Poker Basic Betting Rules
April 28th, 2009 by admin
Limit Poker
In limit poker, as the term itself suggests, the players can only place bets within already set limits. The limits could be deduced from the name of the game itself, such as $1/$2, $20/40 etc. Now, for example, if you are playing the $1/$2 game, the bet sizes will be:
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• Before the flop (pre flop): $1
• On the flop (after the three community cards have been dealt): $1
• On the turn (after the fourth community card has been issued) : $2
• On the river (post the fifth community card is issued) : $2
Here, a player can’t make a smaller bet than the biggest blind. Further, all raises must be increments of the betting amounts. As an example, in the $1/$2 poker game, the raises are limited to four times the first bet amount.
In No Limit Poker , on the other hand, there is no upper limit to the bet a player can make. However, the minimum bet amount is restricted to be equal to the big blind.
Also, the minimum raise amount should be at least equal to the previous bet amount or the raise in the same round. For example, if the first gamer to act bets $20, then the second player is supposed to raise a minimum of twice that ($40). Here, even though there is no upper limit to bet, if a player ends up without having enough chips to cover the bet, he may end up ‘all-in’. If that happens, the player can only win a part of the pot that is covered by his chips. Such a move is a blunder and so should be avoided.
In Pot Limit Poker , participating players could bet any amount that falls between the blind and the size of the pot. The pot value includes the sum total of all raises and bets made during the present round. For example, if the pot values to $100 at a given moment, on a subsequent round, assuming a player bets $20 and the next two players each call this $20 bet, the fourth player could call the same $20 bet and raise it by $180 maximum. This $180=$20+$20+$20+$20+$100, the sum total of all the bets and raises made.
Betting Tactics
Reraise: This is done to outwit the opponent, if he reraises your bet, and you still have the advantage of having a strong hand. Once you reraise your opposing player, he’ll be forced to put in another bet so as to stay in the game. Certain poker rooms allow indefinite reraises. But in most poker rooms, the reraises will have a cap of four times in each betting round (no limit and pot limit does not have caps).
Check Raise: For ‘greedy players; It is a tactical ploy to extract more than a bet from your opponent. You checks, the opponent bets; now you raises the bet, winning two bets from him in one-go. Check raise is powerful, but can be counter productive as well if the opponent gets hold of your plans. Then he’ll also check, and the blame game goes on without any reward, or if he has a better hand than you, he might reraise as well.
Check all: This is a bit defensive; you have a decent hand, but you suspects that your opponent has better hand. So, in order to preempt risk, you prefer to avoid a raise. You just check and call than making any adventurous moves.
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In limit poker, as the term itself suggests, the players can only place bets within already set limits. The limits could be deduced from the name of the game itself, such as $1/$2, $20/40 etc. Now, for example, if you are playing the $1/$2 game, the bet sizes will be:
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• Before the flop (pre flop): $1
• On the flop (after the three community cards have been dealt): $1
• On the turn (after the fourth community card has been issued) : $2
• On the river (post the fifth community card is issued) : $2
Here, a player can’t make a smaller bet than the biggest blind. Further, all raises must be increments of the betting amounts. As an example, in the $1/$2 poker game, the raises are limited to four times the first bet amount.
In No Limit Poker , on the other hand, there is no upper limit to the bet a player can make. However, the minimum bet amount is restricted to be equal to the big blind.
Also, the minimum raise amount should be at least equal to the previous bet amount or the raise in the same round. For example, if the first gamer to act bets $20, then the second player is supposed to raise a minimum of twice that ($40). Here, even though there is no upper limit to bet, if a player ends up without having enough chips to cover the bet, he may end up ‘all-in’. If that happens, the player can only win a part of the pot that is covered by his chips. Such a move is a blunder and so should be avoided.
In Pot Limit Poker , participating players could bet any amount that falls between the blind and the size of the pot. The pot value includes the sum total of all raises and bets made during the present round. For example, if the pot values to $100 at a given moment, on a subsequent round, assuming a player bets $20 and the next two players each call this $20 bet, the fourth player could call the same $20 bet and raise it by $180 maximum. This $180=$20+$20+$20+$20+$100, the sum total of all the bets and raises made.
Betting Tactics
Reraise: This is done to outwit the opponent, if he reraises your bet, and you still have the advantage of having a strong hand. Once you reraise your opposing player, he’ll be forced to put in another bet so as to stay in the game. Certain poker rooms allow indefinite reraises. But in most poker rooms, the reraises will have a cap of four times in each betting round (no limit and pot limit does not have caps).
Check Raise: For ‘greedy players; It is a tactical ploy to extract more than a bet from your opponent. You checks, the opponent bets; now you raises the bet, winning two bets from him in one-go. Check raise is powerful, but can be counter productive as well if the opponent gets hold of your plans. Then he’ll also check, and the blame game goes on without any reward, or if he has a better hand than you, he might reraise as well.
Check all: This is a bit defensive; you have a decent hand, but you suspects that your opponent has better hand. So, in order to preempt risk, you prefer to avoid a raise. You just check and call than making any adventurous moves.
