In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore the metagame of poker—how today's decisions can influence tomorrow's results. Every hand you play helps build your table image, shaping how opponents react to you in future sessions. Sometimes losing a bluff today can make you far more profitable later, as opponents become more willing to pay you off. The best players don't just think about the current hand—they think about the long-term story they're telling at the table.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore the challenges of playing from early position and navigating the rest of the hand out of position. From choosing which hands to open to adjusting against calling stations, maniacs, and stronger players, they discuss how the opponent behind you should influence your strategy. When you're first to act on every street, knowing who's sitting behind you can be just as important as knowing your own cards.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore Justice Tilt—the feeling that poker has treated you unfairly. Maybe you lose a huge pot as a big favourite, or your opponent keeps picking up premium hands while you're completely card dead. It can feel as though the game owes you justice. They discuss why this mindset is dangerous, how it can lead you away from solid strategy, and how to recognise and exploit opponents who fall into the same emotional trap. Because poker doesn't reward what feels fair—it rewards good decisions over the long run.

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