There’s nothing quite like sitting at a poker table, peeking down at your cards, and seeing a huge hand. Whether it’s aces or ace-queen suited, the adrenaline immediately starts flowing through your body as your subconscious begins visualizing all the chips you’re about to add to your stack. However, it’s important to take a moment […]

If you’re a beginner poker player struggling to break out of the micro stakes, it can get overwhelming trying to figure out what you need to do to better your game and move up in stakes. That’s why we’ve compiled 5 unique tips to help you level up your game and begin the process of […]

The internet is filled with tips to help you improve your online poker game, but most of them are rather repetitive and elementary. That’s why we’ve decided to give you 5 unique tips that will immediately improve your online game. Here they are in no particular order. Make friends in chat. This is a vastly […]

One of the most important skills you can develop at the poker table is segmenting your opponents into 2 categories: fish (defined as a weaker or less experienced player) and not fish. Doing so will allow you to maximize your ROI by spending more time battling weaker players and avoiding unnecessary conflict with the regulars […]

It’s no secret that winning at online poker requires a whole lot of skill, as well as a healthy dose of luck. In fact, stick around the poker chat rooms long enough and you’re sure to see some comments stating that luck is everything when it comes to beating online poker. Of course, if poker […]

Introduction to the role of luck in poker There is perhaps no game on Earth that has as intertwined dynamics of luck and skill as poker. Although many inexperienced players (and even some very experienced players *cough* Phil Hellmuth *cough*) will blame all their losses on luck, the truth is that while luck does play […]

There’s nothing more exciting at the poker table than running a big bluff and getting away with it. The heart begins to pump, the voice inside the head begins to plead: please fold, please fold, please fold. And when they do finally throw their cards into the muck, a rush of adrenaline surges through the […]

As a poker player, understanding how to use bet sizes to influence and manipulate the action is critical when it comes to developing your poker game. Improper bet sizing is a common mistake among new players, as they often raise or bet at extremes — either too little or too much. Let’s take a look […]

Here’s an unverifiable but undoubtedly true fact: poor bankroll management has ended more poker careers than every other factor combined. In its most basic form, bankroll management is deciding how much money you are comfortable losing assuming a “worst case” scenario, and then setting guidelines for yourself about which limits you’ll play that will minimize […]

When it comes to playing pocket jacks in poker, it’s important to have a solid preflop strategy in order to maximize your long-term odds of profitability. Preflop strategy with pocket jacks most commonly involves raising from any position and 3-betting most of the time, although there are many preflop scenarios where it would not be […]

Many poker players believe that playing GTO (Game Theory Optimal) is the way to go if they want to become successful. However, in today’s blog, we will be exploring an opposing (and potentially controversial?) viewpoint: Unless you are playing high stakes poker, you should not be playing a GTO strategy. Here’s why: First off, GTO […]

Poker is a game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Though it may seem intimidating at first, with a little practice and some basic tips, anyone can become a skilled poker player. Here is the conclusion of our 16 tips for poker beginners that will help you get started: […]

Poker is a game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Though it may seem intimidating at first, with a little practice and some basic tips, anyone can become a skilled poker player. Here are 16 tips for poker beginners that will help you get started: 1. Play within your […]

A kicker is a term used in poker that refers to the highest side card or extra card in a player’s hand. In certain situations, this “kicker” can be used to break ties between hands of the same ranks. The kicker is often decisive for deciding who wins a pot. When Do You Use A […]

It’s no secret that online poker is a difficult game to beat. But why is that? Why do some players seem to always win, while others can never seem to catch a break? The answer lies in the fact that online poker is a completely different game than live poker. In fact, at certain times […]