:: POKER TIPS
Poker Tip # 1: Start out playing a game that you are familiar with.
When playing online poker for the first time, it is better to just focus on learning how to play online poker the first few times.
Poker Tip # 2: Pick one poker game and master it.
Focus on one specific game and master it. More often than not, people like to try out all sorts of game variations which can result in very little strategy being formed. Adjust to the game and develop an advanced strategy. Master one game before you move on to the next.
Poker Tip # 3: Work with a budget.
The very first thing to do is set your playing budget and you need to adhere to the limit. Additionally it is also advised to set your profit limit, which should be off course reasonable. Once you reach your profit limit then quit. You can loose the very next game. Try to work your way slowly up the limits. Even if you have a lot of cash to play with, you should try playing the lower limit games first simply because the competition is easier there.
Poker Tip # 4: There’s no point in playing lots of hands
Don't play too many hands, that is the first red light that makes you stand out as an amateur. Playing many hands is like a confession ‘bout you being a beginner, this gives more advanced players the chance to figure out the type of hands you usually play and your strategy. You need to learn how to fold when you have a bad hand, you might want to push the limits sometimes but don’t make that your favorite move.
Poker Tip #5: Remember that players will call you more in Internet poker
There's some psychology and usability aspects in this statement. On the usability level, it's much easier for a player to click on a 'Call' button as opposed to reaching into their stack, counting up their chips and putting them on the table.
Poker Tip #6: Pay real attention to other player’s moves
Be aware of others and this way you can improve your game by learning form their mistakes or imitating some of their moves. Pay more attention to the board. Inexperienced poker players tend to focus too much on their hand and less on the board. Watching the board can help you estimate what other players are doing.
Poker Tip #7: Ignore internet poker nicknames
Both good players and bad players will pick names like "ALL-RIVER" or "ALWAYSBLUFFIN" so you can't assume this person really is a river rat or a strong player trying to fool you. Don’t fall for it that easy, but be careful. Mark the players from whom you think you should be careful, or the "generous" players whom with you want to play more.
Poker Tip #8: Don’t be afraid of taking a break
If you're having a bad time at the tables, take a break. Make time for each poker session. If you are in a hurry to get as much poker into 30 minutes as possible, it’s likely that you will play out too many hands and will end up losing. Allow yourself enough time to sit back, relax, and play well.
Poker Tip #9: Try to make careful and responsible bets.
Betting is an integral part of gambling, if you are afraid doing bets then avoid gambling. Do not gamble when you are intoxicated. This will lower you judgment power. Do not gamble when you are not physically felling well. Do not try to recover your losses by increasing bets. In a winning position do not become greedy. You can just loose what you had won.
Poker Tip #10: Don't be tricky in low-limit online poker
Usually, you can't even be that tricky in a 3/6 game in real life, but with internet poker, it's almost worthless to try and be creative in any of the low-limit tables. Up against an entire field of opponents who are willing to call you down, bluffing and other methods of deception will go right over the heads of your opponents.
Poker Tip #11: Don’t anticipate winning every time or you’ll be disappointed.
It is inevitable that you will lose at some sessions of poker. Just concentrate on playing your best so you can give yourself the chance to be fortunate enough to be a long-term poker winner.
Poker Tip #12: Stick to one game at a time.
Only play at two tables when you are succeeding at the given limit. Almost all players will not play as well if they are not able to focus on one game at a time. If you are taking over a specific limit, then you will probably be able to make more money by playing another game at the same time. But, if you are breaking even, losing, or only just winning, then stick to one game at a time.
Poker Tip #13: Have fun!
Although it is possible for you to win big money all the time through online poker, you should first and foremost be having a great time playing.
Poker Tip #14: Practice, practice, practice.
The best way to learn is by doing. Start out playing low-stakes or free games. Note your mistakes and learn from it. Keep track of how well you are doing over time with a separate bankroll. Keep record of how well you are doing at each limit you play, so you can understand which games you play best at, and at which you need to improve.
Bear in mind what the pros are saying - if you can't spot the "easy target" at your first half hour at the table, then you are the "easy target".
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