Winning Poker With Strategy

Poker Strategy chart

Poker is a very popular card game, where players bet into a central pot with either fully or partially hidden cards. The player having the best card combination wins the game and the accumulated bet in the pot is then handed over to him as his winnings.

While playing Poker, one or more players, depending on the game rules of the variant being played, are required to place an initial bet into the pot, before card dealing begins . After which, the cards are dealt, face down.  This is the beginning of the game.

Strategy should be developed so that one will learn who plays fair or who the sharper player is.  By defining them, one can easily deal with them.  Carefully study each players move so you will prevent loss in your cards.

Poker is a game of strategy.  Even with bad set of cards, a good poker player still has a high chance of winning.  Here are some tips:

• Hand strength.  Any hand that is less than a pair should be folded at the earliest opportunity that comes.  Don't wait that other cards will remedy the situation, because they will not.
• Display a poker face.  This makes the other players wary of your cards.  Your expression will let your opponents know how good or how bad are your cards.  A point to remember, never project any clue to them, if you will, then make certain that if you do have bad cards, pretend you have otherwise.

Do bear in mind that bluffing will not work if you are a poor player.  Meaning players who over estimate the force of their hand.  Also, if a player bluffs repeatedly or regularly, expert players will eventually sense their style and would now know if they are bluffing or not.

• Never be afraid to fold.  One threatening aspect in poker is placing your bet.  As to how much or how little one should bet, feel the game.  As you go along, you will then be knowledgeable and know when to bet and when to fold.  A rule to keep in mind is, don't expect later cards will improve your situation if you have nothing in your hand.  Be free to fold as frequently as needed.
• Control.  Bet wisely.  This means betting with your head.  Bet only within your means.  You can not gain fortunes in poker, so stay within your limits.
• No alcohol.  As alcohol makes one bolder and daring, it is wise to avoid it at poker time.  You might find yourself betting more in not so good cards.  Avoid alcohol especially when the stakes are high.

A lot of time needs to be devoted to Poker for the development of your own strategy which is of utmost importance.  The more you play poker you would develop your own secrets to winning the game.