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How to Move Up from $1-2 to $2-5 in Live Poker
I provide a 5-step system to help you make the climb in poker stakes with as little pain and friction as possible. This video focuses on the most common jump that live poker players make: The jump from $1/2 to $2/5 No Limit Hold'em. At the end of this video, you’ll have the blueprint to make the climb towards a bigger and potentially more rewarding game.
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4 days ago2 min read


How To Play Well When Losing at Poker
A lot of poker players can play well when things are going well, but how do you play when you are losing and everything is going against you? In this video, I stream an online poker session on WPT Gold where my session gets off to a rocky start as I get called on a bluff and proceed to go card dead. I show you to stay patient and level-headed and continue making good decisions to help turn things around.
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Aug 19, 20253 min read


PTO Poker Monthly Membership
Join our PTO Poker membership community today for a minimum buy-in that will bring maximum results.
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Apr 21, 20252 min read


You Won't Make Money From Poker Unless You Learn This
What is the #1 poker skill that separates professional poker players from recreational poker players?
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Nov 26, 20245 min read


Tips for Surviving Poker Downswings
What is the #1 killer of poker careers? Downswings. This article is a complete guide for surviving poker downswings.
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Aug 13, 20244 min read


Professional Poker Coach Shares the Keys to Success in Q&A Format
Recently I opened up for questions on 2+2 and Reddit Poker about what it's like to be a professional poker player and how to maximize...
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Jun 27, 202410 min read


These Three Financial Mistakes Ruin Poker Careers
This article will attempt to save you from three of the biggest financial mistakes that poker professionals and serious players often make.
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Jun 18, 20246 min read


The Top 5 Reasons Why Straddles Make Poker Games Worse
Have you ever been at a poker table where you were peer pressured into playing with a mandatory straddle? A straddle is essentially a...
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Mar 25, 20246 min read


PTO Poker 101 Course Receives Strong Review
Poker Pilgrims, a full-service site that offers significant resources for poker players, recently reviewed the PTO Poker 101 digital...
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Aug 30, 20233 min read


Sample PTO Poker Mindset Coaching Sessions
Any time a PTO Poker student has a specific win rate goal in mind, especially in the short-term, I applaud their enthusiasm but recognize...
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Jun 26, 20233 min read


PTO Poker 101: The Ultimate Poker Survey Course
I will never forget what it was like when I first became serious about improving at poker.
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Mar 17, 20233 min read


Coach Joel’s Poker Origin Story
I’ll be honest: For many years, I did not think it was in the cards for me to become a professional poker player.
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Mar 17, 20234 min read


What Does PTO Stand For?
PTO Poker is a company that tries to give its players the best chance of accomplishing that in the long term.
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Mar 17, 20233 min read
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