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WPT GTO Trainer: Small Stakes Cash Play

You've said Game Theory Optimal play is difficult to apply to your small stakes $1-2 and $2-5 games.

We listened and we are now making it easy for you to practice, play, and drill hands using the WPT GTO Trainer.

Introducing the brand-new WPT GTO Trainer Small Stakes cash game scenarios to prepare you to dominate the games you play in!

  • How do you respond to aggressive players in your game?
  • Are you betting large enough to fold opponents out of a hand?
  • Have trouble with opponents who seem to call every preflop raise, no matter what the size?

Now you have a tool to drill the spots that occur most often in low stakes games and dramatically improve your play through practice.

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We've also made it easier for you to customize the WPT GTO Trainer to change how you get instant feedback on your play while training!

Click the SHOW STATS % button and switch between specific EV Loss and % Played Percentage Stats for each action to a simplified response that indicates if the action you chose is correct or not recommended.

This feature is perfect for players who are just starting to study Game Theory Optimal Strategy.

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Members can click "What you would like to train today?", select the Small Stakes filter, and choose from the list of available scenarios to start training.

Click START NEW SESSION and begin! Practice these new simulated Small Stakes situations to gain valuable experience, be better prepared, and have the advantage the next time you sit down at the table.

Not a Member? Play through 5 FREE solved random hands from the WPT GTO Trainer Small Stakes Packs by clicking below and see how close you are to GTO play...


Ready for more?
Join LearnWPT.com for just $5 your first month of Membership to play more GTO hands (and as often as you like) to find YOUR leaks and start seeing true stats for YOUR play!

Get real time feedback on trouble Spots and Ask the LearnWPT Pros with one click.


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WPT GTO Trainer: Practice Final Table Play

All of the big prizes and money in a Tournament are at the Final Table. Whether it is your local daily or a WPT Main Event, understanding the unique strategy adjustments for Final Table play is vital to finishing strong.

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Are you prepared
to put pressure on a short stack and do you know how to respond when the pressure is on you?

Do you consider ICM (the estimated dollar worth of a stack size) and how to adjust when there are pay jumps?

We are excited to announce the brand-new WPT GTO Final Table Play scenarios to help better prepare you to make the most of your next Final Table!

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Members can click "What you would like to train today?", select the Final Table Play filter, and choose from the list of available scenarios to start training.

Review the payout structure before you begin by clicking the Payouts link. These numbers represent the percentage of the prize pool for each place.

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Click START NEW SESSION and begin! Practice these new simulated Final Table situations to gain valuable experience, be better prepared, and have the advantage the next time you are in position to win.

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Play through 5 FREE solved random hands from the WPT GTO Trainer Final Table Scenarios by clicking below and see how close you are to GTO play...

Your goal is to select the action for each individual hand that is as close to 0.00 EV as possible.

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Not a Member?
Join LearnWPT.com for just $5 your first month of Membership to play more GTO hands (and as often as you like) to find YOUR leaks and start seeing true stats for YOUR play!


Get real time feedback on trouble Spots and Ask the LearnWPT Pros with one click.


LearnWPT Membership Features

We created LearnWPT.com to make it as easy as possible for anyone to improve their poker game, on their own time and their own terms.

Our goal is to empower players to ask questions, focus them on fixing leaks, and provide a solid game-plan for them to bring to the table every time they sit down.

And you can start on the path to playing better poker for just $5.

We've made it easy for you to watch, train, discuss, study, and improve by using these LearnWPT Features:

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Join LearnWPT.com for just $5 your first month and start improving your game with over 450+ game-changing strategy videos and access to all of the above Features!

We'll see you online,
-LearnWPT


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Have a questions about LearnWPT?
Contact [email protected] or click the red Contact Us button and we'll be happy to help.

LearnWPT 2019 Year in Review

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Our goal for 2019 was to create new ways to help LearnWPT Members improve their poker game.

We accomplished that goal by adding new game-elevating features, advanced content, additional ways to interact more with our Pros, and more. All with the help of feedback from YOU.

Here’s a recap of the best from 2019:

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Nick Binger and the Development Team spent most of 2019 creating the The WPT GTO Trainer where Members can now practice and learn Game Theory Optimal Strategies used by the world's greatest players by simply playing hands of poker.

The Community Forums were created in 2019 for Students to join in and discuss all things poker with Nick, Eric, LuckyChewy, and fellow Members.

