Poker Training Sites: A Side-By-Side Comparison Review

Chris Grove : March 20th, 2008
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In an effort to help readers keep up with the ever-growing list of online poker training sites, we’ve condensed our reviews into a simple chart that will help those considering a subscription to a training site find a starting point for their decision. While training sites are an invaluable tool for most players, their cost is not insignificant – the signup fees alone can represent a decent chunk of a typical player’s bankroll. Hopefully this article will provide a bit of additional insight that will allow you to deploy those hard-won dollars for their greatest benefit possible to your game.

Some notes on this table … Pricing: Most sites offer some discounts for multiple month purchases, etc, so our cost reflects an average price. Rating: Ratings are based on the utility of the site for an average poker player, so a site that covers many formats and limits (Cardrunners) will rate higher than a specialized site with videos of equal, or even superior, quality (PokerXFactor). Recency: We do our best to keep this information up to date, but sites are dynamic. Confirm the information provided at the site itself before signing up.

Click on the name of any site listed for a full review of that site.

SITE PTP RATING PRIMARY FOCUS SECONDARY FOCUS NON – HOLDEM COVERAGE? APPROX COST
BlueFire 8/10 NL Cash PLO Cash Yes $30 / m
Notes: Phil Galfond heads up impressive cash game instruction team
Cardrunners 8/10 Cash MTT Yes $30 / m
Notes: Massive archive covering most games and formats
Deuces Cracked 8/10 Cash   Yes $25 / m
Notes: Creative, series- based approach to instruction
Grinder School 7/10 Low-stakes Cash Low-stakes MTT No $15 / m
Notes: Only site with specific focus on micro-limits
Leggo Poker 7 /10 Cash MTT No $30 / m
Notes: AEJones heads up solid roster of 2+2 regs that comprise Leggo staff
Poker Pwnage 7.5/10 MTT   No $25 / m
Notes: Ever-expanding roster of high-ranking MTT specialists
PokerSavvy+ 8/10 Cash MTT Yes $25 / m
Notes: Great mix of series-based and one-off videos
PokerXFactor 7/10 MTT   No $30 / m
Notes: Less quantity but undeniable quality from long-term winners
RealPokerTraining 6/10 MTT   Yes $15 / m
Notes: Only training coverage of 5 card draw (to our knowledge)
SNG Grinders 7.5/10 SNG SNG MTTs No $12 / m
Notes: Excellent limit holdem and SNG coverage
Stox Poker 8/10 Cash MTT Yes $20 / m
Notes: Excellent limit holdem and SNG coverage