The Spot+ Blog
Practical writing on strategy, study habits and the mistakes that cost you chips.
- June 5, 2026
How to build a poker study routine that sticks
Most players study in random bursts and wonder why they plateau. Here's a simple, repeatable routine — built around short daily reps — that actually moves your game.
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5 common poker mistakes (and how to fix them)
Most losing players share the same handful of leaks. Here are five of the most common beginner mistakes — and the simple mindset shift that fixes each one.
Readarrow_forward - June 3, 2026
The poker math you actually need at the table
You don't need a calculator to win at poker. Here's the small set of practical math — pot odds, outs, and quick EV — you can run in your head mid-hand.
Readarrow_forward - June 2, 2026
How to Review Your Poker Sessions (the Right Way)
Learn a simple, repeatable way to review your poker sessions, spot your real leaks, and turn every hand you played into a lesson that sticks.
Readarrow_forward - June 1, 2026
From break-even to winning: a study plan
Stuck at break-even? Here's a focused, repeatable study plan that turns flat results into real edges — one leak, one concept, one week at a time.
Readarrow_forward - May 31, 2026
Understanding Variance Without Going on Tilt
Variance is why good play sometimes loses. Learn to read short-term swings, separate decisions from results, and keep tilt out of your training.
Readarrow_forward - May 30, 2026
Cash or Tournaments: Which to Learn First?
Cash games or tournaments first? A practical guide to picking your starting format so you build poker skills faster and skip the frustration.
Readarrow_forward - May 29, 2026
How to get the most out of Spot+
Spot+ rewards how you train, not just how much. Here's how to turn short daily reps into real, lasting poker improvement — and avoid the common traps.
Readarrow_forward - May 28, 2026
How Long Does It Take to Get Good at Poker?
How long to get good at poker? Honest timelines for beginner, solid, and crushing — plus how to learn faster with short daily reps and focused study.
Readarrow_forward - May 27, 2026
Why a Daily Poker Habit Beats Weekend Grinding
Cramming poker study on weekends feels productive but a short daily habit teaches faster. Here's why little-and-often wins and how to build it.
Readarrow_forward - May 26, 2026
How to Start Thinking in Ranges in Poker
Stop guessing your opponent's one hand. Learn how to start thinking in ranges with simple, practical steps that sharpen every decision you make.
Readarrow_forward - May 25, 2026
How to Spot Your Own Poker Leaks (Fast)
Find the recurring mistakes draining your poker results. A practical, training-focused guide to spotting your leaks and fixing the ones that matter most.
Readarrow_forward - May 24, 2026
A Healthy Bankroll Mindset for Poker Training
Build a calm, long-term bankroll mindset for poker training. Learn to separate good decisions from results and stop chasing short-term swings.
Readarrow_forward - May 23, 2026
A simple position cheat sheet for poker
Your seat decides how you play. This simple position cheat sheet shows what to do from early, middle, late, and the blinds — no memorizing required.
Readarrow_forward - May 22, 2026
Fix Your Preflop Game First (Here's Why)
Preflop is the foundation of every poker hand. Fix your starting-hand decisions first and watch your postflop spots get dramatically easier.
Readarrow_forward - May 21, 2026
Reading Opponents: Tells vs. Tendencies
Forget Hollywood tells. Learn the difference between physical tells and betting tendencies, and which one actually wins you more pots at the table.
Readarrow_forward - May 20, 2026
The Underrated Art of Folding in Poker
Folding feels passive, but it's a skill. Learn when to let go, why disciplined folds save your stack, and how to train the fold muscle.
Readarrow_forward - May 19, 2026
Why Controlled Aggression Pays in Poker
Passive poker leaks chips. Learn why controlled aggression wins more pots, builds bigger value bets, and how to add it to your game the smart way.
Readarrow_forward - May 18, 2026
The Study Tools That Actually Work
Most poker study tools waste your time. Here's how to pick the few that build real skill — and how to use them so they stick.
Readarrow_forward - May 17, 2026
A Tilt Recovery Routine That Actually Works
Tilt wrecks more poker decisions than bad cards ever will. Here's a simple, repeatable routine to catch it early, reset fast, and play your A-game again.
Readarrow_forward - May 16, 2026
How small edges add up in poker
Winning poker isn't about big hero plays. It's tiny edges, repeated thousands of times. Here's how small decisions compound into a real skill gap.
Readarrow_forward - May 15, 2026
How to Set Poker Goals That Actually Work
Stop chasing results. Learn how to set process-based poker goals that build real skill, keep you motivated, and turn study time into progress.
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