways to think about complicated situations, and this week I'm doing it with thinking about competing ranges.
Dumpster Diving: A Guide to Playing Trash Hands

A Better Approach to Attack and Defense in Poker 37377

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.
Please Stop Paying Off Loose/ives at the Poker Tables

How to Determine Whether or Not to Call an All-in Bet l2c5f

A tricky spot in poker tournaments is deciding whether to call when your opponent has gone all-in. You need to carefully consider the pot odds to determine how much equity you need to proceed. Then compare your hand against his range to find out if you have the needed equity.
New Approach to Table Selection

New Approach to Table Selection 4v1w3

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 , emphasizing that this strategy can lead to a table filled with less skilled players, thereby increasing one's chances of winning

Planning Ahead: Multi-Street Bluffing 6w4g4f

This week we show you how to plan out your ranges for multi-street bluffing even if you aren't sure that you're going to be bluffing on those future streets.
Dumpster Diving: A Guide to Playing Trash Hands

Pre-flop Strategy – Starting Hand Rankings: Group 6 4h2n38

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
A Different kind of Quiz for SHNL: Adjusting?

Revisiting the EV Calculations Tutorial Series 2t654z

This week's column details not one but two of the most critical poker training series I have ever put together.
Dumpster Diving: A Guide to Playing Trash Hands

Brush Up Your Semi-Bluff, and Bring Home the Bacon 43lx

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!

Typical Players in Small Stakes NLHE 3q2c4k

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 s and non-s of tracking software understand their opponents better

“To Check/Raise or Not to Check/Raise?” That is Today’s Question 9245h

A check/raise is a potent move at the table which should normally be used sparingly, preferably in the later stages of cash games and tournaments. This article discusses some situations when you would and would not want to check/raise your opponents to increase your winnings or cut your losses.

Betting to Protect Your Hand in Poker 5i2j31

There are times when it can be profitable to bet purely for the sake of protecting your hand even when it doesn't work out as profitable as a value bet or bluff by itself.

EV Calculations Tutorial 1: Introduction 4l2z54

When dealing with complicated poker decisions, it's often helpful to make expected value (EV) calculations. If the decision is a close one, you might not be able to tell at a glace what the correct play is, so these calculations can help you determine what you should do.
Please Stop Paying Off Loose/ives at the Poker Tables

Intuition: Semi-Bluffing With Non-Nut Outs 484y41

When bluffing with non-nut outs in No Limit Hold'em, you have to be mindful not just of implied odds but reverse implied odds. That is, you may make your hand and still lose the pot. Thus, the situation is more dangerous than if you had outs to the nuts.
Dumpster Diving: A Guide to Playing Trash Hands

Bluff or Check? Missing the Flop in NLHE (Part 1): Introduction 603m31

There are several factors that you have to learn about when deciding whether or not to bluff when you've missed the flop, and we'll cover them in detail.

Three Barrelling Bad Regs 2p545m

the strategy of three-barrelling against bad regular players, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the lead in the hand and highlighting that many players at the NL50 level will play two streets post-flop but rarely three

About Pot Odds and Implied Odds When Playing Draws 81o43

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

NLHE Foundations Supplement A: How to Use This Course e1g25

how to effectively utilize the NLHE Foundations Course, emphasizing the importance of analyzing specific opponents and situations, generalizing learned tendencies, and proactively applying these insights to improve one's poker gameplay
Leveling by Gametight

Back to Basics (Part 5): Poker Reads Made Simple h4m17

Avoid distractions and get better at making solid, fundamental reads with the fifth installment in the Back to Basics series.
A Different kind of Quiz for SHNL: Adjusting?

Back to Basics (Part 2): Reverse Implied Odds 426463

Reverse implied odds are something that almost everyone underestimates, and here we illustrate how they affect your draws.
A Different kind of Quiz for SHNL: Adjusting?

