There are approximately 169 different starting mixtures of sets. All the cards do not fall into the same category, as there are five different types. They can be grouped by the following; suited gapped cards, gapped cards, suited connectors, connecting cards and pairs. If you are not dealt a pair of cards, then your cards will either be suited or unsuited and either connected or gapped. Connected cards are more valuable compared to gapped cards, this is because it is harder to complete a straight set with gapped cards. The smaller the gap is, the easier it will be to make a straight, however
Read MoreOne of the biggest mistakes beginners make when playing Hold'em poker is that they stay in the game for too long even with hands that are worthless. This happens especially when they place blind bets - they desperately want to get their money's worth, even if their hand clearly shows there is no chance in Hell they will recover their bets. One of the golden rules of Hold'em is that once you place a blind bet you have to consider it already lost - there is no use in trying to win it back, as such attempts usually lead to even more losses. This being said, let's see which are the hands that
Read MorePoker games happen to be highly strategic and, like with every strategy game, poker games have several strong players and several weak players. Strong players completely devour weak players by taking all of their money. When it comes to poker, bad or weak players are called fish, while good or strong players are called sharks. Nature’s laws say that stronger sharks kill weaker fish. The same goes for poker, where bad players turn into the ultimate prey of great players. If you truly wish to survive in the world of poker, you need to win in the game. Your chances of survival will get lower,
Read MoreHow to begin analyzingAnalysing the pre-flopAnalysing the flopYour play on the riverSome situations to discussAggression on the flopGathering informationUsing a bluffWhat are the questions you need to answer about your opponent?Conclusion How to begin analyzingThe novice’s approach to poker is too often - “If things go well I win”. But if you also do not want to waste your time and work on yourself, you can at least do a general analysis of the game using a tool like Poker Tracker. By the way, the true benefit will come from a more detailed analysis of the played hands. A full analysi
Read MoreIf you are a poker fan, then you are probably familiar with the professional players who score immense prizes in competitions like WSOP. At the same time, you are probably wondering how these players are able to perform almost flawlessly every time and always end the game counting the money won. Well, one explanation for their machine-like efficiency is the ability to accurately evaluate the strategy of their opponents and adjust their own accordingly. However, experience plays a major role here and it takes a lot of time and dedication to reach their level. How do pros guesstimate their o
Read MoreMost tips pages will cover the greatest hands to start with or the greatest pocket card pairs you could find whenever you play online games of Texas Holdem. However, nobody ever talks about the worst hands you could hold as you start off your game. We are about to reveal the 5 worst hands you could ever hold when it comes to Texas Holdem. What you should do if you have these combinations: fold immediately! 1) 2-7 (Off-Suit)This is the worst hand you could ever have in your game by far. There will be no chance for you to get a flush draw or straight draw, making your chances to wi
Read MoreMention the game of poker and everyone will at least be aware of the phrase poker face; whether they have ever played poker or not. But what about poker arm? If it's new to you and you're a regular face at a live poker table, then maybe you should read on. A poker face is all about holding an expression that won't give away what you have in your hand. The hand you are holding could be the best - or worst - that you've ever had. If your poker face is a good one, then your opponents won't know the difference. However, according to research carried out at Tufts University in 2013, the way
Read MoreIt's easy to win a few hands at poker. Sooner or later, you are bound to get an unbeatable hand that will result in a winner, but the skill, it seems, is to master this art on a regular basis. Several poker moves can be mastered, however, and with this simple guide, you too can earn some quick chips in a scintillating fashion regardless of whether it's in the online casinos, or down on the real casino floors. The all-in/ high stakes raise As frequent readers of this site will know, going all-in is a favorites strategy of ours. But, there are plenty of examples of where the bold move
Read MoreThe term poker face is actually true - look at the top poker players in the world and you just cannot make out what is going through their minds. And this is the biggest tip that you should use when you play poker. Remember that everyone else on the table is keeping a keen eye on you and they are ready to pounce the moment they are able to read your mind. There is, of course, more to learn from the best poker players in the world than just their ability to keep poker faces. Let us read on and find out what else we can learn from them. - The game of poker should only be played when s
Read MoreHold'em and Omaha are by far the most popular poker variants played both online and in land-based poker rooms, but they are not the only variants, as you probably know. There are many other popular poker versions played around the world - one of them, Stud poker, is played in so many versions that you might have already played it, but you don't even know. So, let's take a look at Stud poker, shall we? Stud poker is a version of the popular game where a player receives a mix of cards facing up and down. The cards are dealt in multiple rounds, so there are plenty of opportunities for pla
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