Adventures on the Poker Felt

A bit of basic poker strategy for new no-limit hold’em players, here are a few tips that will help you before you start splashing around.

-         Be selective with starting hands. Play a tight range of hands, at least if you are new to the game. Stick to hands such as AA/KK/QQ/AK/JJ/AQ/AJ/KQ and pairs 77+.

-         Position is king. The later you get to act in a hand the more information you receive regarding the strength of your opponent’s holdings.  If you feel like getting creative, do it in late position. The button is the best position to play from.

-         Play the player. Players can go on tilt. If you make a huge bluff, you have the opportunity to show the cards and put your opponent off his game. Playing against someone who is on steaming monkey tilt is ideal. Pay close attention to showdowns and keep in mind how players represented their hands.

-         Bluff with moderation. To win in poker you must bluff, but you can’t do it all the time. Especially against weak players who call a lot.  Pick your spots wisely. Some of the worst players can be found in casinos online.

Good luck at the tables!