Here is a littel crash course to the type of players in a No limit Texas Hold'em.
Top of the list would deffinately be knowing your opponents. If you don’t know the types of players you’re sitting with at a no limit table, save some money for the slots. I can raise you to that, that you’re going to be blown off the table. That said, once you identified the type of people you’re playing against, you can become the predator. Here are the main types of opponents you need to keep your eyes peeled for.
In a no limit table, you’re going to see 3 or 4 types of players. The only thing that really makes them different from each other is how aggressively they play. Some of them may play a lot of hands and bet like physco maniacs. On the other hand, others play conservatively and bet like they’re playing with their tuition fees. Ok, here goes :
Tight-Passive Players - These are the "chicken"of the table. They rather not play a lot of hands in a showdown and they bet very conservatively. Ops, no offense if you’re a tight-aggressive player yourself. They’re the most common type. No doubt that they can build a bankroll at a low-limit table, but they’re generally shark food at the No Limit Hold’em games.
Loose-Passive Players - These players are their own worst enemy. They constantly depend on others bluffing into their hands. You can spot these players as they keep calling while holding a semi-strong hand. You can take seize the moment by betting competitively when you’re holding a stronger hand. These players fold easily.
Tight-Aggressive Players - It’s not a flawless style for sure. But, if you have a strong gutt feeling, you can boost your bankroll quickly. The trick, wait for a great hand. Then, go all in and kill to the finish. Throw all your chips into it. Win big, lose big!!! That’s the nature of this style.
Loose-Aggressive Players - Now, this is the style I have adopted. Loose aggressive players are some of the most dangerous people to play with, and I like the sound of that! Sometimes, they’ll bet like a nut job and get cornered easily. Well, if that happens, consider them your prey. Most times, though, they play a lot of hands and buy shares of tons of pots. Because they’re betting so much, it’ll seem like they’re losing a lot. However, if you keep an eye on their chips, you’ll notice the pile getting bigger throughout the night. So to all out there, do keep a close watch around this type of player. Don’t be drawn in by their betting!!!
Therefore, hope these 4 types listed will help you judge the type of opponents on your table. Good Luck!
Cheers...
Monday, June 30, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Poker and it's Down Fall!!!
Although this article may be contradicting my previous posting, I am still going to spill my guts out on how I truly feel about Poker. Poker is often subject to criticism by those morally opposed to gambling. While morally I honestly see nothing wrong with gambling, but I do find it an irresponsible waste of precious time and money, both of which are hard to come by for a typical college student or a freshie at work. Hours of precious time spent posting blinds, bluffing and going all in, are hours away from the books or even the actual work.
It now seems to me, overnight groups of people started dealing cards, breaking out cheap plastic chips and having a good time playing a little hold'em. Soon after the games got a little more serious, friends became opponents and those cheap plastic chips were upgraded to expensive clay casino style chips.
Not long till they got online to start playing online poker. Suddenly, there were countless individuals now who are punching in their credit card numbers online to partake in online poker. Now anyone with a couple of bucks and a computer can get online and blow their savings trying to double up at a high stakes table.
I now know that the online poker industry has erupted, especially among college students. More and more students have listed poker as an interest on facebook.com, and I'm sure there are groups dedicated to online poker. Poker is here, gambling is here and the ramifications are real. It is here to stay and nothing is going to stop it from erupting.
Once upon a time gambling only took place in the most spectacular casinos, fortunately or unfortunately , now the same opportunities are present in a dingy dorm room equip with Internet connection. Perhaps regulations should exist barring online gambling; after all gambling is illegal.
Personally, I feel Poker is a waste of time; if one thinks they can minus education or ignore the respected job they are currently doing to become a professional poker player! For every one successfully story, there are hundreds that are left bankrupt, maxed out their credit cards, borrowed money from family and friends, kicked out of school, jobless or depressed!
It now seems to me, overnight groups of people started dealing cards, breaking out cheap plastic chips and having a good time playing a little hold'em. Soon after the games got a little more serious, friends became opponents and those cheap plastic chips were upgraded to expensive clay casino style chips.
Not long till they got online to start playing online poker. Suddenly, there were countless individuals now who are punching in their credit card numbers online to partake in online poker. Now anyone with a couple of bucks and a computer can get online and blow their savings trying to double up at a high stakes table.
I now know that the online poker industry has erupted, especially among college students. More and more students have listed poker as an interest on facebook.com, and I'm sure there are groups dedicated to online poker. Poker is here, gambling is here and the ramifications are real. It is here to stay and nothing is going to stop it from erupting.
