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...

Every hand of Texas Hold’em begins with a crucial decision: Should I see the flop, or should I fold? This single choice often separates winning players from those who slowly bleed chips...

In this lesson we will examine the basics of 2-to-7 Triple Draw, which is a form of lowball and is sometimes referred to as “Kansas City Lowball”. In this game players have...

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 is a game of strategy shaped by uncertainty, where players use limited information to make decisions. “Poker tells” are subtle behavioral or timing cues that can hint at an opponent’s hand...

Winning at poker isn’t just about getting good cards — with up to nine players at the table, that doesn’t happen often. That’s why learning how to bluff in poker is essential....

Poker is a game of observation. Therefore, the first step in understanding a player’s style is to watch how they approach the game carefully. Observation lies at the heart of poker success;...

Betting patterns describe how players size and time their bets across hands. Understanding these patterns helps you estimate hand strength, identify bluffs, and plan effective counterplays or exploitative moves. Later on in...

Omaha Hi-Lo, often called Omaha 8-or-Better, O8, or Omaha/8, is a fast-paced and highly strategic split-pot poker variant. While fixed-limit was once the traditional form, the Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo (PLO8) format has...