Archive for the ‘Poker Basics’ Category
When should you raise in poker?
Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Raising in poker is a very valuable play as it can get more money in the pot, or win you the pot straight out. Many people like to refer to David Sklanskys seven reasons for raising. They are in short: More money in the pot To drive out opponents Bluffing Free Card Information Drive out
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Should you show your hand in poker if you don’t have to?
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
This is a question many people wonder about – should you be revealing your hand in poker when you don’t have to? You’ve bluffed an opponent out of the pot – should you now show your cards so people know you bluff, and then take advantage of this table image? The best answer is no,
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Do you have to show your hand on the river even if you lost?
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Both online and offline poker rooms follow the same rules when it comes to river showdowns in poker. This poker question and answer applies to practically all forms of poker. Technically, you never have to show your hand, and can muck whenever you want to. The only time you have to show your hand is
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What are the fundamentals of blinds in Texas Hold ‘Em?
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
In traditional poker, there is an ante, or minimum bet at the table. Each player begins by throwing in their minimum bet, and then players have the opportunity to raise the bet if they are confident with their hand or are trying to bluff others into folding. Blinds are used in Texas Hold ‘Em instead
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How do you calculate probability in Omaha poker?
Sunday, April 18th, 2010
Understanding how to calculate the odds in Omaha poker will give you an edge when playing the game. Each player is dealt four cards; there are 270,725 different combinations that can exist from a 52-card deck. Calculating odds for Omaha Poker is complicated, and there are charts and digital calculators are available to make it
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What are the basic rules for playing Chinese poker?
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
In Chinese poker, you are dealt 13 cards, and the goal is to arrange them into two decks of five cards and one deck of three cards that will beat the other poker hands at the table. Chinese poker is played with 52 cards and four players, Once the players agree on a stake, the
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What is the best poker game for a beginner?
Monday, April 12th, 2010
There are a number of poker games for all levels of players, but the best poker game for a beginner is Texas Hold ‘Em. There is very little need to count cards or calculate odds, and the rules are pretty straightforward. It is a game you can learn to play in minutes, but you will
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When do I have to show my hand?
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
It is a common strategy to hide your cards unless forced to, this can protect your bluffing strategy from the other players at the table. The opposite is also true, if you win a big hand with a bluff you could show your hand to upset your opponents and get them off their game. So
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