This poker master class gives you an edge on beating the odds

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Whoever said you'd never need math to succeed in life clearly never sat down at a high-stakes poker table. When it comes right down to it, poker is a winnable game no matter where you play it – as long as you play the odds.

There are time-honored strategies for playing those odds, tested by card sharks the world over. And if you want to make an already exciting game pay off for you, the Ultimate Poker Pro Blueprint Mastery Bundle is an invaluable resource that's an additional 20% off for October.

Whether you play at the casino or on a laptop, this massive 11-course bundle teaches the skills you need to minimize your mistakes and capitalize on those of others. There are beginner courses that will teach you to read the odds at any table and build a stake in no time. Dedicated courses cover the peculiarities of online play at sites like PokerStars Zoom 2nl and various multi-table tournaments. You can even learn how to use PokerTracker4 and other tools to take the guesswork out of your game and start racking up the chips – virtual or otherwise.

The Ultimate Poker Pro Blueprint Mastery Bundle is already on sale for 99% off the original cost of the individual courses, but you can take an extra 20% off that price by using the online code 20LEARN20 – for a final price of just $16.72.

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