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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In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore a dangerous emotional trap at the poker table: revenge tilt. Maybe someone sucked out on you, annoyed you, or simply got under your skin — and suddenly you stop playing strategy and start targeting a player emotionally. Why is this so damaging? And how can you stay focused on your overall game plan instead of trying to “teach someone a lesson”? Poker is not about controlling others — it’s about controlling yourself.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray break down one of the most powerful positions in poker: the button. How should you attack limpers? Are you 3-betting enough against raisers? Should you steal more blinds? And what changes when the blinds fight back aggressively? Playing on the button means acting last on every street — and that gives you control over the pot, the pressure, and the decisions.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray explore why some players never improve — even after years at the table. Ego, overconfidence, and the belief that poker is “simple” can stop players from studying and questioning their own decisions. Unlike chess, poker hides information, making it much harder to understand if your strategy is actually correct. This episode is about humility, learning, and why improving at poker starts with accepting that you still have things to learn.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray break down four types of poker sessions you can face — and why recognising them matters. From feeling unbeatable, to being completely card dead, to losing despite playing perfectly, to chaotic, aggressive games where money flies around. Each session requires a different mindset and approach. The key is knowing where you are — and adapting before the session plays you.

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In this episode, Valerio and Ray talk about “The Tricky Player” — a loose, unpredictable opponent who plays almost every hand and puts pressure on the table with constant small raises. After a big winning session, they break down why this style can work in the short term, how to stay disciplined against it, and how to exploit it. Because sometimes the most chaotic player at the table is not the most dangerous — if you know what to look for.

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