Tag: poker strategy

Infographics are a fun and effective way to learn, which is why we've created numerous infographics throughout the years. Today's article is an aggregate of 10 of the most bookmark-worthy poker infographics graphics that we have created. Starting with beginner-friendly topics, the infographics get more advanced as you scroll. Be sure to download the ones you find most helpful! Let's jump in....

Some hate it, some love it. Ace-Queen offsuit is one of the most polarizing hands in poker. While it is one of the best starting hands in the deck, it can also be relatively difficult to play compared to strong starting hands. In this article, we will be covering: How to Play Ace-Queen in Common Preflop Situations 3 Tips for Playing Ace-Queen When...

Fedor Holz, at the age of 27, is already one of the biggest legends of the game. The German native ranks eighth on the all-time money list with $32,556,377 in career live tournament earnings in addition to two World Series of Poker bracelets....

You’ve played your A-game for hours and you made some hands when you needed to. Now, it has finally happened: you’re at the final table eyeing the biggest score of your life. Whether it's for a pile of bricks or a few Benjamins, there are few sweeter feelings in poker than winning a tournament. Photo: Joe Giron In order to make more moments...

One of poker's most prolific Twitch streamers has joined the Upswing Lab. Hristivoje "ALLinPav" Pavlovic is the newest member of the Upswing Team, and he brings his wealth of experience at the online tournament tables to the Lab. The 27-year-old Australia native comes to the Upswing Poker team with a well- known reputation from his AllinPav Twitch channel. Haven't Seen Pav's Stream?...

Peter Alson, author of the new poker novel The Only Way to Play It and coauthor of a Stu Ungar biography, joins us to discuss The Mayfair Club, poker in fiction, writing about poker for a general audience, working for a bookie, and more. Peter recommends buying from Bookshop.org.Douglas Stewart was our guest on Episode 237.Other novels mentioned were The...

Raise your hand if you feel like every time you 3-bet with AK, the flop brings three undercards. 3-bet pots are common, but the amount of money involved from the get-go makes things a bit more tense. Today we will try to ease that tension by explaining how to proceed on a pretty common board texture once your 3-bet gets called. The focus...

Your skills with flush draws are about to be put to the test with ten example scenarios. You will play as the aggressor in the first six hands, then as the defender in the final four hands. Keep in mind that in close situations, the correct answer is the action PioSolver chooses most often. Take a moment to focus your mind, and...

If you want to make as much money in poker as possible, you need to be well versed in the most common spots. In this article, we are going to take a look at the differences between the two most common types of pots in poker: single raised pots and 3-bet pots. Based on the differences that I will expose, we will see...

The "squeeze" play -- 3-betting preflop versus a raise and one or more callers -- was once a staple of TV poker. Players used to be much more likely to just call raises before the flop, which presented many squeezing opportunities for aggressive players. Squeezing is a less frequent part of the game nowadays, especially online, but it is nonetheless important to understand...

There are dozens of poker quizzes here on Upswing Poker. Over the past few days, my team and I sifted through each of them to find the 10 questions that were answered incorrectly at the highest frequency. In other words, these are the most challenging Upswing Poker quiz questions ever. All were answered correctly by less than 40% of quiz-takers. Good luck! If...

Learning poker in 2020 can feel overwhelming. The poker community is always buzzing about solvers and theoretically optimal play -- and for good reason. In order to reach the highest levels of the game, you need to be familiar with these things. But for most people, especially those who are newer to the game, mastering the fundamentals will be a better use of...

by Haley Hintze The upcoming $200/$400 heads-up match between prominent poker pros Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu promises to be one of the most watched events of the poker year, whenever it gets underway. Whether it serves as the culmination of the long-running online feud or is just another flashpoint along a heated trail, it’s already drawing plenty of interest. While some detractors...

If you're serious about poker, there are a few must-have types of poker software / poker tools. Whether you play online or live, these tools can help take your game to the next level so you can maximize your winnings and rise up in stakes. In this article, I am going to review the three most important types of poker tools and poker...

As Doug Polk likes to say, bluffing is life in poker. 10 years ago you could be a wimpy bluffer and still win in most games. These days, however, you need to have a good handle on this foundation of the game. In this quiz you will be presented with 10 hand scenarios. Your goal is to choose the most effective bluffing hand...

Nate and Andrew break down two hands submitted by listeners, with an emphasis on which player has the more polarized range and how that influences betting and bet sizing decisions.For more information about coaching, please visit http://www.thinkingpoker.net/coaching/.Strategy Hand 1It's a home game, 7 handed, $5/$5 blinds, BT vs BB. Pre: Hero raises to $15 on the button with Qc7c, BB...

Could you use an extra $500 a month playing poker? Most people would probably answer yes to that question. And luckily it actually isn't as difficult as you might think. You don't need to be a great poker player either. A mediocre player could make $500 a month playing poker with consistent play at the lowest stakes online like NL2, NL5 or NL10...

Irish poker pro Dara O'Kearney joins us again to discuss progressive knockout tournaments, his new book, and David Bowie. Dara previously appeared on Episode 102, Episode 131, and Episode 218.Timestamps0:30 Hello and Welcome5:32 Strategy23:34 Dara O'Kearney Dara O'Kearney Dara O'Kearney is a professional poker player from Dublin, Ireland. He hosts the The Chiprace podcast and is...

Mason Malmuth, owner of Two Plus Two Publishing, joins Nate and Andrew to discuss the history of Two Plus Two, his new book The History of the World From a Gambler's Perspective, and more.In the strategy segment, Andrew discusses range construction in multiway pots.We’ll be donating all June proceeds from The Nitcast Store to Give Directly. Get yourself a...

Firstly, thanks for all the support on the book guys. It's been very motivating to see all the encouragement and advice on Dragthebar, Twitter and here on my blog. I asked people to give me some ideas on what they might want to see in it and I got this response on DTB. "Make sure you include when to fold. Of all the...