Villain guides
The Five Villains of Low-Stakes Poker
Low-stakes poker is not one game. It is five games, one per player type across the table. Every exploit that prints money against a calling station loses money against a nit. These guides teach you to spot each type in minutes and adjust before the rake eats your edge.
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How to Beat a Calling Station
They never fold. Stop trying to make them.
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How to Beat a Nit
Their bets are always real. Their folds are your income.
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How to Beat a TAG
The solid regular. Beat them at the margins.
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How to Beat a LAG
Pressure is their weapon. Position and patience are yours.
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How to Beat a Maniac
Let them hang themselves. Your only job is holding the rope.
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