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From the Net to the Nosebleeds: Justin Saliba’s Rise to Poker’s Elite
From the Net to the Nosebleeds: Justin Saliba’s Rise to Poker’s Elite

We’re thrilled to bring you the next installment of our new “Ask the Pro” series, where elite players share their paths, philosophies, and strategies at the poker’s elite. In this edition, we spotlight our own […]

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From the Net to the Nosebleeds: Justin Saliba’s Rise to Poker’s Elite
July 3, 2025 5 min read

From the Net to the Nosebleeds: Justin Saliba’s Rise to Poker’s Elite

We’re thrilled to bring you the next installment of our new “Ask the Pro” series, where elite players share their paths, philosophies, and strategies at the poker’s elite. In this edition, we spotlight our own […]

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Defending vs. C-Bets on Low-Card Boards in 3-Bet Pots 
July 1, 2025 5 min read

Defending vs. C-Bets on Low-Card Boards in 3-Bet Pots 

We already looked into defending vs. c-bets on ace-high boards and different variations of high-card flops calling a 3-bet. Today, we will analyze this situation for low-card boards. In this article, we will cover different […]

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From Magic to Millions: Jonathan Little’s Journey to Mastering Poker Strategy
June 26, 2025 8 min read

From Magic to Millions: Jonathan Little’s Journey to Mastering Poker Strategy

We’re excited to launch a brand new “Ask the pro” section that takes you behind the scenes with some of the most successful poker players. In each edition, Justin Saliba will sit down with accomplished […]

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Defending C-Bets on High-Card Boards in 3-Bet Pots 
June 24, 2025 5 min read

Defending C-Bets on High-Card Boards in 3-Bet Pots 

We recently covered how to defend versus c-bets on ace-high boards in 3-bet pots, and today we will dive into defending c-bets on high-card flops to analyze how to play them. In this article, we […]

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Dominating with Nut Advantage: A Key Edge in Poker Strategy
June 19, 2025 5 min read

Dominating with Nut Advantage: A Key Edge in Poker Strategy

Poker isn’t just about who has the best hand right now, it’s about who can have the best hands. This is where nut advantage comes in. While closely related to range advantage, nut advantage hones […]

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Defending C-Bets on Ace-High Boards in 3-Bet Pots 
June 17, 2025 5 min read

Defending C-Bets on Ace-High Boards in 3-Bet Pots 

We already covered how to defend in position versus c-bets on ace-high boards in single raised pots , so today we will dive deeper into 3-bet scenarios.  In this article, we will cover different board […]

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Mastering Range Advantage: A Key to Winning Poker Strategy
June 12, 2025 4 min read

Mastering Range Advantage: A Key to Winning Poker Strategy

In No Limit Texas Hold’em, it’s not just about what you have – it’s about what you could have. That’s the essence of range-based thinking, and at its core is one of poker’s most powerful […]

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Defending on Low-Card Boards In Position after Calling Preflop
June 10, 2025 4 min read

Defending on Low-Card Boards In Position after Calling Preflop

We analyzed how to defend as a preflop caller on ace-high boards and high-card flops, and today we will examine defending on low-card boards.  In this article, we will delve deeper into dry and connected […]

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But Then, A Live Tell Mike Caro Told Me About Said to Jam
June 5, 2025 5 min read

But Then, A Live Tell Mike Caro Told Me About Said to Jam

I was just reading an interview with poker legend Barny Boatman. Barny said, “If a player from that first [European Poker Tour in] Monte Carlo were to find themselves in the 2025 Main Event, they’d […]

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How to Play Poker: Winning Strategy for Beginners

Get This FREE 19 Video Course from 2-time WPT Champion, Jonathan Little! Basic rules and hand rankings for new players. – Preflop strategy including when to raise, call and 3-bet. – How to play the flop, turn, and river – Learn when and how much to bet – Tips for tournament adjustments – Keys to bankroll management

To Improve a Bad Poker Session: Don’t Make It Worse
May 1, 2025 7 min read

To Improve a Bad Poker Session: Don’t Make It Worse

It was a pretty bad poker session in my $3/5 game. My pairs didn’t flop sets, my draws didn’t arrive, but the other people’s draws did arrive. Or maybe they didn’t arrive, but I wasn’t […]

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The Greatest Poker Mantra: Wait for a Better Spot
March 27, 2025 7 min read

The Greatest Poker Mantra: Wait for a Better Spot

Poker mantras are plentiful and awesome, such as “All you need is a chip and a chair,” and “It’s never wrong to not play.” But the greatest poker mantra of all – the only one […]

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The Stillness Hypothesis
March 20, 2025 6 min read

The Stillness Hypothesis

The stillness hypothesis goes like this: During poker, each moment of stillness is a moment of less unhappiness, and less tilt, which is pretty much the same thing. By tilt I mean any non-A-game performance […]

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Win Big Every Sunday with the ClubWPT Gold 10K Freeroll!
March 13, 2025 2 min read

Win Big Every Sunday with the ClubWPT Gold 10K Freeroll!

If you join ClubWPT Gold through our link now and use promo code “PC”, you will have a chance to participate in the new weekly 10K Freeroll every Sunday at 11 a.m. PST for the […]

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A Stand-up Problem Solved: The Session Quit Timer
March 4, 2025 5 min read

A Stand-up Problem Solved: The Session Quit Timer

I had coffee with Tommy Angelo last week. I love treating Tommy because he orders regular drip coffee, black, thank you. He even orders the small – then he goes back and gets a refill. […]

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Poker Nirvana
February 25, 2025 7 min read

Poker Nirvana

Was it the killer kale salad? Or maybe it was the nap. Why was tonight’s poker session extra awesome? Three times I found myself basking in the bliss of poker nirvana. The third event was […]

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Have You Mastered Mixed Games
May 26, 2025 3 min read

Have You Mastered Mixed Games

Think You’re a Mixed Games Master? Test your poker versatility with our Mixed Games Poker Quiz! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting to explore games beyond No-Limit Hold’em, this challenge will put your […]

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What’s Your Poker ELO Quiz
October 15, 2024 4 min read

What’s Your Poker ELO Quiz

Take this 20 question quiz to see your poker ELO score! You’re playing 40bb deep in an MTT and you raise from the LJ to 2.3bbs, only the BB calls. The board comes Ts6h4d and […]

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GTO Poker Fundamentals that Most Pros Get Wrong!
August 25, 2024 3 min read

GTO Poker Fundamentals that Most Pros Get Wrong!

Take this 10 question quiz to test your knowledge of GTO Poker! True or False: Solvers will sometimes sacrifice the EV of a specific hand to strengthen your overall strategy. I.e. Not raising a hand […]

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Short Stack Ninja Quiz
March 13, 2024 2 min read

Short Stack Ninja Quiz

Are you a Short Stack Ninja? See how you do in our latest quiz! If you get a 10/10, you are a crusher! The BTN raises to 2bb and the SB folds. Should you call […]

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Quiz: Poker Math that Even Pro’s Get Wrong!
February 6, 2024 2 min read

Quiz: Poker Math that Even Pro’s Get Wrong!

Are you Ready to Test Your Poker Math Skills? See how you do in our latest quiz! If you get a 10/10, you are a crusher! You are on the river and the pot is […]

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Quiz: How To Play Draws
November 4, 2023 3 min read

Quiz: How To Play Draws

Are you Ready to Test Your Poker Skills? See how you do in our latest quiz! If you get a 10/10, you are a crusher!

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