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Texas Holdem poker is a very popular game. If you'd like to start playing it, it's never been easier. There are games constantly being played on the computer. So, here are some quick tips to get a beginner online Texas Holdem player like you started.
Understand Game Speed:
To start with, you need to get a feel for online game speed. For example, if you play just one table at a time online, you can expect to see about 50 hands per hour. You can also play multiple tables at once online, if you choose, making that number increase. In a live poker setting, you're likely to only see about 30 hands an hour. So, you need to decide what pace works best for you.
Why is the speed so much quicker online? Well, for one thing, each person acts on a timer. Also, there is no actual dealer to deal the cards. The computer does it faster than a dealer ever could.
Additionally, many functions are so automated online that decisions and actions take less time. For instance, you can put chips in the pot by simply pushing a button online. Also, you never need to count your chips because the computer keeps track of all that.
Play Tight:
Play tight poker online, at least for the most part. Most players who are unsuccessful online find themselves losing because they try to play too many hands. If you can take your time and wait for decent hands to come along, you'll be a step ahead of a lot of the competition.
Take Notes And Watch For Tells:
Most poker websites offer note boxes where you can record observations about your opponents. Use the feature because it will really help you. You're likely to see a lot of the same players all the time at the same stakes levels and at certain times on certain days. You may not remember much about those players, but you can always refer to your notes and use their recorded weaknesses and tells against them in the games.
Set A Schedule:
Another good tip is to be careful about how you schedule your online play. Abetter way to look at it is this. Suppose that you start playing a poker tournament online at 8PM. Well, most large tournaments take several hours to play. So, if you have plans at 9PM, that's not a good idea. You can't win if you can't stick the game out to the end.
Monitor Your Money Spent:
It's easy to lose track of how much you spend online. It's also far too easy to want to keep playing poker to win back your loses, if you're on a losing streak. So, monitor your money and know when to take a break.
Don't Play Under Pressure:
Finally, just as in a live game, you shouldn't play online poker if you're under pressure. That could mean if you're tired, stressed or physically ill. It could also mean being distracted by other things, such as your kids running in and out of the room or the phone constantly ringing. Try to only play when you know that you'll be awake, alert and relatively uninterrupted. That's one great way to get good at online poker.
