Discover Nathan 'BlackRain79' Williams' straightforward poker cheat sheet designed to help beginners crush their poker games with 7 tips that are transforming gameplay.
Nathan 'BlackRain79' Williams: Nathan 'BlackRain79' Williams is a professional poker player and poker strategy content creator with over a decade of experience in the field. He has become known for his expertise in small to mid stakes games, with a focus on strategies that help players maximize their winnings. Nathan has a history of starting from the bottom with a small bankroll and working his way up to becoming a full-time pro with significant online poker winnings. His approach to poker is mathematical and rooted in aggressive play, emphasizing the importance of hand selection, pot control, and strategic betting. As a three-time best-selling author on poker strategy, Nathan has shared his insights through books and his educational platform, BlackRain79 Elite Poker University. He is also an advocate for responsible gaming, reminding players that the majority lose at poker in the long run and to play within their limits. Nathan's online presence extends to social media platforms where he engages with the poker community and offers resources like free poker cheat sheets and tutorials on setting up poker HUDs. His YouTube channel, BlackRain79Poker, is a hub for new strategy videos and poker tips, where he encourages subscribers to learn and improve their game.
Hand Selection: Play a tight range of hands; top 20% of hands in 6-max games and top 15% in 9-player games to maintain a strong mathematical advantage.
Aggressive Play: Always raise when entering the pot instead of limping to show strength and take control of the game.
Flop Strategy: Implement the 75-50 rule by making a continuation bet on 75% of flops and betting 50% of the pot size, capitalizing on the fact that opponents miss the flop two-thirds of the time.
Value Betting: Always bet for value with strong hands such as top pair, ensuring you extract maximum profit from opponents by betting around 50% of the pot.
Bluffing: Target tight players for bluffs, especially when scare cards like high cards appear on the turn or river, as these players are less likely to call without strong hands.
Poker Cheat Sheet Overview: Introduces a simple poker cheat sheet that has improved winnings and covers essential strategies such as hand selection, raising, betting, and bluffing.
Hand Selection: Advises on what hands to play, emphasizing a tight range of the top 20% of hands in six max games and the top 15% in nine player games to maintain a strong mathematical advantage.
Raising Strategy: Stresses the importance of always raising when entering the pot before the flop to assert dominance and avoid showing weakness, with a suggested raise of three times the big blind.
Flop Strategy: Introduces the 75-50 rule for betting on the flop, recommending a continuation bet on 75% of flops and betting 50% of the pot to exploit the fact that opponents miss the flop two-thirds of the time.
Value Betting: Explains the concept of value betting when hitting a pair or a draw, and encourages betting 50% of the pot on the river to maximize value from a range of hands that an opponent might hold.
Bluffing Tactics: Discusses targeting tight players for bluffs, especially when scary cards come on the turn or river, and suggests a 'double barrel' bluff with high cards like ace-king.
Skill Improvement: Hints at the importance of skill improvement and offers a free poker cheat sheet to help players enhance their strategy for small and mid stakes games.
Engagement and Learning: Encourages viewers to apply the tips, share feedback, and continue learning through resources provided, such as the free cheat sheet linked in the video description.
This article is a summary of the video Simple Poker Cheat Sheet for BEGINNERS (2024) by BlackRain79Poker published on June 26, 2023 at 12:35:51.
Q: How do I decide which hands to play in poker? A: Use hand selection charts as a guide. For six max games, play the top 20% of hands, including all pocket pairs, most Broadway cards, suited aces, and connectors. For nine player games, opt for a tighter range, playing the top 15% of hands.
Q: Why should I avoid limping in preflop? A: Limping shows weakness and allows opponents to exploit your play. Always raise when entering the pot to assert dominance and create a strong table image.
Q: When should I make a continuation bet and how much? A: You should continuation bet around 75% of the flops, focusing on dry boards, paired flops, and low raggedy boards. Bet around 50% of the pot size to capitalize on the fact that opponents will miss the flop two-thirds of the time.
Q: How do I know when to value bet? A: Value bet when you have a strong hand like top pair. Aim for about 50% of the pot size if checked to on the river. Do not let fear prevent you from extracting value, as you should be betting against a range of hands your opponent could have, not just a single hand.
Q: Who should I target with my bluffs? A: Target tight players who fold too often and are hesitant to go to showdown without a strong hand. Bluff on turns and rivers with high cards that might scare them off their marginal hands.
Q: What is an effective bluffing strategy in poker? A: An effective strategy is to use 'double barrels,' which means continuing to bet on the turn after a flop C-bet, especially when the turn card is overcards to the board that can frighten tight players into folding.
Q: Can you provide an advanced example of how to execute a bluff in poker? A: Raise with a strong hand like Ace King and if you don't hit the flop but the turn brings a high card, make a second bet (double barrel) as it could scare a tight player into folding, especially if the high card connects with your range.