Archive for April, 2009

How to Win at Online Poker

Monday, April 27th, 2009
PKR Poker asked:


Playing poker online is fast becoming a way for many to enjoy the sport of poker without all the hassles of traveling to another state or getting out in all kinds of weather to find a casino. Many states in the US do not even have one casino with any type of table games, thus many individuals cannot just drive down the street to play a hand. They must go on vacation to find a casino, thus the main reason online poker is so popular. However, do people real win at online casinos? The answer is yes, but you must know how to play in the virtual world in order to win.

Online poker is pretty much the same as in a casino. You can play in a virtual world today and even in a 3D world, making the game even more enjoyable. The 3D games are practically like being there only without all the noise that you found at casinos.

To win at online poker games, you still play just about, like you would in a casino. You should start out by playing your highest hand at the beginning of the poker game. You should also remember the old saying, “know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold”. If you think, you have a bad hand, fold. This way you will not lose as much, because no one wins every time. Online, you can watch the player’s faces and learn if they are bluffing, it is better to fold than lose a huge amount of money.

As you enter a poker room, observe before joining in. What are the stacks? If they are higher than you wish to lose, then leave. You can find a room where the stacks are not as high and you can enjoy winning.

If you are losing, lower your bet. You do not always have to bet the max. This will also help you win while minimizing your losses.

Even though, you are playing online, try to get to know the other players. Learn how they bet, their strategies, etc…, by watching the game prior to joining in if possible. You must still learn how to outsmart the other poker players in the room if you wish to win.

Not only must you learn about the other players, but you must also learn how to bet. Betting defensively is the best option. Learn how to bluff your opponents. This is a great way to win at any poker game. Your bluffs may not work on the hardcore players, but new poker players will fall into your trap.



Tanya

Eight Ways To Spot A Poker Bluff

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
David Walker asked:


There are probably more than eight ways to spot a player who is a consistent bluff in the game of online poker but the easiest to spot tells used with some frequency are described in this article.

1. The person bluffing thinks he can uses the “chat option” to his advantage. Keep a close eye on chatty players and what they are doing. Do they raise pots and chat away about not catching any cards only to showdown with an A-Q suited?

2. If a player raises before the flop, it shows for instance 3-3-9 and they quickly re-raise again, you may be up against a bluff all the way to the river. Before you call, be sure you feel confident you can take the pot with what you are holding.

3. If someone clicks their “sit-me out” button back “in” and jumps in suddenly as the cards are being dealt , then quickly calls or raises, the chances are they have run out of patience and are not playing a killer hand.

4. When a player with the lowest stack on the table goes all-in with absolutely nothing you can see as a relevant threat, you may have someone bluffing a pot with a “now or never” viewpoint.

5. The player that bets on the flop and then checks on the turn needs to put his money where his mouth is. If you have a good hand, force them to bet.

6. If you are playing against someone who is an extremely loose player and won’t let one hand slip by without a bet, who does he think he’s fooling? One player doesn’t get that many good starting hands.

7. You will know to watch for a bluff if you pay close attention to what he or she shows at the end of the hand. If the player raised before the flop only to show a 4-5 off suit at the end of the hand, they are almost dangerous. Act accordingly so that there is no next time for that foolishness.

8. They play every hand too quickly to put any intelligent thought into what their hand is capable of. The chances are they hardly ever do and bluff most hands they hold.

In conclusion, try to eliminate bluffers out of the game as quickly as possible as a good strong bluff can become a winning hand on the river. Ensure they don’t make it that far!



Melanie

A New Online Poker Alternative Starts

Monday, April 20th, 2009
John Johnson asked:


You Poker Online have been maddened to give a virtual space for each person who wants to be part of an online poker community. As well, is a main point to can find gambling contacts to the different objectives people is looking for.

This is new alternative is the favorite of the people is starting to play poker or want to learn history, different poker game styles, poker hands or any theme referent to the amazing world of online gambling.

In the actually a lot of people spend hours trying to find quality information about any theme, well, here anybody can post different poker information documents to share in the community , you know, somebody always will have to learn what you already know. Users also can contact friends, rival poker players, friendships, and more.

You can develop you own strategies with hands you can use during a game, learn how to use the percentage mathematics on your hands, and mask your poker bluff.

Check the news section to be updated with all fresh news referent to poker tournaments, poker players, and new web sites and their services and promotions in the different online poker forums.

Professional poker players also use this space to share experiences in the gambling world, tips, contacts and more.

This place offers a complete list of topics, each one under control by moderators who provide information referent to the title and the common questions posted by users. Also different sections dedicated to the top online poker rooms, were users can consult and learn about different choices, challenges, tournaments, and benefits.

I was not really sure about this place, but once I recognize exactly their real propose with the poker addicts, I start to be part of this.



Christina

In a stakes game, like poker, have you ever bet time instead of money?

Sunday, April 19th, 2009
Sam asked:


I’ve actually played poker for coupons. But have you ever played for time? Like betting a half hour instead of a dollar amount?

It’s really interesting. I’ve collected babysitting hours and once had to spend an hour wedding my neighbor’s garden. Other interesting scenarios have also come up, but I won’t discuss those.

Would you consider it?

Stacey

How do people make odd bet amounts on Poker Stars?

Friday, April 17th, 2009
Shannon asked:


I often see people bet $98 and I only see options to bet in $5 increments. How do they do it?

Edna

Since only chips can be used to bet in poker, what are those bundles of money for?

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
bill w 5 months to hockey 【ツ】 asked:


Some players have bundles of money in with their chips. Why?

Ted

What are words for a big poker bet?

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
cagito2 asked:


trying to do this puzzle and its the last one exhuasted all options.

I _ _ _ L _ _

Thats the clue can anyone help?

Claudia