Tools & Reviews
Best Poker Training Apps for Exploitative Play (2026)
An honest head-to-head of the best poker training apps for players who want to exploit, not just memorize solver outputs. Poker Shark, GTO Wizard, DTO, and more.
Poker Shark Blog
Strategy articles, training guides, and opponent analysis.
Strategy
How to Play Exploitative Poker: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn exploitative poker in seven practical steps: read opponents, identify leaks, size adjustments, execute without announcing, and close the feedback loop.
Strategy
Poker Equity Calculator: How to Read Every Flop
A practical guide to using a poker equity calculator. Worked examples for hand vs hand, hand vs range, and range vs range — plus the intuition to stop needing one.
Strategy
How Many Poker Buy-Ins Do You Need? Cash Games, Tournaments, and Variance
How many buy-ins do you need for poker? Start with practical bankroll ranges for live cash, online cash, SNGs, and MTTs—then use our free bankroll calculator to get your exact number.
Villain Types
How to Read Poker Player Types at the Table in Real Time
Six poker villain archetypes, the stats that define each, and the exploit to apply when you spot one. The field guide for reading opponents fast.
Strategy
What Exactly Is a Poker Solver? CFR, GTO, and Real-World Play
What is a poker solver, really? Learn how CFR works, why GTO study matters, and why solver output is not a script for beating real opponents.
Practice Methods
How to Practice Poker Against Realistic Opponents
Why play-money tables won't improve your game, what makes a poker opponent realistic, and how to practice against opponents that play like real players.
Strategy
Exploitative Poker vs GTO: Why Exploiting Leaks Wins More at Low Stakes
GTO protects you from being exploited, but it ignores your opponents' mistakes. Here's the data on how much more exploitative play earns vs balanced strategy at $1/$2 through $25/$50.
Practice Methods
How to Practice Poker Without Risking Real Money
Practice poker the way professionals do: targeted reps, hand review, deliberate drills. Here's what actually moves the needle — and what wastes hours.
Leak Detection
5 Common Poker Leaks That Are Costing You Money
The five most expensive poker leaks at low and mid stakes — and how to identify whether you have them. Covers VPIP, c-bet frequency, river folding, and more.
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