3 Mistakes That Cost You Money in Poker

3 Mistakes That Cost You Money in Poker

From Upswing Poker Level-Up by Upswing Poker

October 1, 2025 · 15 min · Season 5 · Episode 10

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The episode discusses three critical mistakes that cost players money in poker and how to avoid them.

Avoiding just a few critical mistakes could be the key to unlocking your win rate at the poker table. In this episode of the Upswing Poker Level-Up podcast, Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood break down the three biggest leaks that crush players at low stakes—and how to fix them. Get instant access to the Preflop Prodigy app View the written version of this episode 00:00 Mistake #1 – Playing Too Passively 02:03 Mistake #2 – Missing Thin Value Bets 08:06 Mistake #3 – Calling with Bluff Catchers 12:52 Bonus Mistake – Playing While Tilted In this episode, host Mike Brady and Scottish poker professional Gary Blackwood dive into the three biggest mistakes players make at the table and how to avoid them. The discussion is packed with real-world examples, hand breakdowns, and actionable insights that will help listeners sharpen their skills and maximize their win rate. This poker strategy podcast emphasizes practical advice for low- and mid-stakes players who often find themselves bleeding chips due to preventable errors. Mistake #1 – Playing Too Passive: Gary stresses the importance of aggression, especially preflop. Passive play, such as calling too frequently with marginal hands, leads to…

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Host: Mike Brady

Guest: Gary Blackwood

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