Poker Tips please? Texas Hold em?

Question

i just started to play poker.. Texas Hold'em to be exact. and i was wondering if anyone could please tell me some very usefull tips or strategies.. or just some good to know things about poker that will hopefully make me a better player.. thank you.

P.S. yes i just started. but i already remembered all the rankings of cards. i know what beats what.. and the difference between a good and a bad hand so no thanks if u were going to list any card rankings. thanks :D

Answer 1

OK! I understand exactly how you feel. I am a poker player who enjoys the sights, sounds, and feel of live and or online poker. Been playing for four years now and STILL have not learned everything there is to know. Poker is ever-changing and the "basic" strategy you are looking for is non-existant.

Experience, with a bit of textbook knowledge, is what you need. Hand ranking is relative. If I told you to NEVER play 7-2, I would be doing you more harm than good. It depends on the situation, players, position, stakes, etc. If you really want to get better, practice. But, when you practice, make sure you are following a proper/ efficient strategy.

Things to do next time you go to the casino:

* Before you play, try to watch some hands. See what the other players are showing (card wise). Watch their faces, bodies, and listen to their comments.

*Choosing the right game is one of the most important elements of a good poker player. Pick a game that is one you can afford to lose. Don't put your entire bankroll in one game.

*Be confident. It's always good to have a "poker face" at the table. But, that doesn't mean to sit there quietly and stare at the table the whole time. Engage in light chatter. Small talk. Ask questions to the players around you. It's always good to ask them probing questions regarding a certain hand they just won. With a nice, and friendly attitude of course.

*If you are going to talk, try not to say anything that might assist other players in deducing you're strategies. "I totally should have overbet that pot if I wanted to bluff that guy out!" might give someone insight into your next attempt at "buying" a pot.

*Poker is fun, intimdating, money taking and giving. Enjoy the game while you learn! Keep a tab on your wins, losses, and bankroll. Be very honest with yourself. The numbers don't lie and they can help steer you in a better direction. Just switching to a different table limit can make a ton of difference sometimes.

**Lastly, don't let the swings bring you down. You are going to win some, and, alot of times, lose some. There have been times that I have gone weeks without a good night at the tables. And, if I let that bother me, I might have given up on one of the greatest games in the world. Take your losses in stride and more importantly, LEARN from them.

Good luck to you. I wish you the best. Poker has been very fulfilling for me these last four years.  

Answer 2

You'll find lots of helpful tips and tools at http://GamblingReviewsSite.com/pokertips  They are all free and cover key topics to help players at all skill levels.  There are tips from the pros too.  My number one tip, play tight by folding often.  Don't play a hand just for the sake of playing.  When you play tight then the other players will take note that you only play strong hands, that's when you okie doke them with a bluff.  Good luck and have fun.  

NOTE: Wow, looks like someone was reading my mind...lol  Note the time of the answer. ;)

Answer 3

Only play pocket aces and pocket kings.  Play these hands aggressively.  

Answer 4

Here is a link to a tremendous amount of free strategy.

http://www.thedoverpro.com/poker-strateg...

Answer 5

Since you are new to the game of Texas Holdem I've decided the BEST piece of advice to give you would be to avoid the following Texas Holdem mistakes:

Texas Holdem Mistake #1: Paying to see the Flop

One of the poker mistakes many poker players make is their starting hand selection. To loose with their starting hand selection.

Stick with the 10 best poker starting hands.

    * Focus on pocket pairs, suited connectors, A-X suited, or two over cards

    * Fold problem hands such as K-3, J-5, Q-2, and 2-7.

Texas Holdem Mistake #2: Playing out of Position



Position is EVERYTHING in poker.

Good position is LATE position. The problem most players make is playing CARDS without considering position. Two things worth remembering about position...

    * Late Position: you want to play MORE starting hands.

    * Early Position: you want to play FEWER starting hands.

Late position means you are watching what your opponents do FIRST before you act. Then based on their betting pattern and habits you can make an informed decision what you need to do.

Texas Holdem Mistake #3: Thinking you are a natural born poker player

It's amazing how often someone says, "I was born to play poker..."

Holdem is a complicated game. Much of the poker strategy today has been DEVELOPED through the years.

    * Poker involves math, psychology, body language skills, self-control and performing under pressure.

    * There are systematic techniques, tricks, and plays that you can use to win more money at the tables.

    * Poker strategies won't just come to you like a little light bulb over your head.

You must STUDY the game. TALK to other players. PRACTICE in order to move forward to the next level. Don't make the most common of poker mistakes by thinking you're a natural.

Texas Holdem Mistake #4: Playing on Tilt

Emotion is a big part of Holdem.

The REASON emotions run so high in poker is you're putting MONEY, EGO, and CHANCE all together at one table with nine other players.

Failure to "let go" is a recipe for playing on tilt.

After a "Bad Beat", fold your next hand quicker than Superman does laundry regardless of what comes up.

Why you ask?

    * Because you are not in the right frame of mind.

    * You're still mad and your head is not screwed on straight.

The key is to ANTICIPATE things will get stressful and tense.

EXPECT to suffer a "suck out" from another opponent. "Suck outs" are not fun, but they happen! Learning to anticipate will help you to become a better poker player.

Texas Holdem Mistake #5: Playing the wrong Limits

The limits you play will determine the caliber of opponents you're up against. Consider the following for example...

    * If you're in over your head, nothing else matters... in the end you are going to lose.

    * However, if you're much better than everyone else is at your current level, perhaps you should move up a notch.

The action plan is to build your Texas Holdem bankroll where you're confident you can win and move up.

If you lose your bankroll, move back down and build up again. After a period of time move up in limits again.

Texas Holdem Mistake #6:

Playing the Cards and not the Player

The cards determine the winning hand, but only when the hand plays out at the VERY END and all cards are turned over.

    * GOOD poker players rarely ever make it to the show down.

    * They either force their opponents to fold or fold because they pick up a read on their opponents.

    * The only time you should be flipping your cards up at the end is when you show the winning hand and just milked some sucker for a huge pot.

The PLAYER you're up against is who you need to focus on. Find out his betting patterns, his habits and his tells and take him to the cleaners.

PLAY THE PLAYER, NOT THE CARDS.

Texas Holdem Mistake #7: Playing Predictably

Just as you are studying your opponents, your opponents are studying YOU.



One of the prevalent mistakes made in poker is setting a pattern. When you become predictable, you start losing.

    * Every time you get good cards, everyone will fold.

    * Every time you get bad cards, everyone will bet.

The key is to BE CONSCIOUS OF YOUR BETTING PATTERNS.

Bet strong hands a certain way for a while and mix it up a bit. Do crazy things, bet odd amounts.

CHANGE GEARS and remove any consistencies in your game.

Texas Holdem Mistake #8: Not knowing when to quit

You will save TONS of money in the long run when you STOP playing after a series of bad beats and tough suck outs!



The tendency among poker players is to keep playing and hope to break even.

However the trouble is you're going to lose your money or dig yourself in a deeper hole.

Losing streaks suck.

No matter how determined you are your "luck" will change, it's not going to happen.  

You'll lose more. So STOP.  

Take a break. Get away from the game for awhile. After a period of time start back up again.

Texas Holdem Mistake #9: Not using Pot Odds

The ability to understand and calculate pot odds is a standard ingredient for success.

Reading other players will help you win a few games.

However knowing poker pot odds will transform and help you become a WINNING Texas Holdem poker player.

You don't need to be a "whiz kid" to recognize the odds of a hand. You'll discover many shortcuts you can use to calculate pot odds, hand percentages and outs.

Texas Holdem Mistake #10: Not asking for Help

As stated earlier, you are not a natural born poker player.

You had to LEARN it.



In every phase of the game, ask yourself this question, "Is this EXACTLY what I should be doing in this situation?"  

There are two key ways to improve your poker skills:

    * Learn from experience.

    * Learn from someone who has mastered the game.

The problem with experience is it takes YEARS of playing Texas Holdem every day.  

It's an admirable way to learn, but costly..  

Learning timeless strategies for Texas Holdem poker and "field-tested" techniques is the QUICKEST way to learn the game.  

Here at Learn to Win Holdem we can help you avoid the costly texas holdem mistakes made by others at the poker table. You don't have to be one of them!

This advice and so much more can be found at Learn to Win Holdem.com

Learn to Win Holdem.com is offering a FREE E-book on the POWER POINTS OF POKER which is very USEFUL and HELPFUL to any one new to the game of Texas Holdem.

Good luck and have fun!!

Answer 6

You'll find lots of helpful tips and tools at http://GamblingReviewsSite.com/pokertips They are all free and cover key topics to help players at all skill levels. There are tips from the pros too. My number one tip, play tight by folding often. Don't play a hand just for the sake of playing. When you play tight then the other players will take note that you only play strong hands, that's when you okie doke them with a bluff. Good luck and have fun.  

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I've got a bunch of free lessons at http://kingcobrapoker.com/poker-lessons which you can check out if you like.

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Answer 9

Find a good book with basic beginner strategy.  David Sklansky's books are very good.  You can also find lots of articles online at sites like cardplayer.com with help on specific situations.