Poker Strategy

• Know all the basic poker terms before playing the game.
• Understand the poker hand rankings.

Straight Flush		4 of a kind
Full House		Flush
Straight		3-of-a-kind
Two Pair		Pair
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• Beginners should start playing the Limit variant of poker.
• Know when to fold – Mostly beginners want to play more. If you have a losing hand its better to fold, do not try and bluff more there are greater chances of loosing your bankroll.
• Know when to Bluff – Bluffs don’t always work, they only do so in certain situation.
• Be extremely alert and observant – Even when you are not playing a hand look at all the players keenly try and understand the manner in which they play. You can always use this information when you play against them.
• Play a game that gels with your skill level.
• Always start playing Poker at lower limits and gradually increase it.
• Keep a tab of the different rounds you play. This will tell you the games you have mastered and the games you need to practice more to master.
• Don’t think of beating the other poker players that will only increase your chances of losing. Just concentrate on the pot.
• Most importantly - keep your cool while playing. It’s easier said than done when your money is at stake.