Phil Galfond

Phil Galfond picks up the action three handed with stacks fairly close making for an interesting conclusion with each player forced to combine caution with risk in an effort to seal the deal.

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Phil Galfond picks up the action with four players remaining and reviews the payout structure which has a massive impact on play as ICM begins to take a bigger role.

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Phil Galfond returns to the final table analysis with six players remaining and Bryce Yockey no longer on the big stack making for some interesting situations.

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Trick #2: When and why you should bet and raise aggressively with your strongest hands to maximize your EV.

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What are equity and expected value (EV), and how they help you make better decisions at the table.

How to exploit and adjust against loose-passive players.

Learn how to calculate the combinations of hands your opponents could have, helping you refine your hand reading.

How different structures and antes should affect your pre-flop decisions.

One minus alpha and minimum defense frequency: Two critical pieces of the game theory puzzle, and your last plate of broccoli!

Quick introduction to departing lessons.

These players can make your life difficult - here's how to stop yourself from getting run over by a maniac.

Nits and rocks are hard to get value from, but there's another way to exploit them.

Learn to anticipate your opponents' thought processes, adjust your strategy based on their likely responses, and stay one step ahead in complex situations.

How does poker with 20BB stacks differ from 100BB or 400BB poker, and why? Explore how to adjust your play based on different stack depths, understanding the implications for bet sizing and hand selection.

Welcome to Foundations! An introduction to game theory, and what you can expect to learn throughout the course.

Learn how to maximize value or force a fold with a check-raise in those crucial river situations.

Navigating multi-way pots can be tricky. How to adjust your strategy in pots with multiple players, including considerations for hand strength, position, and bet sizing.

Step two of hand-reading: What bluffs can your opponent have?

Blockers: How specific cards in your hand can block certain combinations of hands your opponents might have, allowing you to make more informed decisions.

Trick #4: A rare spot where even weak players overbluff.

Learning poker fundamentals: Introduction. This video kicks off our deep dive into the essential concepts every poker player needs to master.

One of the most important soft skills: Game selection. How to choose the right games to maximize your chances of success is vastly important — even the most solid foundations won't help if you're playing against superior competition.

Check-raising can be a powerful move. Know when to pull the trigger, and why.

Step one of hand-reading: What hands can your opponent have for value?

An overview of the art and science of hand reading.

Final lessons on exploiting different player types. Defining solid players, fish and whales.

Welcome to the foundational principles of pre-flop and post-flop play.

Trick #3: Folding isn't fun, but many of your opponents just aren't bluffing enough.

Reverse implied odds: When hitting your outs can become expensive.