In a cash game, a $1,000 chip is worth $1,000. In a tournament, the math isn't that simple. Welcome to the "Money Bubble," where survival becomes a currency of its own. In this episode of The Poker Path, we explore ICM (Independent Chip Model) and why your tournament life is often worth more than the chips in front of you. We break down the concept of Risk Premium—the hidden "tax" on your decisions—and explain why the presence of a payout ladder means you sometimes have to make the "mathematically incorrect" fold to make the "financially correct" play.

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You’ve hit the "Danger Zone." With 15 big blinds or less, the room for maneuver disappears and every decision becomes a tournament-life-defining moment. In this episode of The Poker Path, we break down the high-stakes world of short-stack play and the transition to a pure "Push or Fold" strategy. We discuss why the strategies that worked at 60bb or even 25bb will now get you eliminated. From the death of suited connectors to the mechanical necessity of the open-shove, this episode is about surviving the pressure and finding the right moments to double up.

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The 25 Big Blind stack is perhaps the most common—and most misplayed—stack size in tournament poker. In this episode of The Poker Path, we move away from the deep-stack luxuries of the early game and enter the "Mid-Game Grind." We break down the essential 25bb charts popularized by Jonathan Little and explain why your betting "geometry" has to change as your stack shrinks. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be flat-calling, three-betting small, or just "ripping it" all-in, this episode is your roadmap.

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What do you do when you’re sitting deep-stacked in the early stages of a tournament? In this episode of The Poker Path, we break down the 60BB+ playbook. We move away from survival mode and focus on how to play for "the nuts" by maximizing the value of set-mining and suited connectors. We also take a hard look at common "leaks"—the strategic gaps that drain your chip stack—and how they evolve as players get better. Whether you’re a beginner struggling with hand selection or a pro over-complicating the game, this episode is about simplifying your strategy to win bigger pots.

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In the debut episode of The Poker Path, we dive into the fundamental pillar of winning poker: Position. Why is acting last so valuable, and how should it dictate your preflop strategy? We break down the 'Golden Rule' of position, explaining how to capitalize on being 'in position' (IP) and how to mitigate the disadvantages of being 'out of position' (OOP). Whether you are a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an experienced player refining your ranges, this episode provides actionable insights to help you make more profitable decisions before the flop.

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