Mike Brady

Upswing Poker exists to help poker players get better and win more money… …and a big part of how we accomplish that is through free content. I sifted through the 100+ articles and quizzes published on Upswing Poker in 2022 to find the most popular in each of the following 5 categories....

Phil Hellmuth has been an absolute wrecking ball in high stakes heads-up matches on PokerGO… …but he just went up against the impenetrable fortress that is elite poker pro Jason Koon. This article will retell the story of that match by recapping (and briefly analyzing) the 9 most notable hands. But first, let's set the stage. Note: All images in this article are...

Have you considered upgrading your poker skills with one of Upswing's best- selling courses? It's time to get off the fence because we're slashing prices by 25% for Black Friday! Everything on the site will be 25% off. That includes the Upswing Lab, Nick Petrangelo's brand new Smash Live Cash course (ft Brad Owen), and all advanced courses. The sale begins on Tuesday, November...

If you play live poker, you probably notice your opponents making a lot of mistakes… …but could you be making any big mistakes yourself? Nick Petrangelo put together a list of the 5 most common mistakes that he sees live cash game players make. Watch or read on for that list....

Want to maximize your winnings at the live cash game tables? Read (or watch) on....

The Upswing Poker team wants you to get max value from your investment in Nick and Brad's Smash Live Cash course. These 7 tips will help you do just that: Refer to the Course Terminology List Bookmark the Course Home Page for Easy Access Join the Facebook Group Use Video Speed Settings to Your Preference Review the Notes Below the Videos (And Maybe...

Big pocket pairs will usually be your biggest money makers… …but, as you probably know all too well, they can also cost you an entire chip stack. To help you get max value and avoid costly mistakes, you're about to learn some key tips for playing the three biggest pocket pairs in No Limit Hold'em. Let's start at Pocket Queens and work up...

Could you make a sick call with bottom pair with 3 players left in a big tournament? It takes guts, the lack of a certain type of fear, and a level of confidence that is often the result of years of experience playing at a high level. Patrik Antonius is no doubt a player with those traits. With an $825,000 first prize on...

Doug once said "don't fold sets" in No Limit Hold'em… …but apparently he was being hyperbolic because that's exactly what he did in the hand you're about to see....

Want to reach the top of the poker mountain so even solid regulars become more like recreational players? The brand new Elite Cash Game Exploits course is made to help you on your climb. Taught by...

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Poker vlogger 'Rampage' recently took a shot in a high stakes poker game on Hustler Casino Live. Unfortunately for him, he drew a seat with live cash game crusher Garrett Adelstein on his left. The two well-known players clashed in a few hands throughout the night, but this article/video focuses on the most notable one. Watch...

How well do you really know the poker hand rankings? To win at poker, you obviously need to know what hand you have. Thus, being able to quickly identify poker hands is crucial if you want success on the felt. The following quiz will show you a hand from the game of Texas Hold'em. You goal is to select the correct poker hand...

Knowing when to shove with a short stack in a tournament has a massive impact on your ROI in tournaments. This quiz will test your ability to do just that. For each question, assume the following: You are playing at an 8-handed table There is a Big Blind ante You are playing a shove or fold strategy (no limps or non-all-in opens) Your...

How well do you really know the poker hand rankings? To win at poker, you obviously need to know what hand you have. Thus, being able to quickly identify poker hands is crucial if you want success on the felt. The following quiz will show you a hand from the game of Texas Hold'em. You goal is to select the correct poker hand...

Poker in Texas has been growing fast over the past few years, and it's about to get a whole lot bigger. Three of poker's biggest names, Doug Polk, Brad Owen, and Andrew Neeme, have become co-owners of The Lodge Card Club -- the biggest room in the Austin area. This video sums up why the guys decided to buy a significant stake in...

If you want to crush your poker games in 2022, read on. These 5 must-read articles published on the poker strategy blog will prepare you to dominate the tables in 2022 and beyond. I included something for everyone, regardless of your skill level (#5 is introductory, #2-4 are intermediate, and #1 is relatively advanced). (I recommend saving or bookmarking this page so you...

If you like expert poker hand analysis, you've come to the right place. The Upswing Poker team is constantly on the lookout for interesting hands to review. When we stumble upon a great one, we analyze and publish it on the poker strategy blog. This is a list of the 5 most notable/interesting/thought- provoking hands reviewed on the blog this year -- the...

This article includes the visuals that were on-screen during Doug Polk and Koray Aldemir's discussion from this podcast. At 1:02:55, Doug and Koray discuss this hand with 7 players left:...

High stakes poker pro versus fearless amateur… It's a matchup that happens daily on poker tables around the world. But it usually doesn't happen with the World Series of Poker Main Event title and $8,000,000 on the line. In the final hand of the No Limit Hold'em championship, German pro Koray Aldemir held a slight chip lead over aggressive amateur George Holmes. Then,...