There have been many poker “trainers” in the past that allowed you to play poker hands for practice. However, these have been powered by people’s opinions of what is good play and not true Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategy.

What makes WPT’s GTO Trainer different?

• The WPT GTO Trainer allows you to play through true Nash equilibrium solutions to various No-Limit Hold'em poker Scenarios (over 4 BILLION solved spots and counting!)
• Get instant feedback on the precise EV (Expected Value) Loss of every move you make
• Rapidly plug leaks and learn the GTO strategies that have dominated the highest stakes games in the world

OK, time to get started...

➧ Training on Mobile
➧ Getting Started
➧ Begin Your Training
➧ Hints and Tips
➧ Understanding Your Results
➧ Session Summary
➧ Review Previous Sessions
➧ Train with Team LearnWPT

To play the WPT GTO Trainer without the need for screen adjustment between hands, simply add LearnWPT.com as a shortcut to your iOS and Android mobile device.

Click below for a few simple steps to train optimally using the GTO Trainer from a mobile device:

• Trainer Instructions for iOS Devices
• Trainer Instructions for Android Devices

Using the WPT GTO Trainer is fast and easy! Members can click TRAINER in the top navigation bar or mobile menu.

Members must be logged in to your LearnWPT.com Membership to start Training and Practicing.

1) Select the Specific Spot you want to train from the available list of Scenarios (ex: MP2 Open vs Button Call)

• Use REFINE SEARCH to filter for specific training scenarios
• Spots will be either a Cash Game or Tournament Scenario (labeled as Cash, MTT - Tournament, FT - Final Table, SMALL - Small Stakes, or HU - Heads Up)
• Click the drop down box to select the specific Game Type, Situation, and Stack Size you would like to train
• Select multiple options in the menus to narrow your search

Hint: Any Scenarios with a green PLAY NOW button are packs available to your current membership that you have not trained with yet

2) When selecting the Spot to train, take note of the Effective Stack size in Big Blinds and Pot Size information to consider when making your decision (see image below for example). These factors will remain constant at the start of each new hand based on the specific Scenario you’ve selected.

Here are some additional tips for choosing which spot to train:

• Your Position and Action (Hero) is always listed first in the Scenario name
• Each Scenario will have you training from either In Position or Out of Position (noted in the description of Scenario action)
  • Cash Game Scenarios use a green table
  • Tournament Scenarios use a blue table
  • Final Table Scenarios use a purple table
  • Small Stakes Scenarios use an orange table
  • Heads Up Scenarios use a burgundy table

3) The description of Scenario explains the Preflop action.

• Example - MP2 Open vs Button Call Scenario:
  • Hero (you) are the MP2 player and Open to 2.5BBs preflop
  • The Button player (Villain) calls and everyone else folds
  • Action starts with the flop and 7.5BBs in the pot

4) View the Hand Range Charts per Position for this Scenario.

• The hand range charts for Hero and Villain show respective ranges going to the flop (after their last preflop action)
• Percentages listed for specific hand combos indicate the frequency with which those specific hands are in the overall range for the given scenario
• Hand ranges are also color coded based on order of action preflop (lighter or darker shades of each color visually indicate the frequency for these hands):
  • The LAST preflop aggressor's hand range is shown in red
  • The preflop caller's hand range is shown in green

Hint: Select the image of the hand range charts per position (ie MP2 or Button) to expand to a larger view

After selecting the Scenario you wish to train, simply click or tap on the START NEW SESSION button to start!

Reminder: When training you should be solely focused minimizing EV Loss, instead of whether or not you win any one particular hand.

This allows you to have a long term mindset towards poker that focuses on the quality of decisions and not short term results.

Click START NEW SESSION and you will instantly be faced with a postflop decision based on the Scenario you select from the menu.

1) Customize the WPT GTO Trainer to change how you get instant feedback while training!

• Click the SHOW STATS % button and choose between:
  • Specific EV Loss and % Played Percentage Stats for each action (green)
  • Simplified response that indicates if the action you chose is correct or not recommended (orange)
  • The simplified feature is perfect for players who are just starting to study Game Theory Optimal Strategy

2) You'll immediately be faced with your first decision.

• Choose Fold, Call, Check, Bet, or Raise by clicking the button
• Bet sizing options are those commonly recommended by GTO
• Villain’s responses to your decisions are GTO - you’ll often face multiple decisions in a hand

3) After each decision, you'll see the EV Loss and Played % for your action directly on the table.