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Poker Calculator Report: It’s the Decision That Counts, not the Outcome
April 28th, 2009 by admin
Tilting is so rampant in the low limit online games I play that I am often more amused now at my opponents propensity to fly-off-handle than I am surprised. It happens nearly every game, whether the result of a bad beat, bad play, or God forbid… a miss-click.
Granted no one is immune from tilting and even though I normally avoid it, there is still a tendency once in awhile to throw my laptop into the backyard fish pond. That being said, I am far more composed when compared to the antics of table monkeys having poker fits that I am sure would make hilarious, if not outrageous youtube scenes.
Poker is a game of decisions and making mostly correct decisions is bound to move your bankroll upward consistently. The key here is decision making and assuming you are within your bankroll and have chosen your level wisely, you really need to start counting decisions as wins or losses because long term that is what will effect your poker progression, not suckouts.
So after every hand you are involved in, start marking in a notepad beside your game window if you made a mistake or not – NOT whether you won or lost money. A huge pot win could have been deemed a mistake such as you being a 4:1 underdog with 99 against your opponent’s JJ and a river 9 saves your no limit poker tournament. Of course there are other factors involved but after the fire from the hand dies down, realistically assess your action and tabulate a right or wrong in a notepad and keep a cumulative tally as well.
It’s sort of like a self check system, but sooner or later when you come to a skill level where you can say I am making very few errors you will have learned, finally learned that it is all based on decisions, not the outcome in a hand that counts. You will find it invaluable here to get to know and use your poker calculator during every game as they basically tell you straight up if you are making a mistake or not.
If you find yourself making a huge majority of correct decisions and still struggling then you may be on a bad run, but over time that just cannot be the case. You are probably risking too much with marginal situations, deluding yourself as to what actually a good decision is or is not, or simply giving up and accepting the idea of an eventual reload. Come on now, you can do better than that!
By: Marty Smith
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Granted no one is immune from tilting and even though I normally avoid it, there is still a tendency once in awhile to throw my laptop into the backyard fish pond. That being said, I am far more composed when compared to the antics of table monkeys having poker fits that I am sure would make hilarious, if not outrageous youtube scenes.
Poker is a game of decisions and making mostly correct decisions is bound to move your bankroll upward consistently. The key here is decision making and assuming you are within your bankroll and have chosen your level wisely, you really need to start counting decisions as wins or losses because long term that is what will effect your poker progression, not suckouts.
So after every hand you are involved in, start marking in a notepad beside your game window if you made a mistake or not – NOT whether you won or lost money. A huge pot win could have been deemed a mistake such as you being a 4:1 underdog with 99 against your opponent’s JJ and a river 9 saves your no limit poker tournament. Of course there are other factors involved but after the fire from the hand dies down, realistically assess your action and tabulate a right or wrong in a notepad and keep a cumulative tally as well.
It’s sort of like a self check system, but sooner or later when you come to a skill level where you can say I am making very few errors you will have learned, finally learned that it is all based on decisions, not the outcome in a hand that counts. You will find it invaluable here to get to know and use your poker calculator during every game as they basically tell you straight up if you are making a mistake or not.
If you find yourself making a huge majority of correct decisions and still struggling then you may be on a bad run, but over time that just cannot be the case. You are probably risking too much with marginal situations, deluding yourself as to what actually a good decision is or is not, or simply giving up and accepting the idea of an eventual reload. Come on now, you can do better than that!
By: Marty Smith
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Marty Smith reviews and reports on all of the poker calculators online using videos so you can actually see the software working and whats good or bad about it. You can also sign up for Marty’s Free Poker tournament strategy video series where you can see some of this software in use during real tournaments.
Nintendo Ds Top Games: World Series of Poker 2008
April 27th, 2009 by admin
I almost didn’t buy “World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets”. When it comes to Nintendo DS top games, there usually isn’t a casino game in the bunch. Why, you ask? It’s because most casino games are disappointing. This is not a casino game, but I figured it would be more of the same. Thankfully, I was wrong. This game is a union of portable gaming and poker that actually delivers the goods.
World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Your Home
The Nintendo DS version of World Series of Poker is based on the famous World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament. Hundreds of poker players compete for a seat at the final table, with dreams of winning big bucks and a coveted gold WSOP bracelet.
Just like in real life, the game allows you to play against virtual versions of some of the top poker players. Annie Duke, Jennifer Tilly, Johnny Chan, and Phil Hellmuth are a few of the top poker players in the game.
Playing World Series of Poker 2008 for the Nintendo DS
The object of the game is to become a champion Texas Hold Em player. You reach the top by squashing your competition and winning all the tournaments.
Unless you’re great at Texas Hold Em, you’ll spend more time starting over than gloating over your victory. I’m not that good at Texas Hold Em, and you can tell by the number of times I go bust in this game.
There are different modes of play in the game. If you’re successful in Career Mode, you’ll eventually reach the main event. The main event in the game is like the final table in the real life tournament. I’ve never made it that far, so good luck to you.
