No-Broke Poker: 1

Lyndsie — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:57:01 +0000

So … is there any way to keep from going broke in poker? Well, yeah, you either don’t play or you play responsibly, right? Sure. But sometimes, when the cards are coming down hot and every place is just the nuts, you start to lose a little bit of your control and that whole responsible bit seems easier said than done. Saying you’re not going to keep playing Texas Hold ‘Em or Omaha when you start losing is easy in theory. In practice, well … not so much.

But why not keep it casual when you get bitten by the poker bug? The current state of the economy makes it difficult for a lot of us to even think about going on the road and playing the big tournaments. For us, there’s variations of Nickle and Dime poker instead. Think about it: you can have some fun, most of all; you can win some money, also good; and you can hone your skills so that, who knows? Maybe one of these days you will be ready to take it on the road.

Now, don’t start groaning. The games we’ll be discussing in the coming weeks are not lame, it’s not kiddie poker. Have an open mind — you might surprise yourself and find a new favorite game.

Some Beginner Mistakes to Avoid in Poker

Shaniqua — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:30:09 +0000

You aim to have fun and win some chips when you play poker. When you are a green apple in the game, you tend to make some mistakes which may get the players on the table raise some brows or may get you out of chips.

We made a simple list for you to browse:

Playing Any Hand You Have

Play and enjoy the game but you need to learn what is the acceptable starting hand for you. Do you think it will be wise to play a 3 Spade with a 4 Diamond?

Jumping Over Your Bankroll

Anything that is too much is not good for you. If you play greedy poker or play way above your budget can afford, count a few months and you will be declaring a bankrupt. Know your limits and stick to what you can afford.

Declare and Change

Like chess, poker is a game of integrity. Declare “raise” and you should raise. Say “call” and you mean call. Your first action is your final action. Play by the etiquette and you will win more than chips while on the poker table.

Mimicking Other Players

Imitate professional players you see on the television and you may end up getting their bad habits as well. Poker is a game where your own decision and habits will count. Your call will win you games and your behavior will be your wall against the other players.

Loving too much the Suited Cards

Suited cards are nice but you need to know how to value your cards. An Ace and a King of different suits are far more valuable than a ten and two of hearts. Remember there is a very low probability for flush.