• EV (Expected Value) Loss - This shows the number of big blinds you would lose against a GTO player if you took this action
• Played % - This shows how often a GTO Player would take the same action you took

Remember - EV Loss of 0.00 does not mean the GTO Player would take that action 100% of the time (the difference is due to balancing ranges through mixed strategies and maximizing EV for your overall range)

4) Your goal is to select the action for each individual hand that is as close to 0.00 EV as possible.

• EV Loss of 0.00 is the same action a GTO Player would take
• 0.00 EV Loss means you broke even against a GTO Player
  

5) The Ideal GTO Action is noted in the top center of the table.

• A green check-mark next to your action means it is GTO
• Next is the action a GTO Player would take and how often they would take that specific action
• Ideal Action and Frequency are displayed so you know the GTO play for each action immediately
  
  

6) Multiple actions in a given spot are often "correct" according to GTO Play.

• GTO Play has many mixed strategies, where plays are made a specific percentage of the time
• You will often see actions with a very low EV Loss (e.g. -0.01) and a reasonable Played % (e.g. 35%)
  • These actions are not "wrong" and are part of a balanced overall GTO strategy
  • If a play results in high EV Loss (color coded in red), you should generally avoid that play unless you have compelling exploitative reasons to make it against a specific opponent
    
    

• If the Percentage Played for an action is 1% or less, then that action is rarely taken by a GTO Player and you should generally avoid that play
  • If you select an action that results in a Played % of 1% or less, all subsequent decisions for that specific hand will display "N/A" in red, since that entire line should be avoided

EV Loss Color Coding Hint: Green = Near GTO Play, Orange = Take Caution, Red = Probable Leak in Your Game

• Toggle the AUTO ADVANCE button to advance to the next hand decision automatically (green - default) or manually (red)
  • For new users we recommend leaving the Auto Advance button in the off position so that you can take your time and review the real time feedback
• Click the FULL SCREEN button for a large view
• Review these instructions anytime by clicking HOW TO PLAY
• Toggle the SHOW STATS% button switch between specific EV Loss and % Played Percentage Stats for each action (green) to a simplified response that indicates if the action you chose is correct or not recommended (orange)
• Select FAVORITE to save a hand to your library for future review or to send to Ask a Pro
• Click the EXIT SESSION button to complete your Training Session and review your stats on the Session Summary Page
  
  

• View the hand ranges during a session by clicking the green ℹ️ information icon button to review the charts during play
• The hand range charts are labeled by position name
  
  

View the charts when facing a difficult spot and examine the possible hand combinations to help train your decisions closer to 0.0 EV Loss.

Your overall EV Loss and Total Hands played are accessible right from the WPT GTO Trainer Dashboard.

Remember, the WPT GTO Trainer puts you up against an unbeatable (i.e. perfect) opponent. There is no winning in the long-term against it. The most we can ever hope for is to break-even. This is great for us, since this perfect opponent is also the perfect teacher.

Over time, the closer you come to break-even play against the Trainer, the tougher player you’ll become and the harder it will be for your opponents to outplay you.

And if you have high EV loss don’t get discouraged. It’s normal to feel challenged when you are learning new concepts. After all, the WPT GTO Trainer is literally a perfect opponent.

WHY FOCUS ON EV LOSS?

The way we measure our performance against the Trainer is by tracking "EV Loss" or Expected Value Loss.

The best possible result after you pick an action is an EV Loss of 0. This means the action you chose breaks even against a perfect player.

• When EV Loss isn’t 0, the number shown is the amount of big blinds that we would lose taking a specific action in the long run
• It's possible to make a poor play (high EV Loss) that results in winning a specific hand

You’ve all seen players make bad plays and win the pot or make the right play and lose the pot. Over time EV Loss will track closer and closer to actual losses.

You’ve put in the work, now you can start to see where your specific leaks are for each Scenario. Your Session Summary will break down your hand compared to GTO Play.

Reading and Interpreting the Data:

KEY STATS:

1) Overall EV Loss in big blinds Per 100 hands played.

• Goal is to get as close to 0.00 as you can
• 0.00 EV Loss is impossible for humans to attain in the long run
• Do your best and focus on spots giving you the most trouble
  • Do not be discouraged by a high EV Loss in the beginning. When new to GTO Trainer, it's very common for players to have an EV Loss of -50.00BBs/100 or more

2) Number of Hands Played in your Session

• Sample size is important when considering relevant statistics
• A minimum of 200 hands is the recommended sample size to start seeing stats for your play
• Schedule a set number of hands each day to practice a specific Scenario and keep track of your progress
  

AGGRESSION:

3) AGGRESSION gives an instant snapshot of the key actions You (shown in Red) are taking across all hands played vs what actions a GTO Player (shown in Blue) would take

• Don't Worry, if you initially have a huge gap in one direction vs GTO - this is not uncommon

Hint: Hover over the bar graph to see the number of hands in that session each action was taken by you vs a GTO Player

HAND TYPES:

1) HAND TYPES compare your play to GTO Play divided by the different categories of hands (i.e. pairs, flushes, trips, etc).

