Winning Poker Strategy: Game Theory Optimal Simplified
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GTO is a term widely used in poker strategy discussion today. Unfortunately, I’ve found that it is seldom described simply enough to make it useful to the typical player.
So, let’s look at what GTO is, exactly and simply, and see whether it makes sense for you to use in the typical, multi-player, modestly staked ($1/2, $1/3, or $2/5) No-Limit Hold’em cash game.
Playing Game Theory Optimal poker is the best way to maximize your winnings at the table or is it? (Image: TheStreet)
GTO means “Game Theory Optimal” and describes a “non-exploitable” strategy of poker play. The simplest way to understand GTO is to first understand what “non-exploitable” means. For that, imagine the simplest of all gambling games, Pick ‘em.
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Winning Poker Strategy: Avoiding the Sirens’ Call
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There’s a siren’s call in poker. It’s the sweet and sultry voice that beckons “I have to call.” It pierces through the haze and fog of difficult decisions and causes you to steer into danger, even when your judgment dictates a more prudent course. Its seductive sound tempts even the most thoughtful and skilled players, frequently leading to the destruction of their carefully built stacks, and to their doom.
In Greek mythology, the Sirens lured sailors to their doom. In poker, they can lead unwary players to go bust. (Image: Ancient Origins)
Home Game Hints, Part 2: Do’s and Dont’s for Getting Invited Back
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As we discussed previously, playing in a home game is a very different experience from playing in a public poker room. We get spoiled in public rooms, where every non-abusive player is welcome. There are staff people to keep the game moving, keep the seats filled, deal the cards, explain the rules, provide security, and eject abusive players. Those who run home games have to do all of these things themselves. Accordingly, they may be more selective about who they let in. As a result, players looking to stay in a game must be more mindful of how they behave to make sure they make the cut.
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