Poker Strategy

To become a better poker player you need to be constantly evolving and learning new poker strategy. You need to challenge your current methods finding new ways to take down the next hand, bluff a huge pot and win the final table.

The very first step is to decide if you are going to play poker to win or for fun. To play at a consistently winning level requires both time and effort and alot of work. There is absolutely nothing wrong with playing poker for fun if you dont want the commitment, but deciding which type of poker player you want to be before you start will make your learning poker strategy easier.

On our website we are going to have poker strategy articles for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. Each week or so we will be adding new articles so check back frequently. If you have something to add to this section contact us through our contact page.

Beginning Poker Strategy

How to play Ace - King

You've just been dealt ace king. It may or may not be suited. What should you do? Hopefully after reading this you'll know exactly what to do. This is one of those hands that you're going to love playing. That's because both cards are high value. It's also because they are connectors. If they're suited, even better.

You should always bet when you have You should always bet when you have ace king. Sure, you can try to trap players. This is something that a more experienced player should attempt. This article is aimed at beginners. People who are just learning the game. More experienced players can get creative when it comes to how to play this hand. A beginner should have a pretty standard approach to it.

Intermediate Poker Strategy

The Check Raise Explained

The power of the check raise can't be overstated. The reason for that is you're always looking for ways to throw your opponent off. You don't want them to know what your hand is. You always have keep them guessing. That's why the check raise is so powerful. You play as if you have no hand. You set the trap and then spring it into action when your opponent falls for it.

What do you do if you hit big on the flop? Let's say you hit a full house. Often times it will be best to check in this situation. In fact, it may be best to check it the entire way down to the river. But, there are times when you'll want to check raise it.

Advanced Poker Strategy

Card Chasing Dont Do It

You've played a hand or two at the poker table. You may have spent more time there than you're willing to admit. You know how easy it can be to get lured into chasing. Even the most experienced players out there can get lured in like a fish on a hook. Don't allow this to happen to you.

Most people at the table know you're an experienced player. They can tell by the way you carry yourself. Just like how you can spot a beginner from a mile away. These players are doing the same exact thing that you are. They're studying you so they can get the most out of you.