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Final Table Takedown: Morgan Petro Earns Fourth Circuit Ring In 11 Months

by Craig Tapscott |  Published: Nov 29, '23

… drill in on those like button versus big blind and blind … 26 Petro raised from the button to 60,000 holding … blind. CT: What’s your impression of your opponent in the … A-x (he will be defending all A-x pre … x hands he would be defending big blind with. It was …

Myths and Misconceptions About Game Theory And Poker Solvers: Part Two

by Steve Zolotow |  Published: Mar 22, '23

… , a solver might recommend a button strategy which includes some folds … , you must learn to exploit your opponents. Solver solutions don’t … . But what if you know your opponent loves to bluff on … follow the GTO strategy of defending 67% of the time you …

Final Table Takedown: Daniel Marx Earns First WSOP Circuit Ring

by Craig Tapscott |  Published: Feb 08, '23

… of 931 entrants that included defending champion Quan Tran during heads … would learn 20 big blinds – button versus big blind – in … as the tournament progresses and your tournament life becomes increasingly … final hand. Marx raised the button 400,000 holding 8 …

WPT Champion James Romero: Improving Your Hand Reading Skills

by Craig Tapscott |  Published: Jan 25, '23

… CO, and 40 percent button. Generally, non-professional players … slightly improve your win rate and affect your decision making … would be defending the big blind versus a button open … button gets to triple barrel for large sizings. In addition, the button

Benjamin ‘Bencb’ Rolle: To Bluff, Or Not To Bluff, That Is The Question

by Craig Tapscott |  Published: Dec 28, '22

… Particularly in this situation where your opponent can have straights, … A prime example is you defending as a big stack from … big blind or late position (button, cutoff, hijack) versus the … all about using your chips wisely and also choosing your opponents …

Omaha Eight-Or-Better: Defending The Big Blind With Weak Hands

by Kevin Haney |  Published: Oct 19, '22

… of the time. Proponents of defending very wide even against tight … the equities do run closer, your opponents will be more … range. Against a cutoff or button open, we should defend more … place to be, especially when your holding has such limited potential …

Final Table Takedown: Dan Zack Breaks Down Two Key Hands From His Two Bracelet Wins

by Craig Tapscott |  Published: Sep 07, '22

… to 400,000 from the button holding Q 9 5 … flop. CT: So basically, your mind was in the … were you running through your head? DZ: It’s … steal open, Shaun should be defending extremely wide here. Probably … and checked. CT: Share your thoughts on the check …

Playing From The Blinds: Offense And Defense

by Craig Tapscott |  Published: Jun 01, '22

… a lot of top pros defending their big blind much wider … to compare your holding with the spectrum of hands your opponent may … 64 percent of those are defending while the other 16 percent … UTG, button, middle position, etc. Oftentimes, we will end up defending a …

Lawyer By Day, Poker Player By Night: Bracelet Winner Bradley Jansen Talks Six-Max

by Brandon Temple |  Published: Jun 01, '22

… opening with weaker holdings and defending wider as well. Ranges in … not opening the cutoff and button wide enough when you are … the short-handed dynamic affect your decision making with a hand … Joni Jouhkimainen was on the button, and Jesse Yaginuma was in …

Pot-Limit Omaha Strategy: When Do You Fold The Nuts?

by Craig Tapscott |  Published: Mar 09, '22

… middle position, the cutoff, the button, and the big blind. … checked, the player on the button bet $300, and everyone … Beauprez: For beginning players, dedicating your study time to mastering … most common scenarios, such as defending the BB when facing …

 
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