Once upon a time gambling only took place in the most spectacular casinos, fortunately or unfortunately , now the same opportunities are present in a dingy dorm room equip with Internet connection. Perhaps regulations should exist barring online gambling; after all gambling is illegal.
Personally, I feel Poker is a waste of time; if one thinks they can minus education or ignore the respected job they are currently doing to become a professional poker player! For every one successfully story, there are hundreds that are left bankrupt, maxed out their credit cards, borrowed money from family and friends, kicked out of school, jobless or depressed!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Top 5 WSOP Bracelet Winners !!
To all the poker fans out there, here are the top 5 poker WSOP Bracelet winners!
No. 1 = Phil Hellmuth currently, 11 Bracelets > Total WSOP Earnings: $3,787,327
No. 2 = Doyle Brunson, 10 Bracelets > Total WSOP Earnings: $1,528,130
No. 3 = Johnny Chan, 9 Bracelets > Total WSOP Earnings: $2,536,675
No. 4 = Erick Seidel, 8 Bracelets > Total WSOP Earnings: $2,312,780
No. 5 = Bill Bexter, 7 Bracelets > Total WSOP Earnings: $617,110
No. 1 = Phil Hellmuth currently, 11 Bracelets > Total WSOP Earnings: $3,787,327No. 2 = Doyle Brunson, 10 Bracelets > Total WSOP Earnings: $1,528,130 No. 3 = Johnny Chan, 9 Bracelets > Total WSOP Earnings: $2,536,675No. 4 = Erick Seidel, 8 Bracelets > Total WSOP Earnings: $2,312,780 No. 5 = Bill Bexter, 7 Bracelets > Total WSOP Earnings: $617,110Cheers...
Friday, June 20, 2008
Poker This ...poker That !!
A month ago, I had no idea what Poker was all about, never even thought about gambling. Completely oblivious to this world called gambling. I perceived gambling as for those who enjoyed loosing hard earned money, really bored ones and those who had too much time on their hands.
However, my perception towards gambling has changed. I now know that there are more to it then sitting on a table and gambling away. There are many things involved in gambling, one must be focused, make sure one has a good strategy in winning that hand, be able to study their opponents habits, know when to fold and go all in, know ones limit and know when to stop if necessary, be able to keep their opponents on their toes and always refrain from being to greedy.
I have come to learn alot about poker. There are many different types of Poker. Just to name a few, there are 5 Card Draw, Seven Card Stud, Omaha and many more. The most played poker will most certainly be Texas Hold'em.
I have also come to learn that there are significant strategies in playing Poker. I would like to share some of these strategies. To what I know, playing poker is not pure chance or luck. Its about having the skills and having the knowledge about the game.
Without a good grasp of basic poker strategy one won't do well against experienced players.
I think one of the most important things to remember when playing poker is that ones strategy should be to win as much as possible and lose as little as possible on each hand and not to get the best hand. One is in the game to win money and not pots. Any player can win a pot. But one will lose a ton of money in the process. The best poker players play few hands and maximize their return when the odds are in their favor.
I think trying to stay with and initial bad hand is one of the worst strategies possible. If one don't have a winning combination in ones hand when the betting begins, it's often in ones best interest to fold. Stay in every now and then to confuse ones opponents but don't generally count on turning a bad thing into a good one. Always do remember, money saved is just as valuable as money won.
In one of my very 1st tournament of poker, I learned that the best basic poker strategy is to play selectively and aggressively. The odds will most certainly shift as cards are dealt across the table. One has to know what their odds are and play aggressively when they're in ones favor. But watch yourself, if you consistently play aggressive then your opponents will recognize your tendencies and wait till they have a better hand than you. Always remember not be predictable and always play unpredictably. If other player can see you are tight player or a loose player then they'll easily know how to go about taking your money.
Another handy tip will be, if one is able to switch gears if you get stuck in a losing streak. Don't just start playing aggressively trying to turn bad hands around. The best strategy is to do the opposite, gear down and play fewer hands. Wait out your streak of bad luck; I'm sure eventually it will pass.
Always be sure to study your opponents and learn to anticipate their actions. When hands are turned over at showdown, notice who's holding what. Try to recall betting patterns earlier in the hand. When possible make notes of players' patterns.
This is a dangerous tip but bluffing can be a powerful poker strategy but it should only be used sparingly. It's not a good idea to bluff a loose player. It's unlikely they will fold. Your best chance to successfully bluff is when you're up against a tight player with a relatively small pot.
Generally, I think these basic poker strategies apply to all forms of poker. Do bear in mind that each variation of poker is quite different and will have its own specific strategies and tactics. The best way to win at poker is to learn these strategies and practice, practice, practice. Like any skill it will take time and effort to become a proficient and dangerous poker player.
Good luck ....!!
Cheers...
However, my perception towards gambling has changed. I now know that there are more to it then sitting on a table and gambling away. There are many things involved in gambling, one must be focused, make sure one has a good strategy in winning that hand, be able to study their opponents habits, know when to fold and go all in, know ones limit and know when to stop if necessary, be able to keep their opponents on their toes and always refrain from being to greedy.
I have come to learn alot about poker. There are many different types of Poker. Just to name a few, there are 5 Card Draw, Seven Card Stud, Omaha and many more. The most played poker will most certainly be Texas Hold'em.
I have also come to learn that there are significant strategies in playing Poker. I would like to share some of these strategies. To what I know, playing poker is not pure chance or luck. Its about having the skills and having the knowledge about the game.
Without a good grasp of basic poker strategy one won't do well against experienced players.
I think one of the most important things to remember when playing poker is that ones strategy should be to win as much as possible and lose as little as possible on each hand and not to get the best hand. One is in the game to win money and not pots. Any player can win a pot. But one will lose a ton of money in the process. The best poker players play few hands and maximize their return when the odds are in their favor.
I think trying to stay with and initial bad hand is one of the worst strategies possible. If one don't have a winning combination in ones hand when the betting begins, it's often in ones best interest to fold. Stay in every now and then to confuse ones opponents but don't generally count on turning a bad thing into a good one. Always do remember, money saved is just as valuable as money won.
In one of my very 1st tournament of poker, I learned that the best basic poker strategy is to play selectively and aggressively. The odds will most certainly shift as cards are dealt across the table. One has to know what their odds are and play aggressively when they're in ones favor. But watch yourself, if you consistently play aggressive then your opponents will recognize your tendencies and wait till they have a better hand than you. Always remember not be predictable and always play unpredictably. If other player can see you are tight player or a loose player then they'll easily know how to go about taking your money.
Another handy tip will be, if one is able to switch gears if you get stuck in a losing streak. Don't just start playing aggressively trying to turn bad hands around. The best strategy is to do the opposite, gear down and play fewer hands. Wait out your streak of bad luck; I'm sure eventually it will pass.
Always be sure to study your opponents and learn to anticipate their actions. When hands are turned over at showdown, notice who's holding what. Try to recall betting patterns earlier in the hand. When possible make notes of players' patterns.
This is a dangerous tip but bluffing can be a powerful poker strategy but it should only be used sparingly. It's not a good idea to bluff a loose player. It's unlikely they will fold. Your best chance to successfully bluff is when you're up against a tight player with a relatively small pot.
Generally, I think these basic poker strategies apply to all forms of poker. Do bear in mind that each variation of poker is quite different and will have its own specific strategies and tactics. The best way to win at poker is to learn these strategies and practice, practice, practice. Like any skill it will take time and effort to become a proficient and dangerous poker player.
Good luck ....!!
Cheers...
Advanced Poker Strategy for Tournaments!
To all you poker maniacs , I have stumbled upon a very interesting article on the web about the advance poker stratergies. This will be a good way to sharpen your skills at poker!
This article was taken at this website : http://www.milliondollarpokerguide.com
"Advanced Poker Strategy for Tournaments - How To Move Beyond Playing Only Your Cards - The beauty of poker is that it is easy to learn but almost impossible to fully master. A player who has learned the basics of poker strategy including starting hand selection, the various kinds of odds and table position looking at advanced poker strategy tips and information needs to cover many areas. This article suggests 5 advanced poker strategy areas that can improve any player's poker skills.
Advanced Poker Strategy Area #1 - Game Theory
Game theory is actually a branch of mathematics which looks at situations where 2 or more people have conflicting interests. It can be applied to poker in many ways. The most common example is 'Optimal Bluffing Strategy' in which you aim to randomize your bluffs in a way that is 'unexploitable' by opponents. This advanced poker strategy involves making your bluff frequency exactly the same as the odds your opponent receives to call the final bet.
Advanced Poker Strategy Area #2 - The Independent Chip Model (ICM)
ICM is a model which gives a tournament player's chip stack a dollar value based on prize pool distribution and the stacks of remaining players. It is then used to calculate your true risk - in terms of dollars not chips - when making a decision during play. This advanced poker strategy is commonly used in Sit and Go tournaments but can be equally useful in multi-table poker tournaments.
Advanced Poker Strategy Area #3 - Heads-Up Poker Play
There are actually 2 advanced poker strategies designed for heads-up play. Both are used at the end of tournaments and rely on math to ensure that an opponent has no numerical way to exploit you. The first is known as the SAGE system and the second 'Nash-Equilibrium'. Becoming an expert in these systems will help you reach that number one spot - where the big payout is.
Advanced Poker Strategy Area #4 - Stack Size Flexibility and Inflection Points
Made famous by Dan Harrington the concept of 'M', zones and inflection points is a must for players learning advanced poker strategy for tournaments. You can calculate your 'M' score at any point during a tournament by dividing your chips by the blinds and antes. This score is then used to assign a 'zone' which dictates your strategy as you travel through inflection points (changes between zones).
Advanced Poker Strategy Area #5 - Rail-Birding The Online Pros
Watching the professional online tournament players at work is a great way to pick up advanced poker strategy tips. Effective rail-birding involves analyzing the hand as a whole rather than just the cards in play. Stack-sizes and reads are just two of the many things to watch out for.
Mark R Holland is an online poker pro, blogger and writer for high-quality poker sites. For great poker strategy articles and tips covering SNGs, Poker Tournaments and Satellite Qualifiers visit Online Poker Tournament Strategy Tips today."
Author: Ezine Articles - Mark R Holland"
I sure do hope that this article is a good help to all especially if you are looking forward to winning in the next tournament!!!
Good luck !!!
Cheers...
This article was taken at this website : http://www.milliondollarpokerguide.com
"Advanced Poker Strategy for Tournaments - How To Move Beyond Playing Only Your Cards - The beauty of poker is that it is easy to learn but almost impossible to fully master. A player who has learned the basics of poker strategy including starting hand selection, the various kinds of odds and table position looking at advanced poker strategy tips and information needs to cover many areas. This article suggests 5 advanced poker strategy areas that can improve any player's poker skills.
Advanced Poker Strategy Area #1 - Game Theory
Game theory is actually a branch of mathematics which looks at situations where 2 or more people have conflicting interests. It can be applied to poker in many ways. The most common example is 'Optimal Bluffing Strategy' in which you aim to randomize your bluffs in a way that is 'unexploitable' by opponents. This advanced poker strategy involves making your bluff frequency exactly the same as the odds your opponent receives to call the final bet.
Advanced Poker Strategy Area #2 - The Independent Chip Model (ICM)
ICM is a model which gives a tournament player's chip stack a dollar value based on prize pool distribution and the stacks of remaining players. It is then used to calculate your true risk - in terms of dollars not chips - when making a decision during play. This advanced poker strategy is commonly used in Sit and Go tournaments but can be equally useful in multi-table poker tournaments.
Advanced Poker Strategy Area #3 - Heads-Up Poker Play
There are actually 2 advanced poker strategies designed for heads-up play. Both are used at the end of tournaments and rely on math to ensure that an opponent has no numerical way to exploit you. The first is known as the SAGE system and the second 'Nash-Equilibrium'. Becoming an expert in these systems will help you reach that number one spot - where the big payout is.
Advanced Poker Strategy Area #4 - Stack Size Flexibility and Inflection Points
Made famous by Dan Harrington the concept of 'M', zones and inflection points is a must for players learning advanced poker strategy for tournaments. You can calculate your 'M' score at any point during a tournament by dividing your chips by the blinds and antes. This score is then used to assign a 'zone' which dictates your strategy as you travel through inflection points (changes between zones).
Advanced Poker Strategy Area #5 - Rail-Birding The Online Pros
Watching the professional online tournament players at work is a great way to pick up advanced poker strategy tips. Effective rail-birding involves analyzing the hand as a whole rather than just the cards in play. Stack-sizes and reads are just two of the many things to watch out for.
Mark R Holland is an online poker pro, blogger and writer for high-quality poker sites. For great poker strategy articles and tips covering SNGs, Poker Tournaments and Satellite Qualifiers visit Online Poker Tournament Strategy Tips today."
Author: Ezine Articles - Mark R Holland"
I sure do hope that this article is a good help to all especially if you are looking forward to winning in the next tournament!!!
Good luck !!!
Cheers...
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