Lesson #8: How To Become A Professional Poker Player You don’t have to be ranked number one or even in the top one-hundred to be considered a winning poker player. If you want to turn your passion for poker into your a full-time profession and get stackin’, then you need to shake this notion that …
Deciding whether or not to play a hand pre-flop isn’t just about the strength of your starting hand. There are other equally important—even more important—factors to consider before you act. One of the most important, without question, is the action ahead of you. Get a Handle on the Action What have the players ahead of …
Lesson #6: Finding The Perfect Bet Size What separates a professional poker player from a rookie is understanding bet sizing. Knowing when to bet is not enough—almost everyone knows when to bet; it’s knowing how much that’s the real skill. It puts you one step closer to thinking outside the box, and that’s when you …
Lesson #4: Creating A Strong Table Presence Trying to find the right table presence–conservative or aggressive–in live games is an important step to getting you into the cash faster. What happens on the felt, is an extension of what’s going on above the rail in person-to-person interactions. If you’re looking for an edge, find the …
Lesson #3: Can You Make Money Playing Poker? One of the most common misconceptions circulating about online poker is that there is no money to be made playing. An equal and opposing misconception is that there is easy money to be made playing online poker. The truth is, there’s as much money to be made …
Lesson #3: How To Calculate Expected Value Calculating the expected value (EV) is at the heart of every decision you make in poker. Not every poker superstar knows EV equations, but they do grasp the theory of it. For those of you that can pick up math easily, or are willing to learn, if you …
Tournaments are wildly popular because they’re thrilling and offer a massive payout for a small buy-in. To experience the consistent thrill of victory, playing the right format will give you an edge over your competition. (Follow this link if you’ve yet to read part one!) Considerations For Choosing The Ideal Game Maximize Your Hourly Rate …
Lesson #1: Beginner’s Guide To Tournament Poker Selection (Part 1) Ever wonder why tournament poker is so hyped up, and why it gets more airtime over cash games? MTT’s are, without a doubt, the most exciting form of poker. They provide the only opportunity to turn a minuscule investment into a small fortune, fast. What …
Tournaments are more dynamic than cash games. They force you into a lot of situations you’d never encounter otherwise, so to play them successfully, you need to be flexible. There’s no denying that luck plays a huge roll in poker tournaments, but if you can grasp a few key concepts, you won’t be as reliant …
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If you’re looking to transform your game so you can be the best poker player you can be, you first need to start by transforming your life. Change the way you think and live and you can change your game. How? Start by using these tips and techniques. This is what you’ll learn: How to …
Picking your ideal time to get down to the felt is another aspect of proper game selection. It will help you find the profitable spots and games that will give you the highest expectation, and this will help you make more money. So, where do we find the soft spots to make the easy money? …
What do you do when you lose your entire bankroll? It’s not a situation anyone wants to be in, but it happens – especially to newer players who may not understand the intricacies of bankroll management. Here’s the thing about an aggressive bankroll building strategy: When you’re trying to build it as quickly as possible, …
Creating a solid environment to play poker is just one of the many edges that can help you win – and win consistently. Your environment is integral to your results, but it’s often overlooked – even by some of the most talented players out there. No matter how good you are at the game, if …
Your bankroll has you cornered into playing small-stakes games with some pretty shoddy players. You want to develop your game, but that’s hard to do when you’re surrounded by mice and fish. It’s even harder to endure when the lack of skill from these players makes for some loose, boneheaded plays – loose, boneheaded plays …
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