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My name is Nathan Williams but I am better known in the online poker world as ”BlackRain79” I have some of the highest winnings in online poker history in the lower stakes poker games. I am also a three-time best selling poker author: 1. ”Crushing the Microstakes” 2. ”Modern Small Stakes” 3. ”The Micro Stakes Playbook” Lastly, I am also the founder of the #1 small stakes poker strategy blog in the world, www.blackrain79.com That is where you will also find my popular free poker ”cheat sheet”. My goal with this podcast is to teach you how to start consistently winning big in small stakes poker games. I release new podcast episodes every single week. So make sure you follow so you never miss my latest podcast! All the best at the poker tables.
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Three Bad Draws that Amateurs Chase
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Ready to level up your poker game? In this episode, we fiercely dive into the top three bad draws that are repeatedly chased by amateurs, costing them a heap of money. Drawing on experience from coaching hundreds of aspiring poker players and playing over 10 million hands, our host zeros in on the specific mistakes that might be undermining your play.
Discover why baby flush draws, the bottom end of the straight, and gut shot straight draws can ensnare you in a loss. Learn the concept behind 'reverse implied odds' and the importance of always drawing towards the nuts whenever possible. Gain insights on the dire mistakes beginners commonly make on the poker table and find out how professionals manage to avoid these same pitfalls.
Packed with real-game example hands, this episode is an essential guide for any poker enthusiast looking to weed out amateur chasing moves from their strategy. With clear and engaging conversation, drawing from hours of intensive poker training, this episode is a rich resource to ensure your game is always on point.
Journey with us as we debunk notions of "bad luck" in poker and reveal how professional players flip the script to ensure they're not set up for disaster. Tune in, sharpen your skills, and ensure your poker future is free from chasing bad draws.

Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Stop Playing Your Aces Like This
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
In this video, hosted by professional poker player Nathan Williams, he discusses the common mistakes that players make when handling pocket aces and how to maximize their value. The objective is to equip viewers with strategies to prevent costly mistakes in their poker games, focusing on three specific errors: slow playing pre-flop with pocket aces, getting tricky post-flop, and failing to fold versus tight players.
The first segment highlights the danger of slow playing pocket aces during pre-flop and the potential of this strategy to cause losses. Nathan demonstrates with an example and emphasizes the need to adopt a straightforward play, enticing opponents to overthink the situation. The host further discredits any attempts to introduce unnecessary trickery into one’s game, noting that such maneuvers aren't effective against the majority of players who play at a basic “strength of their hand” level.
Following this, Nathan outlines the second strategy, advising players not to get tricky post-flop with pocket aces. He stresses the importance of maintaining a simple approach throughout the game, giving an example to demonstrate how a convoluted strategy can drastically minimize winnings. Nathan also underscores the need to maximize rewards when presented with an opportune hand.
In the final segment, Nathan addresses playing against "knits" or tight players, advising viewers to be prepared to fold their hands in such scenarios. A knit player usually bets big when they have a strong hand, making it crucial to limit losses when your hand isn't the best. Nathan provides a practical example, explaining that while maximizing pocket ace winnings is vital, it is equally important to cut losses.
Throughout the video, the link to Poker Tracker is provided, a program that Nathan uses to showcase winnings and losses tied to specific hands played. The video encourages viewers to learn from Nathan's extensive experiences and avoid repeating these common missteps in their poker games.