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Mixed Poker Game Strategies
Wednesday, 5 May, 2010Frequently, mixed poker games provide a refreshing change from the regular Hold’em or Omaha hands you are used to playing – a change is as good as a rest, and all that. Even if you are proficient in either (or both) of these games, the draw poker games may provide a bit of a challenge and so before you play, it is better to gain a little bit of knowledge and a few tips regarding the rules.
Poker Betting Patterns
Tuesday, 4 May, 2010Read any article relating to poker strategy and it’s highly likely that you’ll encounter the term “betting patterns”. To beat a poker game, it is essential to take on board as much information as possible in order to make informed decisions, and studying your opponents and the manner of their bets is a huge part of that.
How to Play Low/Mid-Pocket Pairs
Monday, 3 May, 2010Being dealt a low or mid pocket pair in Texas Hold’em can lead to all sorts of dilemmas. Depending on your position on the table and the action that has gone down in front of you, your cards could be exceptionally valuable, or not worth the paper they are printed on.
Opening Hand Selection – Hold It or Fold It
Sunday, 2 May, 2010Probably, the most influential decision you will ever make in a game of poker is whether to play or fold your pocket cards. Although there is a saying that “You have to be in it to win it”, knowing when to play the hand you are dealt, and when to fold, is vitally important.
Moving From Live to Online Poker
Friday, 30 April, 2010
If you’re looking to make the switch from live to internet poker, be sure to realise there are some major differences between the two. You might be a winning poker player at your local casino, but dipping your toe into the online poker waters for the first time requires adjustment.
Playing the Ace Rag
Thursday, 29 April, 2010The majority of novice poker players hold on to too many unprofitable hands, one of the most common being the “rag ace”. The exact definition of “rag ace” can be argued over, but essentially, it is an ace with a weak kicker, usually Ace-Ten or lower.
Know Your Outs and Pot Odds
Sunday, 25 April, 2010
Most poker players, even complete novices, will be aware of the concept of pot odds. To become a long term winner at poker, it is essential to put your chips into the pot only when receiving the correct price (or better). As luck evens itself out over time, if you only ever contest pots that offer better than your true odds of winning, you will make a long term profit at poker.
Playing Ace-King
Saturday, 24 April, 2010Ace King can be one of the trickiest hands to play in No Limit Hold’em, particularly in tournaments. Many inexperienced, novice players win lots of small pots holding “Big Slick”, but when they lose with Ace King, they tend to lose a massive pot, costing them their tournament life.
Playing Short Handed Poker
Thursday, 22 April, 2010
There are two meanings for the term “Short handed” in poker games. The one most frequently applied, is when players are playing on a ring table comprising of only 6 players, however the phrase can also relate to the endgame in a tournament or single table Sit’n'Go, where the number of players has decreased as the competition progresses – ultimately resulting in a “Heads Up” scenario. Short handed poker is an area of the game that every poker player will experience at some stage, and should learn how best to manage to their favor.
Playing Multi-Table Poker
Tuesday, 20 April, 2010There are many advantages to being able to play multiple tables at the same time – not least the option of winning more money – but in order to do it successfully, you need to be conscious of the best types of games to play and where to play them.
