By PokerCoaching.com coach Matt Affleck

Let’s talk about every poker player’s favorite accessory, their backpack. A staple in the poker room, my backpack allows me to bring my essentials for my ten-hour (or longer) grind. The fact that I do not like playing short sessions makes my backpack even more important to me because I will be in the casino for long hours, especially during tournament series like the WSOP. I will share some of the key items I bring and hopefully give some of you some ideas for your next tournament series. 

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My Backpack by Matt AffleckRead More »

Summer has officially begun with the WSOP $10K Super Turbo Bounty and the $15K WPT Tournament of Champions! Here are some fun hands and good times from my first trip to Vegas!

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WSOP VLOG #1Read More »

After many years of spending 12 hours a day sitting with poor posture and playing poker, I realized I was not in great health. Thankfully, I made a change, got in shape, and learned a lot. Getting in shape will help you think more clearly, play your best for longer periods of time, and be happier! In this video, I will share with you some tips that I wish I knew 10 years ago.

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In this video, I am going to teach you the rules of Texas Holdem, poker hand rankings, and a basic strategy to get you started playing! After this video, you will feel comfortable playing with friends and family, charity events, and fun home games.

The most important thing to do as you begin to play poker is to have fun! Do not get overwhelmed or devastated if you lose, just enjoy the experience.

If you want to master other games, we have you covered and prepared guides for you:

• PLO poker
• Omaha hi-lo
• Five Card Stud
• Seven Card Stud
• Stud hi-lo
• Razz poker
• Short Deck Holdem
• 5 Card Draw

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In this video, I will tell you the mindset flaw that is holding back thousands of small stakes players. If you fix this, you will find yourself playing your “A” game more often and always focusing on the things you can control. Let me know what you think!

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The #1 Mindset Flaw of Small Stakes PlayersRead More »

The first step to consistently win money in poker is to learn how to think in terms of hand ranges. It’s time to stop trying to put your opponents on one exact hand. Instead, analyze all of the possible hands that your opponents could have in any given situation. In this video, I will teach you how to do this so that you can become a consistent winner in poker.

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If you constantly chop in tournaments, you are lighting money on fire! This is because when you chop, you fail to get experience in short-handed, high-pressure situations. And on top of that, it’s unlikely that you’re getting an advantageous deal.

Today, I want to teach you the math behind the 3 most common methods of chopping and convince you to stop chopping unless your opponents pay you to make a deal!

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Let’s NOT Make a DealRead More »

If you only win pots when you have the best hand, you will not win significant money in poker. The idea of playing tight and straightforward only works if your opponents are really bad. To become a consistent winner, you must steal pots that don’t belong to you while developing an aggressive image that will actually get you paid off when you have the nuts.

In this video, I will show you when and how to exploit common opponents through aggression. If you apply these concepts, you will see an immediate increase to your win-rate!

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3-betting from out of position can be tricky, but it is a fundamental skill that you must master to become a solid poker player. In this video, I will teach you how to use solid ranges, optimal raise sizes, and common exploits to master the fundamentals and make more money from out of position.

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There is a new trend in live poker, The Big Blind Ante. It speeds up play so you get more hands in each level, which is great, but many people feel uncomfortable about the change in structure.  In this video, I will answer all of your questions on the topic, explain how it is different from regular antes and show you when and when not to adjust your strategy!

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Big Blind Ante StrategyRead More »