Updated on 21 Feb 26 by
Barry carter
Poker Expert

Oldie but still a goodie?

In our first video of 2015 Tackleberry looks at some old poker theories and asks whether they are still relevant in the modern game?

Tackleberry
  • Video Type:
  • Theory
  • Coach:
  • Tackleberry
  • Status:
  • Silver

Our GTO expert Tackleberry looks at how far the game of poker has evolved, and whether some of its early theory advice still applies. 

In each video in this new series he will look at old strategy advice and see if we still follow it. This week he looks at the old advice on: 

  • C-bets on the flop, turn and river
  • Playing small pairs & suited connectors out of position on the flop
  • The Baluga Theorem

After each concept our coach will provide hand examples to demonstrate his thought processes.  

Tackleberry

Do you still agree with the Baluga Theorem?
Poker Expert

Barry Carter is the editor of PokerStrategy.com and the co-author of The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2, Poker Satellite Strategy, PKO Poker Strategy, Endgame Poker Strategy, GTO Poker Simplified, Mystery Bounty Poker Strategy and Beyond GTO. In 2025, he won the Global Poker Awards for Best Book and Twitter Personality of the Year.