The #1 Mistake Online Players Make When Switching to Live Poker

Thanks! Share it with your friends!

You disliked this video. Thanks for the feedback!

Added 13 hours ago by

0 Views

Phil Galfond explains the #1 mistake online poker players make when switching to live poker. Many strong online players struggle when they transition to live poker, and it usually comes down to skipping the fundamentals. High-level poker strategy alone won’t carry you in a live setting.

????Become Elite ➡️ https://galfond.link/JoinPokerElite
???? Beat NLHE ➡️ https://galfond.link/BeatNLHEFast
???? Beat MTTs ➡️ https://galfond.link/BeatMTTsFast
???? Beat PLO ➡️ https://galfond.link/BeatPLOFast
???? 3 Free training videos: https://galfond.link/Free-Poker-Training

This short breaks down the overlooked basics that matter far more in live play than most online grinders expect. Phil highlights practical skills like counting stacks, tracking pot size, and managing your physical presence while making decisions. He reveals how ignoring these “beneath you” fundamentals can sabotage even elite players. The clip illustrates why misjudging live environments leads to costly errors and missed edges. It’s a reminder that strong strategy must be paired with sharp in-person execution to succeed in live games.

Let Phil know in the comments if this idea resonates with you and your poker journey.

While you’re down there, do you have any comments on Phil Galfonds online poker play from one of his gameplay shorts?

Phil Galfond is here to teach you how to think like a professional poker player.

Do you have a high stakes poker story question that you’d like to hear from the POV of a poker professional who was THERE?

Leave a comment and your question might end up in the next one of Phil’s quick poker tips videos or inspiring one of his high stakes poker story clips!

Remember to Subscribe for more high stakes poker content and turn on notifications so you don't miss any Galfond Challenge content or other poker live streams!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/philgalfond

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil.galfond/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phil.galfond

Take your game to the next level: https://www.runitonce.com