Playing paid or free poker online is a game of skill, chance with a little luck thrown in for good measure.
As we all know, 52 cards make up a deck and whatever 5 cards are dealt out, one of those will always win. It could be the ultimate hand of a Royal Flush or the lowest possible pair of 2's. In some cases, it could even be A high. That is the great unknown of poker, which cards are going to win for any given hand.
When dealt cards you must first decide whether they are suitable to your style of play. Then the decision is whether to fold, call or raise the big blind.
Every individual player has their own style of playing. Some players will only play face cards, whereas others will play any card given to them. That is a style of play. I know of many players who will play nearly every hand pre-flop as long as the bet is within their comfort zone.
Once the flop is seen, it becomes more interesting and a bigger decision needing to be made. If you are holding 3 4 off suit and the flop shows AKJ, what is the likelihood that you will continue with the hand? I would imagine you would fold, unless it is a check through until the turn card is shown.
No poker player is the same, and its important to remember that you can never bee 100% sure how each player will play a hand. There could very well be someone holding 3 4 offsuit and try to bluff and bet big once the flop is shown. I, for one, would never attempt that with such low cards, but I have seen it happen, it's a great mystery of how others play!
For this reason, it is essential that you study each of your opponents where possible before sitting down with them at a table. You should be able to grasp enough information about their game play to figure out their moves when playing them.
As advantageous as this may be, you are not always going to win every time by adapting this approach. As I stated earlier, any given 5 cards will win a hand and they may very well be holding Q 10 and flopped a straight. But the odds are in your favor to predict certain scenarios after learning others' style of play.
Always be observant, never just assume someone is bluffing, and most important, remember to play your game. Your style of play is ultimately what you must rely on to win in poker so be sure to practice and refine in free poker online freerolls before moving up to cash games.
Thursday 25 February 2010
Friday 12 February 2010
Free Online Poker - Sandbagging, Slow Play and Trapping
A good technique to turn a solid hand in buy-in and free online poker games into a great one is to "sandbag," or in plain language, not disclosing your power until the "Kenny Rogers Right Time."
When the game starts and other players start betting, hold back and keep your cool. Avoid making any raises of any size.
The key is to keep as many players as possible in the game for as long as possible and then "kill" them with an "all-in" at the critical time.
Sandbagging is also known as 'trapping' or 'slow play', whereas in my opinion you don't need to play too slow, just hide your hand well.
This technique works well when another player has good cards, too. That player will do the betting for you and you will remain "hidden" until you are ready to slam them with an allin.
Many times by doing this you get into a nutz situation as the flop, turn, and river fill up your hand.
I have found its much easier when playing online poker rather than face to face poker as its easier to hide your expression.
In internet paid and free online poker games it is much easier because no one can really "see" you. Sandbagging also gives you the option to make economic bets by not blowing a raise and ultimately losing to someone who hits big on the turn or river.
So, the key to being good at sandbagging when playing free online poker, is to entice as many players as possible into the pot and then jump all-in at the crucial time to take the pot. Good luck in giving it a go and I hope this tip serves you well.
I very much hope my tips on the sandbagging techniques help you in your poker play and look forward to seeing you on the poker tables soon.
When the game starts and other players start betting, hold back and keep your cool. Avoid making any raises of any size.
The key is to keep as many players as possible in the game for as long as possible and then "kill" them with an "all-in" at the critical time.
Sandbagging is also known as 'trapping' or 'slow play', whereas in my opinion you don't need to play too slow, just hide your hand well.
This technique works well when another player has good cards, too. That player will do the betting for you and you will remain "hidden" until you are ready to slam them with an allin.
Many times by doing this you get into a nutz situation as the flop, turn, and river fill up your hand.
I have found its much easier when playing online poker rather than face to face poker as its easier to hide your expression.
In internet paid and free online poker games it is much easier because no one can really "see" you. Sandbagging also gives you the option to make economic bets by not blowing a raise and ultimately losing to someone who hits big on the turn or river.
So, the key to being good at sandbagging when playing free online poker, is to entice as many players as possible into the pot and then jump all-in at the crucial time to take the pot. Good luck in giving it a go and I hope this tip serves you well.
I very much hope my tips on the sandbagging techniques help you in your poker play and look forward to seeing you on the poker tables soon.
Monday 8 February 2010
How to Win at Free Online Poker site NoPayPOKER.com
At free online poker site NoPayPOKER.com you start your poker career with ten of the site dollars (FreeD). Do yourself a favour and don't touch it. Don't put your money on the line when you are first starting off.
NoPayPoker has plenty of ways to try to earn money without any risk. The only thing that this option will cost you is time. Free roll poker tournaments take a while, but once you get a hang of poker they are a great way to get some extra cash. Just beat out everyone in them and you can see the money start rolling in.
Playing in the NoPayPOKER.com leagues are also a great way to get some extra cash. Head for one of the leagues at http://www.nopaypoker.com which play on a Mondays, Fridays and the big $2500 FreeD held on Wednesdays.
Once you sign up for a league, go back to the NoPayPoker software and sign up for game. Your goal is to get the highest position you can. You have to play a minimum of five games and after you have done so you can be eligible for the prize.
Scoring is done by averaging your scores together. Scores are as follow: 100 points for first, 90 for second, 80 for third, and so on.
The free poker tournaments have to be completed right then and there and usually take a while because there is more than one table. Poker leagues take less time at one sitting because there are only ten people. However, the over all time is probably longer because you have to play five games.
Whichever game you pick to play (or even both) they are worth doing as they are free and a great way to earn some extra cash to play with. When you have made a little money, head for the other tables available at NoPayPOKER.com where you can earn money much faster.
If you are sitting here thinking it is more hassle than its worth, trust me, its not. NoPayPOKER is a completely free online poker site. Their money comes from advertising, not from the players so there is no financial risk from playing at all. Best of all, when you have enough FreeD (3000 = $30) then you can withdraw this and spend it on anything you like!
NoPayPoker has plenty of ways to try to earn money without any risk. The only thing that this option will cost you is time. Free roll poker tournaments take a while, but once you get a hang of poker they are a great way to get some extra cash. Just beat out everyone in them and you can see the money start rolling in.
Playing in the NoPayPOKER.com leagues are also a great way to get some extra cash. Head for one of the leagues at http://www.nopaypoker.com which play on a Mondays, Fridays and the big $2500 FreeD held on Wednesdays.
Once you sign up for a league, go back to the NoPayPoker software and sign up for game. Your goal is to get the highest position you can. You have to play a minimum of five games and after you have done so you can be eligible for the prize.
Scoring is done by averaging your scores together. Scores are as follow: 100 points for first, 90 for second, 80 for third, and so on.
The free poker tournaments have to be completed right then and there and usually take a while because there is more than one table. Poker leagues take less time at one sitting because there are only ten people. However, the over all time is probably longer because you have to play five games.
Whichever game you pick to play (or even both) they are worth doing as they are free and a great way to earn some extra cash to play with. When you have made a little money, head for the other tables available at NoPayPOKER.com where you can earn money much faster.
If you are sitting here thinking it is more hassle than its worth, trust me, its not. NoPayPOKER is a completely free online poker site. Their money comes from advertising, not from the players so there is no financial risk from playing at all. Best of all, when you have enough FreeD (3000 = $30) then you can withdraw this and spend it on anything you like!
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