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SmallLake's Strategies to Escape Microstakes Tournaments
TournamentsJuly 8, 2026·1 min read

SmallLake's Strategies to Escape Microstakes Tournaments


Poker professional SmallLake has initiated a new series aimed at helping players transition from microstakes tournaments. The first session of this series features a live playthrough of tournaments with buy-ins ranging from 1€ to 5€, providing valuable insights into the strategies and decision-making processes used at these levels.

During the live session, SmallLake explains his thought process and the factors he considers in each hand. He discusses how to make better decisions in microstakes fields by adjusting to different situations, such as reading ranges and adapting to opponents' dynamics.

The video is available through Universidad, and subscribers can access this and other series by SmallLake for 12€ per month. This series promises to be a comprehensive guide for players looking to improve their skills and move up from microstakes tournaments.

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