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THE SIMPLE SYSTEM REGULAR PLAYERS USE TO CRUSH TODAY'S SMALL STAKES GAMES
No endless study or advanced math. Just a proven strategy that wins.
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What You'll Discover Inside The Controlled Chaos™ Playbook
"This is the exact strategy I’ve used for 20+ years to beat live small-stakes games—and since I started teaching it just a few months ago, over 5,000 players around the world have used it to completely revolutionize their game overnight. No complex math, no endless study—just a simple, proven system — now with our complete Core 34™ range, Character Mapping™ profiles, and Equity Flow™ shortcuts all included."
— Steve Pavilanis
Founder, Beat Small Stakes
Inside The 64-Page Playbook, You'll Learn:
The 5 fatal mistakes that keep most players stuck—and how to fix them in your very next session
The complete Core 34™ 3-Betting Range — the exact hands we 3-bet preflop and why we 3-bet 12% (vs. the 3% most players use)
Character Mapping™ — all 6 player types you'll see at every small stakes table, their tendencies, and exactly how to exploit each one
Equity Flow™ — simple math shortcuts so you know in seconds whether to fire, fold, or float (no solvers, no GTO)
Why "tight-aggressive" makes you an easy target in today's games — and the table image that fixes it
How to build an unpredictable table image that makes opponents pay you off when you finally have the goods
Real chip-stack photos and results from students winning in card rooms all over the world with our system
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It's backed by our Controlled Chaos™ Guarantee - if you're not pleased, within 90 days message us and we'll return every penny. And you'll get to keep the book.
"This book completely changed my game. From the very first hand, I felt unstoppable — confident, in control, and playing on a whole new level. My opponents were tilted, my reads were sharper, and my big hands were finally getting paid off. As soon as I finished I knew I wanted more, so upgrading to the Masterclass was a no-brainer!"
- Dan S.
Chesapeake, VA
Pictured above is a $762 win Dan had in short session using Controlled Chaos™ at his local $1/3 game. You'll hear more about Dan's story (and see even more wins from him) in the Free Bonus Training when you purchase the Playbook today, including a pretty crazy story about his first 90 minutes at the table using this strategy for the first time!
How The Controlled Chaos™ Playbook Transforms Your Game
The complete Core 34™ range — the 34 hands we 3-bet preflop that make us a nightmare to play against
Introducing Character Mapping™ — all 6 player types you'll see at every small stakes table, and how to exploit each one
Real hands from live sessions showing exactly how Controlled Chaos overwhelms predictable opponents
Fully device-friendly—read it on any device, or print a hard copy for easy reference at home or at the table
Real results from students using Controlled Chaos—see chip stacks and winning sessions from players all over the world
Inside look at the 'perfect storm' that's making today's small stakes games more beatable than ever
The simple mechanics that give players using Controlled Chaos™ an unfair advantage at the table
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"The Playbook is a great introduction to the Controlled Chaos™ Masterclass, which I use every time I play, and has completely changed how I approach the game and my opponents."
- Richard L.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Pictured above is a $2,014 win Richard had using Controlled Chaos™ at $1/3 at the Venetian in Las Vegas (he has sent me many more chip stack pics from his wins, which you'll see in the Free Bonus Training when you purchase the Playbook today.
Why Most "Good" Players Stay Stuck — And How Controlled Chaos™ Changes Everything
How Controlled Chaos™ Changes your game
Before Controlled Chaos™
(Where Most Players Stay Stuck)
Playing the same predictable tight-aggressive style as everyone else (even though you're convinced you're not)
Giving away your hand strength without even realizing it
Getting no action on your big hands—everyone folds when you show strength
Shutting down and check-folding every time you miss the flop
Blaming "bad luck" or "card dead" sessions, instead of fixing your strategy
Avoiding big pots unless you have the nuts—too scared to pull the trigger
After Controlled Chaos™
(Your Game Instantly Transformed)
5 simple principles that keep you in control—even when you're running bad
An aggressive, unpredictable table image that gets you paid HUGE
Character Mapping: Instantly spot and exploit all 6 player types at your table
Steal pots you have no business winning—and ambush opponents with real hands
Get paid off with your big hands—your image convinces them you're bluffing
Sit down full of confidence, always one step ahead of the table
Equity Flow™ math shortcuts — know in seconds whether to fire, fold, or float (no GTO required)
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"The concepts in this book — especially Character Mapping — changed the whole game for me. Now I sit down at every poker table as if I'm about to watch a good movie — and I can't wait to learn about all of the characters in the movie. It helps keep me focused and playing according to the players, not just the cards, which is incredibly effective, and fun!"
- Terri O.
