Poker 101 Video Series
Learn How to Play Texas Hold'em Poker
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Start Your Poker Journey with the Fundamentals
Never played Texas Hold'em before? This is where you start.
This 3-hour video series covers everything a complete beginner needs to know: how to play the game, essential concepts like position and bankroll management, and the fundamentals that separate winning players from losing players.
Originally Created for YouTube, Now Exclusive to Members
This series was originally produced for our YouTube channel as an introduction to poker for complete beginners. It's now available exclusively to MicroGrinder Poker School members.
What You'll Learn in This Series
How to Play Texas Hold'em
Learn the rules, hand rankings, betting structure, and basic gameplay of No Limit Texas Hold'em.
Essential Poker Concepts
- Poker Bankroll Management: protecting your poker funds
- The Power of Position: why where you sit matters
- Understanding Poker Variance and Downswings: dealing with the ups and downs
- Introduction to Poker Expected Value (EV): thinking long-term
- Aggressive Poker is Winning Poker: why aggression matters
- The Three Advantages in Poker: position, aggression, and initiative
- Poker Player Types: identifying different opponents
- Reasons to Bet in Poker: understanding why we bet
Video Series Format: 3 Hours Total
This series consists of individual videos, each covering a specific topic. Watch them in order for a complete introduction to poker, or jump to specific concepts you want to learn.
Who This Series Is For
- Complete Beginners Who Have Never Played Texas Hold'em
- New Players Who Know the Rules But Want to Understand Strategy
- Anyone Looking for a Solid Foundation Before Taking Advanced Courses
Start Here, Then Move Forward
This series gives you the foundation you need to succeed with the more advanced courses in the MicroGrinder Poker School library. Once you understand these basics, you'll be ready to dive into specific strategies and tactics.
Your Instructor
Alton Hardin is the founder and lead instructor at MicroGrinder Poker School and a former college professor. He’s an Amazon #1 best-selling poker author (including Essential Poker Math, Expanded Edition), has published multiple poker books and courses, and has been featured on the nationally syndicated poker industry radio show House of Cards. Alton focuses on practical, fundamentals-first strategy for micro stakes cash games and continues to play and teach 6-max No-Limit Hold’em (25NL and below).
Course Curriculum
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StartQuick Note
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PreviewLecture 1: How to Play Texas Hold'em (30:51)
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StartLecture 2: Bankroll Management 101: Managing Your Money in Poker (17:32)
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StartLecture 3: The Power of Position (19:07)
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StartLecture 4: Understanding Poker Variance and Downswings (21:29)
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StartLecture 5: Introduction to Poker Expected Value (EV) (12:46)
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StartLecture 6: Aggressive Poker is Winning Poker (14:28)
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StartLecture 7: The Three Advantages in Poker (13:44)
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StartLecture 8: Poker Player Types (18:48)
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StartLecture 9: Reasons for Betting (17:18)