Basic Poker Strategy

SMALL pairs are hands that people are always to willing to play despite the fact that they are regularly beaten.

"Poker is a tough business," says Erik Seidel. "You can go through long streaks when you don't win anything." When things go badly, when you can't seem to cash in a tournament or win a significant pot in a cash game, you come to understand the importance of maintaining an adequate bankroll.

More words have been written on the importance of your choice of seat when playing poker than I would care to read in a single session. And rightly so, since, after finding a weak game and feeling well in yourself, your position at the table is probably the most significant factor when it comes to winning in the long run.

There are two main styles of play in poker: loose and tight.

Because poker is more about people than cards and chips, it’s imperative that you pay attention to your opponents all the times. Determine whether the player engaged in combat is aggressive or passive, tight or loose.

Texas Hold'em is the king of all poker games. And it requires a ton of skill. But still the most skilled player in the world can't beat a lucky strike. So anything can happen. But we thought we'd guide you through the most essential strategy assessments.

In this article we discuss playing (& winning) online poker

No, STTs wont leave you queuing embarrassingly at the local clinic, STT is the acronym for Single Table Tourneys, also called One Table Tourneys, Sit and Go's… - whatever you call them they are one of the best ways to pass a pleasant hour or two and maybe make some money. But is there a winning strategy for them?

Every player goes through a run of cold cards and bad luck. Simon Trumper documented one such run once, losing 18 coin-flips (that is, times when he's 50-50 with another player, all in) in a row!

One of the most important poker lessons has nothing to do with how to play Aces in late position or how to adjust for the maniac in seat three. It's how to manage your money in a way that will make it grow as quickly as possible with minimal risk.

In this article, Full Tilt Poker  pro Chris Ferugson argues if you're the first to enter the pot in a No-Limit Hold 'em game, never call. If you aren't prepared to raise, throw your hand away.

Bankroll is a word you will hear bandied about regularly in poker. But what exactly does it mean? Not everyone plays off a bankroll in the conventional sense.

If you play online poker, which I imagine you do if you’re reading this article, this one is vital for you. If you listen carefully to what I’m about to tell you and take it seriously, you could quickly and consistently win more pots from online poker games.