Welcome to Learning Paths
Curated by Run It Once staff and organized by game type and topic, the training videos selected here offer a structured approach that ensures a logical and optimized progression to your poker education.
Where should I start?
If you're just beginning your poker journey, the Getting Started path is a perfect introduction to Run It Once.
For the experienced player, Learning Paths are an excellent tool for transitioning to a new game or a new format. NLHE players looking to learn PLO or cash game players looking to prepare for live tourneys will both find paths tailor-made to suit their goals.
Learning Paths are also a great way for the professional player to ensure that they are up to date with current thinking and cutting-edge fundamentals.
Hall of Fame (Free)
Check out a selection of our most popular videos that we'd like to share with you in this Hall of Fame section. You'll encounter some of the freshest and most popular content on the site but also some nostalgic high-stakes moments from back in the day. Welcome to your free trial journey into our video library consisting of over 7,300 videos!
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Getting Started
The creation of this learning path forced us here at Run It Once to think back to when we were first getting started in poker. We know how daunting a task this can seem with so many things to learn and no idea where to start. We've compiled a list of videos that will help get you off on the right foot as you seek to improve your game. From introductions of preflop ranges to the nuances of 3 betting, this learning path has what you need to kick your subscription off right.
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NLHE
No Limit Hold’em has been analyzed more than any other form of poker and we give it the attention and detail that it deserves. All of the technical aspects from blockers to bluffing to bet-sizing are discussed in detail. Each street and every possible position receives a comprehensive analysis. Online tools, Live Play and Hand Reading each have their own section. Looking to sharpen your c-betting strategies? How about 4-betting? We have several videos on each of these in this path. We also include an exhaustive look into the mental game of NLHE. This Learning Path is your definitive guide to improving your NLHE game.
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PLO
Omaha has become the game of choice for many players and this path includes videos by some of the best Omaha players on the planet. Start off with how to transition to PLO from NLHE and then move into the specifics of bluff catching to handling downswings to software. We have everything necessary for PLO success and taking your game to the next level. If you are looking to improve your PLO game then the videos here are essential.
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MTT
Every angle of tournament poker gets the full treatment in this path: advanced theory, optimal betting sizes, blind defense, ICM, bankroll management and mental game preparation. This is the complete package for aspiring tournament grinders. Think your pre-flop play is perfect? Sharpen it with our pre-flop play video series. Test your hand reading skills with specialized videos dedicated to this topic. Both Small blind and Big Blind play are addressed in their respective learning paths. A selection of software videos teach you how to build the perfect HUD, breakdown a hand with CREV or check your line with Holdem Resources Calculator. Finally, a big video selection about ICM and game theory optimal decision-making make for a critical lesson in upping your game once you’re in the money.
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Mental Game
In order to play poker at a high level, you need a strong strategic base. However, playing poker seriously requires more than knowing what hands to play preflop or how to balance your postflop frequencies. Mental game issues have derailed many poker players’ careers and you’ll never truly excel without mastering issues such as tilt, mental endurance and motivation. The mental game videos found in this learning path can help you deal with issues like downswings, discipline and results-oriented thinking. Fixing a few psychological leaks might be all that’s holding you back from taking the next step in your poker journey.
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Mixed Games
Mixed games are among one of least-explored areas of poker. With so many games, the huge amount of information to study is often a deterrent for many players to begin their mixed game journey. The videos in this Path feature multiple WSOP bracelet winners who guide you through the nuances of HORSE, NLSD, 2-7 TD, and the variants of PLO and PLO8 that have seen a rise in popularity over the years. Some of the videos delve into mixed game MTT strategy while others give an overview of cash strategy. Each variant is also discussed in depth in multiple-video sections. Whether you're testing the waters at low-stakes or preparing for the 50k Player's Championship, this is the right place to improve your Mixed games.
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OFC
Open face Chinese poker has grown increasingly over the last few years. What began as a game to pass the time has become the primary game for large swaths of the poker playing population and we have the path designed to help you increase your win-rate. This Learning Path covers everything from an introduction to the rules to software recommendations and the difference between MTT and Cash. A detailed Heads Up section provides a wide variety of instructional insight. Fantasyland alone gets the full treatment in several videos. This series is the definitive guide to improving your OFC performance.
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RIO Pro Picks
We've asked our pros to come up with their five favorite videos of all time. With thousands of choices, this is no easy task! Some may be member favorites while others might be diamonds in the rough that you’ve missed. Enjoy the selections and join the discussion in our forums where you can share your top 5.
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US Poker Sites
We routinely receive messages from our members with concerns that some of the material that our coaches cover may not be relevant to them because it covers gameplay from a site they don't play on. While there is always something to be gained from discussing strategy regardless of the site, we hear you and we want to provide content that is both sound in its technical advice as well as representative of the player pool that you've become familiar with. This section contains videos from coaches that specialize in playing on sites allowing American customers. Population tendencies of Americans are discussed and our coaches examine everything from maximizing your EV, avoiding rake traps, the highest volume times of the day and other issues unique to the American poker experience.
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WSOP Prep
What’s the best way to maximize your time in Las Vegas during this yearly pilgrimage to the desert? The World Series of Poker preparation path includes selected videos with specific advice for live MTT play, a survey of Las Vegas cash games and a review of Multi Table Tournament strategy including in-depth ICM considerations and tips specific to WSOP tournaments.
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