Author name: Evan Jarvis

Poker coach Evan “Gripsed” Jarvis, with a decade of experience, shares insights and strategies for all players on PokerCoaching.com.

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Follow the Action – Build Your Pre-Flop Strategy
March 5, 2021 3 min

Follow the Action – Build Your Pre-Flop Strategy

Deciding whether or not to play a hand pre-flop isn’t just about the strength of your starting hand. There are other equally important—even more important—factors to consider before you act. One of the most important, […]

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Finding the Perfect Bet Size – How Much To Bet?
March 5, 2021 4 min

Finding the Perfect Bet Size – How Much To Bet?

What separates a professional poker player from a rookie is understanding bet sizing. Knowing when to bet is not enough—almost everyone knows when to bet; it’s knowing how much that’s the real skill. It puts […]

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Creating a Strong Table Presence
March 5, 2021 5 min

Creating a Strong Table Presence

Creating A Strong Table Presence Trying to find the right table presence–conservative or aggressive–in live games is an important step to getting you into the cash faster, especially when playing Texas Hold’em. What happens on […]

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Beginners Guide to Tournament Selection – The Final Part
March 5, 2021 5 min

Beginners Guide to Tournament Selection – The Final Part

Tournaments are wildly popular because they’re thrilling and offer a massive payout for a small buy-in. To experience the consistent thrill of victory, playing the right format will give you an edge over your competition. […]

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Beginners Guide to Tournament Selection – Make The Best Pick!
March 5, 2021 5 min

Beginners Guide to Tournament Selection – Make The Best Pick!

Lesson #1: Beginner’s Guide To Tournament Poker Selection (Part 1) Ever wonder why tournament poker is so hyped up and why it gets more airtime over cash games? MTT’s are, without a doubt, the most […]

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3 Key Ingredients to Winning NLH Poker Tournaments
November 1, 2020 4 min

3 Key Ingredients to Winning NLH Poker Tournaments

Tournaments are more dynamic than cash games. They force you into a lot of situations you’d never encounter otherwise, so to play them successfully, you need to be flexible. There’s no denying that luck plays […]

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Become the Best Poker Player at Your Table
January 6, 2020 4 min

Become the Best Poker Player at Your Table

If you’re looking to transform your game so you can be the best poker player you can be, you first need to start by transforming your life. Change the way you think and live and […]

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When’s the Best Time to Play Poker?
December 16, 2019 5 min

When’s the Best Time to Play Poker?

Picking your ideal time to play poker is another aspect of proper game selection. It will help you find the profitable spots and games that give you the highest expectations, which will help you make […]

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I Just Lost My Bankroll. Now What?
November 17, 2019 4 min

I Just Lost My Bankroll. Now What?

What do you do when you lose your entire bankroll? It’s not a situation anyone wants to be in, but it happens – especially to newer players who may not understand the intricacies of bankroll […]

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How to Build a Winning Environment
October 28, 2019 6 min

How to Build a Winning Environment

Creating a solid environment to play Texas Hold’em is just one of the many edges that can help you win – and win consistently. Your environment is integral to your results, but it’s often overlooked […]

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How to Deal With Bad Players in No-Limit Hold’em
October 8, 2019 5 min

How to Deal With Bad Players in No-Limit Hold’em

Your bankroll has you cornered into playing small-stakes games with some pretty shoddy players. You want to develop your game, but that’s hard to do when you’re surrounded by mice and fish. It’s even harder […]

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