Eugene, Oregon
Pictured above is a $1,980 win Terri had using Controlled Chaos™ at her local $1/3 game. What's even more impressive is that Terri is primarily a tournament player, and has won 8 out of her last 19 tournaments using this same strategy — even though it's designed for cash games! You'll hear more about Terri's story in the Free Bonus Training when you purchase the Playbook today.
What Most Players Get Wrong... vs. What Actually Wins at Small Stakes
The Old Way
(Gigantic Training Sites)
Spend hours watching endless videos and memorizing charts—and still be confused at the table
Try to learn complex GTO theory built for high stakes pros, not the games you play in
Get overwhelmed by study, and still feel lost when you're in a hand
Chase "perfect play" instead of what actually works against real opponents
Short-circuit when the pressure's on—unable to apply what you've learned at the table
The New Way
(Controlled Chaos™)
Learn 5 simple, proven principles you can apply in your next session
Focus on practical strategies that actually work at small stakes
See real results right away—without endless study or memorization
Beat real, imperfect opponents—not GTO robots
Build unshakeable confidence, with clear adjustments for every player and every spot
Make smarter decisions under pressure—so you stay in control when it matters most
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If you’re still reading and haven’t grabbed your copy yet, I get it. You want to improve, but you’re not sure if this will work for you. That’s completely normal—even though Controlled Chaos™ has helped thousands of regular players transform their results, it’s smart to be cautious before trying something new.
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One of two things will happen:
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"With over 15 years in the game, I was skeptical anything new could move the needle. But the concepts in Steve’s Playbook — from profiling players to expanding 3-bets — made a clear and immediate difference in my results. My big wins over the last few months show how well this strategy works in real games, which has really made poker fun again for me!"
- Yuri K.
Lexington, Kentucky
Pictured above is a $980 win Yuri had using Controlled Chaos™ at a $1/2 game in Texas. Yuri has shared several more chip stack photos of his big sessions using my strategy at games all over the US and even in Europe. You'll hear more about Yuri's story in the Free Bonus Training when you purchase the Playbook today.
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It's backed by our Controlled Chaos™ Guarantee - if you're not pleased, within 90 days message us and we'll return every penny. And you'll get to keep the book.
the question everyone asks: "who is this guy and why should i listen to him?"
You've Probably Never Heard of Me — But 5,000+ Players Around the World Now Use My System to Outplay Their Opponents
Steve Pavilanis is just a regular guy you might spot at your local $1/$3 table. Nobody in the poker world knows his name. As a Quality Assurance Engineer with 25 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, he took a calculated approach to learning poker—starting at the smallest stakes online in 2004 and working up to multi-tabling $10/$20 no-limit hold’em games just a year later.
Over the past 21 years, Steve has refined a simple, repeatable strategy for beating today’s live small stakes games—without relying on complex GTO strategies or endless memorization. Controlled Chaos™ helps regular players avoid overwhelm and start making smarter, more profitable decisions in less time than they thought possible.
After losing his engineering job in 2025, Steve finally took the leap and started teaching his system—Controlled Chaos™—to other everyday players.
What happened next shocked even him.
In just a few months, over 5,000 players from around the world have gone through his training, and hundreds have joined the Masterclass, sending in chip stack photos, big wins, and success stories from Vegas, Europe, Canada, Australia, and home games everywhere in between.
The Controlled Chaos™ Playbook distills the exact strategy Steve has used for 21 years into a simple, no-fluff guide anyone can pick up and start using immediately.
When you order the Playbook today, you’ll also get instant access to a Bonus Training where you’ll meet dozens of real players who have put this approach into action—and you’ll see their results for yourself.
If you’re tired of relying on good cards, tired of playing the same boring, predictable tight-aggressive style as everyone else (even if you think you aren’t), this is the first step toward playing the most confident, profitable poker of your life.
"If you've ever wondered how good, aggressive players build those huge stacks in small stakes games... this is the blueprint."
- Brandon H.
Columbus, GA
Pictured above is a $2,600 win Brandon shared from his local $1/3 game, showing what's possible when you adapt calculated aggression at the table using our Controlled Chaos approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will the Controlled Chaos™ system work for me in my local games?
Absolutely. The Controlled Chaos™ system has been tested and proven by players in card rooms and casinos all over the world—from Las Vegas to London, Toronto to Texas, and everywhere in between.
It doesn’t matter if you play $1/2, $1/3, or $2/5—these principles work because they’re based on real human behavior, not just theory or charts. Our students have used this system to dominate games in every type of poker room and private game, against every kind of opponent.
How is this possible?
Because Controlled Chaos isn’t just a set of tactics—it’s a complete framework for reading opponents, building the right table image, and making the most profitable decisions in real time. Once you understand these principles, you’ll be able to adapt and win in any small stakes live game, no matter where you play.
