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Written by Dawn Cook
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Friday, 09 June 2006 |
There are a few basics of poker that everyone seems to agree upon. Rare but true the basic guides in this article are rarely ever challenged.
Never play poker when you’re tired. This is the number one guide to playing poker. When you’re tired your thinking and reaction is impaired by cloudiness of the mind. Being less alert in the game could cause your judgment to be reduced.
Don’t ever drink alcohol when playing poker. This is an excellent rule of thumb to live by. As we well know alcohol is a sedative, it impairs your thinking with any amount. Most big poker players do not drink even a little when sitting down at the table. When drinking alcohol you’re less likely to clearly know what is happening around you or within your hand and costly mistakes are more apt to happen.
Do not play beyond your bankroll. It’s a mistake to play games that are over your head and out of your means. Stay with games that you are comfortable with losing the money, because as we all know that is a distinct possibility Know what you have and can afford to lose before sitting at a table. Always be aware of the buy-in when sitting down.
Bluff more in a short hand game. When the game is short handed and has fewer players it’s easier to fool or bluff your way through the game. This is only recommended for some games. A short handed stud game for example, it is not recommended to bluff because you stand to win significantly less money than in a full stud game.
This has been a small insight into the basics of every poker game and what you should be aware of going into it. Hopefully it’s provided you with tools that enable you to win big! |
