The 9 Poker Rules That Changed Everything For Me

17+ hours of advanced poker lessons. For serious poker players only.

My brand new bluffing masterclass. Win more pots without the best hand.

Learn the simple but effective strategies I use as a 10+ year pro.

In this poker lesson I break down several key strategy fundamentals — including which hands to play and when to bet, raise, bluff, or fold.

If you're new to the channel, my name is Nathan "BlackRain79" Williams and I am a 10+ year professional poker player and 3-time best selling author.

Poker is fundamentally a game of skill and I believe that focusing on the basics is the most effective way to improve your game.

IG: @officialblackrain79

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Disclaimer: This video does not include any real money gambling or promote any gambling sites. It is intended for educational purposes only. Most people lose at poker over the long term. The information provided here is not a guarantee of success. Individual results may vary.

[menumlor]

People in the comments are always complaining that BR79 posts up the same thing over again. When I was in the Marines my Commanding Officer would always say be brilliant in the basics. You'll never go wrong. Even professional athletes go back and refresh on the basic fundamentals every now and then. IMO I think BR79 does this "basic" video again to remind us to be brilliant in the basics. If you're in mid or high stakes poker and are just losing hand after hand. Fall back to the basics (fundamentals) and try again. It has never let me

[shuablendin]

Appreciate your content brother, a little thing I tell myself is if I make a mistake and lose any size of pot I think of it as paying tuition on learning how to make better decisions 😂 hope you have a great October!

[KSharpIAm]

I appreciate your videos brother, you improved my game with these simple rules for sure. I'm trying to get to thr next level now

[peterhook]

Finally a poker coach who tells it like it is. ty

[darrenhadden]

A+ video🎉 nice refresher especially the number one tip

[venkanchev]

Everything that he says is as it is. I've started following his strategy and just implemented few GTO fondaments and it works. Just be patient, take your time and have fun.

[SpaceFortunaa]

Great breakdown of winning poker strategies! 🏆 While it's impossible to win every time, mastering game fundamentals and understanding player psychology can significantly improve your chances. Consistency and discipline at the table make all the difference. Keep honing those skills!

[tylerabbott]

In that first example doesn’t that board favor the big blind range though? 10 5 4? What range are you representing? Just overpairs?

[Redtaormina]

I ve a question do u prefer plays 6 or 9 players? At 00.1, 00.2 cents?

[OmSushantBhardwaj]

Thank you brother for consistently sharing your wisdom, you seriously want your audience to get rich.we're on the right path ⭐️

[michelromero]

Hi, i have been viewing many of your videos and i appreciate your advices and strats. I have tried them as a beguinner on internet low cash games / 0, 2 cents blinds to 0, 5 blinds. I have won a some blinds, from people folding and winning some hands with the cards you suggest. However, i have lost big applying your strat, to higher hands. Losing a straight to a full house or a higher straight. Or simply losing bets when the flops doesn"t hit my hand. I have seen no recreational players to win from, so in the end so far, i lost 10 bucks after hours of playing ! falling to 2 euros and clinbing back to the initial 5 euros takes times and hands. i dunno anymore, i feel i should limp more ...

[crzyautochic]

One issue i have is players who just do whatever and have no clue what they're doing. Do you still want to be aggressive with nimrods that get lucky?

[harrysboard]

Bro how the hell do you play AK at the micros? Lost basically every time with AK and I’m fundamentally pretty solid😂 AK is my leak, do you 4 bet and always look to shove or just call a 3 bet? I know it’s very situational but for the most part should we play it as a call or shove😂

[romansavciuc]

Hi Nathan
We raise with AJo IP vs a maniac, maniac call. Flop T54r. Vs a NIT & TAG we cbet. What should we do vs a maniac?
Please Nathan 🙏

[rbertszilrd]

i guess u meant with AK-Qj that all type so even if it is s.

[eb]

I decided yesterday to stop playing poker online. I lost all my winnings in 5 hands yesterday. 5 times pocket aces preflop all in. Lost 4 against AK and once against pocket nines. It took me a year to win 1500 euros and lost it all in 5 hands. I am no longer a believer, i quit

[liamtaylor]

I'll check back in a million hands to see if I need this information, or not.
😂

[nickschannel]

What hud do u use I don't see it in the description like you said?

[gsnail]

Last advice makes me SO HAPPY and hopeful! Hahaha 😅😂😂😂

[SteveVgod]

Be nice if you put some effort into videos rather than repeating the same obvious points for beginners over and over