Alex Fitzgerald, Author at Advanced Poker Training Blog https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/author/alexfitzgerald/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:35:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 97721497 5 Table Selection Tips to Increase Profit Dramatically https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-table-selection-tips-to-increase-profit-dramatically/ https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-table-selection-tips-to-increase-profit-dramatically/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:33:11 +0000 https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/?p=4815 Table selection is one of the easiest ways to boost your poker profits without changing your actual strategy at the table. These five practical table selection tips will help you spot softer games faster, avoid tough lineups, and put yourself in the most profitable situations possible. Look For Talking And Laughing Home game players are […]

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]]> https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-table-selection-tips-to-increase-profit-dramatically/feed/ 0 4815 5 Continuation Betting Mistakes Everyone Makes https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-continuation-betting-mistakes-everyone-makes/ https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-continuation-betting-mistakes-everyone-makes/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:31:44 +0000 https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/?p=4810 Continuation betting is one of the most powerful weapons in poker — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Here are five common c-bet mistakes players make every day, and how fixing them can instantly make your postflop strategy more profitable. Not Continuation Betting Enough Most people do not continuation bet enough. They want […]

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]]> https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-continuation-betting-mistakes-everyone-makes/feed/ 0 4810 5 Mistakes Tournament Players Make Transitioning to Cash https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-mistakes-tournament-players-make-transitioning-to-cash/ https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-mistakes-tournament-players-make-transitioning-to-cash/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:39:33 +0000 https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/?p=4804 Transitioning from tournaments to cash games can feel natural — but the strategic differences are bigger than most players realize. Here are five costly mistakes tournament players commonly make in cash games, and how to adjust so your win rate doesn’t suffer. Overvaluing Big Cards When you play tournaments, everyone gets short-stacked at some point. […]

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]]> https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-mistakes-tournament-players-make-transitioning-to-cash/feed/ 0 4804 8 Mental Game Hacks to Stay Sharp During Long Events https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/8-mental-game-hacks-to-stay-sharp/ https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/8-mental-game-hacks-to-stay-sharp/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:17:20 +0000 https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/?p=4657 Long local tournaments can wear down even skilled players, leading to costly mistakes late in the game. These eight mental game hacks will keep you focused, stay sharp, and playing your best from start to finish. You’re Not Going To See Everything I can pay attention to every pot at the table. I have that […]

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]]> https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/7-tactics-to-build-a-stack-early/feed/ 0 4641 5 Ways to Adjust When the Field is Full of Calling Stations https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-ways-to-adjust-calling-stations/ https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-ways-to-adjust-calling-stations/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:45:51 +0000 https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/?p=4646 When you’re up against a table full of calling stations, standard strategies can backfire fast. These five adjustments will help you extract value and avoid the traps passive players set unintentionally. Isolation Raise To Larger Amounts This is the largest hack you can use versus calling stations. If you think about it, they’re actually using […]

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]]> https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-ways-to-adjust-calling-stations/feed/ 0 4646 6 Tricks to Control the Table and Dictate the Action https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/6-tricks-to-control-the-table/ https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/6-tricks-to-control-the-table/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:45:45 +0000 https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/?p=4633 In poker, the real power lies in commanding the pace and flow of the game. These six tricks will help you control the table and force your opponents to play on your terms. Isolation Raise More When you’re at a table where everyone is limping constantly, you need to take that personally. Why do they […]

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]]> https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/5-situations-bluff-more/feed/ 0 4628 The 7 Golden Rules of Winning at Cash Games https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/the-7-golden-rules-of-winning-at-cash-games/ https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/the-7-golden-rules-of-winning-at-cash-games/#respond Tue, 27 May 2025 20:18:01 +0000 https://www.advancedpokertraining.com/poker/blog/?p=4512 Winning at cash games isn’t about luck—it’s about discipline, strategy, and making the right decisions over and over again. These seven golden rules will help you build a solid foundation, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize your long-term profits at the table. Decide Who Is A Nit, Maniac, Or Station Every time you sit down at […]

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]]> https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/the-7-golden-rules-of-winning-at-cash-games/feed/ 0 4512 8 Cash Game Mistakes that Cost You Money https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/8-cash-game-mistakes-that-cost-you-money/ https://www.pokertraining.com/poker/blog/8-cash-game-mistakes-that-cost-you-money/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:06:09 +0000 https://www.advancedpokertraining.com/poker/blog/?p=4517 Even the most experienced players make costly cash game mistakes, often without realizing it. By identifying and fixing these common leaks, you can maximize your profits and gain a significant edge over your opponents. Not Three-Betting Enough This is one of the most common cash game mistakes that you see. People love seeing flops because […]

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