• Your Action is on the top bar and GTO Play is the bottom bar

Hint: Green (aggressive action) = Bet or Raise, Yellow (passive action) = Check or Call, Red = Fold. A color key to be implemented shortly!

2) How to read your results - in this example from the dashboard image for the PAIR hand category shown above:

• You chose to either Bet/Raise 17% of the time, Check or Call 72% of the time, and Fold 10% of the time when you had a 1-Pair hand in this given scenario (top line of the bar graph)
• GTO Strategy is to Bet/Raise 24% of the time, Check/Call 62% of the time, and Fold 14% of the time (bottom line of the bar graph)
  

3) If the top line results are very different from bottom line results (after a large number of hands played) then you know you are playing those hand types differently than how a GTO Player would play them. These are the spots you want to study first.

Don’t get intimidated by stats listed or if there are big differences between your play and GTO Play. Keep training the same Scenario and focus on your biggest leak before you play each Session. Before you know it you’ll be closer to 0.00 EV Loss (and GTO Play!).

HAND BREAKDOWN:

1) HAND BREAKDOWN displays all of the hands you've played in a session listed by hand type, position, board summary, and EV Loss.

• Click the REPLAYER button next to a specific hand played to show the action unfold and review for study later
• Have questions about that hand? After replaying the hand click the ASK A PRO button to send your hand the LearnWPT Pros for analysis using the Ask a Pro Feature

2) Select a specific hand played to see these details:

• BOARD - Shows the specific rank and suit for each street dealt (flop, turn, river)
• ACTION - The action Hero (you) chose on that street (bet/raise, call/check, fold)
• GTO PLAY % - Percentage of time a GTO Player would take a specific action if faced with the same decision
• EV LOSS - The number of big blinds your action would lose against a GTO player
  • Evaluate EV Loss in Proportion to Pot size
  • An EV Loss of -1.00 is significant in a 6.5BB pot. It is far less significant in a 100BB pot
  • The color coding of EV Loss on the Trainer table takes into account pot size
    

3) Each street of action is broken down with a color coded bar graph noting the specific actions a GTO player would take if faced with the same decision as HERO, including the percentage of time a GTO player would take those specific actions.

• In the above example our decision to bet 2.50 on the flop you will see that a GTO Player:
  • Checks 56% of the time
  • Bets small 15% of the time
  • Bets large 28% of the time
  • Green = Bet or Raise, Yellow = Check or Call, Red = Fold

4) In some instances you will see gradient shading (lightest to darkest moving left to right) representing the bet-sizing that a GTO Player would choose in a given spot.

• In the example above:
  • Bet/Raise small amount (lightest green)
  • Bet/Raise larger amount (darker green)
  • Bet/Raise largest amount (darkest green)

Review previous Sessions from the main GTO Trainer Dashboard!

1) Select the Spot you would like to review from available Scenarios

• The total number of hands played as well as your total EV Loss overall for the specific Scenario are listed for quick reference
  

2) Click the REVIEW SESSIONS button.

3) Select a Session you played from the list.

• Overall EV Loss, Session Date, and Total Hands played are listed for each Session within each specific Scenario
• For best results and rapid improvement start by studying your largest EV Loss Spots
  

4) Click the Blue REVIEW SESSIONS button to get the specific statistics for the individual Session within a Scenario. A session review window will open.

Need help interpreting the results and strategy on adjusting your game? Use the LearnWPT Ask a Pro Feature and the Community Forums to get answers and guidance from Team LearnWPT.

Discuss and share specific hands that gave you trouble while training with the LearnWPT Instructors using Ask a Pro.

1. Select the Trainer Pack and click the REVIEW SESSIONS button
2. Find the date of the specific session and click the blue REVIEW SESSIONS link
3. Find the specific hand that you had a question about and click the ▶ REPLAY icon
4. After the hand action replays click the ASK A PRO button

Enter your subject line, question, and SUBMIT. Your question and a replay of the hand will go directly to the Ask a Pro Forum to be answered from Team LearnWPT!

With Train & Explain Episodes we've combined two key factors to improving your game: drilling hands and having a feedback loop. Train & Explain will help make learning GTO Strategy fast and easy regardless of your skill level!

