The 5 Poker Monsters Haunting Your Win Rate #564

The real monsters aren’t outside your home looking for candy... they’re lurking inside your poker game. They’re the spooky leaks draining your bankroll and haunting your win rate.So… let’s hunt them down.Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod564The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.comRaise or Fold Only Challenge: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/raisefoldonly

Poker doesn’t have to be scary. Players lose because they keep repeating mistakes. Face your fears and turn scary sessions into profitable ones.Show Notes:  https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod563Microstakes Online Poker Training:  https://www.thepokerforge.com

7 days to find a mistake that still plagues you, and get to work fixing it... move the needle!Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod562Micro Stakes Training: https://www.thepokerforge.com

Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod561PokerTracker 4 Stats Analysis Series on YouTube: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pt4statsSmart HUD for PT4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD

The Questions!Q1: “How should I adjust my strategy when I’m playing short-handed online cash games, like 4- or 5-handed tables?” - EdFollow-Up Q2: “Okay, that makes sense. But how do I know if I’m opening too wide or being too aggressive in short-handed games?” - EdFollow-Up Q3: “Okay, last question. When I tighten up in those spots, how do I avoid becoming too predictable to the regulars?” - EdQ4: “What’s the best way to size my bets online so I’m not giving away information but still building the pot?” - Trevor H.Q5: “How do I adjust when playing against opponents who constantly use min-raises preflop and postflop?” - JaimeShow Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod560

Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod559Questions Answered:“What’s the best way to defend my blinds without bleeding chips against frequent raisers?” – Luke P.“How can I tell when someone is bluffing online if I don’t have physical tells to rely on?” – Nick R.“What adjustments should I make when I move up in stakes and the player pool is tougher?” – Victor J.“What’s the most effective way to build reads on opponents if I’m not using a HUD?” – Omar D.“How do I know when it’s time to leave a table and find a softer one?” – Harry M.

3 cash game and 3 tourney questions answered today:1. “How do I adjust when I keep running into short-stackers who shove a lot preflop?” - Marc2. “Is it better to multi-table smaller stakes or focus on just one or two higher-stakes tables?” - Jem3. “What are some good ways to spot and exploit recreational players when using a HUD?” - Gary4. “How should I change my play when antes kick in compared to the early levels without them?” - Mathieu 5. “What’s the best bubble approach? Tighten up to secure a min-cash or attacking to build a stack?” - Mathieu6. “How do I manage my bankroll differently for tournaments compared to cash games?” - Doug

I answer 6 listener questions:"How do I know when to double barrel a bluff on the turn instead of just giving up after my flop c-bet?" -Alex R."What’s the best way to use a HUD without getting overwhelmed by all the stats?" -Monica T."How do I stay disciplined when I keep getting dealt garbage hands for what feels like hours?" -Derek L."What’s a smart bankroll management rule for low-stakes online cash games?" -Priya S."How do I exploit players who always limp into the pot instead of raising?" -Jordan M."Should I play multiple tables at once to increase my win rate, or focus on just one until I improve?" -Sam K.

Most players never move past being break-even or flat-out losers. But if you can nail these 5 concepts, you’ll instantly pull ahead of the pack.Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod556Smart HUD for PT4: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/smarthud

I’ve got 28 quick-hit tips that will instantly make you feel like a pro at the poker table.Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod555Training: https://www.thepokerforge.comSmart HUD for PokerTracker 4: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/smartHUD