Ways to up your poker game.
In his PTO Poker 101 course (PTO stands for Player Theory Optimal), Joel Wald provides what most players need: the fundamental filler for the holes in their games. The gaps in some experienced players’ games are often striking. For example, a player leads out for half-pot on the river on a wet board. This indicates…
By Guest Author Joel Wald Most aspiring professional poker players remember what it was like when they first had the talk. No, not that talk. The talk often occurs when poker has become a bigger part of a player’s life, and they have enjoyed some success. On the one hand, this time can be exciting…
Success in tournament poker requires a diverse set of skills. Hand analysis, understanding the impact of structure on overall approach, bet sizing, and proper management of varying stack depths are all critical. But there is no more crucial ability than the ability to master shortstack poker. Unless you go on an epic run through a…
Recently we sat down with poker coach and founder of PTO Poker, Joel Wald, to talk about the experience of poker coaching, when to seek out coaching, and what players should expect from a poker coach. This week we interviewed Coach Joel about his own player and coaching journey. How and when did you start…
Today, in the the latest in our series of poker interviews, we talk to Joel Wald about poker coaching. Joel is the founder of PTO Poker, which offers personalized poker coaching for players who are looking to make better decisions and become the best versions of themselves, both on and off the felt. At PTO…
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Tavern Poker (or Pub Poker) is a great way to get your feet wet playing live poker. There are a number of tavern poker organizations in the US that allow new (or experienced) players the option of playing live poker in a laid-back environment. These organizations typically offer a night of poker either for free…
Finding the best poker tournaments either in your home area or as you travel has always been complicated. Identifying the day and time, buy-in amount and some basic info about local tournaments may simply be a matter of checking out PokerAtlas. However, whether there will be 120 players or 7 when you show up to…
Last week we asked “Is poker easier than we think?” In that post, we talked about some general approaches that reduce the difficulty of poker for any player. Today, we’re going to talk about some specific poker skills to improve your game without hours of study or expensive online programs. Specific Poker Skills To Make…