How to Win at Poker
Poker is a game of ups and downs where luck bolsters or tanks even the best players. If you want to be successful at poker long term, you need a solid winning strategy and a love of the game. The best way to learn is to start at the lowest limits and observe other players. This will help you avoid bad players who are donating money to the table and it will also give you a feel for your opponents. Observe their tells such as fiddling with chips and rings, their posture, the way they play their hands. Also note their bet sizing, how often they call and whether they fold on the flop. Then work out the range of cards they can have and how likely they are to make a good hand.
When you hold a strong hand bet hard! This will build the pot and drive off weaker hands. Then you will be able to collect the most amount of money from the table. A good hand can win with a single high card but it is much more likely to be won by a combination of strong cards.
Always play with money that you are willing to lose. It is a good idea to track your wins and losses so that you can see whether or not you are improving. If you are losing more than you can afford to lose, stop playing.
Poker is a game of ups and downs where luck bolsters or tanks even the best players. If you want to be successful at poker long term, you need a solid winning strategy and a love of the game. The best way to learn is to start at the lowest limits and observe other players.…