How to Use Implied Odds
Every time we call a bet, we always want a positive expected value. In the long run, our call should win more chips than it loses. The...
How to Play Against Superior Opponents
You might have heard this saying: it doesn’t matter if you’re the 8th best poker player in the world if the top seven are at your table....
Mastering the Semi-Bluff
We’ve already covered why aggression is so valuable and how bluffing is a cornerstone of this strategy. Now, let’s take it one step...
Don't Slowplay Big Hands
Slow-playing big hands is a pitfall that trips up many players, and it’s a tell-tale symptom of Fancy Play Syndrome (FPS). Well, we’re...
Artificial Intelligence Takes On 6-Max NLHE
We’ve got some big news at the intersection of poker and technology. As AI has become more sophisticated, we’ve seen it take down pro...
Playing Against Calling Stations
The calling station, or loose-passive player profile, is one of the easiest to exploit. They are defined by their inability to fold and...
Continuation Betting Like A Pro
Continuation betting, or c-betting, is a foundational poker play that you’ll see again and again. Before we get into how to effectively...
Get Ready for Open-Face Chinese Poker (OFC)
Open-face Chinese Poker, or OFC, has become all the rage recently, especially among high-stakes gamblers, because it’s a fun, quick, and...
Playing Cards vs Playing Spots
When most of us begin playing poker, we decide our actions according to the cards we’re holding. The way that we play the hand then...
The Many Shades of Grey in Poker Strategy
There are few definitive, black-and-white statements that we can make during a poker game. While we may want to always maintain a solid...
