Sven’s Tight Poker Tips

New players of poker are really eager to get into the action that they play their about eight percent of their cards in Texas Hold’em. One good advice for new poker players will be the opposite case of that picture—to play tight and play just around 20% of the cards they are dealt.

Understanding the Concept

Playing it tight has something to do with making decisions in playing poker. In any game, any one who decides better or best end up winning the game. The road to being a better poker decision maker is to make most of all the information that you have around you. When you play loose, you may be acting with the least amount information because it will be a guessing game what your opponents will do. Play it tight and you will be able to see how a player looks at his cards, look at the other players, see their posture, hold their chips, and other things which may be vital to make your calls.

(more…)

Texas Hold ‘Em Poker is a competition that handsomely rewards a superior play.

One of the best positions in the game is on the button. This advantage makes the player play the last turn in almost three betting rounds out of four that is post the flop, after the turn and the river. When you have to play your turn you have gained an insight of how many players are proceeding into the game and it gives you a comprehensive understanding of betting in the game.

One of the most horrible positions is the small blind because you would be the first person to play your game after the flop, the river and the turn. This may put you in a precarious position. But good players use this situation to their advantage and play an aggressive game.

You must focus on all the players playing the game. You should examine their style of playing and betting. Always remember that the lesser number of players would provoke you to bet and you would have to be an aggressive player like Yukon Brad.

Playing bluff in poker is not a taboo. It is one of the mannerisms adopted by the players to dupe the opponents. You should avoid winning pots if you have premium cards. Sometimes you should severely punish the other players on the table by either bluffing or semi-bluffing and you should win the pot and laugh your way to the bank.

You should concentrate on your own hand and observe the opponents as well. You should be aware of the chips being used and a sketchy idea about their game play which would facilitate your playing strategy.

(more…)