Let’s dive into a hand from the Cash Game World Championship, which took place on Coin Poker over the past couple of months. This one features the winner of the championship (by a huge margin), Owen “PR0DIGY” Messere, and the third-place finisher, Linus “LLinusLL0ve” Loeliger. The game is No Limit Hold’Em, the blinds are $50/$100,…| Upswing Poker
Everyone gets a nice hit of dopamine and adrenaline when they’re dealt pocket Kings. Your unconscious mind expects a big win, but it might also remember all the times things went off script (like when that dreaded Ace lands on the flop). In this article, I’ll break down how to approach playing pocket Kings postflop…| Upswing Poker
It's better to be lucky AND good.| Upswing Poker
Let’s kick this off with an analogy… If poker had a formal education system, donk betting would be the class with the fewest credits. The expected value (EV) gained from donk betting is small (at least in theory). In other words, it’s not a critical strategy to add to your game, but there is value…| Upswing Poker
Playing well out of the Big Blind (BB) is essential. The pots you play after defending your BB might be small, on average, but the sheer frequency of this situation makes it a key part of your strategic development. In this article, I’ll share three tips to take your BB defense to the next level.…| Upswing Poker
Have you ever wondered what GTO means in poker? Learn what GTO means when poker players say it at the table.| Upswing Poker
Learn how to use positional, range, and nut advantages in No Limit Hold'em.| Upswing Poker
