Have you heard high-stakes #poker players claiming that they play a GTO strategy? That is a myth that is quickly disproved; the general GTO solution to poker is currently unknown. Even if such a solution was available, memorizing solver output and its mixing frequencies would be impossible.
It is also the case, however, that GTO solvers have radically improved our understanding of the fundamentals of poker. This podcast episode breaks down the practical takeaways from GTO research, with a particular emphasis on GTO traps to avoid.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction: The GTO Myth
0:48 Why Nobody Actually Plays Pure GTO Poker
2:22 High-Stakes Players Who Claim to Be "GTO Players"
4:14 The Problem with Solver Memorization
6:03 How Players Are Misled by GTO Claims
7:42 Training Content Focused Only on GTO
9:30 The Danger of Solver Misuse for New Players
11:00 Card-Removal Effects vs. Fundamental Strategy
12:06 The RNG Mixing Myth
14:32 Suggestions for Better Poker Study
15:29 Why Pure GTO Players Are a Red Flag
17:55 GTO Principles + Exploitative Play = Maximum Win-Rate
19:57 Poker Ecology and Who Benefits from GTO Play
22:42 Final Thoughts on Maximizing Your Win-Rate
**RELATED LINKS**
- Red Chip Poker GTO Ranges App: https://redchippoker.com/gto-ranges-app
- The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge
- How To Crush GTO Poker: https://youtu.be/j8cFt86B8To?si=KCYCurk0NK-Ua60v
- Common Questions About GTO Poker: https://youtu.be/jKzHZnVMjRk?si=53huagktpyXAOOSQ
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