Poker
I’ve played millions of hands in my life, from smoky backrooms to bright casino floors. But my favorite hand of all time? It happened at a kitchen table, playing for stakes of Play-Doh and oranges. This was a game with my brother—another pro—and our sisters, who had never played before. We were t...
Poker Rules
Picture this: you run a massive bluff on the river, get called, and move to throw your losing hand into the muck. But you fumble the toss, and your cards flip over, revealing you actually hit a miracle flush. The pot is pushed your way, but your opponent is furious, insisting you meant to fold. T...
Poker Strategy
You look down at pocket aces, the best starting hand in poker. You play it perfectly pre-flop, building a nice pot. But then the board gets complicated. A king and a queen on the flop. A small bet from the villain. You call. The turn is a blank. He checks, you bet for value, and then... he shoves...
Poker Strategy
You're at the river. Your opponent, a regular you've seen a million times, tosses out a small, almost anemic-looking bet. You look down at your busted draw. The fold button is calling your name; it's the 'safe' play. But what if the most profitable play is also the scariest? Data from the highest...
Poker Strategy
Ever feel like your poker game has hit a plateau? You might be overlooking one of the most powerful, yet underused, moves in the game: the river bluff-raise. Extensive data analysis shows that the vast majority of regular players are far too passive on the river, creating a massive opportunity fo...
Poker Strategy
We’ve all heard it: 'River raises are always the nuts.' It’s a piece of poker wisdom passed down like gospel. But what if it’s wrong? Extensive data analysis of high-stakes crushers reveals a massive leak in the average player's game: they almost never bluff-raise the river. This passivity create...