Wednesday, June 11, 2008

#1 Poker Tip - A Must Read for New Poker Players!

By Jeff Garret

If you are new to the game of poker or have just started out playing online Hold'em you may think that poker is a game of luck or chance. If this is the case you are gravely mistaken. Poker is really a game of skill, strategy, and most important ODDS.

In order to become a successful poker player you need to know what all the different odds are involved in any given hand. There are many different odds and statistics that can aid you in winning while playing such as pot odds, win odds, chance of hitting on the flop/turn/river, ect.

This takes a lot of precise mathematics and you need to know how to do it quick. Fortunately at the end of the article I'm going to let you in on a little secret that will calculate all these odds instantly.

What can I use poker odds for and what are they? To keep it simple, the are used to determine the "value" of a poker player hand. Also, it is simply referred to as the win:loss ratio. Typically poker odds are referred to as a percentage or a ratio.

Once familiar with poker odds they will affect every action you take such as a check, fold, call, raise, re-raise. For example, If your poker odds are high it is a good idea to make a bet. If the odds are low it is a good idea to check or fold. If you stick to this simple yet effective strategy your game will greatly improve.

Ok so how do I figure out these odds and how do I implement them in my playing? Easy, a Poker Odds Calculator! This is the big secret.

A poker odds calculator can be a very profitable tool while playing online. It will attach to your poker site window and display ALL the odds and even Give you advice on how to best play your hand. You don't need to know anything about odds to use this!

If you are just starting off playing online poker it is strongly recommended that you buy a calculator. It will not only help you win but it will also teach you the different odds and how to use them. Even a rookie can learn to be a pro in no time!

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