Getting Started in Poker

Calculating Pot Odds Quickly and Accurately

Have you ever had a tough time figuring out what the odds of making your hand really are?  Poker math can be tough, but only if you let it be.  There are a few rules that you can apply to make the math in poker VERY easy.

When facing a bet … more

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Improve Your Game with Poker Coaching

Poker coaching and training is the fastest way for beginners to learn how to improve their game. There are numerous poker coaching and training sites available on the internet for those who wish to improve their poker game. If you want to win consistently in poker it is … more

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What are Poker Networks?

If you have been playing online poker for a little while and played at a handful of poker rooms, you may well have noticed that a number of them look remarkably similar.

For example, if you take a look at Titan Poker and Bet365 you can see that whilst they have … more

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Bad Beats Happen, Deal with It!

Bad Beats (or suckouts) are a way of life for the online poker player. They happen to everyone who has ever played online poker and they aren’t going away anytime soon! The only thing you can do is shake your head and move on.

Over the long run, you will make … more

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How Sign Up Bonuses Work

What to Look for and How to Clear Them

Almost all online poker rooms offer sign up bonuses to new players. These sign up bonuses are meant to entice players to try out the poker room for the first time. The poker room then hopes that they can retain … more

August 18, 2009 - by economist · Filed Under Getting Started in Poker 1 Comment 

No Limit Hold ‘Em Starting Hands

A starting hand is a term to describe the playable nature of the two downcards dealt pre-flop in Texas Hold ‘Em (see more poker rules here). There are numerous theories and charts on starting hand strategy ranging from tight play to aggressive play. The purpose of this article … more

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8 Tips for Getting Started in Poker

To be successful in online poker, it is important to understand the fundamentals from the start. Knowing the fundamentals of the game will help in many ways: It will help you avoid losing your initial deposit; instill good habits and help you appreciate the game of poker as a skill … more

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