Q: I want this. What exactly am I getting?
When you order your copy of the Controlled Chaos™ Playbook today, you're also going to be getting 4 exclusive bonuses designed to help you implement this system as quickly as possible.
Here's everything you'll get instant access to when you order today:
The Controlled Chaos™ Playbook:
A concise, no-fluff 57-page breakdown including the 5 biggest mistakes most players make at small stakes, the 5 Controlled Chaos™ Principles that fix them, the complete Core 34™ 3-Betting Range, the full Character Mapping™ system covering all 6 player types, and Equity Flow™ math shortcuts for in-game decisions. Everything is in the Playbook — no upsell required.
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Q: Who is this for?
This training is for live small stakes players who are tired of relying on good cards and want to finally understand what strong, aggressive winners are doing differently.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants a simple, practical system they can use right away—no complex theory, advanced math, or endless study required.
If you want to feel confident and in control at the table, instead of just hoping to run good, this is for you.
Controlled Chaos™ is designed specifically for live small-stakes cash games, where real opponents make real mistakes. While some members have used these concepts online, the system is built for live play.
And although the focus is on cash games, many experienced tournament players in our community have used these strategies to dominate MTTs as well.
Q: What is Controlled Chaos™?
Controlled Chaos™ is a simple, practical system for live small-stakes games that shows you how to build an aggressive, unpredictable table image—one that most opponents simply can’t handle.
You stop relying on good cards and start winning because of how your opponents react to you, not just the strength of your hands.
The system is built on three proprietary frameworks — the Core 34™ 3-Betting Range (the exact 34 hands you 3-bet pre-flop), Character Mapping™ (the 6 player types you'll see at every small stakes table and how to exploit each one), and Equity Flow™ (simple math shortcuts for real-time decisions). All three are included in the Playbook, with no upsell required to access them.
There’s no complex math or theory—just real-world strategies for real games, where table image drives every decision and payoff. Once you see how players respond to the image you create, the whole game finally clicks.
The players you see on this page learned Controlled Chaos™ recently, and their chip stacks speak for themselves. You’ll hear more of their results inside the Free Bonus Training included with your Playbook.
Once you experience Controlled Chaos™, you’ll wonder how you ever played without it.
Q: How is this different than all the other poker training sites?
Most big, celebrity-run poker sites overwhelm you with thousands of videos and endless theory, but almost none of it is organized to help you quickly beat the games you actually play—at your local casino or home game.
The Playbook is different. My approach cuts straight to what works in real live games, without burying you in complex math, solver outputs, or advanced GTO theory you’ll never need at small stakes.
Instead of memorizing charts and playing like a robot, you’ll learn a simple, practical system that teaches you how to read real opponents and use your table image to control the action.
It’s fast to learn, easy to use, and built for the exact games you play. That’s why so many players see results right away with Controlled Chaos™.
Q: Are there any physical books or guides? Are you shipping anything to me?
No physical items are shipped—everything is 100% digital.
The moment you order, you’ll get instant access to the 64-page Playbook (downloadable PDF) and all four bonus video trainings.
You can view everything on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, and you can print the Playbook if you prefer a hard copy.
Everything is delivered immediately, so you can start learning and applying the strategies right away.
Q: Is there a Guarantee?
Yes—your purchase is backed by my 90-day, risk-free money-back guarantee.
Here’s how it works:
Try the Playbook. Watch the bonus trainings. Apply just one Controlled Chaos™ principle in your next session.
If you don’t see a real improvement in your clarity, confidence, and results at small stakes tables within 90 days, just email my support team. I’ll refund every penny—no hassles, no hoops. You can keep the Playbook as a thank-you for giving it an honest try.
I’m this confident because nearly everyone who actually uses these concepts starts seeing the game—and their results—differently right away.
No risk. No fine print. Either you win, or you get your money back.
Q: Does this strategy actually work in today's games, or is it just theory?
It works because it’s built for the way people play today, not five or ten years ago.
During my last trip to Vegas, I put these exact techniques to the test. The goal wasn't just to 'win'—it was to take control of the table and force my opponents into high-pressure situations.
These results (pictured below at $1/3 NL games) are a byproduct of making very specific plays to build the perfect aggressive table image that makes me extremely unpredictable and difficult to play against.
The Playbook teaches you how to play this exact same style.
Digital Download | 64 Pages of Strategy | Real-World Case Studies | Instant Digital Access | 4 Free Bonuses
It's backed by our Controlled Chaos™ Guarantee - if you're not pleased, within 90 days message us and we'll return every penny. And you'll get to keep the book.