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Make money with Spin & Go's on Pokerstars

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Basic Strategy Although Spin & Go's are a relatively new format of poker, having some experience playing short-handed cash games or short-handed in the late stages of tournaments will put you in good stead for this specific format. Due to the 3 minute levels and players starting with only 25bb, having a concrete strategy will help you play optimally when a lot of your opponents will just be trying Spin & Go's out for the first time. By following some of the key points below, you should be able to develop an edge over your opponents despite the shallow stack you'll be starting with. Calling Becomes Shoving (Small Blind) For 20bb effective +EV Open Jam Due to the shallow stacks, calling an open raise becomes a lot less profitable in this format. You'll only be playing 25bb effective poker in the first level and even then, you should only really have a calling range from the big blind. The problem with calling raises out of the small-blind is that you'll be out

Make money with Spin & Go's on Pokerstars

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Basic Strategy Although Spin & Go's are a relatively new format of poker, having some experience playing short-handed cash games or short-handed in the late stages of tournaments will put you in good stead for this specific format. Due to the 3 minute levels and players starting with only 25bb, having a concrete strategy will help you play optimally when a lot of your opponents will just be trying Spin & Go's out for the first time. By following some of the key points below, you should be able to develop an edge over your opponents despite the shallow stack you'll be starting with. Calling Becomes Shoving (Small Blind) For 20bb effective +EV Open Jam Due to the shallow stacks, calling an open raise becomes a lot less profitable in this format. You'll only be playing 25bb effective poker in the first level and even then, you should only really have a calling range from the big blind. The problem with calling raises out of the small-blind is that you'll be out

Defending the Blinds

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There’s no simple fix for becoming a winning poker player but there are a handful of simple, easy-to-execute poker moves that can make a world of difference to your bottom line. By fine-tuning these tactics you’ll have more tools to put to work at the poker table. You’ll be able to better understand your opponents and how to manipulate them, and that will translate directly to money in your pocket. We already wrote the book on the  10 Essential Texas Hold’em Moves  and now we’re back to bring you 10 more. Today we’re going to teach you how to defend your blinds. You’re forced to put money into the pot twice per orbit and we're going to show you how to minimize your losses and win more pots when you’re playing from the small and big blind. The What:  Defending your blinds refers to calling a preflop raise from either the small or big blind. The Why:  Because you’re forced to put money into the pot when you’re in the small and big blind it’s important to play optimally and

The Triple-Barrel Bluff

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We’re here to tell you, winning at poker isn’t all about fundamentals. There are a handful of special moves that, when mastered, can make the difference between winning a little and winning a lot. In this beginner poker strategy series we’re going to introduce you to 10 essential Texas Hold’em moves and show you exactly how to use them to make more money. Today we cover the triple-barrel bluff, the gunslinger of poker tactics. Blow holes in your opponent’s defenses by firing bluff bullets on every street, forcing them to lay down the best hand. The What:  The bones of a triple-barrel bluff involves making bets on each and every street, usually after taking control of the hand by being the pre-flop aggressor. The When:  While a triple-barrel bluff can be effective against all but the biggest calling stations, it’s a move usually reserved for tougher, thinking opponents. In order to three-barrel bluff effectively you need to be acutely aware of the story you’re telling in the

The Limp Re-Raise

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There’s no simple fix for becoming a winning poker player but there are a handful of simple, easy-to-execute poker moves that can make a world of difference to your bottom line. By fine-tuning these tactics you’ll have more tools to put to work at the poker table. You’ll be able to better understand your opponents and how to manipulate them, and that will translate directly to money in your pocket. We already wrote the book on the 10 Essential Texas Hold’em Moves and now we’re back to bring you 10 more. Today we're talking about the limp re-raise, a move that can be used to slow-play your premium hands or bluff your opponent out of the pot preflop. Most often used as a trapping play, limp re-raising is a powerful tool that will help you mix up your play and keep your opponents guessing about your cards. By learning when and where to limp in and re-raise you'll have yet another way to increase your poker profits. The What:  Limp re-raising refers to limping in prefl