Beginning With Texas Holdem
It’s amazing how often players get swept up in the excitement of the game and forget the basics. There are two fundamentals to keep in mind at all times:
1. The two cards you hold are the only cards that can truly give you the chance to win.
2. All of the face-up cards are shared by you and every other player. You have to focus at least as much on what those cards could mean to other players as to what they do for the strength of your hand.
The first decision you make in a hand of Texas Hold ‘Em Poker happens with your only knowledge being what your two cards are. When you look at your cards, be careful not to reveal anything with your reaction — facial or otherwise. Remember that the less your opponents think they know, the stronger your position at the table. The key is to remain calm and emotionless. Oh, and good luck with that. It’s something I have to work on all the time.
How do you know how good your cards are? It depends in part on how many players are in the game, but a general rule is that you should consider folding before the flop if you have two non-pair cards less than 10. A more conservative player might fold if just one of the cards is less than 10; a more aggressive player might stay in with two non-pair of the same suit. Consider the possibilities for either a straight or a flush, not just a pair.
If the big blind (a forced bet to ensure that every hand has a pot) is low enough, it may be worthwhile to pay in to see the flop.
But be careful — it can get you into a lot of trouble. A lot of the strategy is based on the cards in your hand. You must be willing to suffer through a series of poor hands without getting impatient. The good hands will come, and you’ll be in a much better position to take advantage if you don’t waste your chips trying to get something from nothing.
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