DON'T BUY THE SEX, BUY THE GAME

I have been told over and over again, that in Poker, sex sells. Though i know that sex is one of the greatest gift of being alive, and though i had been invited several times, i still think that sex for the sake of Poker should be avoided.

I really think it is kind of disgusting if you engage in sex just so you can know the secret or whatever it is to know about that particular famous Poker player. I mean, you can be successful in your own way. If you are really determined, nothing is impossible and you can beat every opponent you want to beat. I always say to those who ask, read Poker Reviews so you will know what is the right, Poker Rooms and Poker Strategy suited for you. Though some Poker Review sites are purely advertorial, there are still some sites out there who offer honest and unbiased reviews. An example would be the links in this post, just follow the links and you will be directed to the site where i think every single review is honest.

Moving on to Poker strategy here are some helpful tips for beginners or average Poker players. Be sure to follow it by heart, not just by mind.


My friends and I started out learning Poker by playing sit and go tournaments. It was a great way to learn about tournaments, blinds structure and aggression while not bleeding your whole deposit in a couple hours. We actually use to pride ourselves on how long it would be until we had to reload! Playing very tight a few years ago was actually the thing to do to make money.

Or at least not lose money. When you are learning Poker strategy that is especially crucial.

Super rock tight isn’t exactly the best way to play sit and go tournaments these days, because there are a lot of educated players now that use Poker calculator tools that really help their game and vastly improve critical decision making. Now wouldn’t it be great to have a system or training tool that can help you with those types of decisions?

Well, yeah having the right Poker tools is definitely an advantage, but it is the right moves that will make you win.

Pokeris a game that is filled with decisions which need to be made, risks that need to be taken and money that gets to go home with someone. If you want it to be you, you have to make the right moves.

Which move should you make ?

Is a fold the best thing to do? Perhaps a bet or maybe even a call is best.

Depending upon what move you make, the entire game is affected. However, in order to know what move to make, you need to know what is going on within the game. One of the most important things to remember is this; when you feel as if you should bet but you don't know for sure if you should just call, you should always bet.

That means that you have a feeling something good is in your hand or that you're going to take the game. Another thing to remember is that if you are having doubts and feel as if you're not going to win the round, you should most likely just fold.

Sure, it seems difficult however, you need to pay attention to your intuition as well as to the outward signs of how the game is going and who you are playing. When you are able to play 'in your face' and Poker make the other players sweat a bit and second guess themselves, you should go for it.

By betting or raising, you are placing more money in the pot as bait for other players to do the same. You are increasing the amount of money that you can possibly win and playing this kind of poker is a great way to take home the loot. A lot of times within the game of , if Poker you re- raise an opponent, he or she is going to want to prove that they are not afraid to check or even raise again.

This is one of the best Poker strategies that you can use in certain situations. Let's say you have the nuts and your opponents are raising and betting and action is good. Should you raise again ?

In most instances, simply calling and allowing yourself another round in the game is a great way to get as much money as you can from the bets. This is because you are in the game, you know that you can't be beaten but you are not scaring anyone off either by betting really high.

All of these moves are dependent upon the situation you are in during the game as well as what kind of players you are playing against. One thing is for sure; you want them second guessing their every move and afraid of you. That's how great Poker players win games.

The tips i just told you are a better way to improve your Poker standing rather than being part of the mediocre crowd who uses act of population to gain advances.

Poker thoughts....

I have been playing Poker for the past couple of years and have yet to get tired of it. Many conservative people might not like the idea of getting my whole income just by playing but i do not really care. I enjoy the job i do and i get a lot of money from it. I think that is what really matters. Do not get me wrong, i am an environmental lawyer just like the famous Poker player David Singer, and i still practice that profession until now, without charging anyone. I mean, i am earning a lot just by using my skills in Poker, the least i can do for my environment is to take care of it without charging anyone.

