Monday morning brain training advice.

Want to get in some prep before the WSOP?

Phil Galfond on choosing the poker format to focus on.

Phil Galfond returns with yet another insightful column, this time around focusing on a question that many players face: which poker format to choose for the best results?

In his usual style, Galfond digs deep below the surface to offer a perspective that you might not expect, tackling some fundamental issues that may be holding you back in your poker career.

Changes afoot over on Pokercode.

Fedor addresses the changes that are taking place directly over on the Pokercode blog.

Spoilers: He remains on as CEO but all day-to-day management of the business now handled by Hannes Neurauter and his team.

Who likes the word webinar? No one. But Phil Galfond is running one and you should all know about it.

Mark your calendar: April 16th at 10 am PT.

The talk is completely FREE and will be hosted by poker legend and BetRivers Poker ambassador, Phil Galfond, as he discusses how we need to work with our brains—not against them—in order to create a learning habit that actually works.

If you have the time, it seems like a really good way to spend the morning.

A Webinar with Phil Galfond
You know what you need to do. You’re just not doing it.
Most people decide they need more discipline. I thought that for years. I pushed myself to be more structured and disciplined, and I made a little progress. The big unlock came when I stopped thinking about it that way.
In this talk, I’ll share what actually worked for me.
You’ll leave with specific actions you can take right away—small enough to actually happen.
See you there,
— Phil

Pot odds: the least glamorous but most important part of your game.

Pokerati’s latest from Jonathan Little dives deep into the world of pot odds, and it’s not just for the mathletes.

The article spells out why the size of the bet matters more than your gut, especially if you’re new to the game.

Little argues that many beginners are too quick to fold, blind to the fact that the odds could actually be in their favor.

From preflop shoves to post-flop play, it’s all about making decisions based on the math, not the moment. If you ever wondered why some players defend with almost any hand when the price is right, this is your answer.

Some more PLO wisdom from Vivi Saliba.

Do you agree with this take?

According to Uri, if you’re un-bluffable, you’re probably just a calling station. Getting bluffed is a part of the game and something we need to learn to accept.

On the other hand, that feeling when you read their soul and proudly show your queen-high call… At least 3% of the time, it works every time!

Some more quick PLO tips from 888’s own Vivian Saliba.

Another quality Phil Galfond article for all aspiring poker players.

Phil Galfond is back with another article that discusses a very important topic of logic vs. emotions.

While poker is a game of math and logic, we are not robots. Emotions can have a significant impact on our play, and we may not even be aware of it, as Phil nicely explains in his latest column.

Sam Greenwood bets on words over video.

Sam Greenwood has taken a different route from most poker content creators. Rather than chasing the influencer crowd on YouTube, he’s found a home on Substack, writing daily about poker for a growing audience.

According to Greenwood, Substack’s direct-to-reader model appealed to him more than the world of vlogs and video content as per his comments to Pokerati.

Greenwood, who learned poker on the 2+2 forums before the days of training sites, sees Substack as a way to fill a void left by the migration to video content.

Despite previous training video experience for Run It Once, Greenwood wasn’t drawn to the idea of being a YouTuber.

Thousands of poker fans now follow his writing, proof that the written word isn’t dead in the age of influencers.

Fedor Holz with some poker tips.

Are mixed game solvers the next big thing?

There are many solvers for No Limit Hold’em out there but now, it seems like the mixed game crowd will be getting access to these tools.

Dominik NItsche has apparently developed an equity calculator and solver for badugi and 2-7 Single and Triple Draw. Is this the next big thing in poker?

Wise words from one of the game’s best.

Jeremy Ausmus points out that tilt in poker can be caused even by positive developments, like “too much” run-good. Not like we haven’t heard this before, but it’s a good one to be reminded of, especially if you’ve been on the good side of variance recently.

Since there are no negative emotions connected to this type of tilt, the only way to recognize it is to actually take a moment and realistically analyze your game. And, whether you discover something worth addressing or not, going through this process can only benefit you.

Bart Hanson breaks down one of the strangest folds ever.

In this segment of Crush Live Poker, Bart Hanson jumps on a call with the winner of the controversial live-streamed hand that featured a player folding quads on the river.

You’ve probably seen the hand, but now you get a chance to hear from the other player and what was going through his mind when his opponent tabled four-of-a-kind and went into a deep tank before eventually sending his cards into the muck!

Phil Galfond talks about the importance of setting rules and guardrails.

If you’re serious about poker and want to succeed in the long run, it’s essential to have certain rules in place to help guide you, especially during rough patches.

Phil Galfond discusses this topic at length in his recent X post, talking about the challenges that poker players have to deal with, not only when setting rules, but also when trying to stick to them in face of adversities.

Your guide to choosing a poker solver is here.

Are you committing all your chips with aces in PLO?

Faraz Jaka sharing some quick tournament tips.

Blockers are important in PLO, but do you know how to use them correctly?

Check out some quick bluffing tips from Jonathan Little.

SCOOP bootcamp running over on Run It Once Training.

Why you should thread lightly with off-suite Broadway cards.

It’s no secret that off-suite Broadways are some of the trickiest hands to play, and if you’ve played poker a while, it’s safe to assume they’ve gotten you in trouble more than a few times.

In his latest article, Alex Fitzgerald breaks down why this is the case, how you should approach them, and how their value changes in different settings.

Should you be using a HUD when playing online?

New variance calculator by Phil Galfond is out.

Loads of new poker guides published over on our main site yesterday.

If you want to get to grips with online poker offerings in:

• Online Poker in North Carolina
• Online Poker in Minnesota
• Online Poker in Wisconsin
• Online Poker in Missouri

We’ve got you covered.

SCOOP bootcamp running on Run it Once Training.

A break in WSOP coverage.

