Calculated Poker
Alex GeA weekly dive into poker strategy, mindset, and decision-making under pressure—because at the table, numbers are only half the game.
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Why I Start Losing Every Time I Hit a Milestone
Six months. Ninety thousand dollars.
Today, I hit that number—and immediately lost $2,700.
It’s not the first time this has happened. When I crossed $20k, I bled a little. At $40k, same thing. At $60k, at $80k—each time I reached a new h...
When They Stop Folding: How I’m Adjusting My Game Mid-Downswing
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From January through April, I was winning at 35BB/100 hands in a private group of about 40 players. I knew the player pool well, and my strategy was humming. I’d punish loose calls, isolate weak limpers, and get paid on value. Bu...
They Limp Everything. But They Limp-Raise the Nuts.
Let me paint you a table.
Everyone limps. Not just suited connectors and baby pairs—no, they’re limping AKs like it’s 86 offsuit. No raises. No pressure. Just vibes.
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GTO vs Exploit: Win the War, Not Just the Hand
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In poker, two strategic forces battle for dominance:
Game Theory Optimal (GTO) vs Exploitative Play.
GTO is the fortress. It’s the strategy that says, “Even if you see my cards, you can’t beat me.” It’s about mathematical balan...
Don’t Die Before the Dawn: Surviving the Long Night in Poker and Life
There’s a phrase you’ll hear whispered in the late hours of a long poker session: Don’t die before the dawn. It’s more than just advice. It’s a mantra for anyone who’s been through the wringer—when the cards are cold, the board keeps punish...
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I play the numbers game—at the poker table and in the markets. Each week, I bring a fresh take on strategy, risk, and staying sharp when the stakes are high.
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