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Mike Brady and Gary Blackwood share seven essential strategies to dominate cash games in this episode.

The Lucid Poker Trainer is FREE starting on November 10th! Watch 'Top 5 Spots to Bluff in Poker'. Learn seven essential strategies to dominate live and online cash games with host Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood. From value betting thinly to attacking capped ranges, this episode breaks down the habits that separate winners from everyone else at the table. View the written version of this episode. 00:00 Tip 1 03:52 Tip 2 07:42 Tip 3 12:30 Tip 4 15:08 Tip 5 18:50 Tip 6 22:55 Tip 7 In this episode of the Upswing Poker Level-Up, host Mike Brady and poker pro Gary Blackwood share seven actionable tips designed to help players maximize their profits in live and online cash games. Tip 1: Value Bet Relentlessly, emphasizing that most players fail to extract enough value from their strong hands. Gary explains that value betting thinly — even with second or third pair — is crucial because opponents rarely raise as bluffs. Avoiding fear of a raise and focusing on consistent value extraction is key to long-term success. Tip 2: Practice Good Game Selection Habits focuses on putting yourself in profitable environments. Mike notes that even great players can lose if they face stronger…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Brady

Guest: Gary Blackwood

Topics covered

• cash game strategies
• poker tips
• value betting
• game selection
• live poker
• online poker

Keywords

• cash games
• poker strategies
• value betting
• game selection
• poker tips
• live poker
• online poker

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Upswing Poker

Products: Lucid Poker Trainer

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