When you start playing poker for the first time you will probably not be the best player in town. Not to worry though, cause even though it might seem like a pretty easy game to master it really isn’t a game you can learn in a couple of hours.
Sure, you can learn the basics [...]
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Texas Holdem Tip: The legend Stu Ungar
27 March, 2009
Published by AllGamer in Texas Holdem
Stu Ungar’s name is a name mentioned with respect among poker players. It is difficult to say who the best poker player is, but many would definitely say that Stu Ungar is the answer.
He is the guy who won the World Series of Poker five times, and the Super Bowl of Poker three times. The [...]
Texas Holdem Tip: Know When to Slow Play
10 February, 2009
Published by Texas Holdem in Texas Holdem
There will be a time at the poker table that you need to slow play. Most especially if you are into no-limit Texas Holdem, some instances will require you to slow play. If you slow play in a no-limit game, you will give your opponents the chance to commit mistake that would eventually cause them [...]
Texas Holdem Tip: Get the Knowledge on How to Do Some Simple Mathematical Calculations
9 February, 2009
Published by Texas Holdem in Texas Holdem
In Texas Holdem, to be able to make the right action you should have the knowledge on how to do some simple mathematical calculations like calculation of pot odds. For an instance, you need to have an extra card to get your hand and to do this you need to know how much is the [...]
Texas Holdem Tip: Know How to Calculate Your Outs
9 February, 2009
Published by Texas Holdem in Texas Holdem
If you know how to calculate your outs, you can easily play Texas Holdem. An out is basically any unseen card which if drawn, will improve a hand of a player who is likely to win. Indeed, knowing the number of outs a player has would be a big advantage.
Nonetheless, by calculating your outs which [...]
Texas Holdem Tip: Know the Common Numbers and Percentages in Texas Holdem
9 February, 2009
Published by Texas Holdem in Texas Holdem
In Texas Holdem, there are actually some common numbers and percentages that you must know so playing and beating the game will be easier for you.
Here are the common numbers and percentages in Texas Holdem:
Chances on Two Pocket Cards
Chances of having any AK suited are 0.3% or one out of every 333 hands.
Chances of [...]
Texas Holdem Tip: Correctly Evaluate Your Cards
4 February, 2009
Published by Texas Holdem in Texas Holdem
It is very important that you know how to properly evaluate your cards as it will the determining factor whether you can beat Texas Holdem or not.
First thing, when you try to check your cards to evaluate their winning potential, be careful not to reveal anything or any secret with your reaction. Be careful of [...]
Texas Holdem Tip: Choose the Right Website
3 February, 2009
Published by Texas Holdem in Texas Holdem
Because of technology, you can now play Texas Holdem online. You don’t anymore have to go to casinos in order to play or else sometimes wait too long for a vacant seat. However, although playing online can be great and somehow convenient, it’s actually riskier as cheating can’t easily be noticed online. Thus, it’s important [...]
Texas Holdem Tip: Know the Common Mistakes in Texas Holdem
2 February, 2009
Published by Texas Holdem in Texas Holdem
There are are some common mistakes in Texas Holdem and it is important that you are aware what are they so you can eventually avoid committing them.
Common mistakes in Texas Holdem are the following:
1. Too Much Bluffing
Bluffing adds color and excitement in a game. However, too much bluffing is also not advisable. Some players failed [...]
Texas Holdem Tip: Discover the Best Ways to Learn Needed Skills in Playing Texas Holdem
2 February, 2009
Published by Texas Holdem in Texas Holdem
Many people think that playing Texas Holdem is just simple. As long they know the rules and basics of the game, they think they can already play the game. Although the game is simple in general, it’s actually more than knowing the rules and the basics. Some skills are needed in order to beat the [...]