When we created LearnWPT our goal was to help improve the games of poker players who love the game as much as we do.

We’re blown away by all the emails we get from LearnWPT Members! Not only about the success they’ve been having at the poker tables since joining, but also about what poker means to them and how it’s changed their lives.

Unfortunately we don't have room to post all of them, but here's some inspiration we got from LearnWPT Members Tazo and Shirley, from Las Vegas, NV:

"My wife, Shirley, and I have more than 150 years combined. I am in my 71st year as a retired entrepreneur and Shirley is in her 81st year as a retired nurse and long-time Vegas resident.

I have dabbled at poker for a number of years. A few years ago Shirley asked me to teach her. I told her that poker takes a lot of work, and like the piano, not many take it up late in life… she took my casual comment as “fighting words” and immediately responded to the challenge! You need to know, Shirley helped her first husband host small family poker games in their basement more than forty years ago…she did the food and snacks…she never played…only the guys…some notable names...

I had books, some old DVDs, poker notes from over the years, but nothing coherent and certainly nothing presented in short digestible lessons. That’s when I tried LearnWPT on a weekly then monthly basis and for the last half year, I have subscribed for a year.

The bottom line, playing and learning how to actually have a winning tournament poker "game" at our age has changed our lives dramatically!

We play at lower levels in Vegas, buy-ins in $80 to $250 ranges, but both cash consistently, in 30-35% range, and played 300+ tournaments last year. Since we both have some medical constraints…only occasionally do we attempt deeper stack tournaments. We have done quite well early last year at Binion’s when they had their $10,000 guaranteed for $160 buy-in. In the past few months, while Shirley has been recovering from a knee replacement, I have played deeper stack tournaments a few times a month at The Mirage, Aria, and The Venetian…but again in the $150 to $250 buy-in range.

We find that our elderly ailments and old age pains completely disappear when we are at a poker table focusing on Nick’s fundamental approach to understanding what is going on and how we can exploit situations. Poker definitely keeps our mental game engaged and focused, not only do we love it, but clearly it is extremely healthy!

We thought that since most of your members are younger, you should know that there is a need for two old new revitalized poker players!

Thanks, Tazo and Shirley."

When you join LearnWPT for just $5 you'll get:

• On-demand access to in-depth Strategy Episodes
• All of your poker questions answered with Ask a Pro
• Sharper decision-making skills with Poker Hand scenarios
• Downloadable Tools you can use at and away from the tables

Everyone else is improving their game... are you?

DECISION POINT: In a Tournament, the UTG player calls, and the MP2 and Hijack call behind. You are in the Cutoff seat and you raise with T♥T♠. The Button and Blinds fold, the UTG player, MP2, and Hijack call. The Flop comes 9♣8♣5♠. Your opponents all check. Action is on you, what do you do here

PRO ANSWER: After several limpers, we raised preflop with pocket tens for both value and to thin the field. We failed to thin the field, since we were called by three opponents. With a highly coordinated flop and multiple opponents, one pair hands such as top pair or even overpairs to the board lose much of their value in deep stacked situations.

In many multiway pots you should be prepared to get away from your one pair hands when you face significant reverse implied odds. Having reverse implied odds essentially means that your hand can win a small pot, but will often lose if the pot gets big.

Hands that rarely improve, such as a pocket pair, can suffer from reverse implied odds fairly easily in multiway pots on coordinated flops with deep stacks.

However, in this hand the remaining effective stack is extremely shallow. We have less than a pot sized bet left in our stack. Despite having multiple opponents and a coordinated board, we are committed to this hand. We should move all-in both for value and to protect our hand.

When analyzing your play on the flop, always remember to pay attention to stack sizes. If stacks were deeper, we could have played this hand differently. Given these stacks, we must move all-in.

Moving all-in is the best play.

We started LearnWPT with the goal to make it as easy as possible for anyone to improve their poker game in their spare time. We did that because the key factor that separates most poker players from winning pros or students of the game often comes down to small, consistent amounts of effort.

We use Strategy Episodes to teach key poker concepts, analyze hands, and answer Member questions about previous Episodes, hands they've played, or any other issue that's holding them back maximizing their poker potential.

Strategy Episodes are presented in short, easy to digest segments usually 10-15 minutes.

Every Strategy Episode is tagged and categorized so you can sort between Cash/Tournament, Instructor, Episode Type, Learning Path, and more. Use the sort and filter to refine Episodes to your specific focus or watch in the order they are released.

Helpful Tip: Take the Learning Path quiz after you join to find your learning path then and use the filters to pinpoint content that matches your specific stage of development.

So what kind of Strategy Episodes do LearnWPT Members get?

➧ Present a Key Poker Concept
➧ Provide Examples and Context

Concept Episodes demonstrate the fundamentals of No-Limit Hold'em strategy. These Episodes represent key content ALL Members should have as part of their game.

➧ Learn the "Why" Behind GTO Strategy
➧ Play The Same Hands as the LearnWPT Pro

Train & Explain Strategy Episodes gives you an exclusive seat behind a LearnWPT Pro for 5 select hands from the WPT GTO Trainer to learn the "why" behind each decision.

➧ Learn Game Theory Optimal Poker Strategy
➧ Take Your Game From Zero to GTO

Game Theory Optimal Episodes feature in-depth breakdown of GTO Strategy and key takeaways you can start to implement in your game including examples played by the LearnWPT Pros using GTO Strategy.