Train & Explain Strategy Episodes gives you an exclusive seat behind a LearnWPT Pro for select hands from the WPT GTO Trainer to learn the "why" behind each decision.

There is a twist: you'll play the same hands as the LearnWPT Pro for each Episode. After playing, watch the Strategy Episode for a detailed breakdown of each decision point as LearnWPT Instructors analyze the same hands you just played.

Tip: Use the REFINE SEARCH to filter for all Train & Explain Episodes.

We know you’ll have a lot of questions about GTO Strategy and we’re here to help! The LearnWPT Instructors will be showing you plenty of specific ways to use the WPT GTO Trainer to improve your poker game in future Strategy Episodes.

Now that you’ve had a chance to walk through the WPT GTO Trainer it’s time to Play!

Whether you need practice postflop after defending your Big Blind in a Tournament, or you want to drill 3-bet defense from middle position with deep stacks in a Cash Game, it’s just one click away.

Train as often as you like. Get real time feedback on trouble Spots and Ask the LearnWPT Pros with one click.

We Want Your Feedback! Email the Support Team at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions.

Thousands of poker players descended on the Rio in Las Vegas for 6 weeks of action during the 50th World Series of Poker looking to win a prestigious WSOP Bracelet (and some cash too).

LearnWPT Member Susan Faber was one of those players there to win her first WSOP bracelet.

And guess what? SHE DID!

Sue emerged as the victor in the $500 buy-in Salute to Warriors No-Limit Hold’em event* defeating the field of 1,723 entries and earning $121,161 in the process.

Sue, a 71-year-old tax accountant and recreational poker player, was only woman to win an “open” No-Limit Hold'em event this series.

We recently asked Sue about her WSOP experience, her love of the game, and more…

LearnWPT: What do you enjoy most about playing poker? How did you get started playing No-Limit Texas Hold’em?

Sue: I started playing poker when my son got me involved in playing on line poker about 10 years ago. I realized I was far behind the other players on the net and started looking for classes I could take to get better. I found that WPT was teaching classes in Las Vegas and traveled there to participate. I took the beginners class and the advance class.

The thing I enjoy the most about playing poker is of course winning but also the social aspect. I have met so many nice people both dealers and people playing the game and have made many good friends.

LearnWPT: Is poker a hobby or do you have more lofty goals for your poker career?

Sue: Poker is a hobby. I would love to play more in live events and plan to do that in 2020.

LearnWPT: Do you play many live tournaments? Why did you pick this specific WSOP event to Play?

Sue: I only play live events now. I picked this event because it was a salute to warriors and I have so much respect and thanks to give to the men and women that serve. My husband also served in the Army.

*According to a report from the WSOP, the funds raised will support the roughly 100,000 U.S. troops and their families. A portion of each buy-in went to the USO. The event raised $43,075 for the charity, which will be used to fund USO projects throughout Southern Nevada.

LearnWPT: How did it make you feel to be playing on the big stage under the lights and on live stream? Were you nervous? How did it feel to have your family and friends there to watch?

Sue: It was definitely an experience of a lifetime it seemed unreal. I was not nervous because I was so concentrated on the game.

I loved having family and friends there to watch and it was an experience of a lifetime for my husband also he was so proud of me.

LearnWPT: How often do you use LearnWPT.com to improve you game? What specific Member Features do you like about the online training site?

Sue: I use LearnWPT weekly to review past episodes or the new ones that are sent to me.

I love the on-line training site because I can go back and review any aspect of the game I want to at any time. The episodes are so timely and involve so many things that I can add to my game.

LearnWPT: Can you name 3 specific skills or techniques from the LearnWPT.com game plan that helped you win this WSOP bracelet? Can you talk about how or why they helped?

Sue: Learning and memorizing the opening hand ranges helps me to know what cards to play in the position I am in and narrowing what cards my opponents have in their positions.

Knowing when a flop is dry or coordinated and continuation betting after the flop. Short Stack play really helped at the final table.

The mental game with Jared Tendler helped me come back from large losses.

LearnWPT: $121,000 for a $500 investment is a pretty amazing payday. Any big plans for the money?

Sue: $10,000 of it will be saved for the main event next year. I would like to go on a cruise and do some remodeling to my home.

LearnWPT: Aside from poker, what else do you do for fun?

Sue: I love to spend time with my two grandchildren.

LearnWPT: Anything else you’d like to add about your experience?

Sue: I am so glad I joined LearnWPT.com which gave me the skills and confidence to win the bracelet at the WSOP this year.

Sue dominated the Final Table and we couldn’t be more proud of her and her accomplishment! You can read more about Sue’s road to victory on the WSOP Updates page or watch the replay on CBS All access.