As someone who is so used to seeing both sides of the coin, i know that playing Poker has its practical and addicting side, whether you play at home or in the casino. For the young generation, especially the youth today, i do not think they should be playing Poker for a living. They still have a lot ahead of them, and it is way better if they focus on their passion. If they like to write, then they should write first, rather than playing Poker for a living right away. One thing that i have observed in some is that by playing Poker and getting addicted to it, they tend to abandon their dreams of becoming someone- other than being the best Poker player of course. They are not wrong in saying that a Poker job, is the best job but if money is not an issue, i would not let it be my primary source of income.

Sure playing Poker generates huge amount of money i wouldn't get in a year of hard work of plain 'lawyering', but it still saps your potential of becoming someone if only money is not an issue. With Poker career growth is impossible. Unless you are the manager or whatever, your Poker career is stagnant. What happens after you win huge money and then be known by all the ladies and big bosses around? Nothing. You just gain a lot of money and fame but not the knowledge of being a professional writer, actress, lawyer, etc.

I never meant to preach, i am just merely saying that Poker is not everything, and you should not make Poker your everything.

Come to think of it, being a great Poker player requires skills that a lot of mediocre Poker players do not have. I just do not like it when some people regard Poker living as trash. Do they even know what they are talking about?

Though too much of playing Poker is bad, Poker still as an art, one that you have to work hard for. Working hard means studying hard every move or strategy that will be helpful to you so you can beat the sharks. You can read several Poker Reviews and joing Poker Forums. Another way to enhance Online Poker skills is by observing games.

I love Poker but i still think too much of it is bad. And just because i say too much of it is bad, it does not mean that people can just regard as a small thing, because obviously it's not since you need to possess state of the art skills and mindset to be able to win.

ABSOLUTE POKER RULES

These are the absolute rules that you have to follow so your Poker game will turn out to be another huge money making experience.

NEVER play with money you can't afford to lose

Set yourself a limit either monthly-which i think is best- or at least a total amount you can afford to lose - and dont go beyond it - if your happy to play with what
you'd have spent on a couple of nights at the pub then set that as your monthly limit on your account.- Most Poker Rooms have settings for this.

Managing to blow your annual budget in one night does not bode well - face it, your shark food and you need to read up and improve before you throw more cash away.

If you set a monthly recreational budget then you will either lose money affordability or you will win steadily - your will have a 4king good time either way.

Never try to win back your loses by cashing up the rent or anything else you need. You won't play optimally and you will surely only lose more.

Fold, fold and fold again

Solid starting hand selection is where you minimise your losses and maximise your wins - long term this is more important and effective than getting a few short term lucky wins.

Don't be a calling station-DUH

If your calling bets just to stay in a hand on the off chance you'll catch a lucky card or two - you wont - yes you see it all the time but trust me it wont happen when you need it to.Generally dont call a bet unless you would have raised it. And if you'd have raised it - then 4king raise it.

Adrenaline Junkies are your friend

Make money from them but don't make the mistake of becoming one - changing gears is one thing, needing a miracle is another.

Pure bluffs rarely work, especially online

Certainly not at lower limits - there will always be someone happy to look you up with a better hand or more outs or complete junk - SODS LAW says even they will probably out draw you - then your on tilt and thats just a world of pain waiting to happen.

Don't blow your Bankroll

So your doing ok in the low stakes games - why not head up a level or two? If your finding fish and making money moving up too soon could be costly, your suddenly gona find your shark food and that nice little margin you've built up will be gone - remember Poker is one long game not just one session or one hand - you need to have sufficient to balance the fluctuations in your bankroll.

Checking

Remember your giving them a chance of a free card not you.

If you wouldn't bet or raise maybe you should be folding - you should either be checking tactically or not checking at all.

Drinking

Dont bother - mixing drink and Poker is like mixing drink and sex - you think your brilliant but in the morning the results will tell you different.

Mood, chasing loses, taking a break & walking the dog

Dont even think about playing Poker if you not really in the mood. Dont play if your thinking more about your money than the cards in front of you. Take a break if your not playing well. Dont try to squeeze in a session - if your thinking about work / got to walk the dog / make an appointment - leave the cards for another time - youve probably just saved a load of your bankroll - just as good as a win.

