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Countless success stories.There is 17+ hours of advanced poker training, 200+ step by step example hands, dozens of downloadable cheat sheets below every video and much more.It covers every type of poker imaginable for all skill http://www.blackrain79.com/2025/06/Play-Fearless-Poker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (BlackRain79)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-1471311611573253744Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:36:00 +00002025-07-19T13:46:49.636+07:00bad calls Biggest mistake most poker amateurs still make today? That's easy, bad calls. I see it with my students almost every day! In poker, calling is usually the last option you should be considering. As the old adage goes: "if it's good enough for a call, then it's good enough for a raise." While there are certainly a few spots where calling is the best play, most of the http://www.blackrain79.com/2025/04/bad-call.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (BlackRain79)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-5240561952419181133Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:44:00 +00002025-07-19T13:51:29.034+07:00bad beatThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran FerlanSo your Pocket Aces got cracked five times in a row, your opponents constantly hit their miracle cards on the river, and your top pair top kicker never seems to hold up.Sound familiar yet?Bad beats are the bane of every poker player. When we talk about bad beats, we usually think about situations where your hand is a clear http://www.blackrain79.com/2025/03/bad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (BlackRain79)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-4756884725390422143Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:19:00 +00002025-12-18T07:46:36.791+07:00poker home gamesThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.Home games are arguably the most fun (and profitable) poker format out there.Because you get to spend time with your friends instead of a bunch of random people.And the only thing better than playing poker with your buddies is actually beating them at the felt and getting bragging rights!In this article, you will learn how to http://www.blackrain79.com/2025/01/how-to-beat-poker-home-games.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-2395550182177097817Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:59:00 +00002025-07-19T13:54:40.844+07:00poker fishThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.Experienced poker players can spot recreational players (aka the fish) a mile away.That’s because poker fish routinely make glaring, fundamental mistakes that cost them a lot of money over the long run.If you do any of the 4 things on this list, chances are you are the fish in your poker game.Make sure to eliminate these 4 costlyhttp://www.blackrain79.com/2025/01/poker-fish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-7599413766858323511Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:38:00 +00002025-07-19T13:55:03.445+07:00good poker handsThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.These days, everybody knows how to play strong hands like pocket Aces or pocket Kings. These hands are so strong that they practically play themselves.But the problem is, these hands don’t really come around often in no-limit hold’em.Most of the time, you won’t be dealt a premium poker hand, so it’s important to know how to win http://www.blackrain79.com/2025/01/underrated-poker-hands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-8687379335545628945Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:01:00 +00002025-07-19T13:56:36.518+07:00straight drawsThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.Poker is an easy game when you flop a monster hand, but this is more of an exception than the rule.Most of the time, you will either miss the flop completely, or have some sort of a marginal or a drawing hand.So how do you play drawing hands like straight draws in no limit hold’em? Do you just call and hope for the best?Not http://www.blackrain79.com/2025/01/straight-draws.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-1717724460960332632Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:22:00 +00002025-07-19T13:56:54.677+07:00bad poker handsThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.One of the easiest ways to spot a poker fish at your table is to pay attention to which hands they choose to play preflop.If you see a player constantly reaching showdown with dubious holdings, it’s a clear sign they’re probably a recreational poker player.This is especially the case if they happen to play the 4 hands on this http://www.blackrain79.com/2025/01/fishy-poker-hands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-4545060717840871700Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:59:00 +00002025-07-19T13:57:16.705+07:00Win at Texas HoldemThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.Do you want to start quickly winning at Texas Hold'em poker?Well, the first thing you need to do is stop playing trash hands.Playing too many hands is the most common, and by far the most costly amateur Texas Hold'em mistake.So which hands should you actually play in Texas Hold’em?In this article, we’ll go over 4 hand categories http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/12/how-to-win-texas-holdem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-456231240946824723Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:56:00 +00002025-12-18T07:46:45.300+07:00checking rangeThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.As you start climbing up the stakes, you will encounter more tough opponents who will try to make your life difficult in every possible spot.One way they can do this is by trying to push you out of pots every time you check to them.This is why it’s important to protect your checking ranges to always keep your opponents http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/12/checking-range.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (BlackRain79)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-2190401732691958641Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:20:00 +00002025-07-19T13:57:55.234+07:00beat tight playersThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.In poker, it’s easy to spot recreational players because they usually play way too many hands.But just because someone seems to play a reasonable number of hands preflop, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a good player.While tight players usually won’t make as many mistakes as their fishy counterparts, you can still beat them http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/12/weak-tight-players.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-6736291814358130030Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:58:00 +00002025-07-19T13:58:18.640+07:00floatingThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.To be a winning poker player, you need to be patient and wait for a good opportunity to put your chips in the middle.But what if the cards simply aren’t falling your way?Sometimes, you have to take down the pot even without a particularly strong hand.This is where the skill of floating comes into play.What is "floating" in poker?http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/12/float-flop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-5711494332257899899Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:53:00 +00002025-12-18T07:46:58.065+07:00full ring to 6maxThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.6-max Texas Hold’em games (6 players) is pretty much the norm for online poker these days, and it’s no wonder.The pace of action is a lot faster compared to full ring (9 player) games, which makes the game much more exciting.However, it can also be a bit intimidating at first if you’re switching from a full ring game to 6-max.Youhttp://www.blackrain79.com/2024/11/full-ring-6max.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-8722636708033968177Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:09:00 +00002025-07-19T13:59:08.788+07:00How to Stop Losing at PokerThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.Dealing with prolonged losing streaks is arguably the hardest aspect of poker. You keep doing all the right things, you pick your spots, you put your money in with a mathematical advantage, and yet you keep losing over and over again.You can’t seem to get a decent hand to save your life, your flush draws never seem to http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/11/poker-losing-streaks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-6027090576834470530Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:39:00 +00002025-07-19T13:59:21.460+07:00loose playersThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.Playing against loose players can be a frustrating experience, especially if they also happen to play very aggressively.However, these players can be wildly profitable to play against if you employ the right strategy.In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some simple adjustments you can make to absolutely crush loose http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/11/how-to-beat-loose-poker-players.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-8864719732561659568Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:04:00 +00002025-07-19T13:59:56.767+07:00beginner poker tipssimple poker tipsThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.People ask me all the time, can you actually win at Texas Holdem these days? Well, I am not going to sugar coat it for you, Texas Holdem games are not super easy anymore. In fact, as a professional Texas Hold'em player myself for over a decade, I have gone through a lot of ups and downs.However, there are 8 proven http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/11/winning-texas-holdem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-5607897782974044301Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:53:00 +00002025-07-19T14:00:29.481+07:00best poker handsThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.One of the most common amateur poker mistakes is playing too many hands.If you want to quickly improve your poker game, your best bet is to only play strong starting hands preflop.So which hands should you actually play in no-limit hold’em?In this article, we’ll analyze 4 starting hand categories all good poker players know to http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/10/best-poker-hands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-2568196356022397721Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:43:00 +00002025-07-19T14:02:13.990+07:00make money pokerThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.Poker has become increasingly competitive in recent years.The average player is more skilled than ever before, the rake can be high, and most of the "easy money" fishy players that pros like myself have thrived on, are harder to find.So is there still good money to be made in poker these days?The answer is yes, but it does http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/10/make-money-from-poker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-7111909629954657950Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:14:00 +00002025-07-19T14:03:48.171+07:00pocket acesPocket Aces are the strongest starting hand in no-limit hold’em, and it should be your most profitable hand over the long run.However, a lot of amateur poker players tend to play pocket Aces the wrong way, which often leads to leaving a lot of money at the table.In this article, we’ll go over 4 most common pocket Aces mistakes you absolutely must avoid.Let’s get right into it.Pocket Aces Mistake http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/10/pocket-aces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-8659991690057478458Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:52:00 +00002025-07-19T14:04:56.141+07:00simple poker strategyThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.Poker has a short term luck element involved, so sometimes you can lose despite playing perfectly.However, if you follow the right strategy, you can drastically increase your chances of winning consistently.In this article, we’ll go over simple tips you can use to beat your opponents on a regular basis, even if you’re a complete http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/10/win-at-poker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-6760435590482592095Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:29:00 +00002025-07-19T14:06:55.092+07:00beginner poker mistakesThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.It's easier than ever to learn poker these days, but fish are STILL making these 5 dreadful mistakes.Even with so much information about improving your game, a lot of amateur poker players keep making the same, predictable mistakes again and again.And it’s often not that they don’t know any better. It’s just the fact that making http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/09/fishy-poker-mistakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-3909573544412393189Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:55:00 +00002025-07-19T14:08:45.791+07:00bluffingThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.One thing that virtually all winning poker players have in common is the fact that they’re playing an aggressive style of poker.Playing aggressively allows you to win “more than your fair share”, but what do you do when your opponents are playing aggressively against you?Playing against players who bluff a lot can be frustrating,http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/09/how-to-beat-players-who-bluff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-4120291734638082768Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:02:00 +00002025-07-19T14:09:01.883+07:00How to Stop Losing at PokerThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan. Experienced poker players can easily spot weaker players a mile away. That’s because most amateur poker players make the same, predictable mistakes over and over again.If you’re struggling to achieve good results in this game, there’s a good chance you’re doing some of the things listed in this article.This article http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/09/why-you-lose-poker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-1133924822595120307Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:37:00 +00002025-07-19T14:13:20.929+07:00poker hand beginnerThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.One of the most common beginner poker mistakes is playing too many hands preflop.If you want to quickly improve your poker game, the best place to start is to only play strong starting hands.This will give you an automatic advantage over opponents who play just about any random hand.In this article, we’ll go over 4 starting pokerhttp://www.blackrain79.com/2024/09/best-poker-hands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3503203097950401361.post-7935713124243979936Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:16:00 +00002025-07-19T14:09:54.189+07:00beginner poker tipsThis article was written by blackrain79.com contributor Fran Ferlan.When you first starting learning about the poker strategy, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the sheer amount of information out there.Poker has a language of its own, so figuring out even the basic concepts can be challenging for newer players.In this article, you will learn all the essential poker concepts you need to start http://www.blackrain79.com/2024/08/beginner-poker-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)