The new paradigm of the Skill Poker Index introduces a revolutionary vision regarding the strategies applied in live poker tournaments. This approach highlights a “structural misunderstanding” related to the strategic application of probabilistic calculation in relation to the pot. Although pot-based strategies are fundamental in cash game sessions, where the main goal is to accumulate money, they often prove inadequate for tournament modes. In fact, in this latter context, the main objective should be the opponent’s stack and the elimination of the player, rather than winning the single pot.
During the observations, a uniform use of pot-related strategies emerged, at the expense of attention to the opponent’s stack. Winning a pot in a tournament should be the simple consequence of the attempt, even if failed, to eliminate the opponent, and not the primary objective.

Stealing blinds in live poker tournaments: a new approach
In the context of live poker tournaments, the researcher sheds light on some strategies and limitations related to blind stealing, analyzing their impact on the game and suggesting a new approach. In particular, the author examines how blind stealing, while playing a key role in cash games, loses much of its effectiveness in tournaments, where attention should be focused more on actions that favor opponents’ calls and not the opposite.
By deepening these concepts, players will be able to adopt a more suitable approach to the context of live tournaments and maximize their chances of success, allowing them to shape effective strategies and refine their poker skills.
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