Derby Day $300 Miscount: Part 2
In my original post, I told the story of discovering an extra $300 in my pocket after a day of poker, and a potential miscount at the cage. That story ended with me debating whether or not to return the money, unsure if I could even prove a mistake had occurred! This one picks up […]
A Derby-Day Miscount: What Would You Do?
Kentucky Derby day is always busy at poker rooms in Florida, but this year it felt like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. For those of you not from Florida, there are at least a dozen poker rooms within two hours of my house, and most of them also have simulcast racing. The racebook crowd […]
Alex Fitzgerald Joins APT as Head Pro!
Alex Fitzgerald, one of the most respected and accomplished figures in the world of poker coaching, is joining the AdvancedPokerTraining.com (APT) team as our new Head Pro! I don’t need to introduce him – all of you already know Alex from his outstanding contributions to the world of poker education. As a highly regarded poker […]
Will a GTO Trainer Make Me the Next Poker Legend?
Once every few months I find out there’s a new solver out there, with a “GTO Trainer” feature, that promises to give you a lucid path to poker greatness. This may sound exciting, but can they deliver on that promise? Advantages of a Solver Don’t get me wrong. Solvers have greatly advanced poker theory. We […]
Relax: You’re Going to Make Some Poker Mistakes
I’ve played a LOT of poker in my day. And yet, I still play a hand sub-optimally from time to time. Who am I kidding? It’s worse than that – I occasionally make catastrophic errors. Poker mistakes that cost me my entire stack. How can this be for the great Steamin’ Steve, regarded as one of […]
What you’re not being told about GTO and Limping
Let me start by saying this: there are many exceptional poker players out there these day who own training sites, and I have no desire to challenge them all heads-up. Many of their lessons rely heavily on Game-Theory Optimal (GTO) play. But there are some things they are just dead wrong about when it comes […]
Celebrating 400 Million Hands Against Our AI Bots
For 14 years (starting in 2009) Advanced Poker Training has been abuzz, with users playing a staggering 400 million hands against our AI virtual opponents. Our players hail from 175 different countries, and all walks of life. The achievement of 400 million hands played stands as a testament to the universal appeal and enduring fascination […]
Ireland Poker AND HURLING Report
One of the things I enjoy most about traveling is finding new poker rooms. I collect a poker chip from each cardroom I visit (I haven’t counted recently, but I’ve got about 125 in my collection). Poker is a game that unites people from all corners of the globe, and serves as a universal language […]
The Danger of Wishful Thinking
Today I want to talk about the difference between positive thinking and wishful thinking. Positive thinking is beneficial, in life and in poker, as it helps cultivate confidence. When you approach the game with a positive attitude, it can enhance your decision-making abilities and overall performance. Confidence in poker is important because it allows you […]
In Memory of Doyle Brunson
I’m just getting word that the one and only “Godfather of Poker” passed away at 89 years old. I don’t think there is anyone in the poker world who doesn’t owe a tremendous debt to this man. Whether you are in the poker business like I am, or just someone who enjoys the game, where […]