We've also made it much easier to improve your game with our new Membership Tiers. Now you can choose the Membership to best fit your budget, schedule, and stage in your development

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  • Viewed 99 New Strategy Videos
  • Reviewed 100 New Poker Hands
  • Voted 224,335 times to Fold, Call, Check, or Raise
  • Played 100+ different WPT GTO Training Packs using over 1 Billion Solved Hands
  • Received 1100+ Answers to Ask a Pro Questions
  • Submitted 770+ HIT Hands for Analysis
  • Attended 315 Minutes of Webinars
  • Downloaded 12 New Studying Tools

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LearnWPT Member Sue bested a field of 1,713 to win her 1st WSOP Bracelet (and over $120K).

The World Poker Tour interviewed and featured LearnWPT Students Scott & Lisa in an article highlighting their phenomenal summer.

LearnWPT Instructors Tony Dunst and Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger had huge 2nd place wins in 2019...

Tony added $250K to his bankroll in the Baccarat Crystal World Poker Tour Tournament of Champions and Chewy banked $917K in the WSOP 50K High Roller!

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Most Watched Episodes

Most Voted Poker Hands

Most Memorable Moments

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We hosted Live Workshops in Los Angeles, Vegas, and Atlantic City which included:

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To all of our current, former, and future Members - THANK YOU for a great year and for being a part of LearnWPT!

The LearnWPT Development Team is hard at work on several Enhanced Features and we look forward to helping your game grow in 2020.

We'll see you online,
- LearnWPT

LearnWPT Membership Tiers

We created LearnWPT to make it as easy as possible for anyone to improve their poker game, on their own time and their own terms. A plan for improvement that includes small, consistent amounts of effort over time is the key factor that most often separates winning pros and students of the game from the average poker player.

And we've made it much easier to improve your No-Limit Texas Hold'em game with our Membership Tier Levels. Choose the LearnWPT Membership to best fit your budget, schedule, and stage in your development as a player (upgrade or cancel at any time).

We've also made it super easy for you to upgrade to the next Tier without waiting for the end of your current term (view your current Membership Tier on your MY ACCOUNT page).

When upgrading your current Subscription Plan to a higher Membership Tier, a prorated credit from your existing plan will be applied to your new plan. You will never lose value by upgrading!

Which LearnWPT.com Membership Tier is Right for YOU?
See Below to Pick your Plan...

LearnWPT.com First Month of Membership

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The $5 First Month Membership helps new members fix nagging leaks and craft their own game while learning fundamental strategies. Choose specific game situations that give you the most trouble and get in-depth answers with steps for improvement. Filter for Foundations, Small Stakes, Mid Stakes, or High Stakes curriculum and tailor your training to the areas that need improving the most.

$5 for Your First 30 Days of Membership gives you access to:

At the end of your $5 First Month Membership you will automatically upgrade and unlock full membership benefits (including Member Discounts on LearnWPT Live Workshops and new in-depth strategy content weekly) for just $29 a month.

Upgrade anytime to Gold or Platinum Membership Levels!


LearnWPT.com SILVER Membership

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A LearnWPT $29 Monthly Silver Membership or $288 Yearly Silver Membership gives you access to:


LearnWPT.com GOLD Membership

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A LearnWPT $59 Monthly Gold Membership or $588 Yearly Gold Membership gives you access to:

Bonus: Gold Members receive Early Access to new Features and Live Training Events!


LearnWPT.com PLATINUM Membership

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A LearnWPT $99 Monthly Platinum Membership or $996 Yearly Platinum Membership gives you access to:

Bonus: Platinum Members receive Early Access to new Features and Live Training Events!


Note:
Upgrade to any Membership Level from your current tier and a prorated created from your existing plan will be applied to your new play. You will never lose value by upgrading!


Learn More About The Membership Features

We've made it easy for you to watch, train, discuss, study, and improve with these exclusive LearnWPT Membership Features:

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  • WPT GTO Trainer: Play real GTO hands online and as often as you like while getting real time feedback on YOUR trouble spots. The WPT GTO Trainer is laser focused on plugging your leaks and training you for peak performance by allowing you to choose the specific situations that give you the most trouble at the table.

  • Strategy Episodes: Videos in short, easy to digest segments (usually 10-15 minutes) that focus on introducing and reinforcing specific aspects of the game plan. Sort Episodes by cash or tournament, concept, learning path, LearnWPT Instructor, last watched, and more!

  • Hand Input Tool (HIT): Hand recording and analysis will make you a better and tougher poker player! Use HIT to record, save, share, and analyze played hands. You can also submit hands you've played for analysis from the LearnWPT Pros.

  • Ask A Pro: Ask any of your poker questions and submit hands that you played to get rapid answers from the LearnWPT Pros.

  • Community Forums: Use the Community Forums to grow your poker family and develop a continuous process for improvement through discussion. The Forums are a safe place to discuss concepts and strategy with LearnWPT Pros and fellow Members.

