Replay Poker's freerolls are a great, risk free way to learn the games. You can also gain experience with how to handle playing in tournaments with large numbers of players. But how do you know when the time has come to spread your wings and start spending chips to buy in to tournaments or ring games? Why is it a good thing to...
You may know your opponents, but do you KNOW your opponents? Alan25main writes about the importance of identifying with other players in order to better understand their game. -- In a novel called Stranger in a Strange Land, science fiction author Robert Heinlein coined the verb “to grok.” He called it a Martian concept and...
Be careful: seemingly sensible players may lead you astray with misguided advice. We have a few examples of things you could hear from players who likely thought through a situation, but came to the wrong conclusion. You can't beat bad players. It's better to play against skilled opponents. Bad players are unpredictable. It can be difficult to find meaning behind plays in which...
Poker tournaments are the favorite format of many. Whether you play just for fun or have more serious aspirations with poker, tournaments have their appeal. Many of them offer a chance at a big win that can provide a serious boost to your bankroll and sometimes even change your life entirely. However, even for the best in the game, the variance that comes...
How should you play differently in a rebuy tournament than a standard one? We've got some advice on how to handle yourself when you have the opportunity to get back in the game. Let's start with some basics. Playing in a standard "freeze-out" tournament means when you run out of chips, you're eliminated from the event. However, when playing in a rebuy tournament,...
If you want to be consistently successful at the poker table, there are some key traits you'll need to get there. Alan25main shares the most important attributes he feels will help you see regular gains in your bankroll. -- Everything that follows is opinion – my opinion – and your opinion may vary and still be valid. In fact, considering there are at...
Omaha Hi/Lo is the most popular format on Replay Poker after Texas Hold'em. If you've got the basics down from our Help Center article, we have some additional tips to help you become more successful. Hand selection: You don't have to play every hand! Position and hand selection are important in any poker game because you need to equip yourself with appropriate...
Are you giving away a tell? Whether you're enjoying live poker or you're seated at Replay's tables, you can learn valuable information about the ways your competitors play. Read Alan25main's advice on what to look for. -- Sitting at a live poker table, we have lots of ways to get possible tells from opponents. Almost anything that happens can provide us with clues...
In recent years, podcasts have become a hit, and you can find plenty of them in any niche. Poker is no exception, and there are regular podcasts that provide valuable content. Whether it is about strategy, news or anything else, you can learn a lot and have fun at the same time. Many of them […] The post Top 9 Poker Podcasts (Updated...
Phil Galfond, who previously appeared on Episode 229 and Episode 288, discusses delegating, the online poker economy, and the trend towards private and semi-private casino games. Follow Phil on Twitter and check out Run It Once.Timestamps0:30 Hello3:03 Strategy23:43 Phil GalfondStrategyI'm in EP and raise to $12 with black aces. Villain calls from the cutoff with ~$140,...
Carlos Welch is over live poker. He's currently teaching special education in Portland and grinding mid-stakes MTTs on Ignition. In addition to his recent exploits, he and Andrew discuss tells and bluff-catching. Timestamps 0:30 Hello & Welcome 42:21 Strategy Links Mediocre Poker Coaching with CarlosTournament Poker EdgeReading Poker Tells (the best books/videos on live poker tells) Strategy Blinds 500/1000/100. Hero opens...
I read a great article from Mark Warner at ExceptionalPoker.com called “Stop Being an Idiot". Mark spills the goods and discusses how you can’t bluff bad poker players, and you shouldn’t be bummed about that. Show Notes: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/MEDMonday Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author. Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly...
5 Key Concepts for poker study noobies (2:25) #1: Have a goal (3:20) #2: Choose one game (4:35) #3: Study one skill at a time and put it to use (6:50) #4: Have a reason for every play you make (11:20) #5: Put yourself in Bread & Butter spots (13:40) Challenge (16:15) Show Notes with more info, pics and links: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod205 Hosted by...
The 5 F's of utilizing preflop 2bet ranges from poker coaches. Find (3:00) Frolic (8:30) Figure (10:40) Fine-tune (16:05) Finalize (18:00) Challenge (18:40) Show Notes with more info, pics and links: http://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod199 Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker player, poker coach and poker author. Please visit my poker strategy website at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com and sign up for the Weekly Boost for weekly strategy, study and...
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