Poker Education Archives

Doug Polk’s Cardle Puts Poker Instincts to the Test, Five Hands at a Time

Doug Polk's Cardle challenges poker players to make five daily decisions. We examine how it works, its GTO scoring system and what it can teach players.

October 17, 2026Doug Polk, GTO, Poker Education, Poker Strategy, Poker Tool, The Lodge Card Club

Book cover for What the Cards Don’t Tell You: Practical Poker Wisdom by Patrick Mansell, featuring a player holding ace-king at a blue poker table with stacks of red, blue and black chips and elegant gold lettering.

Poker Features

Book Review: What the Cards Don’t Tell You – Patrick Mansell Gets to the Heart of Poker

Patrick Mansell's What the Cards Don’t Tell You: Practical Poker Wisdom takes a refreshingly human approach to poker instruction. We examine what the book gets right, where it falls short,…

October 16, 2026Poker Book, Poker Education

PT Updates

From Big Slick to GTO: Poker Type’s Glossary Hits 500 Terms

Poker Type’s glossary now covers 500 poker terms, with short definitions, practical examples and searchable sections for live, online and tournament play.

October 9, 2026Poker Education, Poker Strategy

Pocket Aces lose to Pocket Kings on showdown after a river card King.

Poker Features

Poker Variance Explained: Why Good Decisions Still Lose

Poker variance explains why strong decisions can still lose in the short term. Here is how luck, sample size and expected value interact in real poker.

October 1, 2026Poker Education, Poker Strategy

Poker card protector in use at the WSOP.

Poker Features

Why Do Poker Players Use Card Protectors? What Are They For?

If you've ever watched a major poker tournament, you've probably noticed players placing small objects on top of their cards. Sometimes it's a custom coin, sometimes a lucky charm, and…

July 27, 2026Poker Education, Poker Tournaments, WSOP

Poker player Jennifer Tilly wearing sunglasses

Poker Features

Why Do Poker Players Wear Sunglasses? Do They Really Help?

If you've ever watched the World Series of Poker or a high-stakes cash game, you've probably noticed one thing almost every player seems to have in common: sunglasses. Whether they're…

July 24, 2026Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Fedor Holz, Jennifer Tilly, Poker Education, Poker Players, World Series of Poker, WSOP