From the road
A companion post for every vlog: the key hands, the cities, and answers to what viewers ask.
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Tips on How to Play the Tournament Bubble + Monster Venom Series Finale Highlights
Welcome back, Poker Fam. The tournament grind never quits, and this week brought intense moments both online and live. ACR’s Monster Venom series wrapped...
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WSOP Milly Maker Winners Spark Drama Again at EPT Barcelona
Welcome back, Poker Fam. Curious how a grinder turned heads at Cherokee and turned a $1,700 buy‑in into over $324K? Or how a former cop protected his...
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Ego Bankroll Killer and Music for Better Poker Games
Hi friends, thanks for checking in again. This week, I’ve put together a few strategy tips you can apply to your game, some updates from the Poker world,...
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Monster Stack Swings, Six-Max Survival, and a Final Table Run
Monster Stack Mayhem: In, Out, Rebuy, Repeat Hey everyone, I’m back on the grind at Thunder Valley Casino for another WSOP Circuit event. This time, it’s...
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Going Pro and Practicing Mindfulness
Hi friends, thanks for checking in again. This week, I’ve put together a few strategy tips you can apply to your game, some updates from the poker world,...
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Bluff, Grind, Repeat: My Wild WSOP Circuit Run at Thunder Valley
Bluff, Grind, Repeat: My Wild WSOP Circuit Run at Thunder Valley Day 1: The Late Start, The Bluff, and the Bounce Today’s blog covers my experience at the...
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Playing Draws Correctly and Mental Discipline
Hi friends, thanks for checking in again. This week, I’ve put together a few strategy tips you can apply to your game, some updates from the Poker world,...
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One Bullet, In the Money, and a Wild Ride at the WSOP $1,700 Main Event
One bullet. Day two. In the money. Let’s go! Hey there!! Lexy Gavin-Mather here, and I just wrapped up a rollercoaster of a run in the $1,700 WSOP Main...
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When Poker Runs Cold: Losing with Grace, Learning with Grit
Tough sessions, good reads, and holding it together when nothing goes your way Hey friends, it’s Lexy Gavin-Mather back with another poker vlog, and this...
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My Ultimate Stack Experience at The Venetian: Coolers, Comebacks & Crazy Hands
From deep runs to sick beats, Vegas poker never disappoints. Hi there! Lexy Gavin-Mather here, professional poker player, coach, and tournament grinder. I...
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Poker in Bend, Oregon is WILD, No Rake, Big Pots, and Interesting Hands
No rake. No tipping. Just pure Poker action. Hey! It’s Lexy Gavin-Mather, and if you haven’t played Poker in Bend, Oregon… buckle up. This place is a...
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From Bubble Stress to Bagging Chips: My Deep Run in Reno
The highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between Hey hey hey! It’s your girl Lexy Gavin-Mather, and I’m back from a whirlwind week in Reno, Mission...
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Bankroll Management for Small Stakes Tournaments
Hi friends, thanks for checking in again. This week, I’ve put together a few strategy tips you can apply to your game, some updates from the Poker world,...
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Mystery Bounty Madness: Aces, Bluffs, and Two Big Blinds in the $1K WSOP Mystery Millions
You can catch the full ride, from Aces to all-ins to a Chipotle-fueled comeback attempt, in my latest vlog here . I fired a bullet in the $1,000 Mystery...
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WSOP Gladiator: Bluffs, Busts, and Building Back from Bullet Two
You can watch the full rollercoaster ride of my $300 Gladiator experience, from smoothies and railbirds to bluff shoves and Ace-cracking heartbreak, in the...
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Six Handed Strategy and Big Calls: Battling in the $1,500 WSOP 6max
You can watch all the action from this deep-stacked six-handed World Series of Poker event in my YouTube vlog here . This was the $1,500 Six-Max, and it...
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$2,500 Freezeout at the WSOP: Bluffs, Bubbles, and a Field Full of Crushers
You can watch the full vlog from this $2,500 freezeout right here on my YouTube channel . It was a day full of close calls, high-level opponents, and some...
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Exploitative Opponents vs Playing GTO
Hi friends, glad to have you here again. This week, I’m sharing a mix of practical Poker tips, a few updates from the Poker world, and some insight into...
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Manifestation in the Monster Stack: Bagging Big in One of My Favorite WSOP Events
You can watch the full vlog recap from this epic day at the World Series of Poker right here on my YouTube channel . This one had it all, monster pots, big...
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Back on the Felt: Day 1B of the Millionaire Maker and a Shot at Redemption
This post is all about Day 1B of the $1,500 Millionaire Maker at the World Series of Poker . It’s one of the most fun and value-packed tournaments of the...
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Millionaire Maker Madness: A Full Day of WSOP Battles, Bluffs, and Aces
You can catch the full story, wild hands, and table banter from this unforgettable tournament in my YouTube vlog here . This day had it all, hero calls,...
