Red Chip Poker, Author at Red Chip Poker: Recent Episodes
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The purpose of this article is twofold. First, we attempt to summarize the current legal status of online poker in the United States. You may be surprised to learn that, despite a confusing legal landscape, it is generally accepted that playing online poker is currently legal in the U.S., at least at the federal level. […]
The post When Will Online Poker Be Legal In My State? (Updated 2024) appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
One of the most common questions we get from Vegas rookies at the Red Chip Poker Discord server is “where should I play poker?” We addressed this question in our WSOP Guide, but that, of course, is tailored specifically to the situation during the annual WSOP. Since 85% of the poker year occurs outside the […]
The post Poker Rooms Of The Vegas Strip: A Local’s Guide (Updated 2024) appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Blockers are an intermediate concept that tends to be used very incorrectly. If you either totally ignore them or overly focus on them, be sure to "unblock" this entire episode.
The post Blockers – Podcast S6E18 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Are you utilizing position to its maximum benefit? If you understand the power of position, but also think you might be missing some spots, give this episode a complete listen.
The post Position Plays – Podcast S6E17 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Understanding the Balance of Folding and Calling In the game of poker, finding the right balance between folding and calling is crucial. Folding too much puts us at risk of being exploited by opponents who bluff relentlessly. On the other hand, calling too frequently often leads to becoming a losing player in the long run. […]
The post Mastering Poker: Folding, Calling, and Defense Frequency appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Introduction to poker bluffing In the world of poker, mastering the art of bluffing is a key element in achieving success at the tables. Bluffing involves deceiving your opponents by representing a stronger hand than you actually hold, leading them to make a different decision than they would if they saw your cards. In this […]
The post Mastering the Art of Poker Bluffing: Strategies, Tips, and GTO Analysis appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Who would win between the robotic poker grinder and the intuitive player? Which approach should you model in today's games? Let's discuss this from a macro viewpoint.
The post The Poker Robot – Podcast S6E16 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Are you not the techiest person in the world but still want to play online poker well? This episode puts strategy on the sideline to deep dive into your tech setup and protection.
The post Tech Specs – Podcast S6E15 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Introduction In the world of poker, there has always been a recognition that skill plays a crucial role in the game. While luck can certainly play a part in the short term, it is the long-term success that separates the skilled players from the rest. If you’ve ever wondered why some players consistently come out […]
The post The World Of GTO Poker appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
The small blind is the second-biggest losing position you have to contend with. But with better defense, better SB stealing, and a better plan preflop, you can minimize these losses.
The post Small Blind Leaks – Podcast S6E14 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
The big blind is going to be your biggest losing position. But if you aren't careful, those losses can balloon and create a huge drag on your winrate. So use these 5 tips to fight back and defend correctly.
The post Big Blind Leaks – Podcast S6E13 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Do you play on a poker site that allows for HUDs? If so, listen to this entire episode (maybe even twice!) and make sure your HUD is helping you instead of confusing you with number overload.
The post The Modern HUD – Podcast S6E12 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Should you be multi-tabling or just sticking to a single table in today's games? This episode breaks down the considerations and helpful tips for correctly adding more tables.
The post Multi-Tabling – Podcast S6E11 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
This one may be challenging. We review several ethical grey areas within the poker world to better understand them from both the player's and the poker room's point of view.
The post The Grey Areas – Podcast S6E10 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
What is the best way to approach games with not just one or two nits at the table, but a huge density of nits within the player pool at large? Don't fall into the trap of mirroring their play...do this instead!
The post Nit Colonies – Podcast S6E9 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
MAD, short for 'mutually assured destruction, is a military strategy that has some real application to poker. See how this concept applies to highlight some good vs. avoidable setups.
The post M.A.D. – Podcast S6E8 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
It's time to take a macro-level view of GTO c-betting across each of the major flop textures. See what the solver is preferring (from frequencies to sizes) on paired boards, single-broadway, etc.
The post GTO C-Bets – Podcast S6E7 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
While the previous episode focused on the tables you should select, this one goes over the actual poker room you should play at. Learn what's good, bad, and which one is best for you.
The post Room Selection – Podcast S6E6 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
What should you be considering when choosing the exact game to play in? This episode delves into everything from metrics to look for before sitting to evaluating games in real-time.
