A structured beginner-to-intermediate poker curriculum. Start with rules, then learn position, preflop ranges, postflop reasoning and practical poker math.
1 · Foundations
How to Play Texas Hold'em
Blinds, hole cards, community cards, betting rounds and showdown.
Poker Hand Rankings
Royal flush through high card, plus tie rules.
Poker Positions
Why acting later changes decision quality.
Live Poker Etiquette
Actions, verbal declarations, chips and showdown procedure.
2 · Preflop strategy
Preflop Strategy
The five-factor decision framework.
Preflop Ranges
How charts work—and where they stop being useful.
Open Raising
First-in strategy by position.
3-Betting
Value, pressure, position and opponent range.
Calling Preflop
Price, domination, stacks and players behind.
3 · Postflop strategy
Continuation Betting
Range advantage, board texture and hand class.
Board Texture
Dry, connected, paired and monotone boards.
Bet Sizing
Choose size from purpose, range and stacks.
Showdown Value
When medium hands should not become bluffs.
4 · Poker math
Pot Odds
Compare call cost with the pot available.
Draws & Outs
Clean outs, dirty outs and quick probability estimates.
Equity
Chance of winning against a hand or range.
5 · Apply it
Cash vs Tournament Strategy
Same cards, different economic structures.
Bankroll & Session Limits
Risk separation, variance and behavioural limits.
Your First Toronto Live Game
Move from study to a real casino-room process.
Your First Live Tournament
Registration, structure and live event procedure.