That big river bet comes in. All eyes are on you. The pressure mounts, your heart pounds, and your mind, which was clear just moments ago, suddenly feels foggy. You’re facing a tough call, and the stress is making it impossible to think. What if the secret to navigating these moments wasn’t to eliminate stress, […]
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Ever wonder if your complex, multi-size continuation-betting (C-bet) strategy is actually worth the mental gymnastics? Do you really need to be a “galaxy brain” poker wizard to crush the games, or can a much simpler approach work just as well? The “GTOWizard” YouTube channel dug into this exact question, benchmarking five different C-bet strategies to
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Mastering pre-flop play is the foundation of a winning poker strategy. The decisions you make before the first three community cards are dealt can set the tone for the entire hand, saving you money on weak holdings and maximizing value with your strong ones. Based on insights from James Sweeney (AKA SplitSuit) , here are
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When poker players discuss the mental game, they often focus on obvious emotional pitfalls like fear or excitement. Fear can stop you from making a huge, game-winning bluff, and excitement might cause you to make a reckless gamble. But there’s another, more subtle force at play that could be doing more damage to your win
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Facing a “Maniac” at the poker table—a player who bets and raises with reckless abandon—can be one of the most frustrating and costly experiences in the game. Their constant aggression puts you in tough spots and can tilt even the most disciplined players. However, these loose-aggressive opponents have predictable tendencies that can be systematically dismantled.
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Don’t let the word “math” scare you. To elevate your poker game, you don’t need to be a calculus professor. Instead, a solid grasp of a few basic equations can transform your decision-making, structure your strategy, and ultimately, make you a more profitable player. At its core, all poker math boils down to two key
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In the intricate game of No-Limit Texas Hold’em, your journey to winning begins before you ever see the first three community cards. The decisions you make in this initial phase, known as pre-flop, set the foundation for the entire hand. Mastering pre-flop poker strategy is about more than just knowing which starting hands are good;
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As a poker coach, I’ve seen players make the same costly errors time and time again. While there are many leaks to plug, there is one that stands out above all others. The number one postflop mistake that I observe new poker players make is donk betting (or leading) too often. A “donk bet” is
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For years, poker coaches have drilled a simple concept into our heads: “Position is everything.” We’re taught to categorize every spot as either “in position” or “out of position.” While that’s not wrong, it’s a massive oversimplification. According to a recent Red Chip Poker podcast episode, this binary approach misses the critical nuance that separates
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Multiway pots are one of the most complex and misunderstood areas of No-Limit Hold’em. According to a recent video from GTOWizard, it’s in these spots where most players “punt” or make significant strategic errors. However, these common mistakes create massive opportunities for studied players who know how to identify and exploit them. This article breaks
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