Basics
Poker terms: glossary from A to Z
Don't understand poker slang? Our complete glossary explains 50+ key terms: from "pot" and "equity" to "the nuts" and "c-bet". Perfect for beginners.
Ilya Melnikov ·
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Topics
Basics
Check in poker
Let's break down what a check is in poker, when it's justified, and when it turns into a loss of EV.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Math
Equity in Poker
Equity is the foundation of all poker math. Without it, it's impossible to understand whether a call is profitable, whether a push is +EV, and why the same hand requires different decisions on different textures.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
Nuts in poker
In this article we'll break down what the nuts is in poker, how it changes from flop to river, how the absolute nuts differs from the current nuts, and how to extract the maximum chips from a nut hand without scaring off your opponent or falling into a trap.
Ilya Melnikov ·
History
Online Poker History: First Hand to Billion-Dollar Industry
Modern online poker offers dozens of platforms to play on, tournament series with guarantees in the hundreds of millions of dollars, and convenient software. To start playing, all you need is a few taps on your smartphone. But it wasn't always like this. Let's take a look at the industry's journey from its inception to the present day.
Lera iBillyBrown ·
Basics
Poker Hand Rankings: All 10 Combinations Explained
Knowing the hand rankings is the foundation on which getting acquainted with poker begins. They are exactly what determines who wins the pot at showdown, so the first thing any beginner studies is the poker hands ranked by strength.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Strategy
Push/Fold in Poker: Short-Stack Strategy and Nash Charts
In tournament poker, almost every player goes through the same stage. At the start of the event, the stack is deep, the blinds are small, and that means we have room to maneuver. But as the blinds grow, the tournament structure changes. A stack that seemed comfortable just a moment ago suddenly turns into a short one.
Val Podolyak ·
Finance
Rake in poker: how rakeback is calculated
Beginning players rarely pay attention to rake when choosing a poker room. More often they look at: the size of the first-deposit bonus, the selection of payment methods, and the loyalty program. The importance of the commission shouldn't be underestimated: a platform's excessive appetite reduces players' earnings. In this article we'll discuss: rake, methods of calculating it, and popular VIP systems.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Strategy
All-In in Poker: Rules, Strategy, and When to Push
Almost every player sooner or later finds themselves in a situation where they have to risk their entire stack. Sometimes it happens preflop with a strong hand, sometimes postflop while playing a big pot, and sometimes because of a short stack in a tournament.
Val Podolyak ·
Poker types
Types of Poker: Popular Variations, Their Rules and Features
Poker is an umbrella term for card games with similar rules. The exact number of variants is hard to count because the game is constantly evolving. The greatest audience interest is drawn by: Texas Hold'em and Omaha. In the past, draw poker and seven-card stud held the leading positions. Let's discuss the popular types of poker.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
The Flop in Poker: How to Read the Board and Win Postflop
In poker, a great many mistakes start not on the river or even on the turn, but right after the first three community cards come out. A player sees the flop, notices a pair, a draw, or just a decent spot — and starts acting without figuring out how this board interacts with their range and the opponent's range.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Strategy
What is ICM in poker and how it affects MTT strategy
In tournament poker, we regularly find ourselves in situations where the standard logic of "I'm ahead, so I should play" stops working. We might have a strong hand, good equity, and favorable pot odds* — yet calling or pushing* still turns out to be a mistake over the long run.
Val Podolyak ·
Tournaments
What Is ABI in Poker and How to Calculate It
ABI is a transition to a more disciplined and sustainable model of play. In this article, we'll talk about how to calculate your ABI and make tournament selection decisions not based on emotions, but according to a clear system.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Lifestyle
Where Poker Is Legal in Russia: Gambling Zones
Over the long run, results in poker depend on the player's skill. However, the legislation of many countries equates any card game with gambling entertainment. This outdated approach hinders the development and popularization of poker. Let's discuss the game's status in Russia and neighboring countries.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Lifestyle
Relocation to Montenegro for a poker player: pros and cons
In recent years, regulators have been steadily tightening requirements for online play. Some countries ban online poker entirely, others introduce licensing, and still others make transactions more difficult. As a result, poker rooms either create walled-off markets or leave the market altogether. Not every state follows the path of restrictions. Some jurisdictions are friendly toward poker. Let's discuss the state of affairs in Montenegro.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Lifestyle
Relocation to Georgia: taxes, poker rooms, community
Moving to another country requires careful preparation. At the initial stage, you need to gather information about the cost of living and the documents you'll need. Poker players have a wider range of questions than ordinary people. What's the legal status of gambling in the country? Do providers block popular rooms? Where can you play live poker? In this article, we discuss relocating to Georgia and answer these questions.
Ilya Melnikov ·
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