ISF – Adjusting Your Poker Play 672wo

importance of adaptability in poker, emphasizing that players should make specific adjustments based on their opponents' high and low frequency moves, rather than generalizing them into categories like "tight-aggressive" or "loose-aggressive"

Essential Examples of Blockers in Poker 5l4v7

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.

How to Play AK When You Miss the Flop 406m5n

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.

ISF – Pocket Pairs 3k304z

strategic intricacies of playing pocket pairs in high-stakes poker, advocating for a cautious approach that often favors folding preflop

Reversing the Initiative in a Hand 3s4g45

the concept of initiative in poker, detailing how the flow of aggression can shift between players during a hand, and offers strategies for reversing the initiative in various situations,

Texas Hold em Poker Hands Position (6 Max) 2u2949

how to adjust one's poker hand strategy based on table position in 6-max Texas Hold'em games, emphasizing the significance of position in decision-making, and offering specific hand ranges to play from various positions
Leveling by Gametight

The Principles of Performance for Poker 4u1t11

You can make it much easier to improve your poker game by following a few easy guidelines. Your problems as a poker poker are but a reflection of your problems in life and vice versa. With the proper level of self-awareness, you can set about successfully improving your play.

Should You Always Use Pot Control? 5f415i

the concept of pot control in poker, highlighting that while it can be a useful strategy to manage the pot size, it's essential to recognize situations where pot control might be counterproductive

Modern Blind Stealing for No-Limit Hold’em 9554k

Online no-limit hold'em is known for focusing around a handful of plays, and stealing the blinds is one of those.

Making Our Strategies More Robust and Avoiding Auto-Pilot 57og

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.

Texas Holdem Poker Table Selection 3r5zn

the importance of selecting the right table and seat in poker, detailing criteria such as observing limping patterns, player stack sizes, and aggressive betting behaviors
Back to Basics (Part 3): Semi-Bluffing in Position

Raising Behind Limpers i55r

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

Using the [0, 1] Model to Look at Polarized Ranges 3n4a3q

Polarized ranges are talked about a lot, but most people don't know when to use them and when not to. Here we explore this topic using the [0, 1] model for ranges.

The Process of Learning in Poker 4lx6

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.
ISF – Forming Ranges: Part 2

ISF – Revision Of ISF Theorem 5m5m2o

revisits the original ISF Theorem, emphasizing the importance of understanding the strength of poker hand ranges in relation to opponents' ranges, and highlights the need for players to adapt their strategies based on the dynamic interplay of these ranges

Poker Starting Hands with Deep Stacks 646vw

Deciding what range of hole cards you’re going to play depends largely on your stack size. If your stack equals 60BB or less, you should aim to hit big pairs. If it’s between 60BB-150BB, you can play suited connectors and gappers. Above 150BB, you can play cards with flush or straight potential.

Playing Small Pairs in NL Full Ring 6r2633

the challenges and strategies of playing small pocket pairs in full-ring no-limit hold'em games

Starting Hands Chart and Groupings a306y

Hand groupings for no limit texas holdem. Play the different hand groups differently depending on position.

Why is SPR Important? 26og

the significance of the Stack to Pot Ratio (SPR) in poker, emphasizing that its importance varies based on game texture and player dynamics, and discusses the intricacies of SPR in relation to aggressive history, game strategy, and the challenges of certain bet sizes in various game situations, highlighting the nuanced nature of SPR in decision-making
Exploiting Your Image

Exploiting Your Image 112e10

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

Pre-flop Strategy – Ace with a Small Kicker 3n2w4n

cautions players about the potential pitfalls of playing an Ace with a low kicker in early positions during a full, 10-person Limit Hold'em game

Value Betting Dilemma 1q5u4q

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

A Hand in Action from the Hijack 4z65f

in-depth analysis of a poker hand played from the hijack position in a NL100 full-ring game, emphasizing the strategic decisions made at each stage, from pre-flop to the river, and the importance of understanding opponent tendencies, hand ranges, and board texture to make informed decisions