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Play Only Premium Hands
The number one mistake made by nearly every beginning player, by far, is playing too many starting hands.
Either way you look at it, when you bet but don’t win, you’re wasting chips. It’s as simple as that. By playing only the best hole
cards dealt to you, you will retain more chips, and win more pots. Gamble only on good cards and throw the rest into the muck.
Never
Think You’re Obligated
You will never, ever win a pot by throwing chips at it. If you have nothing, but feel you’re obligated
to continue to call because you’ve already put in so many chips, you’re just setting yourself up for disaster. If you know you won’t
win, fold. It’s better to lose a few chips than to lose the game - and your money
Check Emotion at the Door
Poker is, and
always should remain, an emotionless game. When you let your emotions get in the way of your game, your stacks with suffer. Tilt,
as it is referred to, can be a players worst nightmare. If necessary, sit out for a few hands, collect yourself, and then get back
into the game. You’ll never be an effective poker player if you don’t know when to stop.
Observe Others
One of the single
best things a player can do to improve their game is to observe their opponents. Each player you encounter throughout your poker career
will have their own persona, their own style of betting, raising, and, in general, playing the game. Watch out for poker ‘tells,’
anything that could hint to what your opponent has. Pay attention to how your opponents perform their actions, even when you’re not
in the hand. Are they loose or tight? Passive or aggressive? When you know your opponents, you’ll win pots.
Don’t Bluff to Excess
Bluffing
is fun. The adrenaline accompanied with winning a big pot with an even bigger bluff simply can’t be bested in the poker world. That
being said, you have to be smart with your bluffs. Bluff too much, and your opponents will start calling you out. Bluff too little,
and whenever you bet, your opponents will know you have a solid hand. Find a good medium between the two, and you’ll keep your opposition
in the dark - precisely where you want them.
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