subject: Ways To Win At Internet Poker [print this page] When most people think of internet poker, the game that comes to mind is Texas Hold'em poker. Right now this is the most popular form of poker being played, both online and off. It is the game of television and the World Tour of Poker.
Texas Hold'em is played in four rounds of betting, the first coming after two card hands have been dealt, the second after the flop of three cars and the third and fourth after the turn and the river cards have hit the table. The object of the game is to get end up with the best standard poker hand of five cards, using any of the five cards on the table or the two cards in hand. While it is possible to win by purely playing the odds, the psychological game always comes into play at some point whether playing online or in person.
Gambler's Instincts and Concentration
In order to win at online poker it is necessary to develop a gambler's instincts with good concentration on the game at hand. A working knowledge of mathematics and probability laws will help too. Being able to read your opponents and to determine their tells is also a great asset in playing
Playing Tight or Loose
Everyone approaches the game differently There are many styles of play as there are ways to play. Most people fall into two categories, the tight player and the loose player. The good players are flexible and can move between both styles at will, depending on the nature of the game. Tight play is synonymous with aggressive play. Playing loose is best described as going with the flow.
Texas Hold'em Positions
Playing positions is important in Hold'em games. The dealer plays last after the first round, which is the worst position. The blinds are the early positions. The next position is called under the gun. The other positions depend on just how many people are at the table and in the game. Hands are written in shorthand such as K8 meaning king and eight off suit, or A9s meaning Ace-nine suited, or same suit. An example of good starting hands are AA, KK, AKs, QQ from any position. AQs, JJ, AK, TT, or AJs from the mid to late positions are good, too. Mid pairs and high ace suits should be played from the dealer position, if you get the chance. To play winning Internet poker one has to stop gambling and develop a strategy. Having a solid strategy at the end of the day, will make you the winning
