How good are you at reading starting hands? 👀
I made this quick tier list for Texas Hold’em beginners.
No peeking — what tier would you put 76s in? 👇
Save the chart for later. #poker#hothand#holdem
Tried to recreate the poker hand rankings from memory
I didn’t look at the chart — just placed the cards based on what I could remember.
Did I get anything wrong? 😂
Also, any tips or tricks for memorizing the rankings faster?#hothand#poker#Formula1
Still trying to wrap my head around ranges, frequencies, and solver outputs 😂
For the GTO players here: how would you explain GTO to a beginner, and how do you actually study it without getting overwhelmed?
And how much of it do you really use at the table? 👇
Yesterday’s post got some amazing comments, and a few of you mentioned GTO—something I’m just starting to learn.
From what I understand, it’s less about doing crazy math at the table and more about playing in a balanced way that’s hard to exploit.
#poker#hothand
Is poker really all about math?
Hey everyone!
I used to think poker was just a chill game of vibes, bluffing, and wearing cool sunglasses. So, I sat down at a friendly local home game last week thinking I could just "read people" like in the movies.
#hothand#poker#math
Boy, was I wrong.
On my very first hand, I looked down at pocket Jacks (JJ). The flop came A - 7 - 2 rainbow. The guy across from me—let's call him Uncle Dave, a math teacher—instantly bet big. My heart was racing. I really wanted to call him because maybe he was bluffing?
The takeaway: Math isn't everything—you still need psychology and gut feelings—but math is the absolute foundation. Without it, you're just guessing in the dark.
What do you guys think? Do you grind equity calculators, or do you just play on pure instinct? Let me know below! 👇
He explained pot odds and equity right there at the table. He showed me that calling there was statistically a losing play because of how few outs I had against a potential Ace. I folded, and sure enough, he flipped over A - K.