  • Poker Hands: Review and practice poker hand decision scenarios all in one place. Pick the poker hand you want to review, and see what our Pros would do.

  • Member Download Area: View and download any of the charts, manuals, and guides we’ve discussed in Strategy Episodes to study with on and off the felt.

  • Preferred Pricing on LearnWPT Training Events: Whether you are a tournament or cash game player, attending a Live or Digital Training Event can help transform your game. LearnWPT.com Members save big on these events:

    • 3-Day Digital and 2-Day or 3-Day Live Workshops:
      • Platinum Yearly Members Save $600
      • Silver and Gold Yearly Members Save $500
      • Platinum Monthly Members Save $300
      • Silver and Gold Monthly Members Save $200
    • 2-Day Digital Lab Events:
      • Platinum Yearly Members Save $300
      • Gold Yearly Members Save $200
      • Silver Yearly Members Save $100


Meet The LearnWPT Coaches

Let the LearnWPT Team of Instructors help improve your play and elevate your game:

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  • 2x WSOP Bracelet Winner and Lead Instructor for LearnWPT and the World Poker Tour, Nick Binger
  • WSOP Bracelet Winner and WPT Alpha 8 Champion, Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger
  • 2x WSOP Bracelet Winner, WPT Champion, and Commentator for the World Poker Tour, Tony Dunst
  • 3x WPT Champion, historic WPT back to back wins, and the Season XVIII Player of the Year, Brian Altman
  • 3x WSOP Bracelet Winner and the highest earning female player of all time, Vanessa Selbst
  • Acclaimed author with 3 WSOP Final Tables and over 300 online Final Tables, Eric "Rizen" Lynch
  • Acclaimed author, pioneer of Mental Game training, and the official Mental Game Coach of LearnWPT, Jared Tendler
  • 2x WSOP Bracelet Winner, Professional Coach, and partypoker US Network Team Pro, Michael "Gags30" Gagliano
  • Talented strategist and rising star in the poker world, Johan Schultz-Pedersen

Have Questions about LearnWPT? Email our Support Team at [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist you.

We'll see you online,
-LearnWPT

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Please note: If you choose to downgrade your Subscription Plan, your new plan's pricing will take effect on your renewal date. Features available to your current paid active Membership Tier Subscription Level will be available until the anniversary date.

*Offers may not be combined. See our Terms for more details.

WPT GTO Trainer: Get Started

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PLAY - LEARN - IMPROVE
With the WPT GTO Trainer!

There have been many poker “trainers” in the past that allowed you to play poker hands for practice. However, these have been powered by people’s opinions of what is good play and not true Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategy.

What makes WPT’s GTO Trainer different?

  • The WPT GTO Trainer allows you to play through true Nash equilibrium solutions to various No-Limit Hold'em poker Scenarios (over 4 BILLION solved spots and counting!)
  • Get instant feedback on the precise EV (Expected Value) Loss of every move you make
  • Rapidly plug leaks and learn the GTO strategies that have dominated the highest stakes games in the world

OK, time to get started...


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TRAINING ON A MOBILE DEVICE?

To play the WPT GTO Trainer without the need for screen adjustment between hands, simply add LearnWPT.com as a shortcut to your iOS and Android mobile device.

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Click below for a few simple steps to train optimally using the GTO Trainer from a mobile device:


GET THERE

Using the WPT GTO Trainer is fast and easy! Members can click TRAINER in the top navigation bar or mobile menu.

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GET STARTED

Members must be logged in to your LearnWPT.com Membership to start Training and Practicing.

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1) Select the Specific Spot you want to train from the available list of Scenarios (ex: MP2 Open vs Button Call)

  • Use REFINE SEARCH to filter for specific training scenarios
  • Spots will be either a Cash Game or Tournament Scenario (labeled as Cash, MTT - Tournament, FT - Final Table, SMALL - Small Stakes, or HU - Heads Up)
  • Click the drop down box to select the specific Game Type, Situation, and Stack Size you would like to train
  • Select multiple options in the menus to narrow your search

Hint: Any Scenarios with a green PLAY NOW button are packs available to your current membership that you have not trained with yet

2) When selecting the Spot to train, take note of the Effective Stack size in Big Blinds and Pot Size information to consider when making your decision (see image below for example). These factors will remain constant at the start of each new hand based on the specific Scenario you’ve selected.

