Tournaments
MTT Poker Strategy: Early, Mid & Late Stage Guide
MTT is a multi-table format of tournament poker. Like any other variety of poker, it has its own specifics that you need to know to play successfully.
Val Podolyak ·
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Topics
Math
The Math of Bluffing: How to Calculate the Break-Even Point
Almost every player goes through the same path. At first we see the bluff as a standalone move: we bet — the opponent folds, so it worked. Then the long run starts to reveal the other side: the very same lines work in some sessions and systematically burn chips in others, and we get the feeling that bluffing depends on circumstances more than on the quality of the decision.
Val Podolyak ·
Strategy
GTO for Dummies: Basics You Can Use Without Solvers
Almost every player who starts studying poker systematically sooner or later runs into the term GTO — Game Theory Optimal, the optimal strategy from a game-theory standpoint.
Val Podolyak ·
Strategy
The "Blockers" Concept: How a Single Card Changes Everything
In poker, we almost never make decisions against a specific hand. We play against a range — the set of combos the opponent could have arrived at the current point of the hand with. And the higher the price of the decision, the more important it is to understand how many strong hands the opponent can realistically have.
Val Podolyak ·
Basics
What Is a Kicker in Poker and Why It Matters
No-limit Texas Hold'em became the industry leader in the 1960s. Before that, another type of poker dominated Las Vegas casinos — seven-card stud. NL Hold'em overtook its competitor thanks to the simplicity of its rules. Hold'em is much easier to master than stud. However, NL Hold'em rules do have their own nuances. Let's discuss what a kicker is and see how it works.
Val Podolyak ·
History
Women in Poker: Top 5 Most Successful Female Players
Since its invention, poker had been considered an exclusively male game. The situation changed at the start of the new millennium. The internet made the card game accessible. Popular television shows such as Poker After Dark also made a big contribution to promoting poker. Gradually, women began not just to take part in major tournaments, but to win them. Let's discuss the most successful female poker players of today.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Math
Poker Variance: The Math Behind "Bad Luck
Almost every player has a moment when poker stops feeling like a set of rules and starts being perceived as a profession. We begin to play with discipline, get to grips with the logic of betting, optimal playing strategies, and expect that the quality of our decisions will fairly quickly turn into a clear financial result.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Strategy
Fold Equity Explained: Why Bluffs Actually Work
In poker, we constantly find ourselves in situations where we don't have a made hand. We missed the flop, didn't improve on the turn, but the pot is already big enough — we want to take it down. It's exactly in these moments that the main question arises — do we have a way to win without going to showdown?
Val Podolyak ·
Lifestyle
Poker Chair Guide: Comfort for Long Sessions
In poker, we often think that results come down to strategy, discipline, and hand analysis. That's true, but there's another important aspect — physical comfort.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Poker types
Omaha Hi-Lo: How to Win Half the Pot (or All of It)
No-Limit Texas Hold'em is the most popular card game in the world. NL Hold'em owes its leading position to its simple rules. However, other poker variants are worth your attention too. Let's talk about Omaha Hi-Lo.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Strategy
How to Bluff Correctly in Poker: A Complete Guide
Bluffing is one of the most romanticized topics in poker. In movies it looks like a "special state of mind" — the player simply senses that their opponent is about to give up, and bets big. In a real game it works differently.
Val Podolyak ·
Strategy
Bet sizing: how to make your opponents make mistakes
In poker, in the early stages it's easy to get stuck in the illusion that what matters most is the cards in your hand. We're dealt a strong combination — we win; we're dealt a weak one — we fold. And when we're just starting out, that's exactly how it feels: as if the result depends more on luck than on us.
Val Podolyak ·
Poker types
Pot-Limit Omaha Rules: 5 Key Differences from Hold'em
No-Limit Texas Hold'em is the leading card game of the past few decades. The industry's biggest live tournaments are played under NL Holdem rules. Hold'em also dominates the lobbies of online rooms. However, other poker variants deserve attention too. Let's discuss the rules of Pot-Limit Omaha. We'll look at the platforms where you can play it.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Tournaments
Sit & Go: how to reach the money and win
Poker is an umbrella term for several card games: Texas Hold'em, Omaha, draw poker, stud. Each poker variation also has its own internal hierarchy. Players are offered a choice of several disciplines: cash, tournaments, and Spin & Go. In the past, Sit & Go stood alongside them. Let's discuss Sit n Go tournaments in more detail.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Finance
Poker Backing: What It Is and How to Get a Deal
Backing is one of the most common formats of collaboration in professional poker. It allows players to move up to higher stakes without risking their own bankroll, and investors to earn a steady return.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Finance
Poker Schools and Backing Funds: Is It Worth Joining?
Every poker player focused on long-term profit inevitably arrives at the need for systematic training. Without developing skills and understanding strategy, a stable improvement in the quality of play over the long run is impossible.
Ilya Melnikov ·
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