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How to do the Backspin

Posted by PokerStars Learn on 10/08/23

Want to look cooler at the table? Check out this video on how to perform the backspin.

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MTT

Lex’s Guide to Bounties

Posted by Lex Veldhuis on 07/08/23

Learn essential Bounty Builder tournament strategy with PokerStars Team Pro Lex Veldhuis. Balance patience and aggression at the poker table and grow your stacks.

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2 Minute Read

MTT

MTT Bubble Play as a Short Stack

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 04/08/23

The fewer chips you have, the more important making the money becomes. But how should you play on the bubble as a short stack?

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4 Minute Read

Chip Tricks

The Riffle Chip Trick Tutorial For Beginners

Posted by PokerStars Learn on 03/08/23

This will be such a great trick to have up your arsenal.

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MTT

Don’t Panic as a Shortstacker

Posted by Lex Veldhuis on 31/07/23

The art of coming back is... patience and strategy. Check it out how to survive tournaments when being shortstack.

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2 Minute Read

Poker Theory and Concepts

4 Mistakes to Avoid in Multiway Pots

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 28/07/23

More players in the pot means more hands, ranges and actions to consider. Here are four mistakes to avoid when playing multiway pots.

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4 Minute Read

Lex Explains

Lex Explains – Episode 10

Posted by Lex Veldhuis on 24/07/23

Let's take a deep dive with poker pro Lex Veldhuis as he analyses the classic Phil Hellmuth's reactions in the Big Game.

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MTT

3 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Flopped Sets

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 21/07/23

What are the best ways to play flopped sets in the most common scenarios? We’ve got three tips to help you get the most out of flopped sets.

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5 Minute Read

Lex Explains

Lex Explains – Episode 9

Posted by Lex Veldhuis on 17/07/23

Let's take a deep dive with poker pro Lex Veldhuis as he analyses one of the wildest hands of the SCOOP Main Event.

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