Basics
Drawing hands in poker
In this article, we'll break down what a draw is in poker, what types of draws exist, how to assess their strength, and when aggression with a draw becomes profitable.
Val Podolyak ·
Basics
Poker basics: Texas Hold'em rules, table position, sizing, 3-bet, odds, opponent types and a glossary. Learn with FunFarm experts.
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Basics
Straight Flush in Poker: The Nearly Unbeatable Hand
Let's discuss the straight flush, its place in the hand ranking hierarchy, and how it differs from a royal flush.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
Four of a Kind in Poker: How to Make It and Play It Right
Let's discuss what four of a kind is in poker and how to play it correctly.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
A gutshot in poker
In this article, we'll break down what a gutshot is in poker, how it differs from an open-ended straight draw, how to calculate its probabilities, and when playing it is actually justified.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
Set vs Trips in Poker: Key Differences Explained
Let's talk about sets, trips, and the difference between them.
Val Podolyak ·
Psychology
A cooler in poker
In this article, we'll break down what a cooler is in poker, how it differs from a bad beat, why it can't be avoided even with correct play, and how to deal with such hands.
Tatiana Barchukova ·
Basics
What a straight is in poker and how to play it
Let's break down the straight in poker and its place in the hand rankings.
Ilya Melnikov ·
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Flush in Poker: How to Play It
Let's break down what a flush means in poker. How to make this hand and its rank among the other winning combinations.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
Poker terms: glossary from A to Z
Don't understand poker slang? Our complete glossary explains 50+ key terms: from "pot" and "equity" to "the nuts" and "c-bet". Perfect for beginners.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
Check in poker
Let's break down what a check is in poker, when it's justified, and when it turns into a loss of EV.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
Nuts in poker
In this article we'll break down what the nuts is in poker, how it changes from flop to river, how the absolute nuts differs from the current nuts, and how to extract the maximum chips from a nut hand without scaring off your opponent or falling into a trap.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Basics
Poker Hand Rankings: All 10 Combinations Explained
Knowing the hand rankings is the foundation on which getting acquainted with poker begins. They are exactly what determines who wins the pot at showdown, so the first thing any beginner studies is the poker hands ranked by strength.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Finance
Rake in poker: how rakeback is calculated
Beginning players rarely pay attention to rake when choosing a poker room. More often they look at: the size of the first-deposit bonus, the selection of payment methods, and the loyalty program. The importance of the commission shouldn't be underestimated: a platform's excessive appetite reduces players' earnings. In this article we'll discuss: rake, methods of calculating it, and popular VIP systems.
Ilya Melnikov ·
Strategy
All-In in Poker: Rules, Strategy, and When to Push
Almost every player sooner or later finds themselves in a situation where they have to risk their entire stack. Sometimes it happens preflop with a strong hand, sometimes postflop while playing a big pot, and sometimes because of a short stack in a tournament.
Val Podolyak ·
Basics
The Flop in Poker: How to Read the Board and Win Postflop
In poker, a great many mistakes start not on the river or even on the turn, but right after the first three community cards come out. A player sees the flop, notices a pair, a draw, or just a decent spot — and starts acting without figuring out how this board interacts with their range and the opponent's range.
Ilya Melnikov ·
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What Is a Kicker in Poker and Why It Matters
No-limit Texas Hold'em became the industry leader in the 1960s. Before that, another type of poker dominated Las Vegas casinos — seven-card stud. NL Hold'em overtook its competitor thanks to the simplicity of its rules. Hold'em is much easier to master than stud. However, NL Hold'em rules do have their own nuances. Let's discuss what a kicker is and see how it works.
Val Podolyak ·
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