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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
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Master the Poker Mental Game Webinar Recording
We discussed some of the most common poker situations that put people on tilt along with strategies for effectively dealing with them.
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May 20, 20241 min read
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The Mistake That Three Crazy Poker Hands Have in Common
There are some hands that go down at a live poker table which make you pinch yourself to confirm you aren't dreaming. I've witnessed...
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Apr 25, 20242 min read
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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
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Doug Polk Faces Wild Bluff at Hustler Casino
The following hand between Doug Polk and LSG Hank at Hustler Casino Live is one of the most exciting hands from last year.
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Mar 13, 20241 min read
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When Your Poker Solver is Lying to You and Costing You Money
A few people have come to me recently and asked, "Have you ever felt like you've gotten worse after working with a poker solver?"
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Feb 28, 20242 min read
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Poker Hands Analyzed from Billions and High Roller Movie
Learn what NOT to do in poker from two entertaining hands: One from Billions Season 2 and the other from High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story.
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Feb 15, 20242 min read
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Is Poker Immoral?
We debunk common criticisms of poker which include winning money from others, addiction and low societal value to show poker is not immoral.
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Jan 25, 20245 min read
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Should I Bet For Information In Poker?
If you spend enough time in a live poker environment, eventually you will hear someone say, "I bet to find out where I was at." This type...
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Dec 18, 20234 min read
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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
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Poker with Presence: An Interview With Jason Su
Jason Su and I discuss a wide range of poker topics including presence, emotional management, societal stigma, and trusting your gut.
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Jul 17, 20233 min read
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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
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Nuggets are NBA Champs: How to Play Like the Joker of Poker!
When you hear the word "joker" you probably think of many different things ranging from a comedian to a wild card in poker to a batman...
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Jun 13, 20231 min read
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How to Play the Toughest Starting Hand in Poker
There is no starting hand that draws more complaints from poker players than pocket jacks. As the old expression goes, "There are two...
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Jun 1, 20232 min read
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Top Five Worst Forms of Live Poker Behavior
Poker can be an ultra-competitive battle, but it is also a gentleman’s game. There are a series of unwritten rules that every player...
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May 12, 20237 min read
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Why Pot Limit Omaha Won't Pass No Limit Hold'em Anytime Soon
Every year, somebody insists that Pot Limit Omaha is about to pass No Limit Hold’em as the top poker variant. They point out how the high...
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Apr 20, 20234 min read
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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
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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
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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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