The Risk Premium Differential: A GTO Guide to Facing 3-Bets Under ICM
Learning how to play when facing 3-bets under ICM is the single most agonizing and important skills in tournament poker. Thomas Boivin is a master of this, with with a deep, GTO-backed framework that separates the pros from the field. He understands that these moments aren’t about ‘feel’; they are pure mathematics. It is the […]
The Solver vs. The Spidey Sense: The Power of Poker Intuition
Jonathan Jaffe’s kings-versus-trips hand becomes a study in Poker Intuition. Nick Petrangelo breaks down how elite players blend solver logic with instinct, showing that the real edge in modern poker lies in recognizing when the numbers stop telling the full story.
The Art of the Sandwich: Power, Pressure, and Precision in 3-Way Multiway Poker Pots
Master multiway poker by understanding sandwich spots, leverage, and how pressure flows through position.
Beyond Value: River Bluff Catching with T♠8♠
Learn high-level GTO river strategy. This post breaks down how polarized river shoves work and explains when to use strong hands in bluff catching, using a Triton hand as an example.
The Art of War: How to Play Deepstack 3-Bet Pots
Learn how to play deepstack 3-bet pots. GTO LAB coach Brian Kim breaks down advanced poker theory from the WSOPE, focusing on exploiting capped ranges and population reads.
Advanced Poker Theory: Analyzing Jaffe’s Triton Jeju Bluffs
Dive into advanced poker theory with GTO LAB coaches Jon Jaffe and Leon Sturm as they analyze huge bluffs from the Triton Series. Learn the GTO principles behind complex bluffing lines.
A Modern Blueprint for How to Study Poker with Nick Petrangelo
Elevate your game by learning how to study poker like the best. GTO LAB coach Nick Petrangelo breaks down advanced poker theory in blind vs. blind spots, offering a blueprint for using a poker solver to build winning strategies.
How Dylan Linde Deconstructs Final Table ICM Poker Strategy
The final table of a major online poker tournament is a unique crucible of pressure. The pay jumps are massive, every click is magnified a hundredfold, and the top prize is just a few eliminations away. This is where a deep understanding of ICM poker strategy separates the champion from the eighth-place finisher. It’s a […]
Mastering 3 Hands of Bluffing with Jon Jaffe
Master advanced poker theory with Jon Jaffe as he breaks down two elite Triton Poker hands from Jeju, revealing how bluffing blockers, range construction, and ICM risk premium shape high-stakes decision-making.
Understanding Preflop 3-Bet Sizing Differences Between ChipEV and ICM Scenarios
At 40bb, ICM pressure bends preflop 3-bet sizes away from ChipEV’s defaults. Early and middle positions split sizes and polarize. Button leans larger. Learn the why, plus practical adjustments versus recreational opponents who call too wide or fold too much.