Here are some additional tips for choosing which spot to train:

  • Your Position and Action (Hero) is always listed first in the Scenario name
  • Each Scenario will have you training from either In Position or Out of Position (noted in the description of Scenario action)
    • Cash Game Scenarios use a green table
    • Tournament Scenarios use a blue table
    • Final Table Scenarios use a purple table
    • Small Stakes Scenarios use an orange table
    • Heads Up Scenarios use a burgundy table

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3) The description of Scenario explains the Preflop action.

  • Example - MP2 Open vs Button Call Scenario:
    • Hero (you) are the MP2 player and Open to 2.5BBs preflop
    • The Button player (Villain) calls and everyone else folds
    • Action starts with the flop and 7.5BBs in the pot

4) View the Hand Range Charts per Position for this Scenario.

  • The hand range charts for Hero and Villain show respective ranges going to the flop (after their last preflop action)
  • Percentages listed for specific hand combos indicate the frequency with which those specific hands are in the overall range for the given scenario
  • Hand ranges are also color coded based on order of action preflop (lighter or darker shades of each color visually indicate the frequency for these hands):
    • The LAST preflop aggressor's hand range is shown in red
    • The preflop caller's hand range is shown in green


Hint:
Select the image of the hand range charts per position (ie MP2 or Button) to expand to a larger view


BEGIN YOUR TRAINING

After selecting the Scenario you wish to train, simply click or tap on the START NEW SESSION button to start!

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Reminder: When training you should be solely focused minimizing EV Loss, instead of whether or not you win any one particular hand.

This allows you to have a long term mindset towards poker that focuses on the quality of decisions and not short term results.

MAKE YOUR DECISIONS

Click START NEW SESSION and you will instantly be faced with a postflop decision based on the Scenario you select from the menu.

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1) Customize the WPT GTO Trainer to change how you get instant feedback while training!

  • Click the SHOW STATS % button and choose between:
    • Specific EV Loss and % Played Percentage Stats for each action (green)
    • Simplified response that indicates if the action you chose is correct or not recommended (orange)
    • The simplified feature is perfect for players who are just starting to study Game Theory Optimal Strategy

2) You'll immediately be faced with your first decision.

  • Choose Fold, Call, Check, Bet, or Raise by clicking the button
  • Bet sizing options are those commonly recommended by GTO
  • Villain’s responses to your decisions are GTO - you’ll often face multiple decisions in a hand

3) After each decision, you'll see the EV Loss and Played % for your action directly on the table.

  • EV (Expected Value) Loss - This shows the number of big blinds you would lose against a GTO player if you took this action
  • Played % - This shows how often a GTO Player would take the same action you took

Remember - EV Loss of 0.00 does not mean the GTO Player would take that action 100% of the time (the difference is due to balancing ranges through mixed strategies and maximizing EV for your overall range)

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4) Your goal is to select the action for each individual hand that is as close to 0.00 EV as possible.

  • EV Loss of 0.00 is the same action a GTO Player would take
  • 0.00 EV Loss means you broke even against a GTO Player


5) The Ideal GTO Action is noted in the top center of the table.

  • A green check-mark next to your action means it is GTO
  • Next is the action a GTO Player would take and how often they would take that specific action
  • Ideal Action and Frequency are displayed so you know the GTO play for each action immediately

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6) Multiple actions in a given spot are often "correct" according to GTO Play.

  • GTO Play has many mixed strategies, where plays are made a specific percentage of the time
  • You will often see actions with a very low EV Loss (e.g. -0.01) and a reasonable Played % (e.g. 35%)
    • These actions are not "wrong" and are part of a balanced overall GTO strategy
    • If a play results in high EV Loss (color coded in red), you should generally avoid that play unless you have compelling exploitative reasons to make it against a specific opponent

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  • If the Percentage Played for an action is 1% or less, then that action is rarely taken by a GTO Player and you should generally avoid that play
    • If you select an action that results in a Played % of 1% or less, all subsequent decisions for that specific hand will display "N/A" in red, since that entire line should be avoided


EV Loss Color Coding Hint:
Green = Near GTO Play, Orange = Take Caution, Red = Probable Leak in Your Game


HINTS AND TIPS

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  • Toggle the AUTO ADVANCE button to advance to the next hand decision automatically (green - default) or manually (red)
    • For new users we recommend leaving the Auto Advance button in the off position so that you can take your time and review the real time feedback
  • Click the FULL SCREEN button for a large view
  • Review these instructions anytime by clicking HOW TO PLAY
  • Toggle the SHOW STATS% button switch between specific EV Loss and % Played Percentage Stats for each action (green) to a simplified response that indicates if the action you chose is correct or not recommended (orange)
  • Select FAVORITE to save a hand to your library for future review or to send to Ask a Pro
  • Click the EXIT SESSION button to complete your Training Session and review your stats on the Session Summary Page

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  • View the hand ranges during a session by clicking the green ℹ️ information icon button to review the charts during play
  • The hand range charts are labeled by position name

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View the charts when facing a difficult spot and examine the possible hand combinations to help train your decisions closer to 0.0 EV Loss.


UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESULTS

Your overall EV Loss and Total Hands played are accessible right from the WPT GTO Trainer Dashboard.

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Remember, the WPT GTO Trainer puts you up against an unbeatable (i.e. perfect) opponent. There is no winning in the long-term against it. The most we can ever hope for is to break-even. This is great for us, since this perfect opponent is also the perfect teacher.

Over time, the closer you come to break-even play against the Trainer, the tougher player you’ll become and the harder it will be for your opponents to outplay you.

And if you have high EV loss don’t get discouraged. It’s normal to feel challenged when you are learning new concepts. After all, the WPT GTO Trainer is literally a perfect opponent.

WHY FOCUS ON EV LOSS?

The way we measure our performance against the Trainer is by tracking "EV Loss" or Expected Value Loss.

The best possible result after you pick an action is an EV Loss of 0. This means the action you chose breaks even against a perfect player.

  • When EV Loss isn’t 0, the number shown is the amount of big blinds that we would lose taking a specific action in the long run
  • It's possible to make a poor play (high EV Loss) that results in winning a specific hand

You’ve all seen players make bad plays and win the pot or make the right play and lose the pot. Over time EV Loss will track closer and closer to actual losses.


SESSION SUMMARY INFORMATION

You’ve put in the work, now you can start to see where your specific leaks are for each Scenario. Your Session Summary will break down your hand compared to GTO Play.

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Reading and Interpreting the Data:

KEY STATS:

1) Overall EV Loss in big blinds Per 100 hands played.

  • Goal is to get as close to 0.00 as you can
  • 0.00 EV Loss is impossible for humans to attain in the long run
  • Do your best and focus on spots giving you the most trouble
    • Do not be discouraged by a high EV Loss in the beginning. When new to GTO Trainer, it's very common for players to have an EV Loss of -50.00BBs/100 or more

2) Number of Hands Played in your Session

  • Sample size is important when considering relevant statistics
  • A minimum of 200 hands is the recommended sample size to start seeing stats for your play
  • Schedule a set number of hands each day to practice a specific Scenario and keep track of your progress

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AGGRESSION:

3) AGGRESSION gives an instant snapshot of the key actions You (shown in Red) are taking across all hands played vs what actions a GTO Player (shown in Blue) would take

  • Don't Worry, if you initially have a huge gap in one direction vs GTO - this is not uncommon


Hint:
Hover over the bar graph to see the number of hands in that session each action was taken by you vs a GTO Player

HAND TYPES:

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1) HAND TYPES compare your play to GTO Play divided by the different categories of hands (i.e. pairs, flushes, trips, etc).

  • Your Action is on the top bar and GTO Play is the bottom bar


Hint:
Green (aggressive action) = Bet or Raise, Yellow (passive action) = Check or Call, Red = Fold. A color key to be implemented shortly!

2) How to read your results - in this example from the dashboard image for the PAIR hand category shown above:

  • You chose to either Bet/Raise 17% of the time, Check or Call 72% of the time, and Fold 10% of the time when you had a 1-Pair hand in this given scenario (top line of the bar graph)
  • GTO Strategy is to Bet/Raise 24% of the time, Check/Call 62% of the time, and Fold 14% of the time (bottom line of the bar graph)


3) If the top line results are very different from bottom line results (after a large number of hands played) then you know you are playing those hand types differently than how a GTO Player would play them. These are the spots you want to study first.

Don’t get intimidated by stats listed or if there are big differences between your play and GTO Play. Keep training the same Scenario and focus on your biggest leak before you play each Session. Before you know it you’ll be closer to 0.00 EV Loss (and GTO Play!).

HAND BREAKDOWN:

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1) HAND BREAKDOWN displays all of the hands you've played in a session listed by hand type, position, board summary, and EV Loss.

  • Click the REPLAYER button next to a specific hand played to show the action unfold and review for study later
  • Have questions about that hand? After replaying the hand click the ASK A PRO button to send your hand the LearnWPT Pros for analysis using the Ask a Pro Feature

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2) Select a specific hand played to see these details:

  • BOARD - Shows the specific rank and suit for each street dealt (flop, turn, river)
  • ACTION - The action Hero (you) chose on that street (bet/raise, call/check, fold)
  • GTO PLAY % - Percentage of time a GTO Player would take a specific action if faced with the same decision
  • EV LOSS - The number of big blinds your action would lose against a GTO player
    • Evaluate EV Loss in Proportion to Pot size
    • An EV Loss of -1.00 is significant in a 6.5BB pot. It is far less significant in a 100BB pot
    • The color coding of EV Loss on the Trainer table takes into account pot size


3) Each street of action is broken down with a color coded bar graph noting the specific actions a GTO player would take if faced with the same decision as HERO, including the percentage of time a GTO player would take those specific actions.