After you have a few wins under your belt, professional players begin inviting you to various Vegas casinos for cash games. And there’s also a heads-up option where you compete one-on-on against six professional players. When you manage to beat all six of them, you face Phil Hellmuth. I’ve also never made it this far, so once again, good luck to you.
Playing Options
In addition to career mode, there are quick play and multiplayer options.
Quick play allows you to play short games without affecting any games saved in career mode. So if you’ve kicked butt in career mode, but tank during quick play, your career mode rating remains intact. And the quick play option lets you play with others nearby using a Wi-Fi connection.
Quick play is fun because you can customize your game. You can choose the number of players, pros or amateurs, starting cash, limit or no limit game, blinds, and location.
The Downside: Limited Poker Variations
If you’re looking to play poker games other than Texas Hold Em, this isn’t the game for you.
There are plenty of poker variations, but this particular game only includes Texas Hold Em. To play games such as Omaha or Stud, check out World Championship Poker, which is another good selection.
World Series of Poker 2008 also includes a helpful training option. This is great for people unfamiliar with poker, but who want to learn the game. Phil’s Poker School is a tutorial narrated by poker professional Phil Hellmuth. While you play a hand on the bottom screen, the top screen has a video of Phil Hellmuth giving you instructions.
In-Game Options
Other options under training include Same Hand Jam, which let’s you pick two hole cards (your starting cards) and play nine rounds with them. There’s also poker hand rankings and a Texas Hold Em guide.
Overall Rating: Five Poker Chips
I recommend World Series of Poker 2008 for poker players who love Texas Hold Em. The lack of game variation was a bit disappointing, but the superior training section made up for it. Overall, this game deserves a spot with other Nintendo DS top games.
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World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Your Home
The Nintendo DS version of World Series of Poker is based on the famous World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament. Hundreds of poker players compete for a seat at the final table, with dreams of winning big bucks and a coveted gold WSOP bracelet.
Just like in real life, the game allows you to play against virtual versions of some of the top poker players. Annie Duke, Jennifer Tilly, Johnny Chan, and Phil Hellmuth are a few of the top poker players in the game.
Playing World Series of Poker 2008 for the Nintendo DS
The object of the game is to become a champion Texas Hold Em player. You reach the top by squashing your competition and winning all the tournaments.
Unless you’re great at Texas Hold Em, you’ll spend more time starting over than gloating over your victory. I’m not that good at Texas Hold Em, and you can tell by the number of times I go bust in this game.
There are different modes of play in the game. If you’re successful in Career Mode, you’ll eventually reach the main event. The main event in the game is like the final table in the real life tournament. I’ve never made it that far, so good luck to you.
After you have a few wins under your belt, professional players begin inviting you to various Vegas casinos for cash games. And there’s also a heads-up option where you compete one-on-on against six professional players. When you manage to beat all six of them, you face Phil Hellmuth. I’ve also never made it this far, so once again, good luck to you.
Playing Options
In addition to career mode, there are quick play and multiplayer options.
Quick play allows you to play short games without affecting any games saved in career mode. So if you’ve kicked butt in career mode, but tank during quick play, your career mode rating remains intact. And the quick play option lets you play with others nearby using a Wi-Fi connection.
Quick play is fun because you can customize your game. You can choose the number of players, pros or amateurs, starting cash, limit or no limit game, blinds, and location.
The Downside: Limited Poker Variations
If you’re looking to play poker games other than Texas Hold Em, this isn’t the game for you.
There are plenty of poker variations, but this particular game only includes Texas Hold Em. To play games such as Omaha or Stud, check out World Championship Poker, which is another good selection.
World Series of Poker 2008 also includes a helpful training option. This is great for people unfamiliar with poker, but who want to learn the game. Phil’s Poker School is a tutorial narrated by poker professional Phil Hellmuth. While you play a hand on the bottom screen, the top screen has a video of Phil Hellmuth giving you instructions.
In-Game Options
Other options under training include Same Hand Jam, which let’s you pick two hole cards (your starting cards) and play nine rounds with them. There’s also poker hand rankings and a Texas Hold Em guide.
Overall Rating: Five Poker Chips
I recommend World Series of Poker 2008 for poker players who love Texas Hold Em. The lack of game variation was a bit disappointing, but the superior training section made up for it. Overall, this game deserves a spot with other Nintendo DS top games.
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Poker Advice 101
April 27th, 2009 by admin
Playing poker is more than just jumping in a chair and grouping a few cards together and betting money. Learning the foundation of the game is essential. The following offered by 2 Poker Game are very key poker terms to describe all actions that occur during a poker game.
As surprising as this may be but many poker players don’t realize what a bet really entails. A bet is a wager of a particular amount of money in a poker game. Bets can be placed in fixed limits like $5 or $10 or spread limits , which allows players to wager any amount within a particular limit like $2-$10.
Pot limit is another form of betting where a poker player can bet any amount up to the amount in the pot. No limit is another betting form which has gained much attention especially with the World Series Of Poker Tour online. No limit poker allows players to wager any amount of money that the player may have in front of them.