The post Game Selection – Podcast S6E5 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
The ultimate resource for understanding the tournament concept, ICM, clearly, quickly, and deeply. If you've heard of this term, but have not yet spent much time with it, give this episode a full listen now.
The post ICM Explained – Podcast S6E4 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Let's all get on the same page when describing and thinking about ranges. Concepts like polarization, merged, condensed, and other terms get a full explanation and exploration in this episode.
The post Range Arrangement – Podcast S6E3 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Your red line looks at all wins and losses in pots you didn't showdown. This episode explores what winners do to keep their red lines in check, and sometimes, even positive!
The post Red Line Rampage – Podcast S6E2 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
How do early ideas of balance compare to true GTO balance? How does this impact your strategy and properly balanced bluffs? Find out in the first episode of season six!
The post Pseudo Balance – Podcast S6E1 appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
You already know a strong poker mindset is crucial for long term success. But how the heck does melding the idea of mental game and hit point meters from video games work?
The post The Poker Mindset HP Model – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
While you can look at poker rake as simply "the price of doing business", it’s helpful to understand how rake and rakeback have changed over the years. Where do your rake dollars go? Why are sites limiting winning players today?
The post More Rake Is – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
In this episode, we share easy hacks to improve your productivity and become way more efficient. Instead of reading another listicle with 68 boring productivity tips, listen to this one podcast episode and start reclaiming more of your time.
The post Hacking Your Poker Productivity In 2023 – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
In this episode, we break down the main ways people cheat in online poker – from players colluding to bots to RTA – with an understanding of how much these cheats cost you. Online poker operators should be protecting their customers more, but the first line of defense is always yourself. Enjoy! Related Links GTO […]
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In this episode, coach “w34z3l” shares his entire toolbox for live cash games that you can begin using today. Get advice on preflop hand selection, sizing your raises, and spots to increase your aggression. Enjoy! Related Links The Preflop Poker Checklist (From SplitSuit) Using GTO Preflop Ranges (S5E19) Get Every Live Preflop Range In Our […]
The post The Live Poker Preflop Toolkit – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
In this episode, coach "w34z3l" shares exploitation strategies to get the highest winrates when playing against humans. Enjoy the video and leave us your comment!
The post Finding Exploits In Today’s Poker Games – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
In this episode, our coach "w34z3l" shows you how to select the correct bet size for no-limit hold'em. Learn the strategy of how to start betting with a small bet to gain confidence and increase the size of your bets as the game progresses.
The post Simplified Poker Bet Sizing – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
Find out how to do proper hand reading, assign better ranges, consider bet size indicators, and look at capped ranges. The new episode of RCP podcast is here!
The post 7 Hand Reading Principles – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
In this episode, coach “w34z3l” breaks down what going pro entails and how to handle everything from money to study time without missing the love of playing poker. If the idea of playing poker full-time calls out to you, be sure to watch this entire video.
The post Tips For Turning Poker Into A Profession – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
In this episode, we share two chapters from GTO Gems that go into GTO bluffing and leverage the perfect polarization model in order to draw out some macro ideas about bluffs in modern poker.
The post Free GTO Poker Gems Book Chapters – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
In this episode, coach "w34z3l" discusses how to really use your study time, including organization, hands-on examples and real concepts, and detailed ideas on how to improve your own study time.
The post Effective Poker Study In 2022 – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
In this episode, everything from winrates, to variance, to rakeback and bonuses gets discussed in this technical exploration.
The post Comparing Poker Hourly Winrates – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
In this episode, coach “w34z3l” shares which of the preflop ranges are best to use and the pros/cons of using non-exploitative hand charts. Join us as we review some of the GTO preflop ranges you’ll find in our new app and explain how to think about GTO solved preflop ranges.
The post Using GTO Solved Preflop Ranges – Podcast appeared first on Red Chip Poker.
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The podcast is back with Season 4! Your host is Red Chip Poker founder James “Splitsuit” Sweeney, joined by Chris Warren, a long time heads-up pro and now live cash-game player. Expect many wide-ranging discussions on the latest strategies players are using to win. In this episode, James and Chris discuss what it means […]
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