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Deepstacks Poker University Review

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Deepstacks poker university brings you back to school, poker school that is. In a virtual training scholastic atmosphere, Deepstacks poker utilizes reactive training technology to bring you interactive training modules to teach you strategies to deal with various poker scenarios. Along with a world class roster made up of both live and online pros, and many with previous experience with other poker training sites. Deepstacks Poker University will attempt to provide top notch poker strategy in an innovative yet educational manner. Please be sure to read our full Deepstacks Poker University review. And be sure to use our deepstacks university promotional code: PTG

Membership Options :

$99.95 plus 2 months free $29.95 a month afterwards
Use Deepstacks promotional code PTG and only pay:
$69.95 plus 2 months free $24.95 a month afterwards
(a $30 initial savings plus $5 per month savings after 60 days)

Payment Methods :

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Videos Streaming? Downloadable? Hand Replayer? Forums
465+

Instructors

  • Mike “The Mouth” Matusow
  • TJ Cloutier
  • Tom McEvoy
  • Matt “mattg1983″ Graham
  • Olivia “Liv” Boeree
  • Alex “The Insider” Outhred
  • Adam “Roothlus” Levy
  • Tristan “Cre8ive” Wade
  • Justin “Boosted J” Smith
  • Andrew “Browndog19″ Brown
  • Hayden “Nipsman” Fortini
  • Jay “WeHAVEaPROB” Houston

Guest Pros

  • Jon Friedberg
  • Nick Binger
  • Maria Ho

Video Variety

Sit-N-Go: 46 Videos
Omaha: 37 Videos
NL Holdem: 54 videos
Limit Holdem: 37 Videos
Tournaments: 220 Videos
Release Schedule: Averaging about 2 module releases per week
Notes :

The main focus of Deepstacks University is first mtts, then no limit cash games (full ring), and sit and go’s at this time. They have recently introduced some limit videos. There are plans for additional games, by August there will be some Omaha modules released, and deep stacks will release some headsup and six max videos this fall.

Ratings :

Cash Games

NLHE – 6 Max Pro : None Notes :

There are currently no 6max or short handed variants. Current plan is for Fall 2010.

NLHE – Full Ring Pro : Various Notes :

For a novice poker player, the “Basics” and “Essentials” modules should be taken before the rest of the curriculum. The cash game NLHE section consists of 14 beginner modules, 38 essentials, 4 level 2s, 42, level 3s, and 5 level 4s and no level 5s.

NLHE – Headsup Pro : None Notes :

There are currently no headsup videos at this time. Current plan is for Fall 2010.

LHE – 6 Max Pro : weHAVEaPROB Notes :

All limit videos are level 2 difficulty and each attached with a quiz. Level 3 difficulty modules will be released in June.

Ratings :

Multi Table Tournaments (MTT)

Pro : All Notes :

Currently the heart of deepstacks poker training is their tournament strategy education. You will learn things like bet sizing, implied odds, stack sizes and how to effectively use it, how to play sets, betting the flop, turn and river in various modules, and so on. There are currently 5 level 2 videos, 144 level 3, 46 level 4, and 3 level 5 quizzes.

Ratings :

Sit-N-Go’s (SNG)

Pro : Adam “Roothlus” Levy, Jay “Wehaveaprob” Houston Notes :

he modules here are good, you can learn about concepts such as polarized hand ranges, shoving, and blind play. There are 3 level 2, 33 level 3, and 7 level 4 videos.

Ratings :

Other Games (Stud, Omaha, Razz, etc.)

Notes :

PLO games have now been added to Deepstacks.com that cover Level 2 & 3 difficulty settings.

Ratings :

Weaknesses

One of the main benefits of joining a major poker training site these days is the interaction between user and other users and instructors. With no forum, Deepstacks is missing out on that. With forums, users are able to discuss videos, what they liked or disliked, and in turn it definately helps out the video producer improve on future products. Each module is fairly short, and some only in the 5 minute range. It probably won’t take long to get through the whole site. Also the majority of videos are all level 3 (though many should be rated level 2 or under), there is a lacking of strategy for advanced players.

Strengths

The poker training videos on Deepstacks poker university are all excellent quality. The production value is top notch with high quality audio and video. The true strength of this training site is its unique approach where the illusion of the instructor sitting on the video cutout talking directly to you and giving you answers even when you are wrong. Strength is also in the future of deepstacks where there are major plans for more innovative interactive learning tools. Deepstacks recently added PLO videos which have strengthen their poker training library.

Expected Value: Is Deepstacks University worth it?

Right now deepstacks is geared toward mostly beginners and those with decent poker knowledge. The only games offered currently are full ring cash NLHE, some limit, sitngos, and tournaments so if you are looking for something else, there is no need to proceed right now. The knowledge and instruction provided by all the instructors is excellent. Learning the essentials taught here are a great way to start the right way of playing poker. This method in poker training is very effective and brings you back to your schooling days, only fun.

Deepstacks Poker University Review: 7.5/10

Sample Video

Please follow the above link to the Deepstacks University home page and click on the sample videos section. While your there try out the sample modules to see if deepstacks poker training is for you. Make sure to enter our Deepstacks Poker Promotional code PTG.

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