Blind bets is a forced bet by one or more players before the the cards are even dealt .Blind bets are really popular in poker games like Texas Hold’ em and Omaha.
Call is a main form of betting where an amount wagered is basically matched and placed into the pot.
Check is another poker term widely used and unlike the other forms of betting this includes no money. When a player is checking, a player keeps the right to call any bet made by a player who acts after he does,or even to raise. However if a player has already placed a bet when it is already your turn to decide what to do, you now can’t check, so you either must fold,call,or raise.
Check raise means to check and then raise if one of the opposing players bets. This is a very popular tactic when a check raiser has a very strong hand and wishes to bait players for a bet or two .
Fold means to decide whether or not to call a bet or raise. Folding is giving up on the pot especially if you have a very poor hand.
Raise means to increase an amount net which was wagered by an opposing player.
The above are key terms that are necessary to make better for a better informed poker player. Visit 2 Poker Game for other key aides and hot poker games.
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As surprising as this may be but many poker players don’t realize what a bet really entails. A bet is a wager of a particular amount of money in a poker game. Bets can be placed in fixed limits like $5 or $10 or spread limits , which allows players to wager any amount within a particular limit like $2-$10.
Pot limit is another form of betting where a poker player can bet any amount up to the amount in the pot. No limit is another betting form which has gained much attention especially with the World Series Of Poker Tour online. No limit poker allows players to wager any amount of money that the player may have in front of them.
Blind bets is a forced bet by one or more players before the the cards are even dealt .Blind bets are really popular in poker games like Texas Hold’ em and Omaha.
Call is a main form of betting where an amount wagered is basically matched and placed into the pot.
Check is another poker term widely used and unlike the other forms of betting this includes no money. When a player is checking, a player keeps the right to call any bet made by a player who acts after he does,or even to raise. However if a player has already placed a bet when it is already your turn to decide what to do, you now can’t check, so you either must fold,call,or raise.
Check raise means to check and then raise if one of the opposing players bets. This is a very popular tactic when a check raiser has a very strong hand and wishes to bait players for a bet or two .
Fold means to decide whether or not to call a bet or raise. Folding is giving up on the pot especially if you have a very poor hand.
Raise means to increase an amount net which was wagered by an opposing player.
The above are key terms that are necessary to make better for a better informed poker player. Visit 2 Poker Game for other key aides and hot poker games.
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Mobile Poker From Ongame. Part One
April 27th, 2009 by admin
Poker players, surely, know the name of the poker network - Ongame. That’s one of the largest poker networks for now (and before the expulsion of the Americans was the largest). The Ongame Company itself, as had been already mentioned, was acquired by the bookmaker BWin. Ongame Company owns not only the software, but a couple of large online poker rooms such as PokerRoom and EuroPoker. So it turns out, that namely these poker rooms, factually belonging to the one and only owner, are also using Ongame mobile casino games software for their mobile poker versions. Perhaps, mobile software already exists or will soon be developed for other rooms of this network, but I didn’t yet come across any.
So what kind of mobile poker software Ongame Company offers? Well, the game “weighs” about 250 Kb and includes likewise online and offline options where you can practice your poker skills: to take advantage of tournament features, playing at four different skill poker levels - from beginner to expert, and of course to win mobile poker bonuses.
But, surely, the most interesting option is mobile poker games. There’s only one game - Texas Hold’em, and only cash games. You may download certain options, for example, a four colour deck, 3D graphical game, a chat, detailed info, sound etc.
Before starting a mobile poker game you should filter the poker tables, select the game type (limited, unlimited), table size (full, shortened, one to one), limits, and also mobile poker for real money or play money, or offline tournaments.
Having done the selection, press “Get Tables”, you would find a list of the available tables - these will be the same poker tables as in the online version. If you select the option “show full tables”, you get all the tables available; if this option is not installed - only those tables which are not fully occupied. For every table, after it’s selected, you can acquire additional info (hands per hour, average pot, flop view percentage). Unfortunately, the current version lacks the opportunity to join a queue to a table; you can join a partly occupied or open and watch the game at a fully occupied table.
Visually a table is a diminished copy of the online poker room version - same avatars, same design, but you are able to see on the display only a little more than half a table at one and the same time.
By using a joypad you can navigate around the table, select the seat you want etc. Enter the amount to play for and confirm with the ‘OK’ soft button on your phone (If there is a minimum buy-in at the table, this will be displayed). Choose if you want to post a blind right away or if you want to wait for your turn by pressing [1] or [2].
As you can see, the screen inscriptions are quite small, and you have to be very attentive. Basically you have three keys for the navigation: 1 - fold, 2 - call, 3 - bet/raise. In case of unlimited poker, if you bet or raise you open the window, where you can enter a sum (or type it on the keyboard, or add little by little with a joypad). All in all, the interface is quite all right, and I didn’t have any serious problems, especially in the limited poker. The program consumes not so much traffic, even comparing to a mobile casino; in half an hour I used less than 200 Kb.
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By: Arthur Prudent
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So what kind of mobile poker software Ongame Company offers? Well, the game “weighs” about 250 Kb and includes likewise online and offline options where you can practice your poker skills: to take advantage of tournament features, playing at four different skill poker levels - from beginner to expert, and of course to win mobile poker bonuses.