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  • In the above example our decision to bet 2.50 on the flop you will see that a GTO Player:
    • Checks 56% of the time
    • Bets small 15% of the time
    • Bets large 28% of the time
    • Green = Bet or Raise, Yellow = Check or Call, Red = Fold

4) In some instances you will see gradient shading (lightest to darkest moving left to right) representing the bet-sizing that a GTO Player would choose in a given spot.

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  • In the example above:
    • Bet/Raise small amount (lightest green)
    • Bet/Raise larger amount (darker green)
    • Bet/Raise largest amount (darkest green)


REVIEW PREVIOUS SESSIONS

Review previous Sessions from the main GTO Trainer Dashboard!

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1) Select the Spot you would like to review from available Scenarios

  • The total number of hands played as well as your total EV Loss overall for the specific Scenario are listed for quick reference


2) Click the REVIEW SESSIONS button.

3) Select a Session you played from the list.

  • Overall EV Loss, Session Date, and Total Hands played are listed for each Session within each specific Scenario
  • For best results and rapid improvement start by studying your largest EV Loss Spots
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4) Click the Blue REVIEW SESSIONS button to get the specific statistics for the individual Session within a Scenario. A session review window will open.

ASK THE LEARNWPT PROS

Need help interpreting the results and strategy on adjusting your game? Use the LearnWPT Ask a Pro Feature and the Community Forums to get answers and guidance from Team LearnWPT.

Discuss and share specific hands that gave you trouble while training with the LearnWPT Instructors using Ask a Pro.

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  1. Select the Trainer Pack and click the REVIEW SESSIONS button
  2. Find the date of the specific session and click the blue REVIEW SESSIONS link
  3. Find the specific hand that you had a question about and click the ▶ REPLAY icon
  4. After the hand action replays click the ASK A PRO button

Enter your subject line, question, and SUBMIT. Your question and a replay of the hand will go directly to the Ask a Pro Forum to be answered from Team LearnWPT!


TRAIN WITH TEAM LEARNWPT

With Train & Explain Episodes we've combined two key factors to improving your game: drilling hands and having a feedback loop. Train & Explain will help make learning GTO Strategy fast and easy regardless of your skill level!

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

There is a twist: you'll play the same hands as the LearnWPT Pro for each Episode. After playing, watch the Strategy Episode for a detailed breakdown of each decision point as LearnWPT Instructors analyze the same hands you just played.

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Tip: Use the REFINE SEARCH to filter for all Train & Explain Episodes.

We know you’ll have a lot of questions about GTO Strategy and we’re here to help! The LearnWPT Instructors will be showing you plenty of specific ways to use the WPT GTO Trainer to improve your poker game in future Strategy Episodes.


IT'S TIME TO PLAY

Now that you’ve had a chance to walk through the WPT GTO Trainer it’s time to Play!

Whether you need practice postflop after defending your Big Blind in a Tournament, or you want to drill 3-bet defense from middle position with deep stacks in a Cash Game, it’s just one click away.

Train as often as you like. Get real time feedback on trouble Spots and Ask the LearnWPT Pros with one click.

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We Want Your Feedback! Email the Support Team at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions.

Are You Using The LearnWPT Hand Input Tool (HIT)?

If yes, THANK YOU and congratulations on taking another step in improving your game! If no, let's change that today.

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So, what exactly is HIT?

The Hand Input Tool (HIT), is a LearnWPT Feature that allows Members to capture, replay, and share real hands they've played and receive analysis and feedback from the LearnWPT Pros.

See below for info, hints, and the benefits of this powerful feature:


Getting Started:

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Login and access HIT from the top navigation bar or via the mobile menu. For more instructions watch the "Show Me How it Works" video on the HIT Dashboard or review Episode 226: Hand Input Tool (HIT).

