If you are just starting out poker at the low levels, or even if for any reason you are still playing there, then it is essential you keep your poker strategy to a simple one. Too many players jump into these games looking to emulate the complex moves they see the Pros doing on TV, only to get burned Read the rest of this entry »

A lot of talk in the online poker world revolves around limits, with forums full of questions from players asking if they should be moving up, how much bankroll they need, can they beat the games at the same rate etc? Although often too much attention is paid to limits by some, they are nonetheless an important part of your play and therefore deserve some thought. Read the rest of this entry »

No Limit Hold’em differs from Limit Hold in many ways, one of which is the increased need to concentrate on playing the opposition’s character. Because of the betting structure if you do not do this you run the risk of losing more chips when you should be getting out of pots, and winning less when you are ahead. There are basically 5 different types of players Read the rest of this entry »

The turn and river are important parts of a limit hold ‘em game – as although you will already have seen the majority of the cards, the bet sizes on the turn and river are double that of before. So, this is the point where you look to make your money from the weak players who are following you hoping to hit one of their lucky draws. Read the rest of this entry »

The flop is a defining moment in Hold ‘em – you will now see 70% of the cards and the strength of your hand may change drastically. Whatever you held before the flop you now have to re-evaluate to decide the correct course of action: Read the rest of this entry »

Only a few years ago full-handed limit hold ‘em games were by far the most popular poker games played online and although their popularity may have decreased, with short handed and no limit games becoming preferred amongst players, they are still an ideal testing ground for new players to hone their skills before moving onto the trickier games. Read the rest of this entry »

Sit & Go (or Single Table) tournaments have been extremely popular in the online poker world, ever since they were introduced quite a few years ago.  They fill a gap in the market for players who prefer to play tournaments as opposed to cash games, but also like the convenience of being able to play when they want, Read the rest of this entry »