Defending Your Big Blind
One of the easiest places to lose a ton of value in poker is with poor big blind (BB) defense. For example, you could be calling pre-flop too frequently, causing you to miss the flop more frequently, resulting in folding to your opponent’s bets. Or you could be under-defending your…
The Importance of Suitedness and Connectedness in Poker
Raw equity is often over-valued in poker. The raw equity of a hand is its chance to win at a showdown vs. our opponent’s range when there are no other factors at play. For example, 76 suited (76s) vs. our opponents UTG opening range looks something like this: Hypothetically if…
How to Effectively Study Poker
Studying poker is critical to your success. As a poker player, your ability to improve at the stakes you are playing or move up to higher stakes is directly correlated to the quantity and quality of studying you do. Athletes practice their game to not only hone their skills and…
How to Deal with Losing Sessions
Poker can be a cruel mistress. You’ll have losing sessions and downswings; these are guaranteed. The mental aspect of poker is a subject that has always fascinated me and often caught me out. I have made many efforts over the past few years to ensure that I can deal effectively…
When to Leave the Poker Table
Choosing the optimal time to leave the game can be the key to both your long and short-term results. This article shows you what you need to look out for when playing to ensure you make the best possible decision, either soldiering on or throwing in the towel. When to…