Every poker player has leaks—patterns of play that quietly drain their bankroll over time. The difference between winners and losers is that winners actively hunt down those leaks and fix them. One of the most effective tools for doing this is hand history review. Your hand histories are like a black box flight recorder for
Preflop decision-making in poker establishes the foundation for all subsequent betting rounds. Errors made before the flop often propagate into compounded strategic disadvantages, leading to significant losses in expected value (EV). Drawing on cognitive science, probability theory, and strategic game analysis, this article identifies the most common preflop mistakes made by players across skill levels.
Data as the Modern Poker Edge In the modern online poker landscape, success is no longer determined solely by intuition or raw talent. The players who thrive are those who combine strategic understanding with the systematic use of data. Two tools stand at the center of this evolution: hand histories and HUDs (Heads-Up Displays). While
Hand history analysis is a critical component of skill development in strategic games such as poker. Systematic review of prior decision-making enables players to identify errors, improve exploitative adjustments, and refine theoretical understanding. However, many players approach this process inefficiently, which reduces the potential learning value. This article highlights five common mistakes observed in hand
Analyzing poker hand histories like a pro is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your game. The key is not just to review what happened, but to break down why you (or your opponent) made certain decisions, and what adjustments could be made. Here’s a structured process that pros use: 1. Start with Context
If you’ve ever tried to bluff at the poker table, you know the rush: your heart races, you slide chips into the pot, and you wait to see if your opponent buys the story you’re selling. Sometimes it works, sometimes you get snapped off, and you’re left wondering… was that a smart play or just
The Divide Between Online and Live Poker Poker has always been a game of incomplete information, but the tools available to players differ dramatically depending on whether the game is played online or live. Live players rely on observation—timing tells, body language, betting demeanor—while online players have access to something far more objective: data. Through
Edges Beyond the Cards Many players believe poker is purely about the cards, about hitting flops and dodging bad beats. Serious players know better. Long-term success comes not from luck, but from systematically stacking small edges. Among the most overlooked of these edges are data-driven insights and the ability to choose the right environments to
A Common Leak Among “Solid” Players Continuation betting is one of the most fundamental tools in poker. By following up pre-flop aggression with a flop bet, the aggressor represents a strong range, applies pressure, and often wins pots uncontested. Regulars know this—and many of them lean on the c-bet too heavily. At first glance, this