Quick preview: The Pot Limit Omaha training site PLO Mastermind just boosted its 4‑card lineup with two coaches and rolled out a PLO Trainer upgrade aimed at the exact spots you play most. If you’re grinding micro/low or switching from NLHE, this is your lane.
Day to day, your edge in today’s PLO cash games comes from sharper postflop decisions and a study routine that actually sticks. PLO Mastermind just made both simpler. They’ve added two new coaches to their 4‑card roster and pushed a sizeable update to the 4‑Card PLO Trainer that expands single‑raised pot coverage against the big blind, including more turns and rivers and a fresh “No Donk Bet” study mode. We’ll break down what changed, why it matters for you, and how to put it to work today.
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What’s new at a glance
Who are the new 4 Card PLO coaches?
Mike “MIKEYGOGOGO” Smith
- Mid‑high stakes player. Started PLO in 2022 at PLO10 and climbed to PLO1000.
- Focus: help you find more aggression and clean up decision quality.
- Quote: “Stop mass tabling, slow down, mark hands and study more. Focusing on quality play and deeper decision-making will drive real progress and maximize EV at the tables.”
Ville Jantunen
- 12+ years pro. NLHE heads‑up roots. Switched to PLO through PLO Mastermind about 5 years ago. Plays PLO200 to PLO2000.
- Focus: human adjustments, when to deviate from solver lines to grow winrate.
- Quote: “You will make a lot of mistakes, and that’s okay. Be consistent and keep on learning… Get 1% better everyday!”
4‑Card PLO Trainer upgrade
- New flops with improved accuracy and consistency
- Expanded turn and river coverage across all 292 available flops
- BTN vs BB now covers all 1,755 strategic flops, including those 292 with turns and rivers
- Available scenarios at 100bb SRP IP vs BB: EP, MP, CO, BTN
- New “No Donk Bet” solutions for all IP vs BB SRP 100bb spots
Coach spotlights: how Mike and Ville help you win
Mike “MIKEYGOGOGO” Smith
I like Mike’s story because it mirrors what many of us want to do: start at small stakes, climb with intent, and build a game that holds up at higher stakes. Mike’s core lesson is simple and strong. Play fewer tables, think deeper, mark hands, then study those exact spots. He’ll push you toward assertive lines that print at micro/low because they fix the biggest leaks: too many flats pre, passive flops, and fear on the turn.
Who benefits most
- You play low and mid-stakes and feel stuck
- You hate guessy turns and “hope call” rivers
- You need a clean way to add aggression without punting
Ville Jantunen
Ville brings the “humans play poker” lens. Solvers outline a base. Your pool deviates. He’ll show you how to adjust lines when opponents over‑check, over‑call, or panic versus pressure. Think practical exploits that fit micro/low pools and still make sense when you move up.
Who benefits most
- NLHE converts who understand theory but need PLO‑specific heuristics
- Small‑stakes grinders who want higher EV lines against real tendencies
- Anyone who wants permission to deviate smartly, not randomly
The 4‑Card PLO Trainer upgrade in plain English
Most of your volume happens in single‑raised pots versus the big blind at 100bb. Getting those nodes right shapes your winrate. The PLO GTO Trainer update goes deeper where it counts:
- More boards, better consistency: You get stronger coverage across the flop set and a clearer view of how IP strategy shifts across textures.
- Turns and rivers added for 292 flops: This matters because many of us play the flop fine, then lose the plot on turns and rivers. Now you can trace the line across multiple streets and fix those “flop good, turn lost” moments.
- Full BTN vs BB strategic flop set: All 1,755 strategic flops for BTN vs BB are available to drill. That’s the bread‑and‑butter spot for micro/low and a perfect sandbox for NLHE converts to rewire c‑betting and barreling habits for 4‑card.
- “No Donk Bet” mode: Study lines where the big blind checks range on the flop. You’ll see how your IP plan shifts when you remove donk bets. Cleaner c‑bet decisions, more confident turn barrels, tighter river thresholds.
Why this matters for micro/low stakes grinders and NLHE converts
If you grind PLO5 to PLO100, your edge isn’t built on flashy 4‑bet pots. It’s built on tight IP plans in SRPs, strong turn discipline, and clean river thresholds. This update targets exactly that.
- You’ll make more confident flop c‑bets in position: Less second‑guessing, better board‑class awareness, and fewer auto‑checks on textures you should attack.
- You’ll barrel turns with a plan: You’ll see which turns shift the nuts, where your range wants to keep betting, and where to take the free card.
- You’ll stop torching rivers: With turns and rivers mapped on 292 boards, your value thresholds and bluff candidates get clearer. Locked textures stop being guesswork.
For NLHE converts, this is the quick path to re‑training your instincts. You’ll learn why blockers, redraws, and backdoors carry more weight in PLO, and you’ll get a structured routine that fits daily life.
Key takeaways
- PLO Mastermind added two coaches for 4‑card: Mike “MIKEYGOGOGO” Smith and Ville Jantunen
- 4‑Card PLO Trainer got a sizable postflop upgrade at 100bb SRP IP vs BB
- BTN vs BB now covers all 1,755 strategic flops, with turns and rivers added on 292 boards
- New “No Donk Bet” mode shows how your IP plan changes when BB checks range
- If you grind micro/low or you’re new from NLHE, this directly addresses your most frequent spots
- You can start free today and build a tight, fast study loop
Conclusion
We want you winning sooner, not later. This update hits the spots you face every session and gives you a cleaner path from study to real EV at the table. Add Mike’s aggression lens where it belongs. Use Ville’s human adjustments when the pool shows you the line. Keep your study sessions short, specific, and repeatable.
As a PLO enthusiast with nearly 12 years of experience, I’m passionate about breaking down the complexities of Pot Limit Omaha, helping you sharpen your strategy and grow your bankroll – no matter your current level. I also share exclusive bonus and rakeback deals, along with discounts on poker courses and tools, so you can get an extra edge. When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me online, playing PLO cash games and turbo MTTs.
