Position matters more than you think
Late position acts last on every postflop street. You see opponents' actions before deciding. Tight ranges from early position; wide ranges from button.
Position-based ranges
Under the gun: top 12-15% (high pairs, AKs, AKo, AQs).
Middle position: top 18-22%.
Cutoff: top 25-30%.
Button: top 40-45%.
Postflop fundamentals
- Continuation bet selectively, not always
- Bet sizing tells a story — small bets fold out wide ranges; big bets protect strong hands
- Don't bluff stations (passive callers)
- Hand reading is the master skill
Bankroll
Cash games: 25 buy-ins for the stake you play. Drop down at 5-buy-in losses. See full bankroll guide.
FAQ
Does this strategy guarantee profit?
No casino game can be beaten long-term except blackjack (with card counting), video poker (with full-pay tables), and certain forms of poker. Strategy reduces house edge but doesn't eliminate it for most games.
Where should I practice?
Use free-play / demo modes at any major regulated casino. Our casino reviews note which operators offer demo play.