Poker: All the Games

Intro Guide to Mixed Games
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Poker literally encompasses dozens of variations and over time we'll end up covering all of the games. We'll discuss the games, online and live, the players, the fields, the money, tournaments, cash games, venues, the business. pokerchannel.substack.com

  1. Aug 12

    Sviten Special: Advanced Play

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into Sviten Special poker strategy, exploring how to evaluate starting hands, understand hand strength, and make better decisions as the pot develops. We begin with a review of the Sviten rules and gameplay, then discuss when to apply key strategic principles and how frequently you can expect to be dealt certain starting hands. A hand that looks incredibly strong in one poker variant can be surprisingly vulnerable in Sviten. And understanding why is at the heart of playing the game well. We break down the strategic ideas that separate a solid Sviten player from someone simply playing familiar poker concepts in an unfamiliar format by discussing important concepts such as how the strength of your Draw and/or Omaha hand should influence your decisions. From there, we explore Stack-to-Pot Ratio (SPR), bet sizing, and tournament considerations, including how to balance your bets without falling into the trap of automatically making full-pot raises. Then things get especially interesting. What does a “set” actually mean in Sviten? We compare 5-Card Draw hand strength with Sviten, including why a set in one game can have a very different strategic value in the other. We also discuss how to approach strong drawing hands and how your opponent’s playing style should affect your decisions. Finally, Martin brings up what should be a normal cash-game hand that turns completely crazy. We finish with a look at Fixed-Limit Sviten. If you’re serious about improving at Sviten Special, this is an episode worth slowing down for. The game rewards players who understand not just what their hand is—but how strong that hand actually is in the context of the pot, the board, the draw, the opponent, and the betting structure. Timeline: * Intro 2’15” - Review of Sviten rules & play 4’52” - When to apply key strategic principles 6’25” - How often certain starting hands are dealt 9’51” - Using Omaha hand strength: SPR & bet sizing 13’58” - Tournament considerations 17’18” - Comments from Shawn 24’04“ - Balancing bet sizes and SPR; avoiding full-pot raises 28’34” - 5-Card Draw vs. Sviten hand strength 31’57” - Sets in 5-Card Draw vs. Sviten 34’17” - Strong drawing hands: strategy & considerations 35’37” - Understanding different player types 41’18” - A crazy cash-game hand 43:33” - Fixed-Limit Sviten 46’53” - Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash (U.S.) 51’13” - Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash (Europe) 55’48” - Next Episode Teaser 56’27” - Social Media Contact Info 57’25” - Outro LINKS: · Reserve Poker Room WSOP-C schedule https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/wsop-circuit-the-reserve-poker-club/ · Borgata Casino Fall Poker Open, Atlantic City, NJ https://borgata.mgmresorts.com/en/casino/poker.html · TCH Austin, Texas WSOP-C Schedule · https://www.texascardhouse.com/wsop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe

    Sviten Special: Advanced Play

  2. Jul 1

    Episode #78 Mixed Games Roundup: Summer in Vegas & Beyond

    The summer poker grind is in full swing, and this episode is packed from start to finish. We kick things off with a full WSOP and Las Vegas summer trip report, including the highlights, surprises, and unforgettable moments from another incredible World Series of Poker experience. Along the way, we also share what it is like being a world-renowned podcast host. From there, we head back in time with mention of saloon poker in the Midwest, before diving into the Mixed Games Festival XIV at Bellagio. The strategy discussion is loaded this week with analyzing an interesting spot from a Daniel Negreanu $50K Poker Players Championship 2-7 Single Draw hand, and explore some tournament considerations between Limit and NL play. We also take a detour into sports history with a fun conversation about the origins and distinctions between soccer, football, and American football, preview the upcoming Tallinn Mixed Games Festival, discuss mixed games in Ohio, and plenty more along the way. Whether you’re deep in the WSOP grind, love Mixed Games, or simply enjoy great Poker stories and strategy, there’s something in this episode for you. Thanks for listening, and as always, we’d love to hear your thoughts after the show! Timestamps: Introduction 1’36” WSOP / Vegas Summer Trip Report 15’12” Mixed Game Festival XIV Bellagio 22’27” Coach’s Game 24’21” Dishing It Back to Kessler 25’26” World Renowned Podcast Host! 30’39” Nick Schulman @ Monte Cristo Cigar Lounge 34’40” $500 WSOP NL Hold ‘em Freezeout Adventure + Discussion vs Unlimited Rebuy 44’21” Limit vs NL Considerations 48’06” Familiar Faces, WSOP Live App Usage, Pocket A’s how many times?!? 54’15” Recent Play – Martin 56’02” World Cup Soccer / Football vs American Football // History of Football & Rugby 60’23” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash (U.S.) 63’07” Upcoming Mixed Tournaments & Cash (Europe) 65’31” Negreanu’s $50k PPC 2-7 SD Hand - Our Analysis 84’52” Next Episode Teaser 85’29” Social Media Contact Info The Festival Weekend Tallinn 2026: https://www.thefestival.com/the-festival-weekend-tallinn-2026 Reserve Poker Club Toledo, OH: https://thereservepoker.com/ Reserve Poker Club FB Page: facebook.com/share/18zpWWXpTy/?mibextid=wwXlfr Reserve Club Mystery Mixed Game freeroll tournament: Pot Limit: Chicago, Big-O, 5 Card PLO, Courchevel, Badugi NL: Hold' em, Crazy Pineapple, Short Deck Hold 'em, 2-7 SD, Razz Mixed Game Poker of Indiana/Michigan/Ohio FB Page: facebook.com/groups/3810869609184128 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe

