Play Online Poker

Poker

...now browsing by category

 

Poker Tips: Maximizing the potential of probe bets

Monday, May 7th, 2012

probe-bettingRemember that when you are too chicken to bet in a game of no limit hold’em poker, you will never win consistently. Checking and calling will not get you anywhere. Betting is critical since this will let you know how your cards compare with the cards of your opponents. When you do not bet, it will be very difficult for you to read other poker players on the table since they are doing all the decision making.

Remember that if you push your chips to the center too frequently, you might find your stack getting lower and lower as the game progresses. How do you bet and at the same time not sacrifice much of your chips? You need to do probe bets. These are bets which are just small enough to dictate the tempo of the game and get an idea of the strengths or possible weaknesses of your opponents.

When you make a probe bet, it should be about 20 to 30% of the size of the pot. This makes your opponent on the other end to decide whether he will call, fold, or raise. When an opponent calls, you can get a hunch that he might have a low or maybe middle pair or he might have a possible draw and would like to see the next card without spending much. When another player raises, you are most likely beaten or at least that is what he wants to you feel so you have to gauge if you have to fold your cards or press on. When a player folds, then lucky you because you have just taken a pot without putting at risk much of your chips.

When you are against excellent poker players though, making probe bets can be dangerous, too. Experienced poker players will let you do your probe bets but they will not let you do it often and will make sure that you pay for that kind of game. Soon enough they will be making raises, not worry at all about your bets and start draining your pocket.

Probe bets can be a very useful poker technique to know your opponent’s hand but use it wisely and sparingly when you are opening the round of betting.

Poker and health

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Pocket Jacks and BananasThe dynamic and glamorous profession of poker may take a toll on your health in many ways. Erratic working hours, sitting hours on the poker table, malnutrition and lack of sleep may take a toll on your health and well-being. As you have heard that health is wealth poker players should ensure to safeguard their lifestyle against these evils.

All professions have varying degree of stress. Poker is no exception. Poker players should be aware of the evils of the above stated conditions which may result in serious medical complications. Leading a proactive life, eating the right diet and exercising would help them play a better game at the poker table.

Players are glued to the table all the while they play poker. Hence there is hardly any physical activity. Consuming alcohol while playing is a bad habit and it may result in serious health problems as well. Players should exercise daily for at least 30-45 minutes. This would increase their stamina and their ability to examine and focus as well. It may even alter sleeping patterns.

Poker is a composite game with plentiful rules. You have to be attentive all the while because you need to focus on your own game and also on scrutinize and gauge the opponents and their individual games. It is a difficult task. And alcohol consumption makes it very tricky. Your mind is congested and you are powerless to think unmistakably which impacts your game and health in an unfavorable way.

Click to continue »

4 Amazing Strategies to Apply While Playing Poker

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Poker is counted among those casino games which require more mind than luck. It takes time for everyone to know about various strategies which enhance the chances of winning in the game of poker. In this article, we will inform you about some of the amazing strategies which help in winning poker.

While playing this game, one should have knowledge of when to bet and fold. Blind stealing is considered as one of the most effective poker strategy. It occurs at that point of time when the dealer stands up for blinds to be folded. If you are the last player to act, you should do steal raise. Betting is used for limiting the number of players. However, you should apply this strategy only when your cards are good.

If you wish to check an opponent, you can apply the strategy of check raise. Here, you will tempt the opponent to bet. You should apply a reverse steal Phil Laak High Stakes Pokerraise for bluffing the opponents while doing an opener. While if someone is playing a shorthanded game, you can do squeezing. It is done when the player has good cards and expects others to draw.

Other strategy which should be applied in poker is to know your cards. You should apply your knowledge of when to play the cards and discipline to fold. It is also very important to observe your opponents while playing the game of poker. It is one of the best strategies you can apply in poker. Observe them and use their weakness in your favor. If you know about your opponents then you will be able to help yourself while building up and protecting your stack. At the same time, try to use dissimilar patterns while playing poker. This will help you to confuse your opponents and they will keep on wondering about your game plan.

Click to continue »

David Benyamine sucks out with no cards

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Haha Guy Laliberté is a nice guy. He basicly donates about $400,000 to the David Benyamine Foundation. David is a class act though – never complains, even in the face of a huge loss – and acts like a man at all points.

YouTube Preview Image

Does this count as a suckout? Haha :D

Joe Hachem is a luckbox

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Seriously. This guy has to be one of the luckiest players in WSOP history. I’m NOT calling him a donkey, but Joe Hachem just runs good in the Main Event at the World Series of Poker…

Witness another great example of his luckboxingness at work!

YouTube Preview Image

Online poker for amateurs

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Online Poker TablePoker has made the world go round on its toes. It has become one of the favored games on table, we can seldom resist the easy rewards it offers, and the games are fun too. Online poker has been around since 1998 and there have been major developments in the way it was played earlier.

The rules and strategies are almost similar to the regular poker table but there is a major difference in online poker and table poker. That is the players are not able to interact personally with other players but only face each other through a computer and net connection oblivious of the person on the other side playing with you.

Online poker is nowadays a more preferred option for players owing to its convenience and popularity with people. For beginners there are several websites offering poker instructions and systematic information to practice before playing it big. There are several online poker rooms with different games like stud poker; draw poker and Texas hold ‘em.

Click to continue »

Doyle Brunson plays his signature hand…

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

… at the WSOP. It’s so great to see Doyle Brunson‘s classy smile. That guy is a legend, and I love him. Way to go, Doyle!

YouTube Preview Image

Antonio Esfandiari, strange interview

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

He’s not really saying much here, but Antonio Esfandiari is a cool dude none the less.

YouTube Preview Image

Looks like GSN is just trying to post as many vids as possible to get promo for their High Stakes Poker Show. I understand, and I’m joining in! :D