But, surely, the most interesting option is mobile poker games. There’s only one game - Texas Hold’em, and only cash games. You may download certain options, for example, a four colour deck, 3D graphical game, a chat, detailed info, sound etc.
Before starting a mobile poker game you should filter the poker tables, select the game type (limited, unlimited), table size (full, shortened, one to one), limits, and also mobile poker for real money or play money, or offline tournaments.
Having done the selection, press “Get Tables”, you would find a list of the available tables - these will be the same poker tables as in the online version. If you select the option “show full tables”, you get all the tables available; if this option is not installed - only those tables which are not fully occupied. For every table, after it’s selected, you can acquire additional info (hands per hour, average pot, flop view percentage). Unfortunately, the current version lacks the opportunity to join a queue to a table; you can join a partly occupied or open and watch the game at a fully occupied table.
Visually a table is a diminished copy of the online poker room version - same avatars, same design, but you are able to see on the display only a little more than half a table at one and the same time.
By using a joypad you can navigate around the table, select the seat you want etc. Enter the amount to play for and confirm with the ‘OK’ soft button on your phone (If there is a minimum buy-in at the table, this will be displayed). Choose if you want to post a blind right away or if you want to wait for your turn by pressing [1] or [2].
As you can see, the screen inscriptions are quite small, and you have to be very attentive. Basically you have three keys for the navigation: 1 - fold, 2 - call, 3 - bet/raise. In case of unlimited poker, if you bet or raise you open the window, where you can enter a sum (or type it on the keyboard, or add little by little with a joypad). All in all, the interface is quite all right, and I didn’t have any serious problems, especially in the limited poker. The program consumes not so much traffic, even comparing to a mobile casino; in half an hour I used less than 200 Kb.
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Mobile Poker from Ongame. Part one.
Poker Cardroom Online
April 27th, 2009 by admin
If you want to play some poker, but don’t want to go to the time and expense of traveling to a distant casino, you should try playing in a poker cardroom online. The advanced technology in a good poker cardroom online gives you all of the action that you can get in a traditional casino. The graphics are first rate and you no longer have to worry about slow play, jumpy screens, or frequent disconnects. It doesn’t matter what games you like to play, you’ll find them all available and you can play any time you want from anywhere you want. There are always seats available at the tables and new tables are opening up constantly.
When you register with a poker cardroom online you get a bonus on the first deposit you make to your completely secure account. You have many choices when it comes to making your deposits and your privacy is always carefully guarded. You can choose the stakes you want to play for from high to low or somewhere in between. You can also play limit poker, pot limit poker, or no limit poker. A good poker cardroom online has professional players who will give you tips on the best betting strategies to employ in each game. There is even a free poker area where you can practice until you’re ready for the real action.
Thousands of people are enjoying the advantages of a poker cardroom online every day. It just takes a few minutes of your time to become one of them. So sign up now and begin playing some exciting poker.
By: Doyle Brunson
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When you register with a poker cardroom online you get a bonus on the first deposit you make to your completely secure account. You have many choices when it comes to making your deposits and your privacy is always carefully guarded. You can choose the stakes you want to play for from high to low or somewhere in between. You can also play limit poker, pot limit poker, or no limit poker. A good poker cardroom online has professional players who will give you tips on the best betting strategies to employ in each game. There is even a free poker area where you can practice until you’re ready for the real action.
Thousands of people are enjoying the advantages of a poker cardroom online every day. It just takes a few minutes of your time to become one of them. So sign up now and begin playing some exciting poker.
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One Up on Poker – Rules for Poker Games
April 27th, 2009 by admin
Poker has a very rich history, originating as a backroom game, poker steadily found its way into large casinos around the world, now, today, you can find multiple variations of the game on the Internet available 24/7; everyday millions of people play poker online.
It is important that every successful poker player knows the rules of the game. Often, Poker rules are drawn from Robert’s Rules of Poker. These rules along with a few others regulate today’s poker tournaments:
Buy-in Rules
When a player decided to sit at a Poker table, they will need to make a full buy-in for that game. In a limit game, the size is 10 times of the maximum bet.
There is no maximum buy-in limit for Poker, however in pot-limit or no-limit poker the maximum buy-in is 100 times, and the minimum buy-in is 20 times the big blind.
This maximum buy-in rule is deferred for a player who wishes to quit the game with more than the maximum buy-in returns within 20 minutes.
Buttons and Blinds
In blind poker the button indicates which player is the dealer.
After the initial deal, the player with the button is the last to receive cards. The button moves clockwise after each deal ends, rotating the advantage of last action.
After players have looked at their cards, they post Blinds. These Blinds are part of the player’s bet; “Dead blinds” are not part of the player’s bet.
The player on the immediate left of the one who posted the big blind, initiates action in the first round.
Betting and Raising
All games allow players to ‘Check’ and ‘Raise‘.
Unlimited raising is permitted in pot-limit and no-limit poker, whereas, there is a limit of a bet and three raises on any betting round, in Limit games.
