Merry Christmas, PLO Grinders. While the rest of the world is busy stuffing themselves with turkey and arguing about politics, the team at PLO Mastermind just dropped a massive value bomb for the GTO tool, PLO Trainer, for anyone looking to actually improve their win rate this holiday season.
In a surprise newsletter, Luuk Botter, one of PLO Mastermind’s head-coaches, announced that they have unlocked 25 FREE Postflop Solutions inside the PLO Trainer.
This isn’t just random content. These solutions focus on the single most frequent (and misplayed) spot in Pot Limit Omaha: Single Raised Pots (SRP) as the Preflop Raiser in Position.
If you have been looking for an excuse to test drive a professional GTO Solver without paying the $199/month subscription, this is your freeroll.
But they didn’t just give you the poker software; they gave you the blueprint. Below, we break down the 10 Expert Tips Luuk shared for navigating these spots, plus how to claim your free access before the December 31st deadline.
The Gift: 25 Free GTO Solutions (Expires Dec 31)
Usually locked behind the “Pro” tier, these 25 solutions allow you to train specific flop, turn, and river scenarios in both 4-Card PLO and 5-Card PLO.
What you get:
- Access: Full PLO Trainer functionality for these specific nodes.
- Scenarios: Single Raised Pots (SRP), Preflop Raiser (PFR) vs Big Blind (BB).
- Tools: Ability to drill the “Flop,” “Turn,” or “River” decisions instantly with real-time GTO feedback.
How to get it:
- Create your free PLO Mastermind account
- Open the PLO Trainer.
- Look for the unlocked “Holiday” or “Free” solutions.
- Start drilling before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.
Luuk’s 10 Tips to Crush Single Raised Pots (In Position)
Mastering the BTN vs BB dynamic is the bread and butter of your win rate. You are in position, you have the initiative, but you also have a wide range that the GTO solver hates to c-bet blindly.
Here are the 10 golden rules from Luuk Botter and the PLO Mastermind team to stop you from torching money in these spots.
1. Frequency is Key (Stop C-Betting Everything)
Just because you raised preflop doesn’t mean you own the board. Modern PLO Solvers check back a lot, even in position.
- The Leak: C-betting 100% of flops. You will get check-raised to death.
- The Fix: Aim for balance. In most 100bb BTN vs BB spots, the optimal c-bet frequency is only around 50%.
2. Understand Why You Bet
Don’t click buttons. Ask yourself:
- Equity Edge: Do I crush their range?
- Equity Denial: Can I make a better hand fold? If the answer is “no” to both, check back.
3. Simplify with a “One Size” Strategy
The game is complex enough. Don’t use 5 different bet sizes on the flop.
- Dry Boards (K-7-2r): Bet 33% pot. It denies equity from trash and gets value from weak pairs.
- Straight Boards: Bet 50% pot.
- Unpaired/Polarized: Bet 75% pot.
- Pro Tip: Keeping it simple allows you to play faster and make fewer mistakes.
4. Weaponize Your Blockers
In Pot Limit Omaha, having the nuts is great, but blocking the nuts is often just as profitable.
- Key Blockers: Nut Flush (A-high suit), Nut Straight.
- Strategy: Use these cards to bluff effectively. If you hold the Ace of spades on a 3-spade board, you know they don’t have the nuts. Fire away.
5. Be Careful on Ace-High Flops
This is a massive trap for NLHE converts.
- The Reality: When you open 50% of hands from the Button, an Ace-High flop hits the Big Blind’s calling range just as hard as it hits yours.
- The Adjustment: Check back your weak Top Pairs. Don’t bloat the pot just to get stacked by Two Pair on the turn.
6. Master the “Check-Back” Line
Impatience is a poker bankroll killer.
- The Discipline: Force yourself to check back medium-strength hands.
- The Upside: You avoid getting check-raised off your equity, and you can often catch a bluff (or value bet safely) on later streets.
7. Find Your “Value Threshold”
Stop memorizing hands; start visualizing the “Line in the Sand.”
- The Exercise: Ask, “What is the absolute worst hand I can value bet here?”
- The Result: Once you find that hand (e.g., Top Pair + Top Kicker), you instantly know that everything better is a BET, and everything worse is a CHECK.
8. The Delayed C-Bet
This is the “Silent Assassin” line.
- The Play: Check back the flop -> Bet the Turn when checked to.
- Why it works: It attacks weakness. Your opponent checked twice, signaling they likely don’t have a monster. Your bluffs get more respect, and your thin value bets get called by lighter hands.
9. Double Barreling (Proceed with Caution)
Just because you bluffed the flop doesn’t mean you have to bluff the turn.
- The Check: Did you pick up equity (a gutshot, a flush draw)? Did you turn a blocker?
- The Rule: If you picked up nothing, give up. Don’t dig a deeper hole.
10. The River Question: “Do I Have Showdown Value?”
River decisions define your win rate.
- The Binary Choice:
- Yes (Showdown Value): Check and try to win.
- No (Trash): Your only way to win is to BET.
- The Execution: When bluffing, ensure you block their value range or their missed draws. If you hold the cards they wish they had, it’s a green light to blast.
Conclusion: Don’t Miss the Free Value
This access expires on December 31st.
Whether you are a die-hard 5-Card PLO player or a 4-Card purist, these solutions are the fastest way to plug leaks in the most common spot in poker.
Next Steps:
- Click the link below.
- Login to PLO Mastermind.
- Go to PLO Trainer -> Free Solutions.
- Train 100 hands before your holiday dinner.
Key Takeaways
- Offer: 25 Free Postflop Solutions in PLO Trainer (Expires Dec 31).
- Focus: Single Raised Pots (SRP), BTN vs BB.
- Strategy: Check back more often (50% freq), use blockers to bluff, and simplify your bet sizing (33% on dry boards).
- Tool: The PLO Trainer is the best way to visualize these GTO frequencies in real-time.
FAQs
Normally, it requires a paid subscription ($199+/mo). However, until December 31, PLO Mastermind has unlocked 25 specific postflop solutions for all free account holders.
Yes. The free solutions include scenarios for both 4-Card and 5-Card PLO.
The free access to these specific postflop solutions will likely be locked again, reverting to the standard “Preflop Pass” (which is always free).
Absolutely. In fact, checking back more (Tip #1) and using delayed c-bets (Tip #8) is even more effective at low stakes where players play “fit or fold” on the turn.
No. The PLO Trainer is a browser-based tool. You can run it on your phone, tablet, or desktop instantly.
With over 12 years of Omaha Poker experience, Lebi is the Head of Content at PLO365. A dedicated PLO specialist, he bridges the gap between complex GTO theory and practical street poker. He leads our review team, stress-testing PLO solvers, HUDs, and training courses to ensure they meet the demands of the modern grinder. When he isn’t auditing poker room RNGs or writing strategy guides, you can find him grinding mid-stakes PLO cash games and Turbo MTTs.