Hearing stories like Sue makes US successful!

Have a success you’d like to share? Let us know by emailing the LearnWPT Team at [email protected].

When we created LearnWPT.com our goal was to provide a place that empowers players to ask questions, help get them focused, and provide a solid game-plan to bring to the table every time they sit down.

Some of the ways we accomplish this is by:

• Teaching and presenting examples of proven, winning concepts through our Strategy Episodes (short 10-15 minute instructional videos)
• Providing a place where Members can send questions to receive answers and guidance with the Ask a Pro Feature and Community Forums
• Giving Members the ability to record, save, and send real hands they’ve played to receive expert analysis of their play using the Hand Input Tool
• Hosting Live Workshops for Students to learn and interact with the LearnWPT Instructors in person

Not a Member? Click below to join (just $5 your first month!) and start improving your game today:

Ahhhhh the River…

It’s only one card however it can drastically change the outcome of a hand, not to mention there’s usually a pretty sizable pot at stake.

The world’s best players know how powerful the River can be. They are masters at analyzing key factors, including preflop hand ranges, stack sizes, and how an opponent’s actions through the hand can help figure out what kind of story they are trying to tell us.

They have an arsenal of moves designed to maximize value and cause doubt in an opponent when there are no more outs to come.

Do YOU have trouble making raises, calling big bets, or folding big hands on the River?

Put your decision-making skills to the test against our Pros using the scenarios below and be ready to make the best decision possible the next time you are on the River:

• Top Pair on the River vs an All-in
• 2-Pair vs a Straight Draw
• Trip Aces on the River
• A River Decision with K♠Q♥
• Q♣Q♠ vs a River All-in

Deliberate application of key concepts at the table and consistent practice of your decision-making skills is essential for success in No-Limit Hold’em.

Remember… Amateurs play, Pros practice!

That’s why we ask that you read these scenarios and keep practicing… even if you don’t always agree with our analysis.

See you online,
-LearnWPT

PS: a Membership with LearnWPT is the easiest and fastest way to add more levels of complexity and nuance to your game. Members have access to over 250+ scenarios like this to practice their decision-making skills!

When we created LearnWPT.com our goal was to provide a place that empowers players to ask questions, help get them focused, and provide a solid game-plan to bring to the table every time they sit down.

Some of the ways we accomplish this is by:

• Teaching and presenting examples of proven, winning concepts through our Strategy Episodes (short 10-15 minute instructional videos)
• Providing a place where Members can send questions to receive answers and guidance with the Ask a Pro feature and LearnWPT Community Forums
• Giving Members the ability to record, save, and send real hands they’ve played to receive expert analysis of their play using the Hand Input Tool

Not a Member? Click below to join (just $5 your first month) and start improving your game today.

Whether you are a tournament or cash game player, looking to advance your move arsenal, or ready to master the game, attending a LearnWPT Live Strategy Workshop is the quickest and most effective way to expand your No-Limit Hold’em game plan and get you on a path to success.

Stop wondering if attending a LearnWPT Live Event can impact YOUR game and get on the path to real results…

See the current schedule below including:

• LearnWPT Live at Commerce Advanced Tournament Workshop February 15-16, 2020 in Los Angeles with Nick Binger and Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger. This event features a freeroll satellite with a $3500 WPT Main Event seat as 1st prize. This event is limited to only 32 Students!

• LearnWPT Live at Bellagio Advanced Tournament Strategy Workshop + Lab Day Session May 23-25, 2020 in Las Vegas with Nick Binger, Eric "Rizen" Lynch, and Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger. This event is limited to only 30 Students!

If you are ready for better results at the tables it’s time for you to take action and get a proven winning game plan to help get you there.

Hey, maybe you’ll be in our next video 😉

Questions? Contact the Live Support Team (888) 600-5593 or [email protected] and we’ll be happy to answer all of your Workshop questions.

*Please note that LearnWPT does not guarantee specific results for any student or workshop attendee and each person’s results may vary.

Are you on the East Coast (home of the Boardwalk, cheesesteaks, Superbowl champs, and the Big Apple)?

OR

Are you on the West Coast (home of ocean-side Piers, street tacos, the NBA champions, and home of Hollywood stars)?

Are you at the Cash Game Tables (grinding $1-2 and dreaming of moving up in stakes)?

OR

Are you in the Tournament Fields (struggling to min-cash and longing for the opportunity to play big buy-in events)?

It doesn’t matter which coast you claim, or if you focus on crushing cash games or running deep in tournaments more often…

We’ll be there to help improve your game!

