Poker Basics
How to Play Badugi Poker (Rules, Hand Rankings + Strategy)
Badugi poker is a four-card draw game where the goal is to build the lowest possible hand using four cards of different suits and ranks. Unlike Texas Hold’em or Omaha, there are no community cards. […]
How to Check Raise in Poker (Value, Bluffs, Protection)
Check raising in poker is a two-part play where you check out of position, wait for your opponent to bet, and then raise to apply maximum pressure. It is one of the most powerful moves […]
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 […]
Easiest Poker Games for Beginners (Ranked by a Pro Coach)
The easiest poker games for beginners are Five Card Draw, No-Limit Texas Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Seven Card Stud, and Pineapple Poker. Each one is simpler in structure than advanced variants and designed to help new […]
Suited Connectors (Avoid Mistakes That Cost Chips)
Suited connectors are two consecutive hole cards of the same suit, such as JTs, T9s, or 87s. They can flop straights, flushes, and straight flushes, giving them a draw-heavy equity profile unlike most other starting […]
How Most Players Get Pocket Pairs Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Pocket pairs are any two starting hole cards of identical rank, ranging from pocket aces down to deuces. They make up approximately 5.9% of all starting hands and carry more preflop equity than any other […]
How to Deal Texas Hold’em Professionally (6-Step Guide)
Dealing Texas Hold’em means managing the deck, the blinds, the burn cards, the community cards, and the showdown correctly for every hand, from start to finish. I have sat in the dealer position many times […]
How Many Players Should Be at a Poker Table? Ideal Setup
Poker can be played with anywhere from 2 to 10 players at a single table, depending on the format. The minimum is two players for a heads-up game, and the practical maximum for a live […]
Counting Cards in Poker Is Different. Here Is What Works.
Counting cards in poker is legal and fundamentally different from how it works in blackjack. In poker, the equivalent technique is tracking blockers and exposed cards within a single hand to narrow opponent ranges, not […]
Best Poker Rooms in Las Vegas for Every Player Type
The best poker rooms in Las Vegas are the Wynn, Aria, Venetian, Bellagio, and Caesars Palace for most players. Which one is right for you depends on your stakes, strategy, and how many pros you […]
All In Poker Rules: How to Play Every All-In Situation
Going all in in poker means committing every chip you have in front of you to the pot, forcing every other player in the hand to either match your wager, fold, or call for as […]
Chip Dumping in Poker: What Cheaters Don’t Want You to Know
Chip dumping in poker is the act of intentionally losing your chips to another player at the table, usually to benefit a partner or accomplice and often as part of a broader collusion scheme. I […]
Bomb Pot Strategy: What Most Players Get Horribly Wrong
Bomb pots in poker are poker hands where every player at the table posts a mandatory ante before the cards are dealt, skipping preflop betting entirely and going straight to the flop with all players […]
How to Play Gutshot Straight Draws in Poker (and Win More)
A gutshot straight draw in poker is an inside straight draw that needs one specific card rank to complete, giving you exactly four outs and roughly 8.5% equity on the flop. Despite being weaker than […]
What Separates Winning Heads-Up Poker Players From the Rest
Heads-up poker is a two-player format where every hand carries more strategic weight than in any other form of the game, requiring wider ranges, constant aggression, and rapid adjustment to a single opponent. Unlike full-ring […]
Cheating in Poker: How to Spot It and Protect Yourself
Cheating in poker is less common than the movies suggest, but it is real enough that every serious player should know what to watch for and how to respond when they see it. Poker today […]
How to Pick a Poker Coach: 7 Things to Know Before You Pay
Picking the right poker coach is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make in your poker development. Done well, coaching accelerates your results in a way that years of solo study cannot match. Done […]
How to Learn Poker in 2026 (Step-by-Step Beginner’s Plan)
Poker is a game that takes a day to learn but a lifetime to master. This adage about poker could hardly be truer, as poker truly is a simple game at first sight but a […]
PEAKGTO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where does the data come from in PeakGTO? All of the data is solved with the best solvers on the market by top professional poker players. Preflop data comes from Holdem Resource Calculator solves or […]
Is Poker Gambling? (What the Evidence Says)
Poker is gambling in the strictest sense: you are risking real money on uncertain outcomes, and short-term luck plays a significant role in any given session. But what makes poker fundamentally different from other gambling […]
PeakGTO Poker ELO Rating Explained
The PeakGTO Poker ELO rating system was designed to help players track their progress and get motivated to improve their gameplay, ultimately aiming to master the perfect GTO (Game Theory Optimal) strategy. This unique ELO-based […]