A lot of poker strategy is counter-intuitive, and quite a bit is contradictory. We will try to sort through all of that, and try to give you insights into when some things are wrong or right (positive or negative EV) with an emphasis on why.

We might as well start off with our first contradiction right away. Most people spend way too much time thinking about play before the flop, and way too little thinking about how to play afterwards. Mostly, this happens because pre-flop play is relatively easy to discuss, and post flop play is more difficult. But the real money to be made at poker, especially beyond the beginner levels, is made post-flop.

Also be sure to listen to Barry's audio lessons.

Lesson Plan Below: