Friday, March 30, 2012

Poker Education

Making the right decisions in playing poker can be really hard for the majority of poker players in the poker table. I, myself had a bad beat experience because of wrong decisions I made and that was the time I started reading articles, watching videos, and participating in forum discussion to become better. I found out that Education is very important to make the right decisions in every situation. Having an education is a big advantage to win at poker tables because it help me build poker knowledge which leads to earning more and more money.

In fact, I learn a lot from joining on poker forums where I post my questions about my hand histories. I’ve met many people with the same interests and I received great feedback from them. I always find time to review hand and analyze a situation where I can be forced to take a risk to win especially when my own money involved.

Watching videos help me find key things to know the right plays. It is a learning process specifically if I am unsure of the action to do in a situation. It help me understand the whole game.

Another good source of information is by reading articles that could help me solve a certain problem. Continuous studying and exploring the game will build foundation of skill at poker. Having an education about the game is ultimately the key to win more money.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Poker is Just a Game

Poker is not like what you see on television

Poker is a game. Remember not to take it too seriously. You must respect your opponents. Do something else and do not play poker if you are bored, mad, and frustrated. Taking a bad mood to the table puts you at an even higher risk.

Do not expect things to be the way they are on TV. Be realistic and avoid daydreaming that you are going to be a millionaire. It is important to prepare yourself before playing and write a checklist of the things to do. You have to monitor your game, if you are playing win and making progress.

Professional players are good in handling their emotions and they know how to hide their intentions. They are good actors for it is hard to know what they are thinking or what can be their next move.

Poker can be extremely addictive. You have to limit yourself. You should know when to stop. You must keep yourself under control when playing poker. It is a struggle between you and Poker. You have to follow the right path and stay away from dangers and temptations.

It should be, You over Poker and not Poker over You.