➧ Offer In-Depth Hand Analysis
➧ Reveal Decision-Making Thought Process

Decision Point Episodes feature real hands played by LearnWPT Members that address common leaks and include step by step analysis and feedback by LearnWPT Pros.

➧ Answers Member Questions
➧ Includes Episode Follow-Up

Ask a Pro Episodes showcase Member submitted questions on all aspects of playing and learning poker including casino etiquette, bankroll management, live play vs online play, and more.

➧ Hands Played by LearnWPT Pros
➧ Advanced Hand Analysis and Situational Adjustments

From the Felt Episodes showcase LearnWPT Pros in action as they give their private thought process during recently played hands and high profile spots with big money on the line.

➧ Featuring Mental Game Coach Jared Tendler
➧ Strategies for Optimal Mindset

LearnWPT Mental Game Coach Jared Tendler gives you strategies to combat and correct tilt and keeps you playing your A Game more consistently through interactive tools and proven techniques.

➧ Real Hands from WPT Episode
➧ Analysis from Multiple Perspectives

Closer Look Episodes take a deep dive into some of the most interesting and useful hands in poker including detailed analysis of the best hands from your favorite of World Poker Tour Final Tables.

➧ Real Hands Played from Winning Pros
➧ Unique Insights from Proven Winning Players

Filter for specific episodes from some of the most prolific winners in poker including Professional Players - Nick Binger, Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger, Tony Dunst, Michael Gagliano, Brian Altman, and Vanessa Selbst.

No matter how long you've been playing poker or where you are in your development, LearnWPT Strategy Episodes will help take to the next level!

• Access our Full Library of Strategy Episodes featuring more than 500+ videos when you join for just $5 your first month
• Sort Episodes by Cash or Tournament, Category to focus on relevant topics to your game, or by LearnWPT Instructor
• Use the Refine Search to filter by Learning Path to watch Episodes that best suit where you are in your development
  
  

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We hope you enjoyed this special access to a full Strategy Episode from LearnWPT.

Episodes like this are included as part of a $5 First Month Membership to LearnWPT! Monthly and Yearly members of LearnWPT receive new Strategy Episodes monthly!

When you join LearnWPT for just $5 you'll get:

• On-demand access to in-depth Strategy Episodes
• All of your poker questions answered with Ask a Pro
• Sharper decision-making skills with Poker Hand scenarios
• Downloadable Tools you can use at and away from the tables
• A strong, dynamic game plan to help you take that major step forward in your poker development

Join for $5 your First Month and starting investing in your game.

Most poker players have the desire to succeed, but lack the tools and the proper plan to follow through on their desire.

That's where LearnWPT comes in!

We designed LearnWPT.com for poker players who need the right game-plan, playing habits, and complete strategy to become consistent winners.

When you join LearnWPT you'll get:

• For $5 your First Month Membership gain access to our full on-demand library of Strategy Episodes, the LearnWPT features, and jump start your game-plan for success!
  
  
• On-demand access to review and study over 450+ (and counting!) in-depth Strategy Episodes (easily watch and enjoy in 15 minutes... or less).
  
  
• The ability to capture, save, replay, and share real hands you've played using The Hand Input Tool (HIT). Members can also receive analysis and feedback from the LearnWPT Pros!
  
  
• The chance to ask all of your most pressing poker questions and get in-depth answers from the LearnWPT Team with the Ask a Pro Feature.
  
  
• Sharper decision-making skills with Poker Hand Decision scenarios. Test and practice your decisions against LearnWPT Pros with a library of over 350+ (and counting!) thought provoking scenarios.
  
  
• Downloadable Tools you can use to practice key concepts off the felt or reinforce your game plan during play.
  
  

The LearnWPT Team of Poker Coaches have taught thousands of players how to win in today's games and have over a decade of teaching experience with the World Poker Tour.

Join LearnWPT today for a permanent fix to the leaks in your game!

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Monthly and Yearly Members of LearnWPT can now view and download any of the charts, manuals, and guides we've discussed in Strategy Episodes right from the Tools Dashboard!

You can take a look around and explore for yourself, but here's a brief summary of how to use the page for your reference. Please note you must be logged into your Membership to access the page.

As always, if you experience any difficulty in using or downloading from this page, don't hesitate to contact us so we can help resolve the issue.

Updated Navigation Bar:

To get to the Member Download area on desktop click TOOLS in the navigation bar or on a mobile device click menu and select Tools.

Member Download Area:

Members can now view and download the charts, guides, and manuals featuring key concepts discussed in LearnWPT Strategy Episodes as well as review the Strategy Episode they were first introduced in!

Download:

When you click the Download PDF button, the file will open in a new window. You can then save or print the charts and manuals to review anytime.

Introduced in Episode:

When you click the INTRODUCED IN Episode button, you will be redirected to the Strategy Episodes in which the concept was first introduced and discussed.

PokerCruncher:

You've seen Nick use the PokerCruncher hand equity calculator in many Strategy Episode. You can purchase and download this tool to your mobile device by clicking the Mac or iPhone Download buttons or Android Google Play button.

We'll be adding more learning tools to this page, so make sure to check back!

If you would like to see any tools that Nick discussed in previous Strategy Episodes added to this page, please send in your suggestions to h[email protected].

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