Maximizing your #poker hourly rate extends well beyond simply playing well. If playing online, for example, how many simultaneous tables gives you your best results? What is your optimal session length? How do you even survive the poker grind?

While the answers to many of these questions depend on the individual player, there are many commonalities that can greatly boost the hourly rate of most players. Creating a grinding schedule, taking shots, balancing study and playing time, and bankroll management are among the topics discussed in this episode.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction: The Poker Grind
0:30 Hourly Volume & Multi-Tabling Strategy
1:10 The Yerkes-Dodson Law for Optimal Performance
2:26 Setting Volume-Based Session Goals
4:42 Managing Variance Through Volume
7:42 Creating a Grinding Schedule
10:30 Bankroll Management & Shot Taking Strategy
12:07 The 12+1 Shot Taking Method
14:32 When to Check the Cashier
16:30 Study vs Grinding Time Ratio
17:04 Opportunity Cost of Study Time
18:04 Real World Experience vs Lab Time
19:34 Ergonomics & Hardware Setup
21:46 Software Setup & Table Management Tools
22:46 Focus & Eliminating Distractions
23:29 Should You Listen to Music While Grinding?

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• Studying Poker: Your Weekly Study Guide: https://www.splitsuit.com/ultimate-weekly-poker-study-guide
• The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge
• The Science Of BRM And Taking Shots: https://youtu.be/1nDFMAouLFM?si=QzxGdjZAI8CCJxug
• Multi-Tabling: https://youtu.be/2i9YfyyN0Xs?si=vjecjfDHuE09vOwK

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In the previous episode of the podcast, we discussed how GTO #poker requires mixing. Typical solutions returned by solvers include using multiple bet sizes in a given spot, with each size being used at a specific frequency.

While this is all very well in theory, how does one handle mixing in practice? If GTO tells you to bet pot 30% of the time, and half-pot 70% of the time, what do you actually do when the action is on you? The answer is we must randomize. How to randomize to maximize win-rate is the topic of this episode, meant for intermediate to advanced players.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction: What is Randomization in Poker?
1:06 Understanding Solver Output & Mixed Frequencies
2:11 How to Use RNG for Mixing
3:30 Combo-Level Mixing Explained
4:40 Why Precise Mixing Doesn't Impact Win Rate
6:33 Can Opponents Detect Imbalanced Mixing?
8:51 Hand-Level Mixing Strategy
11:00 Category-Level Mixing: The Practical Approach
14:00 Which Type of Mixing Should You Use?
15:26 Weak vs Strong Randomization
17:02 Why Weak Randomization is Enough
19:02 Problems with Using an RNG
21:11 Mental Barriers to Exploitative Play
22:38 When Hand-Level Mixing Makes Sense
22:59 Do High-Stakes Players Really Need RNGs?
25:48 Practical RNG Usage Recommendations

**RELATED LINKS**

- GTO+ Solver Bundle: https://redchippoker.com/gto-solver-bundle/

- The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge

- Myths And Misunderstandings Of GTO Poker: https://youtu.be/vn6t9leOArw?si=KGtFUs3I0bq09qT8

- Why A Mixed Strategy Matters in GTO Poker: https://youtu.be/0hfW2dlhuDs?si=lzYVrhqdHiVIvcWx

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Have you heard high-stakes #poker players claiming that they play a GTO strategy? That is a myth that is quickly disproved; the general GTO solution to poker is currently unknown. Even if such a solution was available, memorizing solver output and its mixing frequencies would be impossible.

It is also the case, however, that GTO solvers have radically improved our understanding of the fundamentals of poker. This podcast episode breaks down the practical takeaways from GTO research, with a particular emphasis on GTO traps to avoid.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction: The GTO Myth
0:48 Why Nobody Actually Plays Pure GTO Poker
2:22 High-Stakes Players Who Claim to Be "GTO Players"
4:14 The Problem with Solver Memorization
6:03 How Players Are Misled by GTO Claims
7:42 Training Content Focused Only on GTO
9:30 The Danger of Solver Misuse for New Players
11:00 Card-Removal Effects vs. Fundamental Strategy
12:06 The RNG Mixing Myth
14:32 Suggestions for Better Poker Study
15:29 Why Pure GTO Players Are a Red Flag
17:55 GTO Principles + Exploitative Play = Maximum Win-Rate
19:57 Poker Ecology and Who Benefits from GTO Play
22:42 Final Thoughts on Maximizing Your Win-Rate

**RELATED LINKS**

- Red Chip Poker GTO Ranges App: https://redchippoker.com/gto-ranges-app

- The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge

- How To Crush GTO Poker: https://youtu.be/j8cFt86B8To?si=KCYCurk0NK-Ua60v

- Common Questions About GTO Poker: https://youtu.be/jKzHZnVMjRk?si=53huagktpyXAOOSQ

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