I Played 25NL

In this play & explain session, Pete Clarke tackles the 25NL pool across two tables. Every decision is broken down in real time - from exploitative three-bets and overbet sizing to set mining and small c-bet strategies designed to punish common pool weaknesses at this stake level.

Use GTO as a base, then exploit pool gaps - small c-bets, overbet bluffs, and set mining dominate at 25NL.

Exploiting the 25NL Pool - Hand by Hand:

• Small c-bets are used almost everywhere to punish the pool's tendency to under-raise and overcall.
• Set mining and implied odds get a big boost at 25NL because opponents play more passively post-flop.
• Three-betting is set to a pure rather than mixed strategy because the pool under-4-bets and overdefends.
• River sizing mistakes are openly admitted - a smaller bet would have extracted more value by inviting raises.
• Overbets on the turn are used as pressure tools in spots the pool plays too passively.
• Fast-playing strong hands is the right call when future streets are likely to go check-check.
• Table scanning matters - opening ranges shift based on player types in the blinds, not just card strength.