Saturday 28 January 2012

4 Mistakes A New Poker Player Will make

Poker is a game of chance, but there is still a large amount of skill involved when playing. Many new poker players make gambling mistakes that cost them a lot of money and get them out of tournaments. Some novices play free poker online and never win because of terrible gambling techniques. However, by knowing four common gambling mistakes that are made by new players, you can greatly increase your chances of winning games and tournaments.

1. Going all-in too often or in obvious desperation. In many tournaments with play money, some players go all-in the first hand. It may work for a few times, but after a while, someone will call you. In that case, you better hope that you have actually good cards. All-in can be used to get players to fold, but it should really only be used if you have a solid hand and could possibly double your stack. People should bluff very infrequently with an all-in. Going all-in with a bad hand is what many people call “bad poker.” Sometimes you can get lucky, but the best players bet carefully.

2. Under betting. If you have a good starting hand, don’t be afraid to raise pre-flop, or bet high after the flop. If you have a great hand, then slow playing can work very well. However, when you do start placing bets in a no-limit game, they should not be too small. One reason is that you won’t end up winning as much money if you bet small. Another reason is that you are giving incentives for many other players to stay in the hand. Therefore, you are giving other players chances to hit a hand that is better than yours. The best players bet just the right amount to get it where only one or two players call. In that case, your odds for winning are a lot better.

3. Over betting. Some players get very excited when they have a good hand. They may go all-in, or lay down outrageous bets. Not only is it a waste of a good hand, but also people can start to read you. If you constantly over bet only when you have something, then people will always fold and you won’t win money. However, if you don’t have anything, then people will also know because you aren’t laying down monstrous bets.

4. Finally, it is important to know when to fold. The best poker players are constantly watching other players, and guessing who could have better hands than they have. If someone bets high, and you know you have the best possible hand (which occurs rarely), then you can call. However, you need to know the odds of the other person having a better hand. Additionally, many new poker players call large bets when they don’t have anything, they just need a draw card. This is the worst type of gamble. Seldom will a person get that final card they need for a straight or a three-of-a-kind. Knowing the odds is key to playing good poker.

New poker players are often very easy targets for experienced players. Many new poker players make gambling mistakes that can be capitalized on. In order to avoid those mistakes, it is important to study the odds in poker, analyze what other players could have, and bet intelligently. If you do that, then you will have a fairly successful poker playing experience.


Friday 27 January 2012

3 Tips For Poker Player Beginners

So you want to be a poker player? Poker is a very challenging game although gameplay is relatively simple. Before you start throwing money around familiarize yourself with the rules of betting, calling, raising, and folding. Also, it is important to know the rank of each hand, because you do not want to bet on a hand that YOU think is a winner. Below are 3 other tips on helping you get started as a poker player.

1. Start by playing with play money- This is probably the best way to get started. You do not have to worry about blowing your whole savings account trying to become a good poker player. Start out playing for fun with friends or go online and play with play money. Numerous sites offer this service and you should take advantage of it.

2. Experiment with different strategies- Find the poker style that suits you best. Perhaps you don’t have what it takes to be an aggressive player, so don’t try this strategy if it doesn’t work for you. Don’t stick to one strategy in the beginning. You’ll get read like a book by better players and you will end up getting very frustrated after getting bullied around the table by these people.

3. Don’t get a big head- You may get lucky and win a few big hands when you start out. Don't get cocky though. Keep a level head when you are up and also when you are down. This will help you to concentrate better and, in turn, play better poker.

Hopefully these things will help you as you are learning the game of poker. Poker takes a little bit of luck, but this will eventually run out and the skillful players will rise to the top. By following these rules, you can be the last one standing at your poker table.


Thursday 26 January 2012

3 Card Casino Poker

When you break out the 52-card deck and deal a hand of 3-card poker, the first strategy you need is a firm understanding of the rules. Rather than competing against other players, you are competing against the dealer. You need a better hand than the dealer (and at least a pair) to win. Each of you is dealt three cards, and the cards are shuffled after each hand. Because there are fewer ways to make a straight with 3 cards than a flush, straights rank higher. Aces are high or ..

Wednesday 25 January 2012

Online Poker Overview

The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you'll find that the subject of internet poker is certainly no exception.

Oline poker has become one of the most popular games played on the Internet today.  With the increase of the number of people who are signing up and logging on, comes an even broader interest in the game.  Whether you are a novice player wishing to learn more about the game, thereby, gaining experience through online rooms and opinions and advice of other players, or a seasoned player wishing to improve your game and gain perspective on your strategy, your options are almost limitless when playing over the World Wide Web. 

Along with growing prizes at mainland tournaments, and increasing television coverage devoted to these tournaments, online poker rooms are now fueling more interest in the game as a whole.

As the popularity of poker increases, the number of online rooms increases as well. 

Online poker rooms provide secure payment methods, a feature that is important when conducting any business online, random card dealing, a safe playing environment, and a realistic gaming experience.

So far, we've uncovered some interesting facts about internet poker. You may decide that the following information is even more interesting.

They also provide a large number of people to get to know online, discuss opinions and strategies, and the opportunity for more players to take part in games from across the world without having to meet in one place.

Some online rooms are more detailed than others, but most feature very vivid graphics, thrilling promotional opportunities, and extremely generous bonuses.

Many available online poker rooms offer a great deal of options that will help enhance your gaming experience.  One of these options is software available for download in multiple languages, again, broadening the opportunities for players from across the globe to join in the game.  Other options offered by some of the online poker rooms include free rolls, referral bonuses, and traditional loyalty with new account bonus offers. 

Many of the features offered for online gaming make playing over the Internet more appealing, and can also help to expand the user volume of the site. 

Also, another feature offered by many online sites is a variety of available games.  This allows players to choose which poker variant they would like to play, and allows them to switch from one to another if they so desire. 

Take time to consider the points presented above. What you learn may help you overcome your hesitation to take action.




Tuesday 24 January 2012

Why Body Launguage Is So Important In Poker

If you have ever played poker before you know that you can obviously see all the players around you since you play in a circle (unless you’re playing online poker). You just figured out the most important part of poker. You may be thinking that that’s impossible.

             You probably think that the most important part is the cards; what cards you get how to use them, ECT... These are very important, you are correct, but it all starts with your ability to use your body language to your advantage. The cards are going to be relatively the same for all the players. Luck usually doesn’t factor in well in poker since everyone has the same chance to get the same cards.

Monday 26 September 2011

Sit-And-Go Online Poker Strategy




Sit-And-Go Online Poker Strategy


Sit-and-go poker tournemants are very popular, at any given time there are thousands of sit-and-go's being played online, for a wide range of stakes.  They are great fun and prove to be very profitable, if played the correct way.  These posts will outline everything the average poker player must consider if he is  to go from sit-and-go rookie to steady, profitable sit-and-go winner.
Part one will focus on low-blind play.

Wednesday 21 September 2011

Starting Hands In Texas Hold'em Poker

I think it is safe to say we have all seen a Texas Holdem starting hand chart, some memorise it, some take it to bed and some throw in the bin.  Although a Texas Hold'em starting hand chart as an important aspect in poker, you will still need to include many factors on weather you are going to play a hand