Over the years, I’ve mostly focused on how to play as the aggressor, particularly on the flop. That stage is critical because it sets the foundation for everything that follows. In this article, however, we’ll shift focus to situations where your opponent has passed on the chance to bet. These spots are rich with opportunity… The post Your Opponent Checked Back—Here’s How to Capitalize (Part I) appeared first on Upswing Poker.| Upswing Poker
Let’s face it. Checking back stinks, doesn’t it? It can feel even worse than folding — the most cowardly act in poker. At least when you check-fold, you never had the betting lead to begin with. Here, though? You talked a big game with your open-raise, only to start backpedaling once the flop hits. You… The post Check or Bet? How to Build Strong Flop Check-Back Strategies in Tournaments appeared first on Upswing Poker.| Upswing Poker
“Gotta know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em.” – Kenny Rogers Folding AKo to cold 4bet 5-handed in WSOP Main Event. – Kenny Hallaert In today’s article, you’re going to learn what the two great Kennys know is one of the most important skills in tournament poker. While building big stacks is…| Upswing Poker
I’ve covered flush-closing and straight-closing turns so far in this series. Now it’s time to shift focus to overcards. While there’s some overlap between these three runout types, here I’ll be talking specifically about pure overcards. The dynamics are quite different from the earlier spots, as you’ll see in the sections ahead. As usual, I’ll…| Upswing Poker
In-Position Raising In 3-Bet Pots as the Preflop Caller (Part II) Part II – Practical Applications As I mentioned in the first part of this series, raising in position in 3-bet pots as the preflop caller is the most underplayed and misplayed high-frequency line in the entire game tree. In Part I, I focused on… The post The Population Leak You Can’t Ignore: Overfolding vs Raises in 3-Bet Pots appeared first on Upswing Poker.| Upswing Poker
Today, solid preflop strategies are part of the tournament poker zeitgeist. (Don’t worry—set-mining doesn’t make you a fish.) That said, the games are tougher. Even the best make mistakes—yes, even you, God’s gift to poker. If players are slipping up preflop in single-raised pots, you can bet (pun intended) they’re doing the same when a… The post Building Bluffing Ranges Like the Pros: A Guide to Smarter 3-Bets appeared first on Upswing Poker.| Upswing Poker
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I’ve got a hand straight from the Cash Game World Championship hosted by CoinPoker. This one features Linus “LLinusLL0ve” Loeliger and Armin “AbsoluteTopUp”—two of the top No-Limit Hold’em players in the world. The blinds are $50/$100 and—spoiler alert—the stacks are about to swap places. Without further ado, let’s jump right into it! Preflop Action AbsoluteTopUp… The post LLinusLLove vs. AbsoluteTopUp: A Masterclass in Flush Draw Dynamics appeared first on Upswing Poker.| Upswing Poker
Ready to destroy weaker recreational players and come out on top against your fellow regulars? Upswing Lab 2.0 will teach you how to do both while providing you with a clear path to poker mastery. Taught by high-stakes crusher and world-class poker coach Uri Peleg, this course takes you from wherever you are today and… The post (Sneak Peek) Lab 2.0 is Your Path to Poker Mastery appeared first on Upswing Poker.| Upswing Poker
This article shares strategic advice from Uri Peleg on how to play top pairs with a weak kicker. The insights come from an upcoming video in which Uri breaks down this common but tricky hand class. Top pairs with weak kickers often lead players into tough spots. If you’ve found yourself unsure in these situations,…| Upswing Poker
The PokerGO Cup has come to an end with Sean Perry winning Event #8 and Jeremy Ausmus claiming the PokerGO Cup Championship with the most tournament points.| World Casino News
