The Theory of Bounty Tournaments – Part 2: ICM and Equity Drops
In part 1 of “Introduction to Bounty Theory,” we analyzed how the structures of bounty tournament prize…
The Theory of Bounty Tournaments – Part 1: Prize Pool Fundamentals
Bounties are a significant new variable to take into account when studying tournament theory and ICM. This…
Responding to Donk-Bets at Final Tables
It’s scary to contest a pot against a covering stack when you have a high risk premium,…
Donk-Betting As the Covering Stack in MTTs
Tournament poker generally incentivizes stack preservation and more conservative play than cash game poker, and this is…
Dominate the River in 3-Bet Pots OOP
Playing the river may seem scary. Pots, on average, have been swelling up big time at this…
Exploiting BBs Who Never Donk-Bet
In a single-raised pot (SRP), a BB caller should almost always check when out of position (OOP)…
Picking the Right Semi-Bluffs
As I often like to remind readers, I am not a professional poker player; I am just…
Playing Calls From the Button in Cash Games
When first beginning to study cash game poker strategy, there is a common refrain that you might…
Bringing It All Together: PKO Review
Throughout the past year, our writers have presented nine unique articles and videos outlining how and when…