In this lesson, we’ll break down three key categories of Omaha Hi-Lo (O8) starting hands and identify which ones qualify as true powerhouse hands. We’ll also highlight solid Omaha/8 starting hands, along...

Card counting carries an almost mythical status in casino gaming, conjuring images of mathematical savants memorizing entire shoe sequences to gain an advantage over the house. While this practice revolutionized blackjack strategy,...

Slow rolling represents one of poker's most controversial behaviors, occupying a gray area between technically legal play and a universally condemned breach of etiquette. While the practice does not alter hand outcomes...

Short Deck Hold’em, also called 6+ Hold’em, reshapes everything you know about poker. The game removes all cards below a six, creating tighter ranges, stronger average hands, and faster swings. Equity gaps...

This lesson follows on from our typical beginner mistakes lesson, where we looked at things such as playing too many hands, playing out of position, and bluffing too much. By now, you...

Success in poker depends on which hands you choose to play and how you represent them, and understanding hand range construction can transform these choices into strategic moves. Two terms capture these...

There is an old adage in the poker world that while stud is a game of live cards, hold’em is a game of high cards. There is a great deal of truth...

A continuation bet (c-bet) is a wager made on the flop by a player who took the lead with a raise before the flop. In essence, it’s a continuation of that initial...

Poker straddles represent an optional blind bet that fundamentally alters preflop action and pot dynamics in cash games. While straddling creates larger pots and increased action, understanding the mathematical disadvantages proves essential...

When playing poker, the two main formats are cash games and tournaments. On top of different poker games and betting variations, these formats are defined by how buy-ins, prize pools, and blinds...