Cash Game Strategy

How to Play Low Pocket Pairs

Tips for Playing Low Pocket Pairs    

Pocket pairs including 2-2 to 7-7 might seem like good starting hands in short-handed play, however by the time you get into post-flop action the cards become very difficult to play.  Regardless of the flop texture unless you hit your set you’re basically folding these hands, especially when there’s one or … more

Understanding the 3Bet

What is a 3Bet?

A 3bet is when a player decides to re-raise a pot that has been raised twice already.  Virtually every times there’s a 3bet pre-flop in 10-seated game, it signals at least one player’s holding a monster hand of JJ+/AQ+.  In short-handed cash games or tournaments with looser players, 3bets can possibly mean … more

Trouble Hands in Texas Holdem

Playing Trouble Hands in Texas Holdem

Just like there are many hands in Texas Holdem that will win you money; there are plenty of horrible and deceptive hands that can lose you a huge chunk of your bankroll. The sooner you learn the quality of your hand in relation to your … more

Playing Big Pairs

Tips for Playing High Pocket Pairs i.e. 1010+ 

Pocket Jacks – AKA "Fishhooks"

Every poker player loves to see a big pocket pair like AA, KK or QQ in Texas Holdem. Indeed, these three hand combinations are the best starting hands to have preflop in Texas Holdem and give you a … more

Differences Between Online & Live Poker

Which is Better?  Online Poker vs Live Poker

For over a century poker has traditionally been played face to face in pubs, casinos and homes across the world. However with the emergence of online poker and increasing number of poker sites we’re becoming spoilt for choice when it comes to the game.  In … more

Table Image in Poker

Understanding Your Table Image

Whether you’re playing online poker or live it is always important to be aware of the style of your opponents and also how everyone else views you at the table i.e. your “table image”.  The more information you have on your opponents the better your hand-reads and … more

Bet Sizing in NL Holdem

Bet-Sizing in No Limit Holdem

Knowing how to build pots with your winning hands and force opponents to fold with your bad hands is an increasingly imporant skill in cash games and tournaments.  In doing so we need to the optimum amount to bet in different situations and streets. 

Having a good knowledge of optimal bet-sizing will … more

Bluffing

Bluffing in Poker: Introduction

Bluffing is an integral part of poker, and while many know the essentials of it – including those outside poker, it is a crucial skill that few players can master correctly.

What is a Bluff?

A bluff is when you make a bet or value-shove with poor hand, which has … more

Table Position in Poker

Understanding Table Position

Your table position should have a big influence on the way you play each hand including what range of cards you play pre-flop.  It is a basic concept to understand yet lots of new players have no clue about and this severely limits how well they play. Excercising good poker strategy should always … more

Mathematics & Poker

Importance of Maths in Poker

Maths provides a cornerstone of poker and how to play the game. Although it is by no means essential to incorporate mathematics into every situation, for example your opponent might be so weak that he’ll fold regardless of how much you raise, it certainly helps when trying to play optimally at the … more

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