Plus of course we give away a free prize at the end for folks in the YouTube chat. Join us on YouTube next Monday at 7:30pm ET for free to ask our guests questions in real-time, and you can win too!

Ryan is active on Twitter as @protentialmn
Join Ryan at Learn Pro Poker here.
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We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The membership website at rec. poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER.

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Therefore, many players turn to various training programs out there, and it’s fair to say there are more than a few options available. They all come with many advantages, but also certain downsides, be it the high price, lack of structure, or something else.

So, Ryan Laplante, an extremely successful player in his own right, took it upon himself to try and address many of these problems with his Learn Pro Poker training site and “Fundamentals of No Limit Hold’em Tournaments.” It’s an affordable and very well-structured poker training site aimed at those looking to improve their tournament results.

In his own words, this is something Ryan has wanted to do for a long time, but he was waiting for everything to fall into place before doing it. His aim was to deliver a fully rounded, easy-to-follow, and useful coaching package of the highest quality.

It was quite an undertaking, but after having a chance to review his “Fundamentals of No Limit Hold’em Tournaments” course on Learn Pro Poker, I can honestly say he has managed to achieve a majority of his goals.

Building Up from the Poker Fundamentals

Perhaps the biggest gripe that Laplante has about some of the other poker training programs out there is the lack of structure, making it harder for the players to jump in and learn about the topic they are interested in. So, his course is divided into several main groups and subgroups, and each of them can stand on its own.

If you’re looking for a particular topic, like opening ranges in deep-stack scenarios, there is an entire section devoted to it, and you can easily jump straight into it. There is no need to go back and forth between the lessons to find what you’re looking for.

The entire course is structured in this way as well, starting with some fundamental concepts, like the basic poker math, player types, ranges, tournament bubble, and even a lesson on buying and selling action (staking).

While Laplante isn’t targeting complete novices with Learn Pro Poker (as in, you should probably know the rules of the game and have a bit of experience on the felt), it is very beginner-friendly.

Before moving onto the more hardcore stuff, the first module will lay out the foundations and help ease you in to what’s ahead. Even though he doesn’t dwell too long on the most basic of concepts, these videos will provide you with a solid understanding of these and give you an idea of any knowledge gaps you may have.

Breaking Down Every Stage of the Game

After the introductory part the course moves on to more focused content, covering particular stages and aspects of poker tournaments. As mentioned, each of these is basically a standalone unit, so you can approach them however you like. If you’re not looking for any specific info, though, it’s probably best to go through the lessons as they’re presented.

Each module consists of a theory part, which provides you with GTO charts and calculations, followed by various hand examples (played by Ryan himself or the ones from coaching sessions with his students).

Learning GTO isn’t particularly entertaining, as there is a lot of dry information to digest and memorize, and Laplante isn’t running away from this fact. But the “dry” GTO videos with charts and numbers are balanced well with hand history reviews, explaining these mathematical concepts using practical examples.

In short, to make the most out of Learn Pro Poker you will need to do some studying. That said, any poker course that promises otherwise is either not being honest or doesn’t have a good grasp of what it takes to be a winning player in the modern era of poker.

As for the contents, there are three main modules, divided into several segments:

• Pre-flop (deep stack, mid-stack, and short stack play)
• Post-flop (general concepts, flop, turn, and river play)
• ICM and final tables

So, starting with general poker ideas and closing with the final table play and ICM explanations (which make the bread and butter of every tournament player), the course covers every single aspect of MTT strategy.

Is Learn Pro Poker Worth Your Money?

At the end of the day, every poker course has something unique about it. The big question is where your money will be best spent and if a particular course or site is right for you. So, is Learn Pro Poker a worthwhile investment? Will Ryan Laplante’s instruction truly help you master the Fundamentals of No Limit Hold’em Tournaments?

In response to that question, my view is that Learn Pro Poker has quite a few things going for it. The first one is the overall structure, which might be the best I’ve seen of all the training sites and courses out there. Every module is a mini-course on its own.

Secondly, you’ll get access to the Discord group and regular webinars with Ryan, which adds a lot of extra value. Being able to ask your questions and discuss the game with one of the greatest poker minds out there will certainly help you thrive.

New videos are added regularly as well, so you can expect at least four new lessons every month.

Some may not be happy about the fact that it’s based on GTO, but all of the good ones are these days. Plus, Laplante isn’t blindly following GTO principles, and he’s well aware that sometimes adjustments are needed based on your reads and the situation, and this is all reflected throughout the lessons.

At $39.99 a month, I don’t think you can really go wrong here. Even if your average buy-in is quite low, the membership at Learn Pro Poker will easily deliver handsome returns on your investment.

Ryan is active on Twitter as @ProtentialMN

We also go over this week’s home game results and discuss these topics:
How to help us out – https://rec.poker/support/
Home Games – https://rec.poker/homegame/
Go Premium! – https://rec.poker/premium/

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The membership website at rec. poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available, and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER.

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Ryan is active on Twitter as @protentialMN

The RecPoker panel also welcomed Brian Raben who won the RecPoker VIP Tournament held on ClubWPT, earning him a $2,500 seat in an upcoming WPTDeepStacks event at Thunder Valley. Brian shares a bit about his experience playing the tournament.

The panel also chats about their ClubWPT experience, the results of the home games, and many other community happenings including:

• WSOP Vegas Road Trip – https://rec.poker/roadtrips/
• RecPoker Staking -https://rec.poker/staking/

RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER.

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RecPoker is a vibrant and encouraging poker learning community. We are committed to learning the game, but our priority is building healthy relationships where we can not only grow in the game, but grow in our enjoyment of life. The membership website at rec.poker is awesome, but it’s just a tool to help us build that community. You can join for FREE, giving you access to the groups, forums, and other member benefits. If you want to enjoy the premium content, or become part of the RECing Crew, those options are available and you can get $10 off your first payment using the code RECPOKER.

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