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Texas Hold Em appeals to many new poker players because of how simple it is to learn. Unlike other forms of poker, Texas holdem is simple and easy to grasp. You simply use your two cards with any three of the five on the board to make the best hand. Because you only get two cards to combine with the board there are fewer hands worth playing and slimmer chances of making a good hand. At this point many readers might be thinking there is more to it than that… and there is.
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The chance vs skill debate in poker is as old as the game itself, while there is no doubt that the chance deal of a card can lead a player to ‘get lucky’ and win in the short-term, over time poker is a game in which the most skilled player will win. This article will look at the role of the 3 factors of chance, skill and time in the game of poker and show why poker is different from other games involving betting.
We will start by looking at the key factors that differentiate winning poker players from the rest at the tables, discussing the concepts of expectation, bet sizing and position. Next we will discuss the role of time, using an example of an ‘infinite’ poker game to demonstrate that this is a critical factor. Finally we will note that the poker world is organized into a hierarchy, with the lower levels feeding through to the top over time.
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| Knowing when to Bluff in No Limit Hold Em |
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Bluffing is a key component of a balanced and profitable no-limit Holdem strategy. Yet many players lose money with bluffs made at inappropriate times and in the wrong situations. This article analyzes bluffing situations – providing a guide to knowing when to bluff in no-limit Holdem – to improve your profits today.
We start by comparing the ‘pure bluff’ with the ‘semi-bluff’, explaining why experienced poker players prefer to bluff with outs. Next the credibility of bluffs is covered, showing you how and when a bluff can convincingly represent a plausible hand. Finally we bring opponents into the discussion – both the number of them in the hand and player-specific tendencies.
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| How to Play Small Pocket Pairs |
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Small pocket pairs can be very profitable starting hands in Texas Holdem poker. However, many people misplay these hands or play them in the wrong circumstances – ending up losing money with them. This article looks at how to play small pocket pairs both before and after the flop in order to maximize your profits. As always, proper Texas HoldEm strategy applies.
We start by looking at the reason why small pocket pairs are so valuable – the opportunity to hit a hidden monster hand. Next the circumstances in which small pairs are playable before the flop are covered. Finally we look at how to play small pocket pairs when you miss the flop entirely.
If we define small pocket pairs as 22 through to 66 it is easy to see that you will rarely hit an over-pair to the flop with them. The real value of these hands comes the one in eight times that you flop a set with your small pair. In these circumstances you can win many times your initial bet by taking the entire stack of an opponent, for example if someone holds pocket aces.
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| How to Decide when your Poker Session is Over |
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Winning in poker involves discipline as well as the skillful play of hands. Knowing how to decide when your poker session is over is a key area that distinguishes many of the most profitable players from the rest. Conversely, over extending sessions – for example to chase losses – is a common reason why online poker players lose money.
This article looks as how to decide when your poker session is over from several angles. Firstly we look at why a fresh mind and clear thinking are so important to your profits. Secondly, many aspects of ‘tilt’ are covered, both the obvious and the more subtle. Finally distractions and loss of focus can happen even during a winning session, the signs that you should take a break from the tables even when winning are discussed. |
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