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Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 2)

Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 2)

In my last article I talked about some of the most common boo boos that newbies at the poker table commit. This was done with the hope that potential poker players or even those who are already playing but are relatively new to the game will be made aware of these practices that should be avoided as much as possible, if not totally at all. We ended with a short discussion of the etiquette at the poker table and how this should be followed. Something related to poker etiquette would be playing by imitating another player. It is not exactly...

Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 1)

Some Mistakes Poker Beginners Make (Part 1)

Admit it, any beginner at any game is bound to make mistakes. The key is to know what they are to try to avoid them as much as possible. Texas Hold ’em – or any poker variant for that matter – is not exempt from beginner boo boos at the table. They can be funny later on down the road but they sure as heck won’t be a laughing matter at the table at the moment of play. So here are some common mistakes that a beginner may make during his first few tries at poker. For the novices out...

3 Tips To Give You An Edge In Poker

3 Tips To Give You An Edge In Poker

Everyone acknowledges that poker is a game which combines both luck and skill. The idea is that each and every poker player at the table has an equal chance of winning based on the cards dealt. It is their skill that gives them the edge to win. Of course, this is all in view of the long run. In a single hand, one player may have better cards, of course. In any case, the real challenge for a poker player is to win with whatever cards he is dealt with. That is, to make a profit at the end of...

Poker Strategy: Why Not To Call By Default

Poker Strategy: Why Not To Call By Default

A lot of poker players call by default—meaning, it’s not a strategic decision, but a gut reaction, an easy response, a habit. You see a spread, and unless some very big red flags force you to do otherwise, you call. Calling is a cautious reaction, the “happy medium” that lets you save money that might be lost on otherwise unreasonable raises, and win every once in a while. Now that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It can even be a good thing. What makes it an annoying habit, however, is when you do it unconsciously. Then poker is no longer...