Poker Strategy: Keep It Simple

When starting to play Poker you will first begin with low-limit games. Beating these games does not mean you have to become a masterful Poker player, it simply means that you have to be able to beat poor opponents. Outplaying good players at high limits can really be difficult. It requires that you know many complex moves. Winning at low limits, however, is pretty easy and straightforward.

What the hell am i talking about? Well, just so you know other Poker players will not mind whatever you are doing, they simply have their attention focused in their own cards. They will play their hand the way they always play their hand before, regardless of whether you or not you are in the pot. You are basically a ghost to them. Hopefully, if you are a promising player, a ghost that will take away all their money without them realizing it.

Beating these types of players requires that you simply need to engage in a game where the play is straightforward so the possibility of winning in the long run is a sure shot. For instance, in this type of game, you have to play tight, don't do any fancy bluffs, bet aggressively when you probably have the best hand, and utilize pot odds for your drawing decisions.

Slowplaying works when it comes to deceiving these players. These players can be easily fooled into thinking they have the best hand when they hit a pair on the turn, so giving them a free card when you hold the stone nuts will be able to work to your advantage. In this context, bluffing is simply an exercise of futility or uselessness. These guys are dying to see if they have the best hand. They will pay to see your cards just so they can see them sometimes! Do not expect to scare any fish at lower limits with an extra $2 bet.

It is very important to master the art of choosing starting hands, employing pot odds, and aggressively betting your winning hands. Psychological strategies, however, are generally useless. Your opponents are not thinking too deeply, and attempting any fancy plays will only hurt you, aside from the fact that you will never really know what really runs in their minds.

Keeping it simple, in this stage will ensure you a sure spot in the Poker community. Aside from this strategy, it will also help a lot if you join Poker Rooms and exchange ideas with your fellow players there. You can also read Poker Reviews to aid you in knowing which Poker Room will suit you.

POKER STRATEGY FORUMS

Don't you know that by being active in a Poker Forum, you are improving your Online Poker strategy? Well, now you that you know there won't be any reason for you not to win.

Many Poker players, especially those who are just starting to know what Online Poker can offer, do not know that Poker Forums are home to a treasure trove of Poker strategies related information. Poker Forums allow you to speak your mind and exchange ideas with fellow Online Poker enthusiasts. Some of the best Poker Forums, usually have discussions about Poker math topics like EV (Expected Value), calculating outs, and pot odds and the difference between implied odds and reverse implied odds.

To maximize the benefits of Poker Forums, given the fact that you are already a member, you should be willing to share some of your ideas, Poker strategies, and Poker tips to other members. If you give quality advices, expect that other members will also share some of their best Online Poker practices.

For example, if there is a great article written on how to play 7 card stud this would be a great topic to share in a Poker Forum because it is very topic specific and provides clear, solid advice that most beginning to intermediate Poker players would find very beneficial.

Again, for the nth time, the higher uality advice you give, the more likely other members are to provide quality poker advice also. That is the secret everyone wants to know instead of throwing huge dollars on a private Poker coach, or losing a massive amount of hard earned cash jsut because you think that experimenting with new plays and ideas will make you a pro. You do not need to waste away more money. You can learn from the mistakes of others and also from their successes and from there you will enhance your skill and hopefully win the money that you truly deserve.

PokerStrategyForums.com is among the favorites of many Online Poker enthusiasts. The forum has a very Web 2.0 look and feel, the members are friendly, the forum is moderated, meaning spammy posts and rude members are not tolerated, and best of all it is run by experienced professional Online Poker players who provide high quality advice to improve your Online Poker gaming experience.

Some Poker Forums have also partnered with some of the best web sites on the net to provide you with other Online Poker related information like Poker Reviews, Poker Rooms and updates on High Stakes Poker players who are winning or losing hundred thousand dollars on any given day playing just by playing Online Poker.

Poker Forums, are just there to guide you. Even if you have the best resources an Online Poker player can have, but you if lack the focus and the determination to seize what you know is yours then maybe, you really deserve to lose. But for those few who really have the drive to win, not only money is waiting for them, but also the glorious feeling of being celebrated because their efforts have finally paid off.