MacPokerTools Poker Tips
When things seem to be constantly going bad, and you are on tilt from some crazy beat. You need to step back, focus, and remember what playing poker is all about. This list is here to remind you what truely matters, and not all the fancy stuff you see on tv. I have received loads of tips completely running the gamut, and printed the best ones below. Please keep them coming as we can make this a great resource. When you get a chance watch the first video below, its a really good one.
MacPokerTools Poker Tips:
Poker is a mind game. Play only when you are fresh and alert. Keeping the proper frame of mind will be the best thing you can do for your game.
You cannot win every game you play. Poker is a game that is measured over the long haul. Don't let a few bad days ruin you. Remember it happens to all of us. It only takes a few hours to wipe out months of patience and hard work.
Practice at, and play the various other poker games. Don't just play one type of game. Go ahead and try some 7 card stud or Omaha. This will help round out your overall knowledge of the games, while keeping things fresh and interesting. Experience will teach you more than anything, get out there and play.
Don't play in games that are above your skill level. If you are in over your head, just leave.
Take notes on the other players, especially pay attention to and notate the weaker players. Add them to your buddy list, it makes finding them much easier. It is a good idea to notate how each player plays as well. Come up with a system of notes or use the sites note option. Keep track if you notice someone playing Tight and Passive or Loose and Aggressive, or whatever trend you detect. If you notice a player who tends to fold to a reraise, or the aggressive player who likes to push when someone flat calls or checks. Write it down, it will only help in the future.
Turn on your sound. This sounds strange, but the psychological ramifications of being able to hear the bets cannot be overlooked.
Play with a four color deck if possible. It will be much harder to mistake your opponents flush draw when you are getting tired.
Spend time just watching games. Try to guess what every player has. Practicing this can do wonders for your game.
Know how to calculate your pot odds! This will help you online as well as in the casino. Every poker player who wants to win over the long haul needs to know this.
Table selection is extremely important in being a winning player. Most online poker rooms display table statistics in their lobby. These stats will show the average size of the pot, as well as the percentage of players seeing the flop. This free information is invaluable in selecting a profitable table. At low to mid limit poker tables you should look for tables with the highest average pot and the most players per flop. Thats usually is a good sign there are some wild players and some good action. With the higher limits, bad players are harder to come by. Open up a few tables at your limit and really scope out the action. See if you can find a player on tilt, or some below average players who are just looking to pay someone off. When joining ring games, wait for the Big Blind to come around to you. Be patient and watch the other players play before putting your money in.
Don't Bluff the short stacked players. Short stacks have little to lose and are eager to double up. They cant wait for premium hands like the larger stacks, forcing them to gamble more often with marginal hands. You can use this to your advantage by raising somewhat marginal hands preflop, but only when you feel comfortable calling an all in.
Read Poker books. If you are playing in tournaments, the Harrington on Hold’em series has to be part of your poker book collection. Each book contains easy to read and well diagrammed concepts helping you to understand his excellent strategy on winning No-Limit tournaments. All the Sklansky and Malmuth books from 2+2 are sure winners. For playing in your home game or at the local casino, Joe Navarro's book Read 'em and Reap, is a fun read with lots of great pointers on reading and deciphering your opponents tells.
Join a Poker Forum. There is tons of information, and people willing to help you with whatever you might need. Here is a list of some of the better sites mentioned.
2+2 Forum
Part Time Poker This site used to be know as Neverbeg.
Internet Texas Hold'em Forum
Card Player.com Forum
YouTube:
Here are a few tips I found on YouTube. Hope you like them.
MacPokerTools Poker Tips:
Poker is a mind game. Play only when you are fresh and alert. Keeping the proper frame of mind will be the best thing you can do for your game.
You cannot win every game you play. Poker is a game that is measured over the long haul. Don't let a few bad days ruin you. Remember it happens to all of us. It only takes a few hours to wipe out months of patience and hard work.
Practice at, and play the various other poker games. Don't just play one type of game. Go ahead and try some 7 card stud or Omaha. This will help round out your overall knowledge of the games, while keeping things fresh and interesting. Experience will teach you more than anything, get out there and play.
Don't play in games that are above your skill level. If you are in over your head, just leave.
Take notes on the other players, especially pay attention to and notate the weaker players. Add them to your buddy list, it makes finding them much easier. It is a good idea to notate how each player plays as well. Come up with a system of notes or use the sites note option. Keep track if you notice someone playing Tight and Passive or Loose and Aggressive, or whatever trend you detect. If you notice a player who tends to fold to a reraise, or the aggressive player who likes to push when someone flat calls or checks. Write it down, it will only help in the future.
Turn on your sound. This sounds strange, but the psychological ramifications of being able to hear the bets cannot be overlooked.
Play with a four color deck if possible. It will be much harder to mistake your opponents flush draw when you are getting tired.
Spend time just watching games. Try to guess what every player has. Practicing this can do wonders for your game.
Know how to calculate your pot odds! This will help you online as well as in the casino. Every poker player who wants to win over the long haul needs to know this.
Table selection is extremely important in being a winning player. Most online poker rooms display table statistics in their lobby. These stats will show the average size of the pot, as well as the percentage of players seeing the flop. This free information is invaluable in selecting a profitable table. At low to mid limit poker tables you should look for tables with the highest average pot and the most players per flop. Thats usually is a good sign there are some wild players and some good action. With the higher limits, bad players are harder to come by. Open up a few tables at your limit and really scope out the action. See if you can find a player on tilt, or some below average players who are just looking to pay someone off. When joining ring games, wait for the Big Blind to come around to you. Be patient and watch the other players play before putting your money in.
Don't Bluff the short stacked players. Short stacks have little to lose and are eager to double up. They cant wait for premium hands like the larger stacks, forcing them to gamble more often with marginal hands. You can use this to your advantage by raising somewhat marginal hands preflop, but only when you feel comfortable calling an all in.
Read Poker books. If you are playing in tournaments, the Harrington on Hold’em series has to be part of your poker book collection. Each book contains easy to read and well diagrammed concepts helping you to understand his excellent strategy on winning No-Limit tournaments. All the Sklansky and Malmuth books from 2+2 are sure winners. For playing in your home game or at the local casino, Joe Navarro's book Read 'em and Reap, is a fun read with lots of great pointers on reading and deciphering your opponents tells.
Join a Poker Forum. There is tons of information, and people willing to help you with whatever you might need. Here is a list of some of the better sites mentioned.
2+2 Forum
Part Time Poker This site used to be know as Neverbeg.
Internet Texas Hold'em Forum
Card Player.com Forum
YouTube:
Here are a few tips I found on YouTube. Hope you like them.
WOW! Its quite interesting to learn about new things inWhat do you think of when the subject of Texas Hold Em Poker comes up? Do you think of your favorite place to play?
Reply to this
Hi Nicole,
I'm glad you found the info interesting. Not sure that I think of my favorite place to play when the subject of Texas Holdem comes up. Lately, it is more wonder about the pending legislation, and what it will mean come January 2009.
jon
Reply to this