Poker Tips

[dreilly]

I have put together a list of for playing poker put these all to use when in a big hand or even any hand

Pay attentionWatch who's playing in an aggressive or loose way and who's playing tight, try to play the loose players and avoid the tight players, unless you've got a strong hand.
Watch the chips Always be aware of everyone's chip count. Know who has more chips than you and play more carefully against them - a mistake could knock you out. It's usually better to play pots with players who have fewer chips than you do.

No match If your cards don't match any of the community cards, throw your hand away when someone else bets.
Ace in the hand Don't play every time you have an ace in your hand. However, play an ace if it's accompanied by a card of the same suit or by a 10 or higher or in some cases 7 or higher.
Hands to stay with before the flop Play with pairs (7-7, 9-9), two face cards (K-Q, Q-J), or hands that can make both a straight and a flush (8-9, 6-7 of the same suit). Be patient and fold other hands, unless you're in the blind.
Good hand? Bet strong In no-limit Texas Hold'em, players can bet all of their chips at any time, so bet aggressively when you have a good hand.
Watch and wait Play fewer hands when you're one of the first players to act, because you'll be 'out of position' and vulnerable to raises from the remaining players.
Call their bluff If someone raises in a late position (near or on the button), re-raise them a good amount if you are on the blind. Chances are, they don't have a big hand and they're just trying to steal your blinds. (This style of play, known as going 'over the top', is probably the strongest play one can make in no-limit Texas Hold'em.)
Be patient The biggest mistake most players make is to act too quickly. When you're making an important decision pause to think about how the betting has gone and what your opponent might have. Take your time.


Lots More to come by me Final table strategy and Things to look at while in a hand are just two of them in the works.


-dreilly-

[jayc1985]

such good advice im gonna make it sticky.











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I like the advice.

I'd just fold more than the general outlines ie. wouldnt consider playing A7, unless i was heads up or something like that. And... if you have a good hand make a good bet or reraise a whole lot.

[dreilly]

thats why i said in some cases not all the time and betting a whole lot with a good hand pre flop can get you into a lot of trouble and probably will if you dont hit so watch that one.



-dreilly-

[bizwzubi]

Some good advice, dreilly, now let's get 'em a little style help to expand upon what you said about hands to play, go here....

http://wasscasino.com/forums/forum26/3014.html

It'll give you an idea of what to look for in other players, and how to play, but I will add that "changing gears" is a must in tourneys, once you've been on a table awhile. Also, know where you are in the tourney, is it early and filled with maniacs? Middle and tight stacks are protecting? Late and the real shifters are making their moves?

Hope you like it

[dreilly]

ok bizwzubi,

there is a better post on the forum about multi table strategys that isnt copy and pasted from some roy rounder email and its also much simpler to read than the other one i wrote it myself http://www.wasscasino.com/forums/forum18/2651.html




-dreilly-

[bizwzubi]

thanks, dreilly, hadn't seen it yet, i'll admit topkc's is a basic, but its simple for the noobs.

[bizwzubi]

by the way, what's number 300 going to be?

[dreilly]

Suppose it is simple for the noobs, he copys and pastes all of his posts from emails? Why dosn't he just write his own? well 300 is on the forum now under live poker have a look. i have also responded to your ask DReilly post.



-dreilly-

[madmann308]

an old college professor of mine one said in business run when others walk and walk when others run. This also can be applied to the poker tables