When does ICM become significant in MTTs?
The Independent Chip Model (ICM) was invented in 1987 by M. Malmuth and is one of the…
How to Study GTO Solutions
Tools like GTO Wizard and other solvers should not be used to memorize specific strategies. There are…
Principles of GTO
Game theory, or GTO (for Game Theoretically Optimal), is best understood not as a rigid set of…
Interpreting Equity Distributions
GTO Wizard’s range vs range equity distribution graphs are an excellent tool for visualizing which player has…
What is Leverage in poker?
Leverage refers to the risk of future betting. When you call a bet on the flop or…
Reasons for value betting in poker
You’re probably accustomed to thinking of bets as either value or bluff. In this taxonomy, value bets…
The Science of Poker Performance
Poker is a game of small edges and big swings. Every hand is an investment into your…
What is Valor in poker?
Can a poker hand be courageous? How does your ability to value bet future streets impact your…
Pot Geometry
“Pot Geometry” refers to betting an equal fraction of the pot on each street, such that you’re…
