Theory on one Table. Exploits on the Other

Carrot Corner
04 Jun 2025
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Strategy

Advanced poker strategy video comparing theoretical GTO play versus exploitative approaches. The instructor demonstrates live cash game decisions using both methods simultaneously, explaining sizing adjustments, population tendencies, and when to deviate from theory for maximum profit.

Combining GTO fundamentals with exploitative adjustments against population tendencies maximizes long-term poker profitability.

Theory vs Exploit Mastery:

  • Use larger bet sizes against recreational players who call with inelastic hands like flush draws and two pairs
  • Small turn leads exploit opponents who overfold and under-raise in certain board textures
  • Population at low stakes reacts better to small c-bets but tends to overfold against large sizing
  • Three-betting in position creates high EV spots that should never be passed up against recreationals
  • Check-raising on overbet nodes exploits players who size up too aggressively with marginal holdings
  • Mixing between theoretical ranges and exploitative lines requires reads on opponent types and tendencies
  • River check-calls can be profitable when opponents merge their betting ranges with too many bluffs
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