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WSOP Deep Run Energy: 5,263 Players, a Crazy Fun Bubble, and a Bag for Day 2
You can follow the full sweat and every all-in moment from this tournament on my YouTube vlog here , where I document one of the most fun and exhausting...
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I've Never Seen More Pocket Aces in My Life: WSOP Freezeout Madness
You can catch the full episode of this tournament day on my YouTube channel here , where I walk you through one of the wildest WSOP events I’ve...
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Deep Run at the WSOP 2024: Chasing the Bracelet with 5,300 Players in the Way
You can watch the full vlog from this tournament run right here on my YouTube channel . It was one of the most intense and emotional deep runs I’ve had in...
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Hand Selection What Hands Should You Play
Hey friends! I’m so pumped you’re here again. This week, I’ve got more tools to help you improve your game, from smart strategy tips to what’s making waves...
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From the Bubble to the Brink: My Deepest WSOP Run of the Series! How to Play the Final Table in Poker Tournaments
In one of my most intense and rewarding deep runs at the World Series of Poker, I walked away without the bracelet, but with something just as valuable:...
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3-Betting Strategies and Stress Control
Hey friends! So happy to have you back at the table with me. This week, I’ve got a fresh batch of poker tips to boost your edge, some hot topics from...
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Defending Your Big Blind: When to Call, Raise or Fold
Hey friends! I'm so happy you're tuning in again. This week, I’ve packed in some actionable poker tips to help you level up your game, the latest buzz...
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Continuation Betting and Multi-Table Tournaments
Hey friends, I’m so excited to have you here again! This week, I’ve got more strategy tips to help you refine your game, the latest poker news to keep you...
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Importance of Position and Post-Flop Play
Hey friends, great to have you here again! This week, I’m bringing you more poker tips to sharpen your game, key industry updates, and some personal...
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Downswings and Preflop Strategies
Hey friends, I’m so glad you’re here! This week, I’ve got more valuable poker insights to help you refine your strategy, the latest (and wild) news from...
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Understanding Bet Sizing and Player Tendencies
Hey friends, I’m so excited to have you here again! Whether you’ve been with me from the start or just joined, this space is all about helping you sharpen...
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How to Bluff Effectively
Bluffing and Timely Aggression is critical to be one step ahead of your opponents.
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Developing Emotional Resilience in Poker and GTO
Hi Poker Fam, I’m so glad to have you back for round two! This week, we’re diving even into more strategies, insights, and updates that’ll help you level...
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Understanding Poker Hand Rankings and Be Careful on Who to Trust!
Hi Poker Fam, I’m so excited to have you here! Each week, I’ll share practical poker tips to sharpen your skills, the latest poker news to keep you...
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How to Play the Final Table in Poker Tournaments
Master the final table strategy in poker tournaments with strategic tips and expert advice. Learn how to adjust your gameplay, manage your stack, and outplay
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C-Betting Strategy: Know When to Bet or Check
Learn the C-Betting strategy to know when to bet or check in poker. Enhance your game with tips on making the right decisions, even if you're a beginner
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How to Play the Late Stages of a Poker Tournament
Discover expert strategies for playing the late stages of a poker tournament. Learn how to dominate the final phase and maximize your chances of winning.
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How to Play the Bubble in Poker Tournaments
Learn essential strategies to play the bubble in poker tournaments effectively. Maximize your chances of cashing with these expert tips for handling bubble play
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How to Play the Early Stages of a Poker Tournament
Master the early stages of a poker tournament with our expert tips and strategies. Learn how to build stack and gain an edge over your opponents from start.
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A Beginner’s Guide To Pot Odds
Learn how to calculate and use pot odds to improve your poker strategy with our comprehensive beginner's guide. Understand and enhance your poker skills.
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Poker 101: A Player's Guide to Effective Study
Master poker with our comprehensive guide. Learn effective study techniques to improve your game, understand strategies, and boost your winning potential.
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The Ups and Downs: A Guide to Variance in Poker
Learn what variance is and how it measures luck's impact on winning and losing. Understand positive and negative variance with simple coin flip examples.
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Playing Against Calling Stations & Beating Sticky Players
Learn effective strategies to outplay calling stations and sticky players in poker. Understand their tendencies and adapt your game to exploit their weaknesses.
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5 Tips on How to Beat Your Poker Home Game
Discover five essential tips to improve your strategy and dominate your poker home games. Learn how to gain an edge over your opponents and win more often.
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Poker Tips for Beginners
Poker is more than just a card game; it’s an exciting and dynamic game that combines skill, strategy, and just a little bit of luck! Whether you’re gathered
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Small Stakes Poker - Various Tournament Types
In the world of poker, small stakes tournaments can come in various forms, depending on whether you are playing online or live. Typically, they fall into three
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Elevate Your Poker Game: The Power of 3-Betting
Great poker players are aggressive. It’s a fact well-known that aggression wins in poker. And when it comes to asserting your dominance at the tables
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Mastering the Art of Exploiting Loose Players
Loose players in poker can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, they’re willing to put more chips in the middle creating opportunities to win bigger pots.