In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore a less obvious form of tilt: winning tilt. After a strong start, it’s easy to feel invincible and believe you can do no wrong. Confidence slowly turns into overconfidence, discipline fades, and you begin drifting away from your strategy without even noticing. Playing too many hands, forcing action, and overvaluing marginal holdings can quickly turn a great session into a disappointing one. They discuss how to recognise the signs of winning tilt and stay grounded when everything seems to be going your way.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray reflect on two unusually tough and enjoyable home game sessions. There was very little limping, players fought for position, folded when they were supposed to, and thought carefully before acting. The result was a more strategic game, where patience and planning mattered more than luck. It felt less like gambling and more like chess — and that's exactly why they enjoyed it so much.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore a common form of tilt: losing a big pot and immediately wanting your chips back. It’s a natural human reaction — if you lose something valuable, you want to recover it as soon as possible. But in poker, those chips are no longer yours, and chasing them can lead to poor decisions and even bigger losses. They discuss why this emotional trap is so powerful, how it affects your strategy, and what you can do to stay focused on the long game.

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