You know the basic rules of Texas Holdem, but if you’ve never played in live poker tournaments before, there are some additional poker rules you should be aware of. Certain rules apply to the play of the game, whereas others are related to etiquette, but all are rules you need to know. These rules will [...]
Learn table selection: remember the weak players that you have an edge over and stay away from the strong players that will beat you over time. Look for tables where at least 40% of the players see the flop.
Make sure to have a good kicker to your Aces and kings; low kicker-cards create second best [...]
Unpredictability is absolutely vital in poker. If you are able to confuse your opponents, they are likely to make mistakes. Sometimes they will play weak hands and sometimes they will fold strong hands, just because you have made them feel uncertain. These are some effective tactical moves you should use when possible:
Slowplaying
When you are holding [...]
No other poker concept has gained more attention than the bluff. Yet, poker players do not bluff nearly as often as Hollywood movies would have you believe. That said, being able to make a timely bluff is a necessary skill for a poker player. The reason is simple – if you never bluff you will [...]
Pot odds is one of the most important casino concepts to understand for a poker player. The term refers to the size of the pot divided by size of the bet. If you are sitting at a table with $20 in the pot and you want to call a $4 bet, you are in fact [...]
In the two final betting rounds you either maximize your winnings or minimize your losses. It’s absolutely vital that you evaluate the strength of your hand at all times. If you think you have the best hand, your goal should obviously be to get as much money as possible out of your opponents. Adjust your [...]
The flop is an extremely important part of Texas Hold’em. This is advice on how to act in specific situations that might arise during a game.
Playing a full house
When there is a pair on the board and you hold the low set you will get lots of action from a player holding trips. [...]
Strict starting hand standards are absolutely vital in Texas Hold?em games. There are many factors to consider before deciding whether to enter the pot or fold:
The game – tight or loose
The game is tight when few players (2-3) see the flop on average and then fold when the cards are on the board. [...]
There are tons of Texas Holdem games available on the Internet. To be successful in the long run you have to be able to find poker tables where you have an edge. If you constantly play against players that are too experienced and skilled you will find it extremely difficult to make a [...]
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