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…