Updated on 21 Feb 26 by
Barry carter
Poker Expert

How to play for max value and GTO at the same time

We take the stress out of complex theory with a new video that shows how to balance between maximally exploitative strategies and GTO.

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Video type

Theory

Coach:

oblioo

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Our theory expert Dustin 'oblioo' Juniper is a big fan of the concept of playing hands for maximum EV.

This may sound like an old school poker concept at a time when everyone is talking about GTO range construction, balance and denying autoprofit.

Our coach is well aware of this, and in his new video, he demonstrates how playing a max exploitative style can lead to a GTO strategy also. This is based on the idea that balance is what happens at the equilibrium when two players are both playing maximally exploitative strategies.  

If you are struggling to comprehend this, don't worry. Watch as Dustin demonstrates this very complex theory with simple, concrete and easy-to-follow hand examples. 

Take the stress out of complex theory with our coach today!

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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.