Nick Maslov

Hello, I'm Nik Maslov, editor of the HisHands blog and your personal poker coach.

2010, I have dedicated myself to studying and playing poker, which led to a significant success at NLHE 2/5-10/20. My passion for the game and desire to share knowledge brought me to coaching.

On my blog, you will find everything you need to improve your level of play, from basic principles to advanced strategies and life hacks. Subscribe to HisHands, and let’s achieve new poker heights together!

How can I be useful for you?

As a coach and editor of the HisHands blog, I am ready to share my deep knowledge of No-Limit Hold’em strategy at medium and high stakes. My articles, video lessons and individual trainings will help you improve your poker level, learn to make optimal decisions, climb the stakes and increase your bankroll.

Nick Maslov

Position or Profession

Editor of the HisHands blog, professional poker coach

Specialization

Cash NLHE 2/5-10/20

Poker experience

Player since 2010
Poker coach since 2021

Relevant experience in the field

More than 10 years of successful poker career playing medium and high stakes
Strategy development and coaching players from NLHE 0.5/1 and higher
Career profit over $300,000

Personal achievements

Profitable regular at NLHE 2/5-10/20
Development and maintenance of a popular No-Limit Hold'em course
Publication of a series of articles and analytical materials on advanced topics in poker
Successfully trained over 100 professional players, many of whom achieved significant success in the game
Regular participation in high-stakes offline games

Articles and publications by Nik Maslov

Effective Strategy for Playing Against Calling Stations

Calling stations are not difficult to recognize—in some ways they resemble maniacs, as they also love to play a wide range of hands. However, they do have a sense of fear

All the intricacies of poker combinations that few people know about (Texas Hold'em)

In poker, it’s not enough to just learn that a flush beats a straight, and a straight beats three of a kind. The real game begins when you understand how to use that knowledge at the table.

Common Poker Mistakes: Leaks, Tilt, and How to Fix Them

Poker is a complex game with a mathematical structure that requires solid theoretical preparation and hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of work away from the tables.

Texas Hold’em Rules

Texas Hold’em is the foundational poker format on which most strategies and tournaments are built. If you want to play effectively, it’s essential to understand the hand structure

Omaha rules

How to Play Omaha Poker Online: Rules, Strategy, and Tips for Beginners New players usually start their poker journey with Texas Hold’em. Omaha rules are more complex — there

What Is the Bubble Factor in Poker and How to Account for It in Tournaments

If you’ve played tournament poker, you’re likely familiar with the concept of the bubble—that critical phase in multi-table tournaments (MTTs) when just a few

The Mechanics of Bluff Catching in Poker: When and How to Catch a Bluff

Catching an opponent bluffing can be just as satisfying as pulling off a successful bluff yourself. There’s nothing quite like calling down with a weak hand and watching your

High Card in Poker — What It Means and How the Rule Works

High Card is the worst possible hand in the poker hand ranking list. It has no pairs or other hand types — only a single high card. The term “high card”

PokerStars: Room Overview, Pros, Cons & Key Features

PokerStars is like the Las Vegas of online poker. A massive player pool, a polished client, and tons of formats—from cash games and tournaments to Spins and Zoom.