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<title>A guide to bet-sizing (part 1): Standard bets</title>
<description>Why betting half-pot to full-pot usually makes sense, and what we are trying to achieve with our bet-sizing</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame16-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A guide to bet-sizing (part 2): Small bets</title>
<description>How to use smaller-than-standard bets to your advantage</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame16-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>A guide to bet-sizing (part 3): Big bets</title>
<description>How oversized bets can sometimes be used to good advantage</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame16-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Profiting from passive players (part 1): Recognising your prey</title>
<description>How to identify and profit from weak-passive players in cash games</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame17-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Profiting from passive players (part 2): Crushing calling stations</title>
<description>Exploiting the calling stations is simple, but you must adjust to your table image</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame17-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Profiting from passive players (part 3): Exploiting passive opponents</title>
<description>Some key tactics for extracting money from weak-passive cash-game opponents</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame17-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing combo draws (part 1): What is a combo draw? </title>
<description>An introduction to combo draws and how to play them in various situations</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame15-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing combo draws (part 2): The disguised nature of the combo draw </title>
<description>How to take advantage of the deceptive nature of combo draws in no-limit cash games</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame15-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing combo draws (part 3): The dangers of combo draws</title>
<description>Three factors that spell danger when you flop a big combo draw</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame15-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>High-stakes hold’em (part 1): Stepping up </title>
<description>The different skills you’ll need to master as you move up through the cash-game limits </description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame14-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>High-stakes hold’em (part 2): Targeting leaks </title>
<description>How to exploit the subtle leaks and mistakes made by strong, higher stakes players</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame14-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>High-stakes hold’em (part 3): Game selection</title>
<description>Phil Shaw offers some final pointers on beating the high-stakes cash tables</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame14-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thin value bets (part 3): Avoiding danger</title>
<description>Some dangers to look out for when making thin value bets in cash games</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame13-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thin value bets (part 2): Take it on the river</title>
<description>Some pointers on how to start using thin value bets in your game</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame13-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thin value bets (part 1): Getting the most from your best hands</title>
<description>An introduction to the concept of ‘thin’ value-betting in no-limit cash games</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame13-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing the player (Part 3): Playing like Tom Dwan</title>
<description>Analysis of an amazing bluff made by Tom Dwan on ‘High Stakes Poker’ and some of the thought processes involved</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame11-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guide to semi-bluffing (Part 2): Semi-bluffing in position</title>
<description>A look at some key concepts related to semi-bluffing when you have position</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame12-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guide to semi-bluffing (Part 1): Semi-bluffing out of position</title>
<description>Some key concepts related to semi-bluffing when out of position</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame12-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thinking like a Pro (Part 2): Playing the player</title>
<description>A look at some of the most common player types and how to exploit them</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame11-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Thinking like a pro (Part 1): Playing the player </title>
<description>The importance of adjusting your play to individual opponents’ tendencies and moods</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame11-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Making a big hero call (Part 3)</title>
<description>An analysis of a celebrated hero call made by Patrik Antonius, and the elements that made it possible</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame10-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hovering over the call button?: Making hero calls (Part 2)</title>
<description>An examination of the most important factors to weigh up when contemplating a hero call</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame10-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>What is a hero call?: Making hero calls (Part 1)</title>
<description>There's a fine line between bravery and stupidity...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame10-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The slow-play in practice</title>
<description>Watch the slow play in action as Patrik Antonius plays a set of sixes to perfection against Brian Townsend...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame9-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Guide to semi-bluffing (Part 3): Semi-bluffing the turn</title>
<description>A look at some key concepts related to semi-bluffing on the turn</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/ringgame12-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Executing the slow-play</title>
<description>Nick Wealthall gives an insight onto how to get the most out of big post-flop hands...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame9-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The basics of slow-playing</title>
<description>Slow-playing a big hand can be an attractive proposition, but when does the risk outweigh the benefits?...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame9-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing the flop after squeeze</title>
<description>Squeezing opponents us great, but what happens when when your bluff is called?...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame8-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The mechanics of squeezing</title>
<description>Alex Martin gives an insight on the type of players to look out for to try the squeeze on...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame8-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Introducing the squeeze play</title>
<description>Find out how best to wring chips out of your opponents with the possibility of not even needing to go to the flop...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame8-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Getting value from your set</title>
<description>It's imperative to get maximum value if you flop a set. Find out the best way to go about doing so...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame7-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing medium pairs pre-flop</title>
<description>Medium pocket pairs can be a monster or extremely marginal depending on your position and the number of opponents…</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame7-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing small pairs pre-flop</title>
<description>Knowing when to play small pocket pairs can be a tricky call...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame7-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>LAG hand ranges</title>
<description>Alex Martin teaches the art of spotting a LAG player and crushing them.</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame6-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>TAG hand ranges</title>
<description>Identifying a TAG player will make playing them a lot easier...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame6-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Assigning hand ranges</title>
<description>Learn how to size up the competition and succeed in poker</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame5-1of1/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Four-betting as a bluff</title>
<description>Big re-raises pre-flop can win you a lot of tasty pots without going to showdown, whether you have the goods or not...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame4-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Four-betting for value</title>
<description>The second of three articles by Alex Martin looks at how to get maximum value for your playable hands through four-betting...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame4-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Four-betting in six-max cash</title>
<description>Poker is about more than just playing the cards, playing your opponents is also vital and 'four-betting' is a big part of this...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame4-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ruling six-max cash games pre-flop</title>
<description>Alex Martin talks about the benefits of controlling the game when on the button and cut-off.</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame3-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing the blinds in six-max</title>
<description>How to play the blinds in six-max games can be tricky. Alex Martin gives an insight on how to establish your pre-flop range.</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame3-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing under the gun</title>
<description>Alex Martin talks about the need to establish your pre-flop range when playing six-max cash games.</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame3-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ruling the river 2: Exploiting opponents on 5th street</title>
<description>Judge how other players have been helped or hindered by the river card and you’ll be able to turn their fears against them</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame2-2of3/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ruling the river 1: The most important street in Hold 'em</title>
<description>The river is where a lot of big money is won and lost, so make sure you’re on the right side of the pots</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame2-1of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Ruling the river 3: Bluff-raising </title>
<description>Knowing when to pull a big move on the river requires more than just bravery</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame2-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Balancing your hand range 3: Take it to the river </title>
<description>Balancing your range and actions on every street can boost your long-term winnings far more than simply running hot.</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/cashgame1-3of3/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Balancing your hand range 2: Dialing it in</title>
<description>Mix up your style to keep your opponents guessing.</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/balancing/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Balacing your hand range 1: How it works</title>
<description>Balancing your hand range to keep them guessing...</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/hand-range/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bluff raising on the river</title>
<description>Knowing when to pull a big move on the river requires more than just bravery</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/river-raise/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Big pairs after the flop</title>
<description>Big pockets. Big flop. Now what? Alex Martin shows you how to make the most of a classic situation. </description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/post-flop/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing big pockets after the turn and river</title>
<description>Taking your big pockets to the limit, Alex Martin looks at turn and river play.</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/turn-river/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Playing big pocket pairs in hold 'em </title>
<description>Making the most of your monsters.</description>
<link>http://www.pkr.com/en/raise-your-game/ring-game-strategy/pocket-pairs/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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