Recording your hand:

To begin, click the red ENTER A HAND NOW button
Enter the game specifics:

  • Select Cash or Tournament
  • Enter the Blinds Amount
  • Select the type of Ante and enter the amount
  • Enter the number of Players Seated
  • Click the NEXT button to record the action


Follow the onscreen prompts to record the hand information
Shortcuts when entering hole card information for quicker recording

  • Type the first letter or number of the card value and suit versus clicking each option to select your card, example:
    • Type "a" + "c" to select A♣ or type "2" + "d" to select 2♦
  • Use the +/- keys to increase/decrease values or click your cursor into the field box and manually type the value


Helpful Hint: Click the EXIT SESSION → button in the top right-hand corner of the screen to stop the hand at a specific point for analysis before getting to showdown


Receiving Feedback:

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Members can submit their recorded HIT hands to the LearnWPT Pros for analysis of their play and get answers to questions about a specific move or strategy using the Ask a Pro Feature.

Sending your hand in for feedback:

Once finished recording your hand, the action will replay and a pop-up will appear noting options for your hand
Click the ASK A PRO button to submit your hand for analysis
Enter a title, your question or comment, and click the SEND YOUR QUESTION button

That's it! The LearnWPT Pros will provide feedback shortly

Helpful Hint: Use the Sort By button to select HIT on the Ask a Pro page to review 500+ already answered submitted hands


HIT Helpful Hints:

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Our goal is to make HIT an easy to use and personal experience. Be sure to share with us any suggestions.

Did you know you can:

Update the name of a hand by clicking the NL Cash or NL Tourney fields in the top center of the screen
Change the name/nickname of a player and their chip stack by clicking their position tile - PLAYER NAME and CHIP STACK fields
Replay, delete, or edit hands you've saved from your HAND LIBRARY by clicking the thumbnail image or vertical ellipsis
Shortcuts when reviewing the replay of a hand for quick navigation

  • Pause/Restart Action = Space Bar
  • Show Hole Cards = "H" Key
  • Move Action Forward/Backward = Right/Left Arrow Keys
  • Toggle Stacks Between Big Blinds/Chips = "B" Key
  • Toggle Between Player and Position Names = "A" Key



The habit of recording hands you've played followed by analysis (and feedback) creates a positive feedback loop for improvement which allows you to find (and fix) leaks faster, while learning to make better decisions at the table.

We are exited to provide this invaluable tool for our Members to help create that loop and to provide them with guidance and helpful feedback.

Thanks for being a part of LearnWPT!


Not a LearnWPT Member But Want
to Use the Hand Input Tool?

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Join today for just $5 for your first month of Membership!

In addition to the Hand Input Tool you’ll also have access to these game-changing Member Features:


If you have any questions regarding LearnWPT, please contact our support team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.

Introducing the LearnWPT Community Forums!

We are excited to announce the newest Member Feature
LearnWPT Community Forums!

Watch the above video from LearnWPT Lead Instructor Nick Binger as he introduces this exciting new LearnWPT Member Feature.

To access the LearnWPT Community Forums click the below link or COMMUNITY from the top black navigation bar or mobile menu!

Please note: You must be signed in to your LearnWPT Membership to view and post on the Community Forums.

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We know that one of the most challenging aspects of improving your poker game is the feeling of being alone on your journey and not having a team (or better yet a community) to support your poker goals.

That’s why we created the LearnWPT Community!

Now you can join fellow LearnWPT Members in discussion about all things poker by using the community forums to talk Cash and Tournament concepts, or just about anything poker related in the General Discussion forum.

P.S. The LearnWPT Pros will pop in regularly to join in a discussion!

Some Pointers and Guidelines:

  • Create or respond to a post: Select the appropriate Forum (currently cash, tournament, or general discussion – more to come!) and click the NEW TOPIC button.

  • Community username: To change your Community username (which is the same as your Ask a Pro username) visit the My Account Page. Click the change username & hometown link under Basic Info and save.

  • Upload an avatar image: To create a profile avatar click either your name in a post or by the VIEW MY POSTS link to visit your Community Profile. Click the EDIT PROFILE button and upload an image!

  • Interested in comments for a specific post? Click the green SUBSCRIBE button when viewing the post. Click Subscriptions on the main page to quickly find and view those saved topics.

  • Want to discuss a HIT hand you’ve played? After clicking the NEW TOPIC button, enter the subject line and message. Next select HIT in the message controls (see image below), select the hand you wish to discuss from your HIT LIBRARY, and SUBMIT.

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  • Join in the discussion: Click the blue POST REPLY button to add your comments and questions to a topic.

  • Code of Conduct: The LearnWPT Community is a place where all people are welcome and can participate, regardless of expertise or identity. This Community is rooted in kindness, collaboration, and mutual respect.

  • Can we still use Ask a Pro? Don’t worry… we know that you still want direct answers from the experts. You can still ask your most pressing poker questions and get answers directly from the LearnWPT Instructors using video or written Ask a Pro!

We Want Your Feedback!

