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Poker guides and improvement

Practical resources to improve at poker on Winamax, PokerStars, Betclic, GGPoker, 888poker, partypoker and iPoker — stats, leaks, tools and methods explained in plain English.

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Strategy
Spin & Go on Winamax: the strategy to beat the hyper-turbo format
3-handed format, short stacks, high variance: Spin & Go is played with aggressive push/fold. The benchmarks for staying profitable on this ultra-fast format.
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Strategy
Poker satellite strategy: playing for the ticket, not the win
In a satellite, finishing 1st or 10th pays the same: one ticket. Why ICM is extreme there, and how to survive the bubble without taking unnecessary risks.
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Strategy
Re-entry and rebuy in tournaments: when to fire another bullet (and when to stop)
Firing another bullet can boost your EV... or torch your bankroll. How to decide on re-entry based on the structure, stack depth, and your edge over the field.
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Progression
ROI and variance in MTTs: understanding your long-term results
A good MTT player can lose for months on end. How to read your ROI, absorb variance, and size your bankroll to survive downswings.
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Stats
VPIP, PFR, C-bet: understanding your poker stats in 5 minutes
VPIP, PFR, C-bet, BB/100... every stat has a precise meaning. This guide explains what each one reveals about your game, with reference values by level.
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Progression
Analyzing your poker hands: method and tools
Having your stats is not enough — you need to know how to read them. The method for identifying your real leaks and turning numbers into a concrete action plan.
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Progression
How to export your Winamax hand history (illustrated guide)
Finding your hand files, understanding the cash and tournament formats, and preparing them for analysis. A step-by-step illustrated guide for Winamax on PC.
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Strategy
Building your poker ranges: the basics and free tools
A range is the set of hands you play in a given situation. Why it is the foundation of all preflop progress, and how to use the FlopIQ Range Manager.
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Poker C-bet: frequency, sizing, and situations to avoid
The continuation bet is one of the most played — and most poorly executed — actions. Optimal frequency, sizing, and unfavorable boards: the complete guide.
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