Poker Strategy

Poker Tips

1. Bring the appropriate amount to the table. as a rule of thumb you should bring about 40-50 times the table limit.
   
   
2. Watch the table. You should study the game and players before you play. You would be lucky to win in a game full of better players and it also gives you the opportunity to study how they play their game fast, loose, aggressive etc.
   
   
3. Skill level. you should find a game with players at your level and steer clear of experienced better players.
   
   
4. Know the Game. If it is a game you do not know the variety being played then stay away. Not only will you not know the probabilities you will also be protected from bad decisions
   
   
5. Trust no one. If you want to play a good game you must forget friendships and give the game all you have got.
   
   
6. Watch your hand Keep you hand away from any of the players on the table and also make sure no onlookers can see as many a good hand has been ruined by watchers poor poker faces.
   
   
7. Vary your strategy. Don't play the same way the whole game as a smart poker player will be watching and know what you will try next.
   
   
8. Always practice. If you want to be a better player you should take every opportunity to play in low stakes games. Experience will make you a better player.
   
   
9. Get out early. If you have nothing in your hand it is better to get out early than in the middle or the end
   
   
10. Take a break. If things aren't going well then take a break to keep yourself fresh and fed.
    
    
11. Know the probabilities. Make sure you know the odds of certain hands coming up. If you're betting heavily hoping to make an inside straight then you could be in trouble.
    
    
12. Treat every game the same. Don't let previous wins or losses cloud your judgment and play all hands sensibly.
    
    
13. Number of players. Remember that the amount of players determines what is a good hand. An average hand with three players is a poor one with seven.
    
    
14. Bet the big hands. Make sure that players have to pay to see a big hand.
    
    
15. Keep a poker face. Try to give a little away as possible and do not become emotional or wrapped up in the game as a good player will take advantage of this.
    
    
16. Calling. Only call a player if you think your hand can beat theirs and not call because you think that they are bluffing