How to Use Math to Up Your Odds at Poker
Introduction Although it might seem to be impossibly complex and daunting to the untrained observer, in reality, poker essentially amounts to solving a big mathematics problem. There will always be a finite number of combinations, rules, and options available to you in any round of poker, which means that if you can learn to understand […]
3-Betting 101 for Beginners: Linear Versus Polarized Ranges
Introduction For beginners, 3-betting can be a confusing concept to understand and properly apply at the poker tables. With so much theory being discussed in books, forums, and training videos it’s easy for beginners to get lost in a fog of poker haze, not knowing when to 3-bet, what range of hands to 3-bet, and […]
Bankroll Management Poker Strategy
Defining a Bankroll Your bankroll is essentially the amount of money you have set aside to play poker. What is Bankroll Management Therefore, bankroll management (BRM) is the method by which a poker player manages his or her bankroll. However, it is more than just that. Bankroll management is a combination of using our bankroll […]
Basic NLHE Poker Odds and Probabilities
Introduction to Poker Odds and Probabilities There are numerous odds and probabilities to learn in the game of Texas Holdem, which are essential poker strategies to understand. Below are some basic and essential pre-flop and flop odds and probabilities to learn. Pre-Flop Odds Hand Probability Two Suited Cards 3.25:1 (24%) Any Pair 16:1 (6%) Pocket […]
Introduction to Hand Ranges in Poker
Introduction We utilize the concept of hand ranges when we’re trying to determine what possible hands our opponents can have in any particular poker hand. We use ranges because it’s much easier to put our opponents on a range of hands rather than on a particular hand. Why’s that? Because poker players do certain things […]
Understanding and Embracing Variance in Poker
Introduction Many people involved in poker will have heard the term variance as it is thrown around a lot, but many people do not always understand what it actually is. As we all know, poker is a game of statistical distribution; every hand we play is at the mercy of probability and what all poker […]
Understanding Win Rates in Poker
Introduction When playing cash game poker, a critical concept to understand is your win rate. Your win rate is essentially the average amount of money you win over a set period of time, similar to an hourly wage at a job. Moreover, your win rate is the metric in which you can judge your long-term […]
Introduction to Basic Player Types in Poker
Introduction In poker, we can categorize poker player types into two broad categories, which are good and bad players. We can then further break good and bad poker players into specific types of good and bad opponents based upon their tendencies and HUD stats. In this article, we will briefly categorize good and bad player […]