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DRIVEHUD2 Now Supports PLO 6 For some players, even regular Pot-Limit Omaha may not be action-packed enough. They may find the game boring because they do not get to play as many hands or participate in as many large pots. In response to this, variations of Omaha have been introduced that include additional cards in the starting hand. Pot Limit Omaha6 is a...

Asian Hand Converter (AHC) Supports ClubGG Asian Hand Converter (AHC) is a popular tool among online poker players, particularly those who play on Asian- facing sites. One of the key features of AHC is its support for ClubGG, a leading online poker platform popular worldwide. With this useful integration, players can now enjoy...

DriveHUD2 Now supports PLO 5 If you're an avid Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) player, you'll be pleased to know that DriveHUD2, a top-rated poker tracking, and analysis software, fully supports PLO5. Now you can use DriveHUD2 to track and analyze your PLO 5 play and gain valuable insights into your strengths and weaknesses as a...

Yes, poker is gambling. Though if that was the entire answer, this article would end here. Instead, a better answer is "Yes, poker is gambling - but not in the way you might think." Let's dive into gambling, poker, common objections, addiction, and more. Push play, and/or continue reading to get started. …...

It's actually quite common to find spots where your opponent has a capped range on the river. But most players are totally oblivious to this. So let's review a spot where villain is clearly capped on the river and our busted flush draw ends up catching a bit of showdown value. Push … Beating Capped...

Live cash game poker is a totally different beast compared to playing online. Between the slower pace, the addition to physical tells, and the size of the games, live poker really is unique. As someone who has been playing poker for almost 20 years, including over a million hands online, I wanted … The Truth...

The most interesting poker is played when two players are deeply thinking about their opponent’s range, what they are likely to do, what they likely think the other player has, and how they can craft a play based upon that. This idea of “leveling” in poker gives strategy extra depth, and is … Leveling & GTO...

While poker vlogging has blown up over the years, the vloggers with the highest viewerships tend to play higher stakes ($5/$10 and above) with some bigger buy-in tournaments thrown in. But what about vlogs for the $1/$2 and $1/$3 players? Look no further! While I personally play higher ($2/$5 and some $5/$10), …...

What does a perfect GTO bluffing strategy actually look like in today's games? How often should you bluff according to the GTO solver? Let's discuss how to correctly craft your bluff range in a given situation to create a winning betting strategy in all NLHE games. Even before the days of GTO … Perfect...

While poker vlogging has blown up over the years, the vloggers with the highest viewerships tend to play higher stakes ($5/$10 and above) with some bigger buy-in tournaments thrown in. But what about vlogs for the $1/$2 and $1/$3 players? Look no further! While I personally play higher ($2/$5 and some $5/$10), …...

Poker tournaments are well-structured events of different sizes and shapes. For example, it depends on buy-ins, the number of chips, antes time limits, and blinds. These tournaments are fast-paced, exciting, and intense, but they can also be ‘too much for beginners, especially if they don’t know where to start. If you are a professional player, you might know that the technique used...

While poker vlogging has blown up over the years, the vloggers with the highest viewerships tend to play higher stakes ($5/$10 and above) with some bigger buy-in tournaments thrown in. But what about vlogs for the $1/$2 and $1/$3 players? Look no further! While I personally play higher ($2/$5 and some $5/$10), …...

Odds in poker can be a bit…odd. So let's break down pot odds, implied odds, and give you some free tools so you can quickly calculate these on your own. Or skip ahead to the calculator for you: Pot Odds Calculator (Facing Bets) Offering Pot Odds Calculator (Making Bets) Implied Odds Calculator … Free...

Poker EV, short for expected value, is the most vital mathematical concept in poker. When we say that something is +EV it means the play is expected to be profitable in the long run. Whereas a play that is -EV is expected to lose us money in the long run. The … Poker Expected Value (EV) Formula...

The concept of blockers in poker has been around for a while but, until recently, it’s one that has been far more stressed in Omaha games. Lately, however, we’re seeing the concept applied more in Texas Hold’em as well. While the value of blockers may not be as high in Hold’em as … Blockers In Poker: How They Work...

The honest truth is that poker bluffs are simple with a small amount of math. But in saying that, I also realize that many players are scared of poker math. It can look overwhelming at first, but with some basic knowledge, it becomes very easy to do. And with a just little … Simple Poker Bluff Math Read More »...

Paired boards are an interesting board texture that all poker players need to understand. First, these textures are more common than you might think. Secondly, players tend to craft their strategies in very predictable ways on these boards. And third, knowing how to choose the best lines when the board pairs will …...

While poker vlogging has blown up over the years, the vloggers with the highest viewerships tend to play higher stakes ($5/$10 and above) with some bigger buy-in tournaments thrown in. But what about vlogs for the $1/$2 and $1/$3 players? Look no further! While I personally play higher ($2/$5 and some $5/$10), I decided to […] The post The Best $1/$2 Poker Vlog...

The first time I heard about "running it twice" was watching an episode of High Stakes Poker. Two players agreed to run multiple river cards and suddenly there were two rivers instead of one, pots getting chopped, and a bunch of excitement around the table. I didn't understand it at the time, …...

At some point in your poker journey, you will hear the phrase “tight is right.” A nit takes this phrase to an extreme, utilizing a strategy that is about tight as you can get without folding literally every hand. Most players hate nits because they do nothing but fill a seat that … Being A Nit Is...