This is a great video from Monika, and if you didn’t know, she had an incredible 2025, ranking 8th on the Hendon Mob female 2025 money list for almost $1 million in earnings.

So it probably pays to listen to her advice!

Finding the sweet spot with your raises.

When is the right time to bet small?

The latest Upswing Poker Level-Up Podcast brings some tips on when betting small is your best choice in a hand.

You don’t always have to go heavy with your bets. When your range absolutely smashes the board or the stack-to-pot ratio is low to begin with, smaller bets can actually produce better results.

If you’re looking to mix up your strategy, this 10-minute video is well worth watching.

A mini lesson on bet sizing from Jonathan Little.

Flopping a top pair is great and all, but many players struggle to size their bets correctly, where they are getting value, but not setting their chips on fire.

Jonathan Little breaks down one common scenario, explaining each street and every decision along the way. This logic applies to many top-pair spots in tournaments, when playing around 50 big blinds effective.

Bankroll management is always a relevant topic in poker.

How much has Seth Davies, Sam Greenwood and Jeremy Ausmus lost to which hands?

An interesting take on solvers, AI, and future of the game.

Benjamin 'bencb’ Rolle shares his views on the role of AI and solvers in poker, and, unlike many, he’s not worried about the future of the game.

While all the tools make it easier to play well, they’re not a magic wand. Players need to put in the work to actually unlock their full potential, and it’s not as easy as clicking a few buttons.

'Bencb’ believes that many people (wrongly) see solvers and AI as shortcuts, and that approach creates more “suckers” than good players, and there is definitely some truth to his arguments.

4pm EST TODAY! Tom Dwan Q&A.

Upswing Poker is looking for a new coach to add to their roster.

PokerNews lays out the unwritten code of tipping at the poker table. It’s actually super useful, especially as a Brit where tipping culture is not always the norm.

PokerNews say you’re under no obligation to tip, but if you want to show a little respect to the people running the game, it’s a good idea. Cash game players typically tip after winning a decent pot, while tournament players have their own rhythms.

Tipping can also depend on the stakes and even the location. But ultimately, as the guide suggests, a simple tip and a kind word can make the whole table a friendlier place to play.

Barry Carter back at it again with strategy advice.

Tax law changes: poker pros might be drawing dead.

Lee Jones warns tournament grinders on PokerOrg that the 2026 US tax law could be a real game-changer. The short version: starting in 2026, players have to report all their winnings, but can only claim 90 percent of their losses. That means even if you break even at the felt, the IRS still expects a cut.

But for mid-stakes and high-roller events, the impact could be severe. Pros who live off the tournament circuit will have to take a hard look at whether the grind is still worth it.

Learn from the best, with Phil Galfond’s Beyond the Game.

Taking lessons he has learned throughout his life, Galfond has incorporated all he has learned into 'Beyond the Game’, a one-year poker training program.

I started Beyond the Game because I realized so many of the lessons I’ve learned from outside of poker are ones I desperately needed during the early and middle parts of my career. And nobody was teaching most of them—at least with the infrastructure I wanted to create.

The great thing about the program is also that it is done remotely, so it is accessible no matter where you live.

BTG is a one-year program, centered around weekly 90-minute calls led by me, and a Discord community. We’ve added another couple of calls a week, on average, with guest experts and poker study leaders.

Did you know that Phil Galfond dropped a great newsletter yesterday? No? Unlucky, you can’t read it.

PG doesn’t send emails to his newsletter subscribers often, but when he does, they’re always worth your time. Yesterday’s drop, “Making the GTO Decision: What Your Ego is Charging You,” was no exception.

I’m sharing this in full knowledge that I’m not sure if there’s any way you can read it if you didn’t get it. As far as I can tell, the only way to read the text is to have subscribed and received it in your inbox. There’s no online edition. It’s not a Substack. The emails come from PhilGalfond.com, but the emails are not published in the articles section.

So consider the quote below a teaser to get subscribed (it’s on the homepage) so you don’t miss out on the next one. He doesn’t email often, and while he’s usually promoting his next class, it’s not spammy, and he always brings an interesting lesson to your inbox.

Also, it is not called PG Tips, which is a huge missed (though probably British-only) opportunity.

Bill bought Tesla stock many years ago.
He’s done well — congrats to Bill — but he’s also facing a challenge: when does he sell?
A few times a year, he thinks about selling. He knows the position is terrible bankroll management — he’s now way too concentrated. But selling and then having the price skyrocket… that would be painful.
If the price drops — sure, that sucks, but he doesn’t feel as bad. “I’m still ahead,” he tells himself.
The loss is easier to stomach because holding doesn’t feel like an action. And if it’s not an action, it can’t be a big mistake.
But holding is an action. Or at least, it’s a decision — a bet.
Every day Bill wakes up and doesn’t sell, he’s making a decision. He’s looking at the current price and choosing to have that much Tesla stock at that price. If he had $90,000 in cash and you asked Bill, “Would you buy $90,000 of Tesla stock right now?” he’d almost definitely say no. Too concentrated — way too risky.
And yet (ignoring tax implications, which isn’t the real reason people make this mistake), that’s exactly what he’s doing every single day.
Keeping feels different from buying. But it’s the same bet. It’s an emotional bias — a logical fallacy — that prevents people from seeing things clearly and making the best decision for themselves.

Phil Galfond pens article on 'The Poker Player’s Delusion’.

Galfond is not mincing his words. Well worth a read.

Most of you are delusional about your poker game. You have no idea where you stand. You have no idea what it takes to improve. And you pay for that ignorance every time you sit at the table.

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PokerNews takes a microscope to a 2015 WSOP Main Event hand between Daniel Negreanu and Omri Moga, asking if Negreanu was really playing GTO before it became the standard.