photo of a man in front of a live online poker table holding cards in front of a stack of chips

Showdown-to-Non-Showdown Ratio: The Hidden Metric That Reveals If You’re Playing Too Loose

In online poker, most players obsess over visible results: big hands, dramatic bluffs, and memorable showdowns. But what separates consistent winners from losing grinders is rarely found in the hands that go to showdown. Instead, it’s hidden in a quieter, less discussed metric—the balance between showdown winnings and non-showdown winnings. This ratio doesn’t just show […]

Continue Reading
online poker player throwing playing cards, stack of chips.

Aggression Frequency Tracking: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Passive and Over-Aggressive Play

In online poker, aggression is often praised as the defining trait of winning players. Bet more, raise more, pressure opponents—that’s the advice most beginners hear. But aggression without structure is just as dangerous as playing too passively. Many players don’t lose because they’re unlucky; they lose because they don’t understand how often they should be […]

Continue Reading
man in hoodie and sunglasses with a stack of poker chips symbolizing how to bluff in online poker

Bluff Success Percentage: How to Calculate Whether Your Bluffs Are Actually Profitable

Bluffing has always been the most glamorous—and misunderstood—part of online poker. Movies show dramatic stare-downs, huge pots, and fearless heroes winning with nothing. But real online poker is different. There’s no face to read, no body language to exploit, and no dramatic music to guide you. Instead, online poker players rely on timing, bet sizing, […]

Continue Reading