An all-in wager of half a bet or more is treated as a full bet in limit play. A subsequent player can make a full raise, call or fold.
In no-limit or pot-limit poker, a bet equalling less than the previous bet or raise of does not reopen the action for subsequent poker players who have already acted on their hands.
The smallest chip eligible to be wagered is equivalent to the smallest chip used in the blinds, rakes or antes.
By: Tom Wilson
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It is important that every successful poker player knows the rules of the game. Often, Poker rules are drawn from Robert’s Rules of Poker. These rules along with a few others regulate today’s poker tournaments:
Buy-in Rules
When a player decided to sit at a Poker table, they will need to make a full buy-in for that game. In a limit game, the size is 10 times of the maximum bet.
There is no maximum buy-in limit for Poker, however in pot-limit or no-limit poker the maximum buy-in is 100 times, and the minimum buy-in is 20 times the big blind.
This maximum buy-in rule is deferred for a player who wishes to quit the game with more than the maximum buy-in returns within 20 minutes.
Buttons and Blinds
In blind poker the button indicates which player is the dealer.
After the initial deal, the player with the button is the last to receive cards. The button moves clockwise after each deal ends, rotating the advantage of last action.
After players have looked at their cards, they post Blinds. These Blinds are part of the player’s bet; “Dead blinds” are not part of the player’s bet.
The player on the immediate left of the one who posted the big blind, initiates action in the first round.
Betting and Raising
All games allow players to ‘Check’ and ‘Raise‘.
Unlimited raising is permitted in pot-limit and no-limit poker, whereas, there is a limit of a bet and three raises on any betting round, in Limit games.
An all-in wager of half a bet or more is treated as a full bet in limit play. A subsequent player can make a full raise, call or fold.
In no-limit or pot-limit poker, a bet equalling less than the previous bet or raise of does not reopen the action for subsequent poker players who have already acted on their hands.
The smallest chip eligible to be wagered is equivalent to the smallest chip used in the blinds, rakes or antes.
By: Tom Wilson
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No Limit Texas Holdem Starting Hands
April 27th, 2009 by admin
Today’s most popular form of poker which has taken over online communities as well as off line is called Texas holdem poker, so if you want in on the poker scene then it’s important to know how to play this popular variation of the game “holdem”. Fortunately, part of the reason that this poker variation is so popular is because it is very easy to learn to play. But don’t let this last premise fool you, though, you will still need to practice constantly in order to acquire the skill and experience to get really good at this fun game.
When it comes to Texas holdem, its “strategy” is often thought of as hard to learn. But when you have experienced poker players to learn tips and tricks from it becomes a lot easier. If you do not know any good texas holdem poker players then you can hit the web and get to a poker focused community start discussing! Many of the more advanced tips and lessons you see online today for Texas holdem have been written by semi professional or even professional poker players from around the globe. It is important for a player to remember that this poker variation and in fact all variations of poker are a very calculated through mathematical theories. So through out the time you are participating in any poker related game you will need to know basic strategies that are going to help you make the most money by improving your odds without thinking too much about it.
Limit hold ‘em vs No limit holdem
There are two big variations on texas holdem poker, limit and no limit holdem. In limit hold ‘em, there are set amounts that a player can raise at any one time when it comes to betting, the rules which regulate the betting rounds change as well which can take place during each round of play.
On the other hand, no limit holdem has no rules which caps or regulates the amount of bets. Wagers increase by any amount up to the point when all players have either called the hand or folded. This is the variation of the game in which all-ins are frequent, and where skill comes to the forefront, this particular variation of the game is very popular and it’s often seen in TV shows such as the “World Poker Tour” It’s also very important to be patient in this type of Poker holdem game; it is often seen that a lot of “newbies” are very fond of going all-in all the time, and if you’re playing online with fun money this can be a real pain in the neck. It is recommend that while playing no limit holdem you approach and enter tables where once the table has been set, no one else is allowed in.
By: IC
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When it comes to Texas holdem, its “strategy” is often thought of as hard to learn. But when you have experienced poker players to learn tips and tricks from it becomes a lot easier. If you do not know any good texas holdem poker players then you can hit the web and get to a poker focused community start discussing! Many of the more advanced tips and lessons you see online today for Texas holdem have been written by semi professional or even professional poker players from around the globe. It is important for a player to remember that this poker variation and in fact all variations of poker are a very calculated through mathematical theories. So through out the time you are participating in any poker related game you will need to know basic strategies that are going to help you make the most money by improving your odds without thinking too much about it.
Limit hold ‘em vs No limit holdem
There are two big variations on texas holdem poker, limit and no limit holdem. In limit hold ‘em, there are set amounts that a player can raise at any one time when it comes to betting, the rules which regulate the betting rounds change as well which can take place during each round of play.
