The rules for playing poker depend, to a large extent, on the type of poker game being played. Although essentially, the winner of any particular round of poker, is the player holding the highest rank of card combination. Poker hands can be tied, with any money in the pot shared should two or more players [...]
A key aspect of high-stakes poker games is the bluffing and general deception that goes on, with players hoping to get a read on their opponents’ strategies. This is one of the more fascinating parts of poker as it manifests through body language and non-verbal communication. When a player gives something away through his or [...]
The card game of poker has grown significantly in popularity over the last 20 years. Poker is enjoyed worldwide and has a massive following online, making it an industry worth billions of pounds a year. So what is it all about? One of the reasons why poker is so popular is because of its simplicity [...]
There are many different styles a poker player can adopt; most professionals will stick to a certain style or tactic – perhaps not for their career, but certainly for a tournament. Adopting a style requires patience and high concentration. There are four generally recognised playing styles: tight-aggressive, loose-aggressive, tight-passive and loose-passive. The first word, tight [...]
So you have decided to bluff pre-flop in a bid to steal blinds, but met some calls which you did not want – not a disaster, but then the flop comes and your hand is worthless. Should you keep betting? When betting, it is essential to be consistent, so if you raised pre-flop, a continuation [...]
Have Discipline Learn when to play and when to quit and stick to your plan. Don’t be tempted to keep playing in the hope your luck will get better. Equally, if the game is going well, you must have the strength to keep playing. Have the ability to learn from your mistakes and use them [...]
Before you can start to play Omaha poker it is important that the game is set up correctly. By ensuring that everything is in order before you start you can keep play flowing rapidly, allowing the tension and thrill to grow. And by taking the time to follow setup rules you can make the most [...]
Poker tournaments at pubs and clubs have been enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds for many years. However, only two per cent of the population play poker in this way, according to research carried out by the Gambling Commission. The 2010 British Gambling Prevalence Survey, released in February 2011, looked at how common [...]
Poker, unlike other forms of gambling, is considered a relatively young game. The game first appeared in New Orleans during the French occupation. However, card games were in existence as long ago as the Mesopotamian era. China, Japan and the Middle East all had different card game variations, some of which were played with dice. [...]
Poker will always be a game of chance, no matter how skilled you become as a player. Poker variance refers to the short-term element of chance, and whether you will succeed despite the odds that may either be with you or against you. It is not something that you can have any control over, but [...]