♥ Cash Game Crash Course — Intermediate

Exploiting the Table Workbook

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GTO vs Exploitative Play
Slide 2
GTO play uses a strategy that cannot be exploited. Exploitative play deliberately from balance to target opponent weaknesses.
At $1/$2 live cash, exploitative play produces win rates because opponents make systematic, identifiable .
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Player Type Exploitation Chart
Slides 3–6
Player TypeTheir Core MistakeYour Primary Exploitation
🪨 Rock
📞 Calling Station
🌪️ Maniac
🎯 Reg
The cardinal rule against Calling Stations: Never them. Always value bet.
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Table Image & Metagame
Slide 8
When you have a loose image, your value bets get called frequently because players think you are again.
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C-Bet Decision Matrix
Slide 12
Board TextureC-Bet?Sizing
Dry (K72 rainbow)
Wet (JT9 two-tone)
Ace-high dry (A83)
Paired board (KK7)
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3-Bet Range Builder
Slide 11
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Live Casino Tells
Slide 14
Tell ObservedWhat It Usually Means
Player checks hole cards when board comes monotone
Instant call on the flop
Player sighs and says "I guess I call"
Player looks at chips immediately after seeing flop
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Reflection
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