MonkieSystem
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MonkieSystem
@monkiesystem.bsky.social
Poker player and coach. Blackjack tournament player. Retired Air Force veteran. Retired technical writer. Grandpa. RECing Crew
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See my poker website at:
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Small stakes poker tourney. 18 players left, 15 get paid. Blinds 3K/6K/6k. Avg stack 220K. We are UTG with 180K.
UTG1 has 120K. His sizes have been large but not maniacal.
Hero with pocket 9s open 12K. UTG1 methodically and quickly reraises to 60K. Folds to Hero.

What to do?
May 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Many no-limit hold'em players like to raise and reraise with suited wheel aces such as ace-five suited. While this is a fine play against many opponents, there is a lot of nuance to it against good players who study the game. I talk about that in this article.
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Wheel Aces Reconsidered Best Poker Software, Online Coaching, and Books
For a long time it was conventional wisdom in no-limit hold ‘em poker that suited wheel aces make good bluffs. Many made these combos part of opening ranges
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May 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Do you hate those players who call you in position before the flop and then steal the pot from you after the flop comes and you check? These opponents are a profitable opportunity for you. Turn the tables on these guys.
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Stabbing the Stabber Best Poker Software, Online Coaching, and Books
In my last blog I introduced one type of calling station known as a "stabber." Stabbers are still common and low-hanging fruit in poker. They like to be
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April 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Do you ever get confused about how to take advantage of your opponents' mistakes in poker? Your poker opponents fall into three main categories. This article explains how to make the most money from each kind.
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The Poker Triangle
The poker triangle is a nice little tool for your toolbox. It can help to remind you how to adjust your strategy against the different types of suboptimal
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April 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
In Texas hold'em poker, the conventional wisdom is to avoid being the first player to invest in a pot by calling the big blind, instead of raising it. However, there are spots where limping is a sound strategy.

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Is There a Place for Limping? Best Poker Software, Online Coaching, and Books
In Texas hold’em poker, limping is defined as entering a pot preflop by calling the big blind. Open limping is when you are the first player to enter the pot,
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March 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
What poker games should you play? See this article on poker game selection to find out.

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Game Selection: What Games Should I Play? Best Poker Software, Online Coaching, and Books
The most important poker decisions you make revolve around game selection. That’s right. It’s not about whether you should raise or call with king-jack
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March 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Have you ever been confused in a no-limit Texas Hold'em poker game when an opponent made a donk bet on the flop out of the blinds? Come have a look at my blog at monkiesystem.com/exploit-the-....
Exploit the Donk Bet Best Poker Software, Online Coaching, and Books
My son just told me recently that in his tavern league game there is a ton of donk betting going on. It’s almost the norm rather than the exception. I wish I
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February 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
New blog alert!
This article discusses how rake structure in no-limit Texas hold'em cash games affects your strategy before the flop.
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Effects of Rake on Preflop Ranges Best Poker Software, Online Coaching, and Books
Anyone who plays cash games knows that their games are raked. The casino takes a certain percentage of the pot after a flop, and then some more after
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February 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Go have a look at MonkieSystem.com. The MonkieSystem Poker site is up and running. I'm adding blogs, and have poker products and books for sale. Welcome!
MonkieSystem's Blog Best Poker Software, Online Coaching, and Books
This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy something, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Driving down to my favorite casinos near where I live one can see a few panhandlers on my route near the casinos. Every time I see those panhandlers a humorous thought crosses my mind: […]
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February 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Come see my poker website, monkiesystem.com. Many poker players are not skilled at selecting hands to play before a flop in no-limit Texas Hold'em. This article can set you straight.
I welcome your comments.
MonkieSystem's Blog Best Poker Software, Online Coaching, and Books
Driving down to my favorite casinos near where I live one can see a few panhandlers on my route near the casinos. Every time I see those panhandlers a humorous thought crosses my mind: “Those are poke...
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February 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM