How to win at ONLINE POKER

Poker has become one of the most popular games to play in casinos due to the popularity of the World Series of Poker and other shows and movies about high stakes Texas Hold'em. Everyone wants to sit at a table and rake in the cash like we see on TV and in the movies. Now with many online gaming sites, its possible for people who are intiminated by the pressure of a real face to face casino game to try their luck at winning at poker. There are no guarantees but with a solid basic strategy you can increase your odds and win some cash. You may not be racking in the pots like Matt Damon in Rounders but with a little patience and a good attitude you will do just fine and you dont need to be a math genious.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Patience, Practice, and Money.

1. PLAY TIGHT
   The golden rule of basic poker. Only play good hands. Its very simple and can get very boring throwing away hand after hand but you will do better in the long run. Only playing pairs of 8's or better and A,K suited or A,Q suited is a good strategy for beginners. These hands give you a good shot at victory.

2. BE AGRESSIVE
   When you have those good cards you should bet on them. In the world of online poker especially at lower money tables people will play and bet on almost anything and you can use that to your advantage. When you have the high pocket pair or suited A,K put some money down. With strong hands, more often than not you will win the hand so you want to increase the pot. If you have the best possible hand than BET, BET, BET. You may get burned playing a good hand and lose to a guy who bet on a 5,7 and outdrew you but don't get discouraged and start playing loose like him. Stick to your strategy and put the bad beats behind you.

3. WATCH OTHERS
   Pay attention to the other players at the table even when you are not playing that hand. Get an idea of their betting habits and strategies. Is there a player who never plays a hand and suddenly raises on the flop? Is there a player who bets like crazy till the end only to have nothing? Watch for these types of behaviors and take note of them. It may come in handy when you are in a hand with them. If the crazy better raises you and you have a decent hand, you will know from previous experience that he is most likely playing with garbage. If you have a pair of kings with an ace on the board and the guy who never bets throws in some chips you might want to let that hand go. Always be aware of the others players and you will improve your chances.

Tips & Warnings

• A good tip is to jump around to a few different tables when playing online. Just like you are watching others betting habits, they are watching yours. Try entering other tables where you are the mystery.
• STAY TIGHT even when you get burned by a lucky river for the loose player.
• Set goals and limits. The hardest part playing online is knowing when to walk away. If you are having a great run and win alot, as soon as you feel it slipping or you are breaking strategy, hold off for a while and celebrate that you are up. Don't get cocky and then blow the whole wad that you just won. Also if you loose alot in a row you may want to give it a break. I have lost the most money by playing erratically trying to win back what I just lost. It is always better to walk away for a while and level your head before going back in with a clear mind and strategy.