TEXAS HOLDEM GENERAL STRATEGY

Subject: TEXAS HOLDEM GENERAL STRATEGY Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:58 pm

General Strategy

The Basics of Cash Game Poker
When
poker began, there were no tournaments. The idea of a poker tournament
was effectively unheard of well into the 20th century. When the World
Series of Poker came into existence in the 70s, tournaments were still
the province of only a select few professionals.
Possible Texas Hold'em Leaks
Online
Texas hold'em is a great poker game that has enthralled millions over
the last decade. A great many of those hold'em players probably feel
that their results are not as good as they would like them to be or as
they should be. It's important for good online Texas hold'em players to
be able to plug leaks in their game. This is impossible to do without
first identifying those leaks. Here are some common leaks in a player's
online Texas hold'em game.
Pot Limit Texas Hold'em Strategy
No-limit
Texas hold'em has been popular for some time, and many poker players
are ready for new challenges. One such challenge may be pot-limit Texas
hold'em, a game that requires some subtle strategic adjustments from
the no-limit game.
Facing Flush Boards in Texas Hold'em
A
common situation in Texas hold'em arises when you have a made hand and
are facing a board with a draw. Your typical approach will be to bet
and make your opponent pay for the opportunity to catch the card that
beats you. However, what happens when that card comes? Do you
automatically give your opponent credit for making his hand and forfeit
the pot?
Limping in Texas Hold'em
One
question that commonly arises in Texas hold'em is "to limp or not to
limp?" Limping means flat calling the blind rather than coming in with
a raise. Some players say never do it, others swear by it. As with many
aspects of poker, it often depends on the situation.
Railbirding - Learn Hold'em By Watching
There
are many advantages to playing online poker. You don't have to travel
anywhere, meaning no travel time and no travel expenses. You don't have
to tip waitresses or dealers and you can always find a game. However,
many players neglect to think about another big advantage to online
poker, which is online railbirding.
Handling the Turn When a Draw Hits in Texas Hold'em
Handling
the turn in Texas hold'em can be tricky business. While different poker
situations will require different strategies, there are some basic
approaches a player can take to turn play that should make things
easier.
Flopping the Nuts in Texas Hold'em Poker
Flopping
the "nuts," or the best hand, in Texas hold'em poker would seem to be
an enviable spot, and it is. However, just because you have the best
hand on the flop does not mean you can play the rest of the hand on
autopilot. You need to consider how to bet in order to extract the most
from your opponents and to make them pay for trying to draw to a hand
that will beat you.
Poker: The Art Of Bragging
We've
all seen him at the poker table: The braggart. He arrives at the table
letting you know that he'll soon have all your chips. He'll remind you
every time you bet that he's not afraid to go all-in with you. Maybe
he'll win big, maybe not, but he'll leave the table the same way he
came in, making sure you know that, at least in his mind, he's the best
there is.
Playing a Lot of Hands in No Limit Texas Hold'em
One
of the first things poker players learn is to try not to play too many
hands. Playing too many hands is one of the most common mistakes new
players make. If someone is playing consistently weaker hands than
other players, they are putting themselves at a decided disadvantage.
Extracting the Maximum in Texas Hold'em
Some
of the most fun that can be had in no-limit Texas hold'em is when you
have the winning hand. There's nothing like holding Ah 5h and seeing a
third heart hit the board on the turn. Some new players may assume that
hands like these play themselves. In fact, in no-limit hold'em,
maximizing the value of your winning hands is just as important as
getting away from losing hands, if not more important.
Maximizing Your Poker Profit with Rakeback
Everybody
wants to be a winning poker player. Seeing players win millions on the
World Series of Poker or World Poker Tour has inspired thousands to get
involved in the poker explosion, hoping to win their own big score.
Knowing When to Quit in No Limit Texas Hold'em
No-limit
Texas Hold'em can be a real roller coaster ride. Depending on the
stakes you play, you can find yourself up or down hundreds or even
thousands over the course of a few hours. The question many players
struggle with is when is it time to quit? Since the goal in poker is
simply to win as much money as possible, how do you know when you have
reached or failed to reach that goal?
Playing Pocket Pairs Pre-Flop in Texas Hold'em
An
element of Texas hold'em poker strategy that many players struggle with
is how to deal with pocket pairs before the flop. Pocket pairs are
interesting in that they tend to have stronger pre-flop value than most
other hands, but can get progressively weaker as the hand continues. A
pair of deuces beats ace-king, but most players would rather see a flop
with the two high cards than the lowly bottom pair. Playing winning
Texas hold'em strategy requires a solid plan for your pocket pairs.
Playing Sets in Texas Hold'em
To
have a winning Texas hold'em strategy means knowing what to do in a
variety of situations before they ever occur. Texas hold'em poker is a
game of decisions, and in the no-limit variety of the game, they can be
big decisions. Having a repertoire of strategic ideas at your disposal
will make it easier to make more decisions that are correct over the
course of the session. One situation you should know how to handle is
what to do when you make a set.
Shifting Gears in No Limit Texas Hold'em
If
you haven't heard the term "shifting gears" as applied to No-Limit
Texas Hold'em poker, you'd better learn it quick. The ability to shift
gears is a crucial skill in no-limit hold'em, and no matter what their
style, every pro poker player knows how to take advantage of this idea.
Texas Holdem Secrets
It's
not that complicated to become a winning No-Limit Hold'em player. Most
online poker players have knowledge about the basic winning strategy
including pot odds, hand strength, position play and bankroll
management.
A poker hand consists of five cards
Question:

Community cards are K, K, Q, Q, 5

Player 1 holds J, 8

Player 2 holds 8, 5

The question is: Which Player wins? My theory is the K, K, Q, Q are
discounted because neither player has any advantage with them;
therefore the 5 pair (player 2) wins. The other theory is the best 5
card hand: K, K, Q, Q, J (player 1) wins.

This actually happened and could not be resolved. The pot was split between the two players.

/John E. Rowe
Playing Suited Connectors
If
you are an intermediate poker player, most likely you are playing poker
with the standard tight and aggressive style. The style usually plays
only with strong starting hands and has you play them aggressively both
pre and post-flop. While playing tight-aggressive is a winning
combination for most poker players, advanced players often increase the
range of hands the play to vary up their game.
Misc Thoughts On Live Poker Versus Online Poker
Cheating Holdem Poker Games:
I think it's a good idea to mention cheating when we are talking about
poker in general and specifically online and regular casino games. Not
many people are worried about being cheated when they play holdem at a
real casino; they are more likely to be worried about some superstition
(a "bad" dealer for them, etc).
Texas Hold'em Training
I'm
a big fan of training. The main hobbies/interests of mine have always
been those that I did day in and day out and slowly progressed at. You
do the sport/activity because you love it and years later you look back
and realize how far you've come.

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