What Kind Of Game Am I Playing In?
Many low stakes PLO games will play quite similarly to each other (loose passive, pretty straight forward postflop), but every now and...
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Nick Johnson
- Sep 1, 2019
- 1 min
Attack Your Opponents Checking Range
Very often in live low stakes PLO settings, players will play way too straight forward postflop and will seriously lack balance. This...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 29, 2019
- 1 min
Blockers Matter More When Your Opponent's Range is Not Capped
Everyone talks about blockers in PLO and they are very often important, but blocking nutty combos when bluffing really only matters if...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 28, 2019
- 1 min
The More Nutty Your Double Pair, The Better!
This might be obvious to some, but a lot of players transitioning to PLO don't pay close enough attention to the structure of their...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 27, 2019
- 1 min
Avoid 3-Betting Light and Instead 3-Bet More Often For Value
Very often in PLO a combo such as JT76ds makes for a solid 3-bet, but in the live low stakes games that you find yourself in it can just...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 26, 2019
- 1 min
Try Moving Down In Stakes During a Downswing
Downswings can be tough to handle, especially in PLO. Moving down in stakes can alleviate some pressure and allow you to play freely...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 25, 2019
- 1 min
Playing KK From The SB vs LP Raises
Generally, we will 3B double suited KK combos quite a bit within this dynamic (can mix in some calls possibly with very weak ones such as...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 24, 2019
- 1 min
Slight Differences Between Combos Can Make a Big Difference
All 4 cards mean something in your PLO starting hand and little differences can change your hand quite a bit. Take these examples for...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 23, 2019
- 1 min
Typically Avoid 3-Betting IP With Single Suited Non Pair Combos
Single suited non pair combos tend to be quite overplayed in PLO and that is especially true if you are 3-betting them at really any kind...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 22, 2019
- 1 min
Run It Twice With Fish Who Want To Gamble
The title could be misleading, but sometimes you will run into a scenario where fish aren't willing to play for stacks if they know you...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 21, 2019
- 1 min
Don't Underestimate Backdoor Equity
Playability on future streets is so important in PLO when stacks are standard to deep, so keep in mind your backdoor equity when you are...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 20, 2019
- 1 min
Consider Playing a Different Variant to Stay Fresh
It's a little crazy that I am suggesting playing something other than PLO right? Well, as much as I love the game I think it helps...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
When You Can Straddle
I'm generally not a fan of straddling as it is a -EV play overall, but there are two times when I believe it can be argued to be okay....
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 18, 2019
- 1 min
Nut Flush Draw Blockers Are Key In Low SPR Spots
It's pretty simple with this one; the more you block your opponents high frequency shoves in low SPR spots, the more you can bet. So, if...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 17, 2019
- 1 min
Take Scheduled Breaks!
As much as I love poker, I schedule breaks that help me stay fresh long term and keep the game from becoming stagnant. Every week I try...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 16, 2019
- 1 min
You Can Cold Call AA Sometimes IP
We generally want to almost always 3B AA from OOP, but IP we can flat some weaker AA combos to balance our range a little. AA combos that...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 15, 2019
- 1 min
Try a Warmup Routine Before You Play
Implementing a warmup routine can lead to clearer focus and an overall higher level of confidence while playing. It can be as simple as...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 14, 2019
- 1 min
Don't Overvalue QQ and JJ
For many of you transitioning from NLHE, QQ and JJ combos may look pretty with any two extra cards, but that isn't the case in full ring...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 14, 2019
- 1 min
Lean Towards Bet/Folding Instead Of Check/Calling When OOP
When you feel like it's close with a mediocre hand OOP in PLO when HU lean towards bet/folding instead of check/calling when you have...
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Nick Johnson
- Aug 13, 2019
- 1 min
Narrow Your Focus When Studying Poker
When studying away from the table, try to focus on one type of spot or dynamic to prevent information overload. It is often much more...
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