Do Blockers Really Matter? | Upswing Poker Level-Up

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Blockers are a fundamental part of poker strategy, but they’re also one of the most misunderstood parts of poker strategy. Many players disregard blockers and leave money on the table. Other players over-value blockers in certain situations and flush money down the toilet as a result.
**CORRECTION 11:36**
Gary meant to say "where your opponent's FOLDING range is Jacks and Tens" (he mistakenly said calling)
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[@UpswingPoker]

**CORRECTION **11:36**** Gary meant to say "where your opponent's FOLDING range is Jacks and Tens" (he mistakenly said calling)

[@garyblackwoodpoker]

A lot of fun making this episode about an extremely important topic, happy to answer any questions.

[@3Questionmark4Profit]

When are we getting more Vegas vlog updates? :)

[@garyblackwoodpoker]

@@3Questionmark4Profit I put one out yesterday and there’s another one Friday!

[@patrick.gilmore]

Love the extra nerdy, off-topic stuff. Thank you for including it.

[@alexl2512]

This one is as good as the previous ones

[@zencaser]

Nerds be nerdin'.

[@conorm2524]

How can you make the claim that this is the only podcast about poker? I've listened to tons of other podcasts about poker 🤷‍♂️

[@mbradycf]

🙃

[@B0bi_007]

what do you mean? there are no other podcasts about poker...

[@T-roc57]

A little bit but they aren't end all/be all the way poker vloggers make them out to be.

[@TomRauhe]

That's why I overbet for value on the river, to run into some nutjob holding blockers.

[@erebus79]

hahaha