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How to Play Big O Poker – Rules & Tips
Big O poker is a variation of Omaha poker that’s played with five hole cards and the hi/lo principal in play. The full name of the game is Five Card Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 […]

Top 10 Online Poker Tips You Should Know
While the poker rules don’t change between online and live poker, the two games are significantly different in terms of game flow, and live poker players often struggle when playing online. If you have spent […]

Master Badugi Poker Rules & Learn Basic Badugi Strategy
According to some reports, Badugi was first played in the 1980s and was invented in Canada under the name “Offsuit Lowball.” Since then, the game has become popular around the world, especially in the high-stakes […]

GTO vs Exploitative Poker: Times to Mix It Up
In the world of No Limit Texas Hold’em, success requires more than just understanding the rules of the game. It demands the ability to navigate an ever-shifting strategic landscape. Two of the most pivotal approaches […]

Optimal Strategy For Check Raising In Poker
Check raising is one of the most powerful plays in the game of poker. In fact, many live poker rooms used to ban check raising in the past, as it was considered unethical and almost […]

GTO Adjustments for Online 6-Max Cash Games
Online 6-Max cash games present a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The accelerated pace means players see more hands per hour, requiring quicker and more precise decision-making. Additionally, the average skill level online tends […]

How to Play Suited Connectors the Right Way
Suited connectors are some of the most overplayed hands in poker, with many players often saying things like “I’d rather have 87s than AK” and playing their suited connectors as if they were the nuts. […]

How to Maximize Your Profits with Different Pocket Pairs
Pocket pairs are the strongest hand category in Texas Hold’em, as they give you a chance to start with a made hand, improve into monsters like sets and full houses, and have a significant equity […]

Can You Count Cards In Poker?
Card counting is one of the most famous techniques card players use to gain an advantage in different games. While most commonly used in blackjack, it can also be applied in different games. When it […]

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

The Fear of Zero
To play your best poker all the time, you must feel financially secure all the time. That’s just how poker works. Never underestimate the steady strain that an inadequate bankroll puts on your poker system. […]

Can Poker Be Considered a Sport?
If you asked an average person, with limited understanding of poker rules, what the game is, they would probably say it’s just another gambling game. As a poker player, however, you would probably know better. […]

Top 10 Best Poker Movies for Every Poker Fan
Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world, and over the years, it has played a pivotal role in many works of art. When it comes to film in particular, there […]

The Escape from Impatience
Impatience is a trifecta of troubles. It’s a form of anguish. It makes us behave immaturely. And at Texas Hold’em, impatience costs us money when we make inferior plays that we would not otherwise make, […]

We’re Sponsoring Cardplayer Lifestyle’s Mixed Game Festival VIII: Here’s Why, and What That Means
As much as all of us here at Pokercoaching.com love coaching and learning, we of course also love playing. Peak summer poker season is upon us, and that means it’s PLAY TIME! Some of you […]

The Math of Equanimity
Equanimity is a state of steadiness that’s impervious to external conditions. Equanimity is calmness and composure, even in the face of difficulty. Equanimity is the acceptance of whatever is, on an ongoing basis. That sounds […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

Quiz: Live Cash Game IQ
Do you have what it takes to crush live cash games? Try our quiz and see how well you exploit your opponents!