We’re excited to hear your feedback or if you encounter any bugs so please make sure you share it with us by contacting the Support Team at [email protected] or by clicking the red NEED HELP? button to let us know how we can improve the Forums.

Use the LearnWPT Community to expand your poker feedback loop and develop a continuous process for improvement through discussion with your peers.

Thank you for being part of LearnWPT!

We’ll see you online,
LearnWPT


Not a LearnWPT Member But Want
to Join the Discussion?

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Think Like a Pro!

Join for just $5 your first month of Membership!

In addition to the Community Forums you’ll also have access to these game-changing Member Features:


If you have any questions regarding LearnWPT
, please contact our support team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.

LearnWPT 2018 Year in Review

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2018 Was an exciting year for us at LearnWPT!

We've added game-changing features, new strategy content, instructors to our team of pros, and more all with the help of feedback from YOU.

To all of our current, former, and future Members - Thank you for a great year!

Here’s a recap of the best of LearnWPT from 2018:

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In 2018 we released two new features to help make it easier to interact directly with the LearnWPT team of Instructors. The Hand Input Tool was created to help users record hands they've played using our software to share to friends or LearnWPT for analysis.

We've also started a Q&A Webinar series for Members to join in and discuss all things poker with Nick, Eric, Chewy, and the LearnWPT Team.

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  • Viewed 103 New Videos
  • Reviewed 92 New Poker Hands
  • Received 1000+ Answers to Ask a Pro Questions
  • Submitted 500+ HIT Hands for Pro Analysis
  • Downloaded 10 New Tools


You've also Recorded Video Questions with 50+ Featured in 23 Strategy Episode!

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Last year WSOP Bracelet winner, WPT Champion, and host of the World Poker Tour Tony Dunst and WSOP Bracelet winner, WPT Alpha8 Champion, and author Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger joined the LearnWPT Team of Instructors!

Tony and LuckyChewy will join Danielle, Jared, Chris, Eric, and Nick in providing expert analysis as they walk us through the thought process of winnings players and help you in your quest for improvement.

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Most Watched Episodes

Most Voted Poker Hands

Most Memorable Moments

  1. Manju's Success Story
  2. WPT500 Seat Contest
  3. Member Mental Game
  4. Profiles analyzed by Jared
  5. Q&A Video Series - You asked, Nick answered
  6. Danielle's WSOP FT

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We've hosted Live Events in Los Angeles, Vegas, and Atlantic City which included:

  • Two Tournament Strategy Workshops
  • Three $3500 WPT Seats Won at Live Workshop Satellites
  • Brand-New Advanced Tournament Strategy
  • Brand-New Advanced Cash Game Strategy
  • Offered Members up to $500 off Workshops

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The LearnWPT development team is hard at work on several enhanced features including:

  • Online Community for Members to talk poker with their peers
  • Personalized Dashboard with ask a pro questions, progress, and more
  • In-Person Lab Day Experiences
  • Tag and Organize Episodes

 

When we started LearnWPT, our goal was to make it as easy as possible for anyone to improve their poker game and we look forward to helping your game grow in 2019.

Have feedback or suggestions for future features? Email us at [email protected] or send them to us here.

We'll see you online,
LearnWPT

You are Short Stacked in a Tournament, what do you do?

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The first thing is DON'T PANIC!

The second thing is check which Hand Ranges you should be shoving all-in with when you are first-in to the pot given your stack size and position.

How? By quickly reviewing the BRAND-NEW interactive Push/Fold Charts created by LearnWPT and short stack specialist, Chris Wallace.

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  • Visit the Tools Dashboard
  • Click the View Charts button to open the interactive Push/Fold Charts
  • Select Big Blinds in your stack
  • Select "With Antes" or "Without Antes"
  • Find the number of players behind
  • That's it! These ranges will be the most profitable to move all-in with

Helpful hint: bookmark the Push/Folds Charts page for quicker access

Learning how to utilize the short and awkward stack will improve your ability to get chips without good cards, even in the toughest games.

Watch more about the the fundamentals of Chris Wallace's world-class short stack strategy by reviewing Strategy Episode 168: Short Stack Play - Overview.

If you have questions about the Push/Fold Charts send your questions in using the Ask a Pro feature or contact [email protected].

P.S. You must be logged in to your Monthly or Yearly LearnWPT.com Membership to view the Push/Fold charts!


Meet LearnWPT Pro Chris Wallace!

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Chris, known to the poker world simply as “Fox”, is a professional poker player, poker coach, and widely respected theorist and author on the game. Chris would contend that he's known more as a coach than as a player, having served as coach and mentor to several successful players. Read Chris's Full Bio →