Stage 1
The Kitchen Game
Kitchen table · home game
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El Profe
Your mentor · 30 years on the felt
Welcome to the poker basement. Nobody lets go of a hand here: they call with anything. Don't bluff — it's useless against someone who always calls. Bet your good hands hard and get paid.
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Your rival
Buddy Beto
“Give it your best, rookie. Here we all call… and I'm walking with your paycheck.”
🎯 Goal: Bust 2 rivals (no rebuys)
💡 The key: Bet for value without fear. Against calling stations, bluffing is money thrown away.
Qualifier
Hit 70% accuracy (10+ hands) and you'll start the stage with +25% chips.
📚 Theory for this stage
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