Daniel Shaw
Daniel Shaw has played online cash games and mid-stakes tournaments since 2011 and has spent the last six years writing and coaching full time. He studies with solvers but writes for the table: every article aims to leave the reader with a decision rule they can actually use under a shot clock. He reviews all strategy content published on GGClub for accuracy and for claims that overpromise.
- Writes and reviews all strategy articles on the site
- Focus areas: 6-max cash, mid-stakes MTTs, ICM spots
- Playing and studying online poker since 2011
Poker Bluffing Strategy — When, How and Why It Works
Understand bluffing in poker: good bluff spots, bad bluff spots, semi-bluffs, continuation bets and opponent reading.
GTO vs Exploitative Poker — When to Use Each Style
A modern strategy guide comparing GTO poker with exploitative adjustments for real online tables.
Bankroll Management — How to Survive and Move Up
A practical bankroll management plan for poker players: limits, buy-ins, stop-loss rules and disciplined progression.
Online Poker Tells — 10 Signals Opponents Give Away
Online poker tells are timing, sizing and pattern clues. Learn how to read them without relying on live body language.
Cash Game vs Tournament — Which Poker Format Fits You?
Compare cash games and tournaments by variance, schedule, skill set, bankroll needs and player personality.
Poker Mental Game — Tilt, Variance and Discipline
Learn how to manage tilt, understand variance, protect decision quality and build a stronger mental poker routine.
15 Common Poker Mistakes — And How to Avoid Them
The most common poker leaks for new and intermediate players, with practical fixes for each one.
Build a Poker Bankroll from Small Stakes — Practical Roadmap
A realistic roadmap for growing a small poker bankroll with strict limits, study habits and risk control.
Short Deck Strategy — Winning 6+ Hold’em Adjustments
Learn key Short Deck strategy changes: hand values, drawing odds, equities and preflop adjustments.
Rush & Cash Strategy — Fast-Fold Poker Guide
Learn how Rush & Cash differs from regular cash games and how to adjust ranges, table selection and mental pacing.
Poker Positions — Why Your Seat Is Worth More Than Your Cards
A complete guide to poker positions: UTG, MP, Cutoff, Button and the blinds — how position changes opening ranges, steals and postflop decisions.
Poker Probability — Royal Flush, Quads, Flush and Straight Odds
Every poker probability in one place: odds of a royal flush, quads, full house and flush, draw odds, the 2-and-4 rule and pot odds decisions.
Preflop Charts — How to Read Them Without Playing Like a Robot
A guide to poker preflop charts: how the 13x13 grid works, opening ranges by position, 3-bet and 4-bet ranges, and when to deviate.
What does Daniel write about?
Poker strategy: preflop ranges, postflop decisions, GTO baselines, ICM and bankroll discipline.
Is his advice a guarantee of results?
No. Strategy improves long-run decision quality; poker still carries variance and financial risk.