PKO Poker Strategy: How to adapt to Bounty and Progressive Knockout online poker tournaments

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The fastest growing format in online poker is Progressive Knockout tournaments, popular among recreational players but challenging for serious competitors due to the strategic shifts required. In this insightful guide, professional player Dara O’Kearney employs advanced solver technology to reveal essential adjustments for success in these tournaments, addressing common leaks and uncertainties. Key topics include how to modify ranges in a PKO, when to gamble for bounties, and how to adapt strategies based on payout structures and final table dynamics. O’Kearney, a respected figure in online tournament play and co-author of the acclaimed Poker Satellite Strategy, provides a methodical approach to PKOs, emphasizing the importance of knowing when to chase bounties. The book simplifies complex poker math, making it accessible for players at the tables. Each chapter begins with a Game Theory Optimal (GTO) framework, then explains necessary deviations based on player behavior and table dynamics. It covers crucial adjustments in PKO play, including calling ranges, the rationale against late registration, post-flop strategies, and mindset challenges unique to PKOs. This comprehensive resource equips Texas Hold'em players with the tools needed to excel in knockout tournaments.