Join LearnWPT Live for a 3-Day Advanced Cash Game Strategy Workshop + Lab Day Session at the Bellagio in Las Vegas December 7th - 9th.

Nick Binger, Eric "Rizen" Lynch, and Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger will teach you advanced strategies and techniques used by professional players to get you prepared for today’s tough cash game fields. Students will receive in-depth feedback regarding their play and learn the keys to real-time hand analysis directly at the table during the Interactive Lab Day Session.

LearnWPT Live at Bellagio is in high demand and will be limited to 30 students. This event is expected to sell out!

Join LearnWPT Live for a 2-Day Advanced Tournament Strategy Workshop at Borgata in Atlantic City this Sept 14th and 15th.

This event is for players who know the fundamentals of tournament strategy and are ready to learn the advanced strategies and tactics used in today’s Tournament fields against skilled opponents.

You’ll also compete against fellow LearnWPT Live at Borgata classmates in a satellite freeroll* with a $3500 buy-in seat to a WPT Main Event as 1st prize!

Click the button below for information on the LearnWPT Live Schedule and get your game where you want it to go…

Have Questions about LearnWPT Live? Contact our Support Team at [email protected], or give us a call at (888)600-5593 and we will be happy to help!

*The WPT Main Event Freeroll Satellite is not open to the general public. This opportunity is exclusive to attendees of the LearnWPT Live at Borgata Tournament Workshop being held September 14-15, 2019. The $3500 WPT Main Event Seat is non-transferable and has no cash value. Winner must play the awarded event seat within the prescribed prize redemption period, prior to September 30, 2020 or the prize will be voided. See the event page for more information.

Yesterday LearnWPT had not one but TWO Instructors battling it out under the bright PokerGO lights.

Take a look at how LuckyChewy and Tony fared….

LuckyChewy competed for his second WSOP bracelet and an impressive $1.4 million first prize at the World Series of Poker 50K buy-in High Roller.

Chewy started out third in chips against this tough final table line up:

Final Table Line Up:
Seat 1: LuckyChewy – 5,615,000 (47 big blinds)
Seat 2: Nick Petrangelo – 4,100,000 (34 big blinds)
Seat 3: Ben Heath – 7,630,000 (64 big blinds)
Seat 4: Chance Kornuth – 5,000,000 (42 big blinds)
Seat 5: Sam Soverel – 7,540,000 (63 big blinds)
Seat 6: Dmitry Yurasov – 3,660,000 (31 big blinds)

After many creative and interesting plays, Chewy and Ben Heath got heads-up for the bracelet.

The final hand began with a Button raise from Chewy and Heath three-betting his A♣J♠. Chewy four-bet shoved for 56 big blinds with A♦K♥ and Heath called.

Heath flopped a pair on the J♥5♦3♣ flop to take the lead in the hand. The T♥ turn made things a bit iffy for him, but a blank T♦ on the river guaranteed Heath the bracelet and Chewy walked away with a whopping $917,232 payday and a great start to the summer tournament season!

To learn more how LuckyChewy can help elevate your game click here: Meet LearnWPT Instructor LuckyChewy

Tony Dunst competed to add WPT TOC victor to his resume along with a $440K first prize during the Baccarat Crystal WPT Tournament of Champions Final Table at the HyperX eSports Arena.

Tony started 3rd in chips against this group of WPT Champions:

Final Table Line Up:
Seat 1: Simon Lam – 359,000 (45 big blinds)
Seat 2: Nick Schulman – 239,000 (30 big blinds)
Seat 3: Ole Schemion – 1,871,000 (234 big blinds)
Seat 4: Griffin Paul – 308,000 (39 big blinds)
Seat 5: Ryan Tosoc – 549,000 (69 big blinds)
Seat 6: Tony Dunst – 475,000 (59 big blinds)

After a grueling final table, Tony and Ole Schemion were heads-up for the Champions Cup.

The final hand began with Schemion raising to 60,000 from the Button, Tony 3-betting to 250K, and Schemion calling. Tony checked the T♠J♥K♥ flop and Schemion bets 200,000 and gets called. Tony check-raised all-in on the 4♣ turn, Schemion snap-called.

Tony put himself at at risk with his K♣5♦ hand and was unfortunately drawing dead against Schemion’s flopped straight and flush draw with Q♠9♠. The meaningless T♦ lands on the river and Tony is eliminated in second-place with a $250,265 payday.

To learn more how Tony can help improve your game click here: Meet LearnWPT Instructor Tony Dunst

It was an exciting day of poker and we couldn’t be more proud to have these great players and ambassadors of the game as part of the LearnWPT Team.

