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3 Keys to Winning Poker Tournaments by Evan ‘Gripsed’ Jarvis

By PokerCoaching.com coach Evan Jarvis

Tournaments are more dynamic than cash games. They force you into a lot of situations you’d never encounter otherwise, so to play them successfully, you need to be flexible.

There’s no denying that luck plays a huge roll in poker tournaments, but if you can grasp a few key concepts, you won’t be as reliant on the fickle affections of chance.

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My Backpack by Matt Affleck

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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The Benefits of Getting in Shape

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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Poker for Beginners

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:

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Let’s NOT Make a Deal

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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