    Episode #78 Mixed Games Roundup: Summer in Vegas & Beyond

  3. Mar 11

    Episode #75. Part III: 8-Game Hand-for-Hand Analysis.

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pokerchannel.substack.com Join us for Part III of our ongoing video series featuring a deep, hand-for-hand analysis of an action-packed online 8-Game tournament at Phenom Poker, with insights directly from the felt. This isn’t a highlight reel.And it’s not surface-level commentary. Each episode (starting with #73) walks through the tournament one decision at a time, breaking down …

    Episode #75. Part III: 8-Game Hand-for-Hand Analysis.

  4. Feb 18

    Episode #74: 8-Game Hand-for-Hand Analysis

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pokerchannel.substack.com Join us as we continue our deep dive with Part II in this video series covering an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament, featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth. This isn’t a highlight reel.This isn’t surface…

  5. Jan 29

    Episode #73: 8-Game Hand-for-Hand Analysis

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pokerchannel.substack.com Join us as we dive deep into an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament, featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth. This series features a hand-by-hand breakdown of an entire 8-Game tournament played online at Phe…

    Episode #73: 8-Game Hand-for-Hand Analysis

  6. Jan 28

    8-Game Hand-for-Hand Analysis - Preview

    If you love mixed games, tournament table pressure, and elite-level analysis — you’re in the right place! Join us as we dive deep into an exclusive hand-for-hand analysis, from an action-packed online 8-Game Tournament, featuring insights from the felt. From key decisions to pivotal moments that make all the difference, we break it down with precision and depth. Enjoy this preview to a series of videos of a hand-for-hand analysis of an entire 8-Game tournament that was played online at Phenom Poker! The entire tournament has been broken down into several episodes of about an hour each… …To get access to the full hand-for-hand analysis of this entire tournament, subscribe at pokerchannel.substack.com 🎥♠️ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe

    8-Game Hand-for-Hand Analysis - Preview

  7. 11/26/2025

    Binglaha

    How to play Binglaha plus basic strategy with guest Don “Bingo” Rieck. Invention of Binglaha with Nolan Dalla plus variations. BARGE, huh? Say what, dealers winning pots! BARGE events with Greg “Fossilman” Raymer & Andy Bloch. Upcoming Non-Hold ‘em Tournaments in the U.S. Martin’s Tournament Play & Special Announcement! Timestamps: Introduction 1’ 11” Guest Intro – Don Rieck 01’54” What is BARGE?!? 4’06” The Invention of Binglaha 6’19” Rules & Play of Binglaha 11’20” Variations of Binglaha & Anecdotes 17’02” Strategy Tips for Binglaha 28’33” Codifying New Games into BARGE Rulebook 35’23” Not So Mix Scene in Chicago & A.C. 38’44” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.) 41’10” Recent Mixed Game Play & Special Announcement! 42’28” Stay Tuned 42’43” Social Media Contact Info Links BARGE website: https://www.barge.org/ BARGE Rulebook: https://www.barge.org/rulebook.pdf Where to play BARGE games online: https://craftpoker.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe

    Binglaha

  8. 11/05/2025

    Chicago with Special Guest Franke von Zweigbergk

    How to play Chicago plus basic strategy with Franke von Zweigbergk! History of the game plus Tournament play. Upcoming Non-Hold ‘em Tournaments in the U.S. & Europe. Recent Mixed Game play. The Festival Series Rules for Chicago: https://www.thefestival.com/the-festival-series-explains-chicago Timestamps: Introduction 1’ 15” Guest Intro 02’16” Bratislava Festival Series Stop & Relevance of Chicago 09’24” Rules & Play of Chicago 20’00” Special Rules for Chicago 25’38” Tournament Play 34’11” Strategy Tips (plus an additional special rule) 39’31” Upcoming Tournaments (U.S.) 41’34” Recent Mixed Game Play 45’58” Next Episode Teaser 46’26” Social Media Contact Info This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pokerchannel.substack.com/subscribe

    Chicago with Special Guest Franke von Zweigbergk
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Poker literally encompasses dozens of variations and over time we'll end up covering all of the games. We'll discuss the games, online and live, the players, the fields, the money, tournaments, cash games, venues, the business. pokerchannel.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Intro Guide to Mixed Games
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
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    Clean
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    © Shawn G
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    Poker: All the Games