PokerPwnage.com is one of the new entries to the online poker training world. Boasting a star-studded lineup of several top ranked online tournament poker pros, PokerPwnage has come into the scene with a bang. Also featuring protege tournaments where you can win a chance to become the next Poker Pwnage protege.
Membership Options:
Signup:
Monthly:
6 Months: (Signup waived)
$35
$24.99
$149.94
Videos:
100+
Streaming:
Yes
Downloadable:
No
Hand Replayer:
No
Forum:
Yes
Payment Methods:
Poker Site Transfer (Stars, Full Tilt), Paypal
Instructors Phil "USCphildo" Collins
David "Ghettofabolous" Randall
Alexander "Assassinato" Fitzgerald
Jerry "herschelw" Watterson
Nathan "nsinger" Singer
Russell "rdcrsn" Carson
Jon "sketchy1" Eaton
Tom "TitanTom32" Braband
Chardrian
Brandon "BrandonPL" Leeds
Guest Pros UH Big Tex
Watchthesea
Brett "bballwiz" Fox
Alex "AGame18" Deutsch
Nic "FU_15" Maimone
Wretchy
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Release Schedule:
Current target of 1 video released each day.
PokerPwnage looks like it will be dedicated to tournament coaching, with some added teachings of sit and go strategies. There are also a handfull of cash and headsup videos.
Cash Games
(Videos)
Pros
2/10
NLHE - No-Limit Hold 'Em
6 Max (3)
Assassinato
The only video here is a $200NL 6max on cake poker. Good content in this video.
With several of the top online poker tournament players on the roster, this section is where the majority of the videos will be created for. They each do a great job in evaluating their actions, and there are both live and playback videos. You can also witness the crazy by strategic antics of FU_15 in his rebuy madness videos. With constant signings of top online tournament pros, pokerpwnage is well on its way of becoming one of the top training sites for tournament play.
Sit and Go's (SNG)
7/10
SNG Pros: uhbigtex, herschelw, fu15, bballwiz
Very much like the tournament videos, the sng videos often provide an alternate strategy and not the simple textbook layouts. There is a good variety of 6max, fullring, and headsup videos. The buyins range from $10 to $114.
Other Games (Stud, Omaha, Razz, etc.)
NA
No mixed games at this current time.
Weaknesses
Like any startup business, there are plenty of bumps and bruises, and areas that can be improved. Right now the site appearance is rather lacklusture, but who really joins a training site for its looks. Navigation on a simple layout is easy, though it might become a nuisance as the video library continues to grow. There were a few glitches on the video side of things, freezing, window sizing, but most of it appears to be fixed now. Most of the audio is fairly decent, except for in the case of Assassinato's videos. There is a lot of static and feedback, which is amplified and extremely annoying when he coughs. Might be an easy fix though with the purchase of a new higher quality mic. There are also improvements that can be made with regards to video variety as they could add more: cash games, buyin variety, mixed games, etc..
Strengths
The instructors of PokerPwnage are the greatest asset. Having a roster that boasts several of the top ranked P5 players in the world is something worth mentioning. But most importantly, they are good coaches as well, and not just a name. With PokerPwnage.com you are taught a variety of strategies and though processes, which give you the opportunity to decide which lines of thinking works the best with your style of play. Tournament strategy is top notch here.
Expected Value: Is PokerPwnage worth it?
PokerPwnage is entering a very competitive market of online poker training, and judging by various factors, it appears they want to stay and become a force. We don't see any reason why this site would fail, as so far the videos are all very informative and well done. With a very low signup fee or 6month package, it is definately worth a go. Might as well get in while it's still cheap. The current outlook is that Poker Pwnage has nowhere to go but up, and is a must buy if you are serious about improving your tournament game.
Overall Rating:
7.5/10
Sample Videos
Please follow the above link to the PokerPwnagehome page and choose your free sample videos from the PREVIEW button on the top of the page.
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