How To Play Poker

Before you start to play

Poker tables are intense, furious battlefields. The first time you log on and join a table just keep your cool and TAKE IT EASY. Watch and learn. And when it’s your turn –
take your time.

On this site you’ll find all the tips necessary to
learn the game. Just follow them, and watch the other players. But stick to YOUR
game. You’ll learn to handle and read other people’s play later on.

Enjoy and Good Luck!

WHAT NOT TO DO…

Play while upset, fatigued or plain mad.
It will ruin your game.
Try to bluff everyone on the first hand. They will end up bluffing you.
Play every hand. Learn to fold faster than Superman on laundry day!
Don’t be afraid to ask around. Poker players are helpful people.

WHAT TO DO…

Know your poker odds.
If you understand the math of the game you win.
Trust your instincts.
They’re usually right. If you think you’re beat, you probably are.
Think before you act.
Learn the three basics: starting hand value, position play and folding

3 BASIC RULES OF HOLD’EM

1.	Starting hand Value Two pocket cards, or hole cards, is what separate your hand from the other player’s hand. So learning how to play them is vital. An AA (ace-ace) combo simply has a much greater chance of winning than say a 7-3 combo. Play the good starting hands. Fold the bad.
2.	Position Play Being seated in a “late position” is a huge advantage, getting to see your opponents move before you act yourself. To become a good player, one must understand this. A good starting hand in an early position may actually be a worse hand to play than a bad hand in late position.
3.	Fold No matter the betting round, if you have nothing and can’t draw to anything, fold faster than Superman on laundry day. It’s as simple as that. For more information about how to master your Poker Strategy.

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3 Responses to “How To Play Poker”

Amy 02. Jun, 2009 at 7:36 am

Hi, I recently started playing poker and I’ve noticed that there’s a big difference in what type of hands players move all in with.

I know QQ is a big hand but should you ever fold it pre flop?
Holdem Poker 04. Jun, 2009 at 12:02 pm

Hello Amy,

I’m afraid there’s no easy way answer to you question.

There are many factors to consider while playing poker. Stack sizes, your opponents tendencies, your own image etc.

Regarding folding queens pre flop there are two standard situations you might find yourself in at the poker table:

1. No matter what level you are playing at you’ll always bump into some really tight players. Even though they will stay out of your way most of the time, once they give you action, be very afraid!

2. If you are playing a table full of passive or tight players, and there’s suddenly a lot of re-raising infront of you. When it’s your turn to act you can be pretty sure that your up against aces or kings.

Good luck
zoe mayer 16. Jun, 2009 at 8:30 pm

i love playing poker and meeting new ppl all around the world but wen im on poker my laptop freezes wots happening to my laptop wen its doing this and why is it doing this?