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10 ESSENTIAL TIPS AND TACTICS

Dec 12, 2008 7:27 pm Report Abuse

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ESSENTIAL TIPS AND TACTICS :

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is a good idea to only stay in the hand if the betting is low. As the game

continues, if you find you don’t have a 3 of a kind or two pairs, it is usually

in your best interest to fold.

2.

everyone is checking, stay in the game and choose to check also; therefore

you can move on to the next round without having to put in anymore money

in the pot. After all, the next round may provide your hand with the card

you’ve been waiting for.

3.

5 cards to work with,

hand will look like, without putting you to much in the hole. At this time,

carefully consider your odds and decide whether it is best to stay in the

game, or quit while you’re ahead.

4.

will this affect the way you play, making you more anxious and liable to

make foolish mistakes, but high-stakes tables generally appeal to skilled

players.

5.

preflop and try to weed out as many players as you can who have

weak hands.

addition it will ensure that players who think they have a shot at winning to

put more money in the pot.

6.

If your two hole cards are a low pair, be cautious of how you play. ItDon’t make the mistake of folding too quickly. REMEMBER, if you findAs early as the second round of betting (after the flop) you will havegiving you a good idea of just how strong your finalDon’t play at tables that you know you can’t afford to lose. Not onlyIf you have a strong starting hand, play aggressively during theThis will stop them from getting lucky during the flop. InWatch out for flops that are in consecutive sequence such as 6-7-8,

because even if you have a high pair there is a high probability that another

player will make a straight.

7.

getting caught may not be your primary goal, it will make it harder for your Carefully study your fellow opponents. Pay attention to the moves theyKeep a watchful eye on the high stakes tables, as they usually drawBy studying the actions ofIf you are learning how to play Texas Hold’em at the fun tables,This careless attitude will only cause you to develop bad

opponents to guess your next move. Nonetheless, you shouldn’t always

bluff to try and fake out your players, eventually a really good player will

catch on and end up taking all of your chips.

8.

make during the game. How and when do they bet, call, fold, call, check,

raise or bluff? Do they take their time when it is their turn to make a move

or do they act quickly? Even though players tend to jump around from table

to table online, if you frequent a certain table often, you will come to know

the type of players that filter through. Never forget – you can always learn

something from others.

9.

more experienced and professional players.

these players during the game, you will gain a better idea of what separates

the pros from the armature and mediocre players. This is an excellent

opportunity so make sure you take notes!

10.

don’t fall into the trap of shrugging off the games because the

money isn’t real.

habits. Instead, play as if your chips are the real thing, you’ll develop great

strategies from this.

Sometimes being caught bluffing can work out in your favour. While


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