Poker is not a sport but a competition of mental fortitude, endurance, and perseverance. I’ve never considered myself an intellectual. I did okay in school, dropped out of college to pursue poker, and generally stay out of the loop when it comes to world events. Everyone is wired differently; some people pick up poker and
Let’s just get this out of the way: Trying to Be a Human and a Poker Player at the Same Time Is F*cking Impossible. I wake up most days feeling like I’m behind. Behind on poker. Behind on sleep. Behind on life. Dog needs to piss, heart needs electrolytes, brain needs a reason to not
Poker may be a solo grind, but that doesn’t mean your life has to be. In this week’s feature, ACR Pro Chris Moorman takes a heartfelt detour from standard strategy talk to open up about something every long-term grinder faces: staying connected. In this article, Chris shares personal lessons from 20 years on the road—how
If you think poker is just about math and ranges, you’ve clearly never locked eyes with a nervous stack-splashing villain on the river. In this article, ACR Pro Monika Zukowicz elevates your live game with a crash course in decoding poker tells like a human lie detector. She breaks down real signals, fake-outs, and when
The poker table is a high-stakes environment, where confidence isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. But what does true confidence look like when the chips are down, and how can players cultivate it? In this article, ACR Pro Ebony Kenney gives you some major tips you need to succeed. You’re card dead and short stacked.
The WSOP isn’t just a poker festival – it’s the Super Bowl, marathon, and Coachella of card-slinging all rolled into one. In this week’s article, ACR Pro Ana Marquez lays out a “pro-level” prep plan for surviving and thriving in Vegas. From jet lag hacks and nutrition tips to fitness and mindset, this is the
Keeping emotions in check during bubble play is what separates great players from the rest Managing emotions during the bubble stage of a Texas Hold’em tournament is one of the toughest challenges players face. The pressure is intense, as one wrong move could mean walking away with nothing, while a well-timed decision could secure a
In freerolls, patience often becomes the key to reaching the final table and claiming a prize Patience is an essential quality for success in Texas Hold’em freeroll tournaments. These games often attract a large number of players, many of whom are less experienced, making the early stages chaotic. By practicing patience, skilled players can avoid
Matt Damon kicks off Rounders, perhaps the greatest poker movie ever made, with an iconic opening line that holds a deep lesson for every aspiring poker professional: Here’s the thing — if you can’t spot the sucker in your first half hour at the table, then you are the sucker. If Matt Damon is right
Recognizing the fear in others while managing your own can provide a significant edge The bubble in Texas Hold’em is one of the most intense and psychologically challenging phases of any poker tournament. It’s the moment when players are just short of the money, meaning the next elimination sends someone home with nothing, while everyone
Exploiting predictable donks by trapping or outmaneuvering them post-flop can turn their tactic into an opportunity Donk betting is a move that often surprises even experienced players, especially in Texas Hold’em freeroll tournaments. This strategy, where a player places an unusually large bet out of position after being the caller preflop, can disrupt conventional gameplay
When executed well, this tactic can secure pots you might not win otherwise In Texas Hold’em, mastering the concept of fold equity can give you a significant edge, especially when leveraging your opponents’ fear of flush draws. Fold equity refers to the value you gain from forcing an opponent to fold, allowing you to win
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