Thank you to everyone who helped to cheer on Chewy and Tony at the Rio and HyperX eSports Arena, on social media, and sending in emails. Your support was greatly appreciated!

We can’t wait to watch Tony and Chewy breakdown and analyze the action from these exciting events in their upcoming LearnWPT Strategy videos 🍿.

P.S. Missed any of the action? You can watch a reply of these exciting Final Tables anytime with a PokerGO subscription.

What an exciting weekend for LearnWPT Instructors, Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger and Tony Dunst!

Both Tony and Chewy are playing Final Tables against some of poker’s toughest opponents TODAY, Monday June 3rd and YOU can watch the action LIVE!

Chewy finished 2nd place in the WSOP 50K High Roller and added $917K to his lifetime tournament winnings!

We can’t wait to see what the rest of the summer brings 🎉

LuckyChewy is competing for his second WSOP bracelet and an impressive $1.4 million first prizeat the World Series of Poker 50K buy-in High Roller. Chewy is third in chips and up against these tough pros:

Final Table Line Up:
Seat 1: LuckyChewy – 5,615,000 (47 big blinds)
Seat 2: Nick Petrangelo – 4,100,000 (34 big blinds)
Seat 3: Ben Heath – 7,630,000 (64 big blinds)
Seat 4: Chance Kornuth – 5,000,000 (42 big blinds)
Seat 5: Sam Soverel – 7,540,000 (63 big blinds)
Seat 6: Dmitry Yurasov – 3,660,000 (31 big blinds)

Watch Chewy’s Final Table action with a subscription starting at 1 p.m. Pacific Time (4 p.m. ET).

If you don’t have a PokerGO subscription you can follow LuckyChewy’s quest for his 2nd bracelet on WSOP.com Live Updates.

Tony finished 2nd place in the Baccarat Crystal WPT Tournament of Championsand added $250K to his lifetime tournament winnings!

We can’t wait to see what the rest of the summer brings 🎉

Tony Dunst is competing to add WPT TOC victor to his resume along with a $440K first prize at the Baccarat Crystal WPT Tournament of Champions playing out at the HyperX eSports Arena. Tony is 3rd in chips against this group of WPT Champions:

Final Table Line Up:
Seat 1: Simon Lam – 359,000 (45 big blinds)
Seat 2: Nick Schulman – 239,000 (30 big blinds)
Seat 3: Ole Schemion – 1,871,000 (234 big blinds)
Seat 4: Griffin Paul – 308,000 (39 big blinds)
Seat 5: Ryan Tosoc – 549,000 (69 big blinds)
Seat 6: Tony Dunst – 475,000 (59 big blinds)

Watch the action with a PokerGO subscription starting at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (7:30 p.m. ET).

If you don’t have a PokerGo subscription you can follow Tony’s quest for his Championship on World Poker Tour’s Live Updates.

PS We can’t wait to watch Tony and LuckyChewy breakdown and analyze the action from these events in upcoming LearnWPT Strategy videos 🍿.

LearnWPT Instructor Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger sat down with WPT’s Executive Tour Director Matt Savage to talk about his successes and experience teaching LearnWPT Students.

LuckyChewy is one of the most respected and successful all-around poker players in the game today. Chewy’s experience and success make him a powerful resource and asset for LearnWPT Members and Students.

W e are excited to have Chewy as part of the LearnWPT Team!

Train with LuckyChewy LIVE during our upcoming Workshops!

You’ll send the weekend learning advanced cash game and tournament strategies from LuckyChewy while getting real-time answers and feedback on your game.

For information on the curriculum and what you can expect see the current schedule below including:

• LearnWPT Live at Bellagio 3-Day Advanced Tournament Strategy Workshop + Lab Day Session May 23rd - 25th, 2020 in Las Vegas with Nick Binger, Eric "Rizen" Lynch, and Andrew “LuckyChewy” Lichtenberger. This event is limited to only Students!

• LearnWPT Live at Commerce 2-Day Advanced Tournament Workshop February 15-16, 2020 in Los Angeles with Nick Binger and Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger. This event features a freeroll satellite with a $3500 WPT Main Event seat as 1st prize! This event is limited to 32 Students!
  
  

Have Questions? Contact the Live Support Team at (888) 600-5593 or email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.

Thousands of poker players from every corner of the world are ready to descend on Las Vegas to test their skills and chase the fame (and cash) that comes with winning a high profile event.

Like many of these poker players, you’re happily counting down the days to the summer tournament season and preparing for glory. You’ve got your backpack, headphones, comfortable sweatshirt, and a few buy-ins to go along with all your dreams of success on the felt.