On the other hand, no limit holdem has no rules which caps or regulates the amount of bets. Wagers increase by any amount up to the point when all players have either called the hand or folded. This is the variation of the game in which all-ins are frequent, and where skill comes to the forefront, this particular variation of the game is very popular and it’s often seen in TV shows such as the “World Poker Tour” It’s also very important to be patient in this type of Poker holdem game; it is often seen that a lot of “newbies” are very fond of going all-in all the time, and if you’re playing online with fun money this can be a real pain in the neck. It is recommend that while playing no limit holdem you approach and enter tables where once the table has been set, no one else is allowed in.
By: IC
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The Only Way to Win at Online Poker!
April 27th, 2009 by admin
As poker is becomming evermore popular, A question needs awnsering! Is there a way to win at online poker! The answer is simple. Study and check out these guidelines, try them at poker time and see for yourself.
Before starting to play the game, keep in mind these simple suggestions:
*Inspect the site. Make sure that it is authentic.
*Read the terms and conditions of the site. Check the maximum payouts and the minimum bets.
*Allocate a budget for the day. That budget will determine how much you are willing to lose or to win in the game. Stick to the limit.
*Do not gamble if you can not afford to lose.
*Try to find sites that offer No deposit poker bonus or offer free poker money
*Practice playing the game. Familiarize yourself with the game first before you play for real money.
At the table, here are some warnings that you should always remember:
*If you do make a big win, do not be greedy, stop. Making a big win and gambling it all over again is a big sign of greediness.
*In poker, overall winnings are what count most. If you are losing, or have already lost your allotted money for the day, don’t try to win your losses back. You won’t. Stop. Tomorrow is another day.
*Drinking alcohol is a big no no at poker time. It can serious affect your judgment. So stay away from it while on the game.
*Never take side bets. Usually these are just gimmicks, so that more money will go to the casino.
*Never gamble your hard earned money unless you are very much ready to lose it.
While in the game, here are some important ideas to think about:
*Gaze at your opponent’s eye. Survey all their moves. Observe them, to better know them. This way, you will fear them less. This way, you will know when they are bluffing or not.
*Play in silence. Have that conversation with your self as well as think deep to your opponents actions. Concentrate.
*Base your decisions on what the reality is. See all movements as they are. Do not fear, instead, be calm and assess their moves accordingly.
*Don’t take it personally. At the poker table, it is always unavoidable that your opponent can irritate you. Never give in to such responses. Stay within the good game. Be cool and objective. This is a bluffing game. But do keep in mind that just because your opponent has bluffed earlier, it does not mean that he does all the time. Think tight. Review each move.
*Think about what your opponents have. Create a situation. So when deciding, you’ll have a better chance to be right.
*Know when to stop. Is the hand that you are raising now the hand you folded a while ago? This is a sign that you should go home.
*Play to enjoy. Do not play if you are sad, bored or tired. If you can’t play having enjoyment as your goal, then don’t play at all!
By: The Poker Guru
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Before starting to play the game, keep in mind these simple suggestions:
*Inspect the site. Make sure that it is authentic.
*Read the terms and conditions of the site. Check the maximum payouts and the minimum bets.
*Allocate a budget for the day. That budget will determine how much you are willing to lose or to win in the game. Stick to the limit.
*Do not gamble if you can not afford to lose.
*Try to find sites that offer No deposit poker bonus or offer free poker money
*Practice playing the game. Familiarize yourself with the game first before you play for real money.
At the table, here are some warnings that you should always remember:
*If you do make a big win, do not be greedy, stop. Making a big win and gambling it all over again is a big sign of greediness.
*In poker, overall winnings are what count most. If you are losing, or have already lost your allotted money for the day, don’t try to win your losses back. You won’t. Stop. Tomorrow is another day.
*Drinking alcohol is a big no no at poker time. It can serious affect your judgment. So stay away from it while on the game.
*Never take side bets. Usually these are just gimmicks, so that more money will go to the casino.
*Never gamble your hard earned money unless you are very much ready to lose it.
While in the game, here are some important ideas to think about:
*Gaze at your opponent’s eye. Survey all their moves. Observe them, to better know them. This way, you will fear them less. This way, you will know when they are bluffing or not.
*Play in silence. Have that conversation with your self as well as think deep to your opponents actions. Concentrate.
*Base your decisions on what the reality is. See all movements as they are. Do not fear, instead, be calm and assess their moves accordingly.
*Don’t take it personally. At the poker table, it is always unavoidable that your opponent can irritate you. Never give in to such responses. Stay within the good game. Be cool and objective. This is a bluffing game. But do keep in mind that just because your opponent has bluffed earlier, it does not mean that he does all the time. Think tight. Review each move.
*Think about what your opponents have. Create a situation. So when deciding, you’ll have a better chance to be right.
*Know when to stop. Is the hand that you are raising now the hand you folded a while ago? This is a sign that you should go home.
*Play to enjoy. Do not play if you are sad, bored or tired. If you can’t play having enjoyment as your goal, then don’t play at all!
By: The Poker Guru
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Why No-Limit Poker is Better Than Poker
April 27th, 2009 by admin
If you are a tight-aggressive player, you need to consider playing No-Limit Hold ‘em if you aren’t already. With proper play, not only can you expect to increase your hourly win rate, but you can make it much more difficult for your opponents to draw out on you.
First of all, let’s explain the fundamental differences between Limit and No-Limit. In Limit Hold ‘em, you can only raise the amount of the big blind and most cardrooms and online poker rooms will cap the betting at 3 raises. In No-Limit Hold ‘em, the only betting rule is that the minimum be at least the size of the big blind. You can bet your whole stack if you want to.
Sure, it takes more knowledge, experience, and courage to play No-Limit (NL) well, but it will pay off for you if you play it right.
To get you started, the standard raise in NL is 3-4 times the big blind. After the flop, a good bet to make when you have a strong hand is about the size of the pot. If you’re looking for information on the flop, you might consider a bet of 1/3 to 1/2 the size of the pot. You also might consider making only a small bet if you’re holding a monster hand and want to get called. Or you could always check-raise in that situation. Also be aware that the value of drawing hands that play well in limit games like K-J suited goes way down in NL play. Better hands to have are big pocket pairs or suited connectors.
So, why is it better to play NL? Simple: It’s much easier to make a lot more money. Playing NL, you can afford to play only your strong hands. For example, in a two hour poker session you can play only one good hand and still make good money. You can more than double your stack on any given hand. In Limit poker, you have to constantly be winning pots to come out ahead. The blinds come around too quickly to sit on your hands. You have to work hard, play for a long time, and play your best game at all times to make good money at Limit poker.
Think about this: Most good poker authors will tell you that a good Limit player can expect to make about one big blind per hour. So, in other words, you can expect to make $10 an hour at a Limit $5/10 game if you play it right. On the other hand, if you buy-in for $500 at a $5/10 NL game, go all-in on your first hand with pocket Aces, get called by one opponent with pocket Kings and he doesn’t improve, you’ve just won another $500 without breaking a sweat. That’s an average of 50 hours of Limit gameplay.
Also, you can make your drawing opponents always go against the odds. In NL, you control the pot odds that your opponent is getting. If you see two suited or connecting cards on the board, betting the size of the pot into one opponent will make them go against the odds to draw. Sure, they’re still going to hit their draws occasionally, but at least you made it a bad play for them to do so.
It takes the right personality to play at NL games. You can’t be timid, and you have to know how much to bet at the right times. If you can’t do that, then stick to Limit poker for now and come back to try NL if and when the time is right.
As a Limit player who converted to NL, I can tell you that it isn’t too difficult to adapt your game. I can also tell you that after I learned to play NL, I never sat down at another Limit table. You can also tell you that after I learned to play NL, I never sat down at another Limit table
By: Joshua Heilpern
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First of all, let’s explain the fundamental differences between Limit and No-Limit. In Limit Hold ‘em, you can only raise the amount of the big blind and most cardrooms and online poker rooms will cap the betting at 3 raises. In No-Limit Hold ‘em, the only betting rule is that the minimum be at least the size of the big blind. You can bet your whole stack if you want to.
Sure, it takes more knowledge, experience, and courage to play No-Limit (NL) well, but it will pay off for you if you play it right.
To get you started, the standard raise in NL is 3-4 times the big blind. After the flop, a good bet to make when you have a strong hand is about the size of the pot. If you’re looking for information on the flop, you might consider a bet of 1/3 to 1/2 the size of the pot. You also might consider making only a small bet if you’re holding a monster hand and want to get called. Or you could always check-raise in that situation. Also be aware that the value of drawing hands that play well in limit games like K-J suited goes way down in NL play. Better hands to have are big pocket pairs or suited connectors.
So, why is it better to play NL? Simple: It’s much easier to make a lot more money. Playing NL, you can afford to play only your strong hands. For example, in a two hour poker session you can play only one good hand and still make good money. You can more than double your stack on any given hand. In Limit poker, you have to constantly be winning pots to come out ahead. The blinds come around too quickly to sit on your hands. You have to work hard, play for a long time, and play your best game at all times to make good money at Limit poker.
Think about this: Most good poker authors will tell you that a good Limit player can expect to make about one big blind per hour. So, in other words, you can expect to make $10 an hour at a Limit $5/10 game if you play it right. On the other hand, if you buy-in for $500 at a $5/10 NL game, go all-in on your first hand with pocket Aces, get called by one opponent with pocket Kings and he doesn’t improve, you’ve just won another $500 without breaking a sweat. That’s an average of 50 hours of Limit gameplay.
Also, you can make your drawing opponents always go against the odds. In NL, you control the pot odds that your opponent is getting. If you see two suited or connecting cards on the board, betting the size of the pot into one opponent will make them go against the odds to draw. Sure, they’re still going to hit their draws occasionally, but at least you made it a bad play for them to do so.
It takes the right personality to play at NL games. You can’t be timid, and you have to know how much to bet at the right times. If you can’t do that, then stick to Limit poker for now and come back to try NL if and when the time is right.
As a Limit player who converted to NL, I can tell you that it isn’t too difficult to adapt your game. I can also tell you that after I learned to play NL, I never sat down at another Limit table. You can also tell you that after I learned to play NL, I never sat down at another Limit table
By: Joshua Heilpern
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