Learn about ICM in Limit and Mixed Game Poker
In this mixed-game tournament video series, 5-time SCOOP/COOP champion Dr. K reveals advanced strategies for common mixed-games tournament formats such as HORSE, 8-Game, and Dealer's Choice.
Mixed games are a staple of major tournament series such as the World Series of Poker (WSOP). For versatile players looking top the overall leaderboard of a major series, a mastery of mixed game strategies helps to reduce variance and lead to successful overall tournament series.
Mixed-Game Tournaments & ICM Course Format
This course is designed for both mixed game enthusiasts and players who mostly play No-Limit Texas Hold’em (NLHE). In particular, Dr. K focuses on how to implement NLHE ICM MTT strategies in limit/mixed-game tournaments. Thus, this course will benefit mixed-game cash players looking to crush MTTs as well as experienced NLHE MTT players who are newer to mixed game formats.
The course includes an overview of limit ICM strategies, theoretical approaches to game selection in Dealer's Choice tournaments, and reviews of selected Limit Hold'em, 2-7 Triple Draw, Razz, and PLO hands from high stakes events such as the WSOP $50k Player's Championship.
New to Mixed Games?
This courses assumes a basic knowledge of common mixed games, such as PLO, Razz, and 2-7 Triple Draw. We recommend the 8-Game Poker Tournament Strategies course if you are new to mixed games, which you can your way through before or alongside this series.
Recommended Reading
One of the best books on mixed games is Dylan Linde's Mastering Mixed Games. We recommend purchasing this book in addition 8-Game Poker Tournament Strategies course for those with limited mixed game playing experience.
Total course runtime: approximately 3.5 hours.