Your dream of being a champion begins…

You sit down in your 1st event and you are dealt A♥K♥ in late position(yes!).

You raise and get one caller. The flop is a dry T♦6♠2♣ and you fire out a continuation bet.

Your opponent wastes little time and puts in a continuation raise.

You fold.

A few hands later, it’s the same story…. raise first-in with a premium hand, c-bet, get floated. Turn card is no help, you have to check fold.

Sound more like a nightmare? It doesn’t have to be.

That’s why we’re giving you this exclusive access to a full LearnWPT Strategy Episode where LearnWPT Lead Instructor, Nick Binger outlines the adjustments you need to make when C-betting against Tough Opponents.

This is your opportunity to plug a leak in your game and to chase away those fears that may keep you up at night.

You’ll be back to sweet dreams of becoming a champion in no time!

Good luck and good playing!
-LearnWPT

P.S. Ready for more? Join LearnWPT for just $5 your first month of Membership and get full access to more content from Nick Binger and the LearnWPT Team of Pros.

If yes, THANK YOU and congratulations on taking another step in improving your game! If no, let's change that today.

So, what exactly is HIT?

The Hand Input Tool (HIT), is a LearnWPT Feature that allows Members to capture, replay, and share real hands they've played and receive analysis and feedback from the LearnWPT Pros.

See below for info, hints, and the benefits of this powerful feature:

Getting Started:

Login and access HIT from the top navigation bar or via the mobile menu. For more instructions watch the "Show Me How it Works" video on the HIT Dashboard or review Episode 226: Hand Input Tool (HIT).

Recording your hand:
➧ To begin, click the red ENTER A HAND NOW button
➧ Enter the game specifics:

• Select Cash or Tournament
• Enter the Blinds Amount
• Select the type of Ante and enter the amount
• Enter the number of Players Seated
• Click the NEXT button to record the action

➧ Follow the onscreen prompts to record the hand information
➧ Shortcuts when entering hole card information for quicker recording

• Type the first letter or number of the card value and suit versus clicking each option to select your card, example:
  • Type "a" + "c" to select A♣ or type "2" + "d" to select 2♦
• Use the +/- keys to increase/decrease values or click your cursor into the field box and manually type the value
  

Helpful Hint: Click the EXIT SESSION → button in the top right-hand corner of the screen to stop the hand at a specific point for analysis before getting to showdown

Receiving Feedback:

Members can submit their recorded HIT hands to the LearnWPT Pros for analysis of their play and get answers to questions about a specific move or strategy using in the Ask a Pro Discord channel.

Sending your hand in for feedback:

➧ Once finished recording your hand, the action will replay and a pop-up will appear noting options for your hand
➧ After replaying the hand click the ASK A PRO button
➧ You’ll automatically be directed to the #ask-a-pro Discord channel and your HIT hand immediately posted
➧ Type your question to Team LearnWPT about the hand

That's it! The LearnWPT Pros will provide feedback shortly

Don't have a Discord account? Click here to get started.

HIT Helpful Hints:

Our goal is to make HIT an easy to use and personal experience. Be sure to share with us any suggestions.

Did you know you can:

➧ Update the name of a hand by clicking the NL Cash or NL Tourney fields in the top center of the screen
➧ Change the name/nickname of a player and their chip stack by clicking their position tile - PLAYER NAME and CHIP STACK fields
➧ Replay, delete, or edit hands you've saved from your HAND LIBRARY by clicking the thumbnail image or vertical ellipsis
➧ Shortcuts when reviewing the replay of a hand for quick navigation

• Pause/Restart Action = Space Bar
• Show Hole Cards = "H" Key
• Move Action Forward/Backward = Right/Left Arrow Keys
• Toggle Stacks Between Big Blinds/Chips = "B" Key
• Toggle Between Player and Position Names = "A" Key

The habit of recording hands you've played followed by analysis (and feedback) creates a positive feedback loop for improvement which allows you to find (and fix) leaks faster, while learning to make better decisions at the table.

We are exited to provide this invaluable tool for our Members to help create that loop and to provide them with helpful feedback.

Thanks for being a part of LearnWPT!

Join today for just $5 for your first month of Membership!

In addition to the Hand Input Tool you’ll also have access to these game-changing Member Features:

• On-demand library of 550+ in-depth Strategy Episodes
• Practice and drill hands using the WPT GTO Trainer and get instant feedback on your play
• All of your poker questions answered with the Ask a Pro feature
• Downloadable Tools you can use at and away from the tables
• and more!
  

If you have any questions regarding LearnWPT, please contact our support team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.