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Table Dynamics and Figuring Out Strength

July 5, 2022

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by PokerStars Learn

Watch Lex play and explain his thought process through each action he takes. The main topics for this video are table dynamics and figuring out the strength of your opponents.

Lex’s Summary:

You shouldn’t only focus on your hand, always take attention what’s happening around you.
When you are facing a big decision on the river, make sure you think about how the hand played out, and evaluate.

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