Poker 101 with a World Series of Poker Champion

10.0

(22 ratings)

1 Day

Cohort-based Course

Learn the rules, strategies, basic math (simple data analysis) & behavioral tendencies of poker from a World Series of Poker champion.

Poker 101 with a World Series of Poker Champion

10.0

(22 ratings)

1 Day

Cohort-based Course

Learn the rules, strategies, basic math (simple data analysis) & behavioral tendencies of poker from a World Series of Poker champion.

Hosted by

Vito DiStefano

Vito is a World Series of Poker champion and lives in Las Vegas

Vito DiStefano

Vito is a World Series of Poker champion and lives in Las Vegas

Course overview

Fun & Easy to Learn!

This course will cover the basic rules, strategies, fundamentals, player behavior and basic math (simple data analysis) required to play poker for real money in a casino, online or at a home game. We offer our course as a corporate team-building event or as individual/group cohorts.

Who is this Course For?

I never played poker but I want to learn

I play with friends & family at a home game or online

I want to play in a casino poker room

I never played poker but I want to learn

I play with friends & family at a home game or online

I want to play in a casino poker room

I want to learn the behavior traits that make a good poker player

What you’ll get out of this course

Basic Rules

You will learn:

Betting, checking, folding, raising & going "all-in"
Stages of a hand

Hand Rankings

You will learn:

Hand rankings aka what hands beat other hands

Player Profiles

You will learn:

Different player profiles
Behavioral traits and how to play (and win) against each

Table Positions

You will learn:

Table positions & why they are relevant

Starting Hand Selection

You will learn:

Which starting hands are best to play
Why your position matters when entering a pot

Types of Bets

You will learn:

How to bet for value, as a bluff or as a semi-bluff

10.0

(22 ratings)

What people are saying

This was one of the best courses I've ever taken! I consider myself to be a novice at poker, but Vito taught me great strategy and made the entire experience really enjoyable.

Kelly F.

Los Angeles, CA

Poker 101 was very well put together and it was a fun team event. Excellent breakdown of basic poker (hand rankings, table positions, player profiles) that should be easy for even the first timer to remember.

Emma B.

Berkeley, CA

I took Vito's class because I'm looking to play poker in a casino soon. He broke down high-level concepts in a way that was easy to understand. I recommend this course to anyone that is looking to learn more about poker.

Marcus M.

Sacramento, CA

I took the course with a couple of girlfriends and it was great! Vito was patient and did a great job of explaining everything. Would highly recommend!

Kelli S.

Philadelphia, PA

I enthusiastically recommend Poker 101! Vito's teaching style is clear and concise, ensuring I grasped fundamental concepts effectively. His passion for the game was evident, and he provided valuable insights, strategies, and tips. His ability to break down complex concepts into manageable components made the experience enjoyable and engaging.

Quin M.

Dallas, TX

Poker 101 opened my eyes to unknown factors in playing poker. Vito was phenomenal, meeting me at my level and lifting me higher with interactive sessions that were both fun and engaging. The inclusion of game plays for different hands was fantastic, leaving me eager to put my newfound knowledge to the test. I highly recommend!

Leona M.

Sacremento, CA

Amazing course! Highly recommend!

Steve H.

Hoboken, NJ

This was so much fun and I learned a ton about poker! I feel so much better now about my upcoming trip to Vegas and I want to give a big thank you to Vito for such a wonderful experience!

Paul W.

Austin, TX

Incredible course packed with tons of information and insight. I cannot wait to put the tips and strategies explained in the lesson to use. Looking forward to more, Thanks Vito!!

Kristin W.

Austin, TX

The instructor was detailed and very personable. I will be recommending this course to a few friends.

Ismael G.

Austin, TX

Meet your instructor

Vito DiStefano

Lead Instructor

Vito is a World Series of Poker champion and lives in Las Vegas.

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