To Pitch or to Slide Cards?: The TDA Weighs In
During the 2026 WSOP, the Tournament Directors’ Association had its biannual meeting with many topics potentially on the agenda. Advanced Poker Training founder Steve Blay attended these meetings and came away with some notable observations. Beyond rule and conduct issues, a stylistic concern was addressed: should dealers pitch cards (the typical American technique) or slide […]
How Would You Advise the TDA?
The annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) offers a time to play in massive fields and high buy-in events. In 2026, bracelets have already been won by notables such as Alex and Kristen Foxen, Nick Schulman, and Advanced Poker Training coach Scott Clements (his fourth). But there is a practical side as well. Every two […]
5 Ways to Adjust When Blinds Get High
As blinds rise, the margin for error gets smaller and every decision carries more weight. These five adjustments will help you stay aggressive, protect your stack, and maximize your chances of making a deep run when the pressure is highest. Who Is Opening Too Much? There are many players who get deep in tournaments and […]
Scott Clements Wins Fourth WSOP Bracelet in $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship
The Advanced Poker Training family would like to congratulate Scott Clements on capturing his fourth World Series of Poker bracelet in the 2026 WSOP $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship. Scott Clements navigated one of the toughest fields of the summer and defeated Dylan Weisman heads-up to capture the title and $450,176 in prize […]
Jacksonville’s “Local Legend” Joins the APT Team: Meet Eddy Mroczkowski
In every poker community, there are a handful of players whose names carry weight the moment they walk into the room. Not because they’re loud. Not because they chase attention. But because they’ve quietly put in the work, earned respect over years at the tables, and become part of the fabric of the local poker […]
Get Ready for WSOP 2026 – And Rate Your Dealer?
The 2026 edition of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is just around the corner. Action opens on May 26th with a Mini Mystery Millions Tournament. Last year, over 19,000 players entered the Mystery Millions event, which had a buy-in of $1,100. This year’s Mini Mystery Millions offers a buy-in of just $550. It looks […]
Steve’s Secret Identity REVEALED
I finally figured out why I do so well playing poker in Florida. The reason? I AM FLORIDA MAN. It has taken some time to admit and embrace this. You know the “Florida Man” from the headlines, right? He’s the punchline of every joke, the guy making “questionable life choices” in the humidity of the swamp. […]
5 Table Selection Tips to Increase Profit Dramatically
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 […]
5 Continuation Betting Mistakes Everyone Makes
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 […]
The Grumpy Professor of Poker: A Tribute to David Sklansky
I was saddened to hear about the passing of David Sklansky. I’m told he wasn’t a perfect human being, but he sure knew the game of poker like no one else. While many players identify with Super/System and the “cowboy” era of Doyle Brunson, what drew me in was the cold, hard logic of The […]