Stakes No-limit — Mastering Small

: Position is the single most important factor in profitability.

Focus your bluffs on boards that are bad for your opponent's perceived range, but be aware that many amateurs will not fold any "made hand" regardless of the board texture. Mastering Small Stakes No-Limit

is your most profitable seat because it gives you the last word on every post-flop street. : Position is the single most important factor

: You can play a much wider range of hands from late positions (Button, Cutoff) than from early positions like Under the Gun (UTG). : You can play a much wider range

: Many small-stakes players are "calling stations" who hate to fold. You must value bet larger and more frequently with your strong hands to maximize your expected value (EV).

To move beyond a break-even player and start "crushing" small stakes games, focus on these fundamental areas: